How to
enter Tibet?
There are four common routes for visiting Tibet.
They are as follows:
1. Kathmandu to Lhasa by flight
2. Beijing-Lhasa- Chengdu –Lhasa by flight
3. Kathmandu Kodari by over land by flight
4. Beijing to Lhasa by train.
Does Unique Path arrange visa and other travel
documents for traveling in Tibet?
We arrange Visas and travel permits. We need your
tour confirmation and your passport details (Name,
Sex, Nationality, Date of Birth, Passport Number,
and Occupation).
What are the trips leaders like?
Leaders are carefully selected for their
personality, general travel experience and
enthusiasm for our style of travel. They facilitate
the smooth running of your trip and are there to
help you get the most out of your adventure. They
are recruited on the basis of their resourcefulness
and people skills, rather than for expert knowledge
of a destination.
Is independent tour allowed in Tibet?
Independent tour is not allowed in Tibet. You should
join an organized group.
What is the best season for tour in Tibet?
In general speaking, from April to October is the
best season for Tibet tour.
What medical preparations the travelers need to
make before Tibet tours?
Most Tibet tours are not highly demanding
physically. However, the travelers need to be in
good conditions and able to walk up and down
moderate hills on a daily basis. In some cases they
may be a day or more away from modern medical
facilities. So it is better for the travelers with a
pre-existing heart and lung problems to consult the
doctors before taking Tibet tours. According to the
scientific studies, high altitude sickness has
nothing to do with the age, sex or state of fitness
of the travelers and can affect anyone who travels
to the areas with the elevation of over 10,000 feet.
Consult the doctors for getting the prescribed
medicines for the possible high altitude sickness.
What is high altitude sickness?
High altitude sickness, also called mountain
sickness, is a problem that occurs when people
travel from lower elevations to about 8,000 feet or
more above sea level. Serious types of altitude
sickness include high-altitude pulmonary edema
(fluid in the lungs) and high-altitude cerebral
edema (swelling of the brain). With altitude
sickness, the travelers may first feel like having
the flu or a hangover, with symptoms such as,
headache, fatigue, appetite loss, nausea, insomnia
and difficulty breathing during exercise.
How to avoid and treat the high altitude
sickness?
1. Please try not to strain yourself and avoid
excessive working before taking Tibet tours.
2. Avoid drinking coffee or alcohol, and taking
sleeping pills in the high altitude areas.
3. Drink plenty of water or tea.
4. Eat high-carbohydrate foods (rice, pasta, cereal)
while avoiding fatty stuff.
5. Avoid active movements and try to relax in the
first one or two days upon arrival at the high
altitude areas.
6. Diamox 125 mg. tablets taken twice a day is F.D.A.
approved for prevention and treatment of A.M.S.
Although it originally was released as a diuretic
(water pill), it also helps you breath deeper and
faster. This allows you to get more oxygen. Diamox
is especially helpful with the sleeping problems and
other symptoms of A.M.S. Avoid sleeping pills
because they may cause shallow breathing at night
and make it more difficult for your body to absorb
oxygen while you sleep.
7. If nothing else works, return to the areas with
the lower elevation.
What type of insurance should I have? Can I get
there?
Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients
undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate
protection for the full duration of the tour to
cover personal injury, medical expenses,
repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss
of luggage, etc.
If you wish to arrange your travel insurance from
our Company, we will arrange travel insurance for
you.
What equipment should I bring?
|
FOOT WEAR
|
CLOTHING |
OPTIONAL |
|
Trekking boot: (one pairs), Thick socks ( 4
pairs)
Light socks ( 3 pairs)
Camp shoes (1 pair), Sandals (1 pair)
OTHER EQUIPMENT
Sleeping bag (4seasons) 1
Down jacket -1
Daypack – 1
Water bottle – 1
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Flashlight with spare bulbs, batteries, lip
salve, gaiters. |
Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and
trousers (1)
Fleece jacket or pullover ( 1)
Warm cotton trousers (2 pairs)
Shirts and T-shirts ( 4 pieces)
Lightweight cotton long pants ( 3 pairs)
Long under wear (2 pieces)
Short under wear (4 pieces)
Sun hat or scarf ( 1) Woolen hat (1)
Sunglasses (1)
Lightweight gloves (1)
Rain coat(1)
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a
waterproof (1) |
Insect repellent, toilet articles, note book
& pen, toilet roll, laundry soap, pocket
knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters,
binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal
medical kit |
What
should I keep in mind when I contact with the
Tibetans?
Tibetan people are very kind and hospitable; you can
feel free to talk with them. But there are some
rulers you should go by!
• Do not photo them without getting the permit,
please show the respect to them!
• Don't talk the sensitive topics like the political
and the religion matters! |
