General Information:

This list should include everything needed for anyone of our Touring & sighting adventures. Any item with the word OPTIONAL isn't necessary but will make your trip more enjoyable.

Each person is restricted to a 20 Kg baggage, which includes your sleeping bag (advisable if you are taking overland trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu), so pack wisely. If you really need to bring more than 20 Kgs you are responsible for any over weight charges on Lhasa & International flights.

You can leave your extra clothes or belongings that you may not need in Tibet at Kathmandu Hotel, locked in a secure claim check, until your return from the trip. If your trip doesn't return to originating city everything will go with you.

What to bring:
We suggest that the clients should bring following items for their personal use. Depending upon the grade and duration of the trip:
Sun Hat, Woolen Beni, Down Jacket, Sleeping Bags (For Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Journey option only), Sun Glass, Sun screen cream, good pair of sports shoes, Runners or sand shoes, day pack, kit or duffel bags with padlocks, gloves, scarf's, torch, personal medical kit, woolen socks at least 3 pairs, 3 pairs of normal socks, fleece, wind or rain jacket, water bottle, stamina or rehydration powder, Thermal underwear and vest. Ski poles (optional) for walking.

Weather:
Most of the days during September will be fine and pleasant with temperature of 15 - 20 degree Celsius and in the morning & night time the temperature might drop to 0 to 5 degree depending upon the altitude and the wind chill factor.

What to Carry:
For a Day Pack, necessary things to carry are Camera, Water Bottle, Reading Materials, Towel and Toiletries. Beside this, warm & rain gear should be carried in your day pack.

Medical:
Our organizing team will carry a comprehensive medical kit. However, you should carry your personal medication as prescribed by your doctor. General medication needed are - Asprin, Paracetamol, Brufen, Anti-diarrhea pills, metronidozole (Fasign) Antibacterial, Anti Acid Tabs and Antiseptic Creams, Band Aids and some Cotton Wool & Bandages including Elastic Bandage. Do not take sleeping Pills as it is dangerous to use on high altitudes. Clients are recommended to go thorough medical check up prior to their trip departure.

Cosmetics:
Chap Sticks, Vaseline, Sun Screen, Mouth Wash, Cold or Wind Cream.

Toiletry:
Shaving Kits for men, Tissue Paper, Sanitary nakpin for females if required.

What to expect:
The region that you will be traveling is one of the most popular area with lots historical monasteries and places of interest. Lhasa is also known as “Roof of the World”, probably the highest city in the world.

In Lhasa, Tibet one can see all kinds of people of around Tibet, specially in the Barkhor Market area. Lhasa & whole Tibet practices Tibetan / Mahayana Buddhism like in Nepal, Sikkim & Ladakh, so you can observe various kinds of activities related to Buddhism and monks at prayer.

Tibet is still least developed province in China, however Lhasa is slowly changing into modernization and can expect to see both side of civilization i.e. modern and ancient as in the earlier days at the same time.

Eventhough Tourism has started since early 80’s, there not been significant improvement catering the needs of the western tourists. There are certain good hotels and restaurants in Lhasa which can cater the need but most of the Hotels / Guest Houses are very basic (Spartan) standard.

Once you are out of Lhasa, the standard of accommodation and meals can vary from pretty basic to moderate. Most of the Hotels & Guest Houses are run by the Government so the service lacks quality. Most of the Hotels / Guest Houses have common toilets and bathroom of pretty basic standard. Again because of road condition, there could be regular breakdown of vehicles specially while you are traveling overland towards Nepal Border. So one has to be prepared for the condition beyond our control.

Customs:
While in Tibet, you will encounter typical Tibetan Villages with their rich culture and religion most of the way. On this trip, you will come across some religious shrines and prayer walls or Mane where one has to walk clockwise as it is the custom of Tibetan Buddhism.

Time:
All China is based on Beijing Standard Time, which is 8 hours ahead than Greenwich Mean Time and 2.15 hours ahead than Nepal time.

Drinking Water:
While on this trip, we recommend bottled water to prevent you from any possible illness. Bottled water are easily available in local market in Lhasa & enroute.

Food on Trip:
We have included all meals in Nepal as well as in Tibet as a part of your package. In Nepal food can vary from Continental, Chinese, Indian to Nepali. However in Tibet the standard of cuisine can be limited, we will do our best that you will enjoy the lunch and dinner in different restaurants that we recommend which mainly offers Chinese, Tibetan & in some places continental and Nepali menu.

If you are taking overland option to Kathmandu, the food menu is very limited however Tibetan & moderate Chinese meals are available in big towns.

Currency:
At present, 1 US$ = Rs. 74, 1 Euro = Rs. 94 and 1 Australian $ = Rs. 56. Nepali Rupees denominations bills of Rs. 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 500 & 1000 are available. 100 paisa makes a rupee like dollars and cents. Coins are very seldom used.

In Tibet Remebiun Yuan is the local currency. At present 1 US$ = 8 Yuan and 1 Yuan = Rs. 9.

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