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For centuries,
Tibet has fascinated mankind. This land beyond the mighty
Himalaya on the highest plateau of the world, was hardly
accessible to the out side world and has always been a challenge
to all mortal beings. This "land of mysteries", a "forbidden
land", forbidden not only by man but also by nature, appeals to
so many explorers, scholars, pilgrims and adventurers in the
past, hoping to find probably a real "SHANGRILA" . In the past,
Lhasa, the capital and centre of Tibetan culture, religion and
Lama theology, was so far from anywhere and the journey to it so
ardous, from any direction, that only the hardiest souls,
impelled by the strongest motive or curiosity, penetrated to the
holy city. Now fortunately there is an opportunity to visit
Tibet.
With an average
altitude of 4,000m above sea level, Tibet is located at the main
part of Qinghai Tibet Plateau, south west of China. Tibet has an
area of 1.2 million sq. km and borders with Sichuan, Yunnan,
Qinghai, Xingjiang to the south and contiguous to India, Nepal,
Bhutan, Pakistan & Burma. Tibet has more than 50 peaks above
7,000 m out of which 11 are more than 8,000m.
Tibet has low
humidity, moderate rainfall and an average of 10 hr of sunshine
daily. With more than 3000 hrs. of sunshine annually, Lhasa is
famed as "The city of Sunshine". Contrary to popular belief,
winter is the best time to visit Tibet. Night tempratures seldom
drop below -5 degree centigrade in Lhasa and it rarely snows in
the Lhasa valley.
Almost all practice, Mahayana Buddhism and belief in present day
religious reincarnate teachers. There are few followers of pre
Buddhist Bon Po and also Islam.
All visitors to Tibet must hold a valid passport. The visa is
issued by the Chinese Embassy, after a package tour is confirmed
and arrival in Nepal. All others issued elsewhere must be
endorsed by this Embassy.
As long as registered with a Custom Office in Tibet, there is no
prohibitation on still and video cameras, tape recorders and
radios. Printed matters are considered as unsuitable by Chinese
Government. Custom regulations forbid the export of art objects
created prior to 1959 or souvenirs in amounts deemed to be
excessive.
Renminbi, is the people's money used by millions of Chinese
everyday. It circulates in notes of 1,2,5,10 and 50 Yuan.
Current exchange rate is US$1.00 = RMB 8.20.
The Airport tax at present is US$ 12.00 or RMB 90.00 per person.
Travelling in Tibet involves high altitude and can be strenuous.
Clients with heart and lung problems or blood diseases should
consult their doctor before booling trips. Simple headache,
fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorders can happen before
the acclimatisation. We advice to drink lot of water (about 3-4
liters of Water) per day and not to strain yourself. Clients,
under medication should bring their own personal medicians. No
special inoculations are required to visit Tibet.
We pride ourselves on our knowledge and experience that we have
gained in. Below are a few number of our set itinerary that we
offer in this country, which explore some of the most beautiful
and fascinating locations. We also specialize in tailor-made
tours, so if you have a more specific plan in mind then feel
free to contact us for an individual journey plan and quotation.
Additionally we have put together some information that we think
you will find useful. For more detailed information please
contact us.
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