Tibet

Known as the roof of the world, Tibet is the ultimate destination for the adventurous seekers to experience enchantment and tantalizing mystery of a lifetime! It is the mystic land of ancient Buddhist culture, awesome landscapes, artistic monasteries, exotic cities, hidden valleys and centuries-old caravan trails. Sprawled over landscape of 1.2 sq km at an average altitude of 3000m and huddled in the rain-shadow behind the mass range of the northern Himalaya, Tibet is a mysterious land which has retained the feeling of the medieval era and tinge of Shangri-La. Adventure Club offers several tour packages for Tibet categorized as cultural tours, treks & hikes, mountain expedition, mountain biking, overland or fly in/ fly out tours as per clients’ interest and time frame.

Tibet at a Glance

Location: Asia, north of India, located on the Tibetan Plateau, the world’s highest region
Area: 471,700 sq miles border (the size of western Europe) Capital city: Lhasa
Other popular cities: Shigatse, Gyangtse, Qamdo, Jyekundo, Dartsedo, Golmud, Lhatse, Maqin, Pelbar, Sakya, Tingri, Zhangmu
Government: Type: Communist party-led state (People's Republic of China)
The Tibet Autonomous Region was founded on 9 September 1965.
Climate: Average temperature 28 degrees Celsius (Summer) -15 degrees Celsius (in Winter), extremely dry except during rainy season (July-August)
People: Population: 2.62 million
Ethnic Groups: primarily ethnic Tibetans; Menba, Lhoba, Mongols, Hui and a growing number of Han Chinese.
Religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Animism
Languages: Tibetan, Chinese
Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)

General Travel Information

Getting to Lhasa (By Air)
Flights operate from April to November between Kathmandu/ Lhasa/Kathmandu. This spectacular flight begins by heading east then makes a remarkable bend just east of Mount Everest and crosses over the Tibetan plateau for a quick descent to Gonkar airport.

Getting to Lhasa (By overland)
The overland journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa or vice- versa is also possible. We drive through the Kodari border to the lush valleys of the Himalayan foothills to reach the barren plateau of central Tibet within five days.

What you should carry?
Light weight suitcase/ travel bag, down jacket or warm fleece top, cotton shirts (short & long sleeved) warm and cotton trousers, Wool pullovers, thick woolen or cotton socks, sun polarized sunglasses, woolen hat & gloves, sandals, towel, rain jacket, walking shoes, strong sun’s cream, lip protector, water bottle & camera with plenty of film rolls and spare batteries.

High Altitude Sickness:
Due to high altitude, thin air, cold and arid atmosphere of Tibet, travelers sometimes may have altitude sickness such as headaches, insomnia, depression and nervousness. To cure this sickness, we remind you to have enough rest, drink lots of water (at least 3 liters per day), not strain or exhaust yourself, move slowly and breathe deeply. Relaxation for acclimatization on the first day of arrival in Lhasa is mandatory. If the high altitude sickness is acute with headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, the help of doctor is necessary.

Visa Travel Permit
A traveler requires to obtain a special group visa/permit for Tibet. The visa processing is initiated only after you book a trip with us. Original passport has to be submitted while applying for visa/permit at the Chinese Embassy in Nepal or abroad. We will start processing your visa/permit even in Kathmandu before your arrival. Normally Chinese embassy in Kathmandu opens on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 09:30 am to 11 am. A Tibet bound traveler requires to pay visa fee according to varying nationalities.

Food/ Accommodation
In Lhasa there are some popular restaurants that provide Tibetan, Chinese and even Western food to the travelers. These restaurants also serve Tibetan tea (salted butter tea), sweet milk tea, hot boiling black tea, Tibetan barley beer, soft drinks, canned beer and imported wine, whiskey and local beverage. Very basic food will be served at Zhangmu and Xegar. Guesthouse or hotel on the way will provide you basic accommodation except Lhasa, Shigatse & Gyantse.

Average Temperature in different places of Tibet

Note: Data Format ['C / 'F]. 'C is in Celsius. 'F is in Fahrenheit.

The Average Temperature of Lhasa in a Year: