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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 headache ,fever, lose of appetite or stomach disorder can take place before acclimatisation. 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 Woollen Trousers Shirts Woollen shirts Walking shoes Gloves Thermal underwear Woollen 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.
H) Booking & Visa: Minimum 2 /3 weeks in advance (for booking from outside of Kathmandu) and one week( within Kathmandu) a firm booking with full payment along with full passport details:
Full Name:...............
Date & place of Birth:...........
Passport No:................
Passport Date of Issue:...........
Expire of Passport:.............
Signature:.................
We arrange CHINA/TIBET visa at a cost of US$ 43.00 per person. However, for visa procedure, 5 full working days are required with a condition that clients should have available in Kathmandu, otherwise urgent charge will have to borne by the clients.
Cancellation:
50% of the tour cost will be charged as cancellation the tour
within 7 days prior to the start of the tour (for booking from outside
of Kathmandu.) & USD 100.00 will be charged ( for booking within
Kathmandu). No refund, thereafter, also for no-shows, Delay arrivals
or whatsoever reasons.
Risk
& Liability:
Monterosa Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd. Shall always put its
all efforts in Making your journey smooth and pleasant. However,
as be responsible for any charge of cancellation of programmes due
to any unavoidable circumstances such as road blockade, flood, snow,
unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents.
Any extra cost incurring there shall be borne by the clients. So,
it is most advisable that clients to have full insurance against
medical and personal accident risks, a cancellation insurance is
also most advise from your home country.
Food
and Accommodation including in cost:
All accommodation as descried in our itineraries is included
in the cost. In Kathmandu, bed and breakfast, transfer is included.
In Tibet all meals, accommodations hotel/camp, permits, transportation
are included.
Group & Staff Group size is normally 10-20 party, accompanied by our Nepalese Sherpa crew of staff depending on size of the group and local Tibetan/Chinese guide. Minimum group size will be 6 persons.
Extra Expenses: Normal personal expenses, airport tax RS. 600.00 for SAARC countries and other countries of Rs.700.00, meal in Kathmandu. We advise you allow about Nepalese rupees 4,000.00 to 6000.00( 100.00 USD) for trips and other option like guest house/hotel en-route to Mt. Kailash & Manasarovar Lake & your personal yak & Yak Man during the Mt. Kailash Parikarma(round)
I hereby accept the following terms and conditions put forward by MORTEROSA TREKS according to the rules and regulations of TIBET TOURISM BUREAU/CHINA for travelling in TIBET.
1. The printed programs are subject to change without prior notice due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control such as landslides, snow, flood, political unrest, epidemic, flight delays and off-loading, etc. which could also lead to cancellation of the trip. In such cases, there shall be no refund.
2. The clients shall be personally responsible for complying with all formalities required by local authorities, police, customs & health department always under the rules and regulations of the country travelling in.
MONTEROSA TREKS & EXPEDITION and its subsidiaries, associates or agents shall not be responsible for sickness, personal injury, evacuation, death, delay of the members, loss or damage of personal property or effects belonging to the clients during the trip or whatsoever. The clients themselves shall have to bear all extra expenses caused by above reasons.
4. It is understood that due to the mountainous terrain of NEPAL & TIBET, breakdowns of vehicles on the way occasionally happens. MONTEROSA TREKS & EXPEDITION (P.) LTD. shall put its all efforts to avoid such situations, but shall not be responsible for the situation which is beyond its reach.
5. However, MONTEROSA TREKS & EXPEDITION and its agents shall always put their every effort for making the journey smooth and pleasant and wishes you all 'A VERY HAPPY TRIP WITH US!
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Passport No.: ...........
Address:................................................
Signature:............
Monterosa
Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd.
P.O.Box No. 4483 Thamel, Kathmandu.
TOUR/TREK BOOKING FORM
Name
of Tour/ Trek:...........Tour Code #..........
Departure Date From Kathmandu:.....................
To participant in this trek/tour, You must fill out, and data this application and return it with your deposit advance fee to Monterosa Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd. Please review our booking terms & condition before completing this form.
Health
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SEX......... AGE:.........Weight:...... Height:..
Accommodation: Do you prefer Single/Double accommodation in Kathmandu...
Personal
Data:
Name:............ City:............ Country........... Tel:......Fax:.....
Nationality:..........Passport:..........
Date of Issue:..........Date of expire:........
Date of Birth:........ Occupation:.........
In case of Emergency, Please notify Name:........... Relationship:.......City:...... Country:............Tel:..........Fax No:.... E-mail:............Deposit: ...........
Deposit fee is for all trips/tours is 30% of tour /trek cost and maybe made payable via demand draft or telex transfer. All draft should be drawn in favour of Monterosa Treks & Expedition (P)Ltd. & send via registered post . Telegraphic transfer may be made to our bank at the following address.
I. AIRPORT TAX : US $ 12 per person (Yuan 90.00)
Equipment for Mt. Kailash
| May to October. Raincoat
or Windbreakers |
What to take Food
- Along the way |
Please do not carry anything that is restricted by Chinese Law.
Namaste !!!