A. VISA: Individual visa is not issued for the Tibetan region by the authorities.

Note: Chinese visas issued in home countries are not valid for entry into Tibet .

A special permit is required. We require at least 10 days notice to process your Tibet Visa via Leas and at least 4 days in Kathmandu for the Chinese Embassy to handle you passport. Embassy working hours are 10 am . to 11:15 am . Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Re entry visas for Nepal can be obtained upon your arrival at Airport or Border.

B: Altitude Sickness: Travelling in Tibet is an adventure involving high altitude and could be strenuous. So far, most visitors only have minor effects from the altitude. However, we advise specially the guests with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before travelling. Mild headaches, fever, lose of appetite or stomach disorder can take place before acclimatization. Our advise: Drink 4 litters of water or liquid minimum a day, don't exhaust yourself so much and breathe deep and take rest more then usual. For detailed information on altitude sickness, including prevention and cure, please consult the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) at Tri Devil Margo, near by Immigration Office in Thermal. For your information you can consult (HRA) there web site is: http://www.nepalonline.net/hra

C) Clothing & Accessories: Warm clothing is required during November to April and light weight clothing from May to October. However, the following items are recommended: Raincoat or windbreaker Jacket Down Jacket Sweater Thermal underwear Sun hat Long johns Sunglasses Woolen Trousers Shirts Woolen shirts Walking shoes Gloves Thermal underwear Woolen hat or scarf Leather boots Also a water bottle and water purification tabs, Chopsticks, sun tan lotion, utility knife, flash light, dusk mask or bandanna, medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox for altitude sickness are recommended.

D). Transportation : Land cruiser or Mini-bus depending on the size of the group.

E) Time : 08 hours ahead of GMT. Please note Tibet is linked to Beijing time so when you cross the border from Nepal the time change is considerable. Nepal is 05 hr. and 45 minutes ahead of GMT.

F). Food & Drinks : Tibet has only a handful of towns, and Tibetan cuisine is not exactly the most varied in the world. It is handy to carry, anything that can be brewed with hot water. Instant coffee, drinking chocolate, tea (bags), soup cubes, drink power and powered milk, salami, fruits, breads, instant noodles, vgemite, nuts and raisins, chocolate, dry foods and biscuits.

G) Working Hours : Most shops are open between 09:00 hrs and then again from 1430 hrs until 17:30 hrs. Many shops close on SUNDAY. Government Offices are usually closed on SATURDAY afternoon and SUNDAY.

H) Currency: Renmbi, the people's money used by millions of Chinese everyday, circulates in notes of 1,2,5 10 and 50 Yuan; 1,2 and 5 jiao; 1,2 and 5 fen. There are also coins for 1,2 and 5 fen. With the Chinese Currency, Renminbi; one Yuan is divided into 10 Jiao; into 10 fen.

I) Weather: Tibet above lies 3,000m. it not surprisingly has a harsh climate. However, there are at least two distinct climatic regions. One of which compromises the high plateau North and West of the Yarlung Tsang Po valley and South of the Kun Lun and Altun Shan mountain ( some 75% of the land area of Tibet) & other, the Yarlung Tsang Po & associated valleys (including Lhasa), Which are considerably lower, & contain all of Tibet's main population centers.

The first region is largely uninhabited and in winter is dry unbelievably cold. In summer, rain and snowstorms are common. Especially in the wild central section. The second region, has a rather different climate. Tibet region in summer(from June to September) there is plenty of sunshine & blue skies, but the monsoon often makes its way across the Himalayas (Particularly in the south-east & some rain & cold must be expected. The day time temperature comfortable (about 20 to 25 C. in Lhasa and 18 C. in Mt. Kailash and the night are rather cold. In spring and Autumn (April/May, October ) the weather is generally dry and clear, maximum temperatures around 17-22 in Lhasa and 10-16 C. in Kailash.