A visit to Tibet is a visit to another world, and one that is never forgotten. High on the stunning Tibetan plateau, the civilization of Lhasa and its sister cities of Gyantse and Shigatse preserves one of the richest culture on the planet. Tibet is a land of religion, and our guests experience its flavor from the moment of their arrival at the airport. On their visit to Tibet, they will be awed by the power of the immense ruined monasteries and the majesty of the grand Potala Palace.
In the capital city of Lhasa, which is reached by regular flights or motor transport from Kathmandu, they can shop for curios among the friendly Tibetans at the delightful Bharkor market, and will delight in such relice as the Jeweled Garden of Norbulinka and the sacred Jokhang Temple, the country's most important shrine. For those with a taste for adventure, our guests are offered treks in Tibetan mountains and valleys, and trips to sacred Mt. Kailash and its companion holy Lake Manasarovar.
Geography
Situated at an altitude of 4000 meter above sea level, Tibet Plateau borders with Sichuan, Yunnan, Qinghai and Xinjiang and to the south contiguous to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and Burma. Tibet stretches over 1.2 million sq. kms. and contains more than 50 peaks above 7,000 meter among which eleven are over 8,000 meter.
Language
The Tibetan Language is derived from the Sanskrit text. More than 20 local dialects are spoken here.
Entering Tibet
There are two flights from Kathmandu to Tibet on Tuesdays & Saturdays from first week of April to June & November. From July through end of October one additional flight on Thursday is added. There are scheduled flights from Chengdu also. Lhasa is accessible by road from Kathmandu (900 kms.) which takes at least three days with overnight stops at Zhangmu and Shigatse.
Immigration
All visitors to Tibet must hold valid passport for entry. The only visa recognized for visit is issued by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal. All others issued elsewhere must be endorsed by this Embassy. A visa is issued only on arrival in Nepal after a package tour is confirmed.
Time
8 Hours ahead of GMT.
Currency
Renminbi.
Electricity
220 Volts Alternating current.
Tour Cost
President Treks & Expeditions specializes in private tours thereby offering personalized services to its customers. Hence, cost will be provided on receiving requests.
Bookings & Confirmation
President Treks & Expeditions will make tentative hotel/transport/air bookings upon receipt of firm dates and provide the written confirmation. However, such confirmations are not considered to be firm unless we receive an advance payment of 100% before arrival dates - 30 days in case of group/FIT consisting of less than 10 pax and 45 days in case of group consisting of more than 10 pax.
Payments
President Treks & Expeditions should receive full payment against the package on treks, Bhutan, Sikkim, Darjeeling and Tibet together with the naming list at least one month prior to the date of arrival. Failing which, President Treks & Expeditions will not be held responsible for cancellation of any bookings in part or full.
Payment can be sent by telex transfer to President Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd. To the following account:
Beneficiary |
President Treks & Expeditions (p)) LTD. |
Account No. |
Current 37556A0 |
Name/Add of Bank |
HIMALAYAN BANK LTD.
NEW ROAD
KATHMANDU,NEPAL |
Bank Tlx No |
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Bank Fax No |
977-1- |
Cancellation / Refund Charges |
Beneficiary |
President Treks & Expeditions (p)) LTD. |
Account No. |
Current 37556A0 |
Name/Add of Bank |
HIMALAYAN BANK LTD.
NEW ROAD
KATHMANDU,NEPAL |
Bank Tlx No |
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Bank Fax No |
977-1- |
Regarding refund of airline tickets, the rules and regulation in force of the particular airlines selected will apply and any dispute on this will not be entertained.
Or by your credit card. While paying by your card please forward your card details – number, card holder’s name as it appears in the card, expiry date – with your signature to our fax number
977 – 1 – 221180 or 4429723
Disclaimer
President Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd. acts only as agent for carriers, transport companies, hotels and all other contractors and will therefore have to disclaim responsibility for any loss, damages, accidents, change of schedule or other irregularities caused or arising from circumstances beyond their control. All the expenses arising from such occurrences will be borne by the client himself/herself.
