Welcome to Tibet- a land so rich in culture, tradition and steeped in religion along the far flung unique landscape, aptly called the roof of the world. Let the age old Tibetan myths & mysteries cast an enchanted spell that holds a visitor in thrill and excitement.
The first part of the tour offers fascinating views of the incredible formation of the highest plateau of the world with awesomely beautiful rocks, cascades and canyons slightly hidden in the thin flying mists amidst the mighty presence of Mt. Xishapagma (8212 m) and the 2nd parts brings you so close to the Shangrila of Tibet making you feel yourself as being part of a unique culture, a rich tapestry woven with legends, myths, rituals and festivals. The last part takes you over the majestic Himalayas offering you the long cherished breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest (8848 m) by an hour long Trans- Himalayan flight on your way back from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Most interestingly, this tour offers a life times opportunity to admire and compare the magnificence of the lofty Himalayan from three dimensions- from south, north & sky. Your memories of holiday in Tibet is enriched by the lingering impression of the most lavishly decorated huge monasteries & temples, saffron coloured monks, eversmiling people and there typical lifestyle and above all, the challenging Himalayas.
This is the right overland tour which covers the most of the best parts of Tibet promising you a holiday that is more then a dream- a voyage of adventure and discovery. Discover Tibet through this special package at a very special price, never before, with economy hotel in Lhasa and en-route to Lhasa all on Bed and Breakfast basis. Visit Tibet with us. You will be fascinated.
Travel information of Tibet: Most importantly, all travelers traveling in Tibet are kindly requested to bear in mind that Tibet being extremely remote and isolated by the most formidable Himalayan ranges, remains still one of the most captivating but least developed parts in the world. With its very short history of tourism ( just about 8 years), the facilities for tourists although being upgraded are still at basic and limited scale. So, the visitors are requested not to have high expectation in terms of facilities in Tibet. However we will always put all our efforts to make your journey as pleasant as possible.
Besides, the road between Tibet & Nepal is not up to the standard. It is rough, bumpy and full of bends. Particularly, during monsoon (June-August), it can be temporarily obstructed by landslides and erosion. So a bit sporty wears and shoes are much advised facilitation the travelers to walk over the landslides (specially in Nepal portion).
Overcoming altitude problem:
Traveling in Tibet is an adventure involving high altitude and could be strenuous. So far, most visitor have only minor effects from the altitude. However, we advise specially the guests with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder can take place before acclimatization.
Our advice: Drink four liters of water minimum a day, do not exhaust yourself so much and breathe deep and take rest more then usual.
Booking and visa:
Minimum 2 weeks in advance ( for booking from outside Kathmandu) and 1 week (from within Kathmandu) a firm booking with full payment along with full passport details (incl. full Name, date & place of birth, Passport No., date of issue & expiry, Profession, sex Home address, Telephone no…e.t.c) should reach us. We arrange China/ Tibet visa at a cost of U.S.D 45 per person. For visa procedure, 5 full working days are required with a condition that clients should be available in Kathmandu, otherwise urgent charge will have to be borne by the clients.
Cancellation:
50% of the tour cost will be charged as cancellation fee if you cancel the tour within 7 days prior to the start of the tour (for bookings from outside Kathmandu and U.S.D 100.00 will be charged ( for booking in Kathmandu). No refund, thereafter, also for No shows, Delay arrivals or whatsoever reason.
Risk and Liability:
We shall always put all efforts in making your journey smooth and pleasant. However, as all Tibet tours are run strictly under Tibet Tourism Authority, or its agents shall not be responsible of any change or cancellation of programs 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 of shall be borne by the clients. So it is most advisable that clients to have full insurance against medical and personal accidents risks. A cancellation insurances is also most advised from your home country.
For more informations about tour, visit us at: Gokyo Treks & Expedition's websites or corporate office.
