Outline Itinerary   ::

DAY 1: ARRIVE LHASA (3660M). O/N HOTEL.
DAY 2: SIGHTSEEING IN LHASA. O/N HOTEL.
DAY 3: SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF DREPUNG MONASTERY AND SERA MONASTERY. O/N HOTEL.
DAY 4: FREE DAY IN LHASA FOR ACCLIMATIZATION. O/N HOTEL.
DAY 5: DRIVE TO GYANTSE (3950M). O/N HOTEL.
DAY 6: SIGHTSEEING &DRIVE TO SHIGATSE (3900M). O/N HOTEL.
DAY 7: SIGHTSEEING & DRIVE TO SHEGAR (4050M) 244KM . O/N HOTEL.
DAY 8: DRIVE TO KHARTA (3690M)  DRIVE 5 HRS. O/N CAMP.
DAY 9: REST DAY IN KHARTA FOR FURTHER ACCLIMATIZATION O/N CAMP.
DAY 10: TREK TO LHUNDRUBLING (3990M)  4-5 HRS TREKS. O/N CAMP.
DAY 11: CROSS SHAO LA (4970M) & TREK TO KAAMO TSANGPO VALLEY (4000M)  3-4 HRS TREK. O/N CAMP.
DAY 12: TREK TO KHANGSUNG VALLEY ( 4300M). 5 HRS TREKS.  O/N CAMP.
DAY 13: TREK TO PETHANG RINGMOY ( 4960M). 4 – 5 HRS TRKS. O/N CAMP.                            
DAY 14: PETHANG RINGMO TO HOPPO (4800 M). 2 – 3 HRS.  O/N CAMP.
DAY 15: TREK TO KHANGSUNG BASE CAMP ( 5090M). 3 – 4 HRS TREKS.  O/N CAMP.
DAY 16: TREK TO BASE OF LANGMA LA (4800 M). 5 HRS TREKS. O/N CAMP.
DAY 17: CROSS LANGMA LA (5390 M)& TREK TO LUNDRUBLING (3990 M). 3 – 4 HRS TREKS.  O/N CAMP.
DAY 18: TREK TO KHARTA (3690 M).  3 HRS TREKS.  O/N CAMP.
DAY 19: DRIVE TO RONGBUK (5000 M), TREK TO EVEREST NORTH FACE BASE CAMP (5150 M).  2 HRS TREKS. O/N GUEST HOUSE.
DAY 20: DRIVE TO KERUNG ( 2300M, 350KM APROX 6 HRS DRIVE) . O/N GUEST HOUSE.
DAY 21: DRIVE TO KATHMANDU(1300M). 7/8 HRS DRIVE.

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PRICE INCLUDES

 

Land transportation by van or bus.

Accommodation on hotel/guest house on BB basis.

During trekking period – stay at tent (camping)

Sightseeing by experienced English speaking Tibetan guide.

Monastery entrance fee as per itinerary.

All airport transfer

All equipment for camping with Tibetan staffs during trekking.

Yak and yakman for transportation of luggage and trekking equipment.

All freshly cooked meals during trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

PRICE EXCLUDES

 

Lunch and dinner

Nepal re-entry visa fees

Airfare Lhasa-Kathmandu or vv / train ticket to onward destination

Insurance of any kind

Expenses of any personal nature.

TIBET  TOURIST   VISA 

--  A travel into the Tibet whether by a flight or an overland journey both, requires a Chinese Visa
   and a Tibet Travel Permit which can both be acquired in Kathmandu with the help of a licensed  
   and authorized Travel Company ( Tibet via Nepal ).
--  A valid “Visa to China” is not the same as a “ Tibet Travel Permit”. As such, for those who already 
    have a “China Visa ” will also have to apply for the “ Tibet Travel Permit”.
-- This “ Tibet Travel Permit ” is still required for any remote foreign traveller who is already in China    
   and now willing to travel to Tibet from any territory in China.
--  To obtain the “ Tibet Travel Permit ” you have to book a guide for your whole trip and pre - organize
     private transport for trips outside Lhasa.
-- The trip outside Lhasa likewise requires extra permits which are arranged by the Travel Agent you
   are going with.

A  TRAVELLER  TO  TIBET  MUST  POSSESS AND  PRESENT  THESE  DOCUMENTS .

[ 1 ]  Passport   :: --  valid for 6 months.
[ 2 ]  Chinese Visa  : -- you can apply for one from a Chinese Embassy or through China Highlights (who entry from China).
[ 3 ]  Group Visa  ::-- who entry from Nepal to Tibet after Tibet tour traveller can visit China mainland with valid group visa.
[ 4 ]  Individual Visa  ::--  will be cancel when we apply for group visa (if visa is in the passport).
[ 5 ]  Tibet Entry Permit  :: -- it is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau and is an absolute necessity for outsiders entering Tibet.
[ 6 ] Specific Areas  Permits  :-- A few people who wish to travel to specific areas in Tibet must also obtain :
Travel Permit  -- It is required when you are planning to movement to closed areas in Tibet. These are issued after you land in Tibet.
Military Permit  --  It is acquired to travel to some militarily sensitive regions.

