Tour Group

In our tour group the minimum number will be 2 persons and the maximum number will be 8 persons. For single also we organize the trip with single supplement. To keep the limit group size which means we can provide a best services and personal take care to our valuable clients but we organize min. or Max on special request.

Meals and Accommodation

We will provide all meals on breakfast basis during the tour period which is included in the price. Lunch & Dinner, Snacks, bottled drinks including mineral water and alcohol are not included in the price (lunch & dinner budget approx. US$ 15-20 per day person).

We provide 07 night’s twin share accommodation in standard Lodge in Tibet (Single occupancy available on request with single supplement US$ 180.00).

Physical Requirements

This tour into Tibet adventure overland is strenuous but does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. It does not require any technical experience; only that you be in good physical & mentally conditioning. Himalayan Planet adventures want to know your physical condition and let us know if you have any high altitude sickness before. Before the trip booking with us please consult with your Medical Doctor once and in Doctor References go for your trip booking process with us.

Our Tour Staffs

For our tour group there will be one Tibetan Guide and driver during the Tibet visit. In fact during the visit in Tibet all the Tibetan guide recruit by the Tibetan tourism council and there is shortage of guide. They speak good English and don’t aspect good hospitality like as Nepal. But we try our best to well treat during the journey.

 Acclimatization

Acclimatization is the major factor on this tour. Before heading to Tibet overland we suggest you take some hiking in Nepal part. If you have already been to higher region with no problem then you can go this trip. During the tour on 2nd day need to cross high passes (5,050m/16,564ft), there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body needs many days to acclimatization during the travel in high Himalaya. Please check about high altitudes sickness by Dr. Jim Duff in below link,
 (http://www.treksafe.com.au/medical/altitude_illness.htm)

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation and travel insurance. This comprehensive travel insurance provides coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, travel delays, loss of baggage and travel documents, baggage delay, medical expenses and emergency assistance.

Climate and Weather

In fact, Tibetan climate is not as harsh as many people imagine it to be. It is suitable for travel to Tibet from April to the beginning of November, and the best time is July to September. Sun radiation is extremely strong in Tibet. The sunlight in Lhasa is so intense that the city is called Sunlight City. The thin air can neither block off nor retain heat so that the temperature extremes can be met in daytime and the same night respectively in Tibet. However it is not impossible to visit the holy snow land. May to September are the tourism season in east Tibet.

Most annual rainfall comes in the rainy season that starts from June to September. Usually it rains at night in Lhasa, Shigatse and Chamdo area. The rainfall may block roads and make travel difficult but the scenery at the time will be the best.

Passport and Visa Requirements

Before you travel please check your passport and validity date. Passports most have at least 6 months validity after finish date of your trip. We most require your copy of full passport details send by fax or scan copy is most preferable. In Nepal you will require a visa which can be obtained in advance from the Nepalese Embassy from your country or you can get on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu (Peak season you need to wait long in airport during the obtaining visa). Here is general list of Nepalese visa fee as below and web link as (http://www.immi.gov.np/)

Fees to be levied while issuing tourist visa by the Mission or entry point:

A. US Dollars 25 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 15 days multiple entry visa.
B. US Dollars 40 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 30 days multiple entry visa.
C. US Dollars 100 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 90 days multiple entry visa.
D. Notwithstanding anything written in clause (a) and (b), no visa fee shall be applicable to the passport holder of member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for 30 days.

During the Visit in Tibet Chinese Government require original passport to obtain the Chinese visa most obtain from Nepal and even if you have already obtain from your county this visa doesn’t work travelling from Nepal part but if you coming to Lhasa from China part then same visa will be applicable. Recently, from Nepal side they providing paper visa on Monday, Wednesday and Friday on evening valid till 20 - 25 days in total and we most require your passport copy before your arrival. Without Package tour this is worthless try to visit Tibet. It means you are not allowed to travel lonely. Chinese Visa cost US$114.00 (for US national 198.00) per person arranging from Kathmandu.

Permits and fees

During the visit in Tibet, they require the Chinese visa fees, Tibet special permit as well as charge each monastery while you enter. This major fee includes in our package tour except Chinese visa fee which can be obtain with extra cost as per your nationality if you are travelling from Nepal part.

 
Health and Medical Information

Our all staffs are well experienced travelers and sharing since long time to achieve the traveler’s ambition. In fact, we specialized in the Himalayan travel and we all are from Himalayan region with plenty of local knowledge, which is a key factor to provide the standard service to our clients. Our all services based on client’s safety and satisfaction. We provide the high range of quality services and personally taking care during the trip. Each of our guides carries medical kit bag for occurring incidents during the travel. As a result we have best recommendation from our previous clients.

Environmental Concerns

We are highly sensible to protect our natural environment and participating with many environmental cleanup campaigns. Our responsible tourism carries good message to the locals and we insists and train them do’s and don’ts, how to keep good environment etc. Besides this tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve the natural environment for future generations as well.

Our Experience

Himalayan Planet Adventures P. Ltd. has stabiles in beginning of 2009 with Govt. registered company based in Kathmandu, Nepal and we are working in adventure travel in the Himalaya of Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and some part of India. The tour operator has gained a decade of experience in the adventure tourism working as a guide, adventure travel consultant and by stabilizing own his company. Our long experience in adventure travel, we are even more dedicated to fulfill our clients’ requirement and always sincere with clients gratification. We are also delighted to say that many of our past clients who organized their trip in the Himalaya they wouldn’t hesitate to inform you about our organization and organizing skills.

How to Book

While you have chosen your trip, contact our head office by mail or phone to check the availability dates, groups or any remaining question you may have. We are happy to help and reply responsively as soon as possible. We’ll hold your booking with us before your final decision. Please read properly our trip booking terms & conditions before your booking and fill up the booking form (download from our website) along with the appropriate deposit of 20 % per person in advance and payment made through the bank transfer or submit your credit card (visa/master card) details with booking form. When you choose the method of advance payment in an appropriate way, a signed and completed booking form will still be required for confirmation of booking. Bookings will only be confirmed once we receive a completed and signed booking form along with appropriate payment.

The final balance for your booking will be on arrival in Kathmandu. We will invoicing you before your arrival for the final balance along with other final pre departure details as appropriate. Your final invoice will show the price based on the previous quote at the time of invoicing.

We wish you have a wonderful Tibet overland experience with us!