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SAFETY  GUIDELINES  IN  TIBET
We recommend you to go through our following safety guidelines and stay tune with latest happening.
-- Have at least 2 copies of Tibet Permit with you while travelling there.
-- Keep your belongings properly.
-- When you feel uncomfortable due to altitude change or have any troubles, report to your
   guide promptly.
-- Never rush to visit attractions shortly after you arrive in Lhasa .
-- Shop around but avoid undue bargaining with street vendors and never buy wildlife and
    unknown Tibetan herbal medicine and fake products.
--  Take your money and important belongings with you all the time.
-- Spend few days in Lhasa for acclimation and always follow a gradual ascent when travelling to
   higher places to avoid attitude sickness.
-- Refrain from heavy drinking and smoking.
-- Respect the religion, customs and avoid taboos in Tibet.
-- Pay special attention to unique alpine climate (such as sunburn, dramatic temperature change, etc.)
-- Keep necessary medicines at the consult of your doctor.
-- Never travel alone at night or venture into unknown places without informing your guide.
-- In most places, cash is only accepted. Do prepare enough and small change in the local currency.
--  If an emergency arises, report it to your guide promptly.
-- Don’t carry any documents or papers related to Dalai Lama or  free Tibet movement.
--  We also recommend not carrying any guide book to Tibet .

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NEPAL  TOURIST  VISA

-- The “Tribhuvan International Airport “ ( TIA ) is the only international airport of Nepal from where the
    Immigration Office grants the Tourist Visa on Arrival for the tourists flying to Nepal .
--  Though you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season, the “On Arrival ' visa procedure is
    very quick and simple.
--  If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions
     stationed abroad prior to your arrival.
--  If you have obtained visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions in abroad , then you must enter Nepal
    within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter
    into Nepal.
--  Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'.  They bear multiple Re entry
    facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal.

On Arrival Visa Fee at Entry Points  ::
15 Days – 30 USD
30 Days – 50 USD
90 Days – 125 USD

NOTE  ::  Please carry the Cash ( US$ or Euro ) with you . The electronic money is not accepted at all . 

Gratis Visa  On arrival  ( Visa for Free )    ::
--  Children below 10 years except US citizens
--  Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa Year. 
--   Non Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder ( issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad).
--  Chinese Nationals
--  Officials from China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa waiver Agreement

Visa Extension Fee   ::
-- Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD 45 and USD 3 per day for additional days.
    In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD 5 per day as late fine.
-- Contact Department of Immigration for extending your visa or changing the category of your visa.
-- Tourist Visa extension can be done from Immigration Office, Pokhara too.
-- Non tourist visa extension can be done only at Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a period of
    maximum one year (except business visa).

IMPORTANT NOTE   ::- 
--   If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country. However, you must change the category of  visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing  required documents.
--   Nationals of following countries are requested to acquire Visa prior their arrival from their nearby Diplomatic missions  ( Embassies / consulates ) of Nepal Government. (1) Nigeria , (2) Ghana ,  (3) Zimbabwe , (4) Swaziland,(5) Cameroon,  (6) Somalia, (7) Liberia , (8) Ethiopia,  (9) Iraq , (10) Palestine , (11) Afghanistan, (12) Syria .

ALTITUDE  SICKNESS  & REMEDY

-- Altitude sickness, the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the negative health effect of high altitude,
     caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation.
--  Altitude sickness occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes.
--  Generally speaking, this brief illness occurs when a person quickly travels from a place with a low elevation to one
      with a high elevation - or vice versa.
-- The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. The best way to
     prevent altitude illness is to ascend gradually.

SYMPTOMS ::
-- This causes typical symptoms such as a headache, nausea, vomiting , light headedness , loss of appetite, and
     trouble sleeping.
-- The different levels of altitude sickness have different symptoms :  Symptoms of mild, short-term altitude sickness
     also include dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, sleep problems and a general loss of energy.
-- This usually happens above 5,000 feet, though some might not experience altitude sickness until at least 10,000 feet
     in elevation.

HOW LONG CAN ALTITUDE SICKNESS LAST ?
-- Other symptoms will go away quickly at a lower altitude. Symptoms of moderate altitude sickness usually improve in 24 hours at an elevation that is at least 1,000 to 2,000 feet lower. Symptoms should go away completely within 3 days.

WHAT IS THE BEST REMEDY FOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS ?

Treating Altitude Sickness Instantly ::
--  Stop And Rest Where You Are.
--  Make Sure You're Drinking Enough Water.
-- Then go down to the lower altitude zone as soon as possible.
--  If You Have A Headache, Take Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol.
--  If You Feel Sick, Take An Anti-Sickness Medicine, Such As Promethazine.
-- Do Not Smoke, Drink Alcohol, Or Exercise.
--  Do Not Go Any Higher  For At Least 24 To 48 Hours.
-- Once you go down, and after the altitude sickness goes away, get some tea and chocolate.

WHAT MEDICATIONS PREVENT ALTITUDE SICKNESS  ?
-- Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet / 3,048 meters).

HOW QUICKLY DOES DIAMOX WORK FOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
-- To prevent altitude sickness, start taking acetazolamide 1 to 2 days before you start to climb. Continue taking it while you are climbing and for at least 48 hours after you have reached your final altitude. You may need to continue taking this medication while staying at the high altitude to control your symptoms.

HOW MANY DIAMOX CAN I TAKE A DAY ?
-- The recommended dosage is 1 capsule (500 mg) two times a day. Usually 1 capsule is administered in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening. It may be necessary to adjust the dose, but it has usually been found that dosage in excess of 2 capsules (1 g) does not produce an increased effect.

WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE DIAMOX  ?
-- You should not use Diamox if you have cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Diamox or sulfa drugs.