 Traveling
overland between Kathmandu and Lhasa is an incredible
journey in which you can see the world's highest
mountains, travel on the world's highest plain,
meet nomadic Tibetan pilgrims and walk amidst
the burning butter lamps and chanting monks
of Tibet's ancient and legendary Buddhist Monasteries.
This is a wonderful and amazing trip. However
if you are not up for a bit of adventure, or
for accommodations and amenities that may be
far from perfect, perhaps this trip is not for
you while the trip to Tibet is not easy it is
well worth the effort. Tibet was opened to tourism
in 1985. Before this it avoided influence from
the western world and developed its unique culture
and religion independently. The infrastructure
of the tourist industry is still very basic
in this remote country. Please do not expect
the standard you are accustomed to in the west.
However every effort will be made under the
circumstance to ensure a smooth and Pleasant
trip Tour departure
The tour starts from Kantipath Thamel at 5am,
you report and embark on your journey to the
Friendship Bridge [116kms/6hrs drive]. Enrobe,
breakfast stop is made at the Dhulikhel lodge
resort. An early start is made on the first
day as china time is 2hrs 15minutes ahead of
Nepal time in winter & 3hrs 15minutes in
summer.
After completing immigration formalities on
the Nepal side, drive uphill to Zhangmu [8kms/45min]-immigration
post. The Tibetan guide will meet you here and
will take care of your entire tour arrangement.
Tibet
Visa Information
Almost all PRC
Embassies issue individual visas for China,
which can be used for Tibet. Generally,
the closer the Embassy is to China, the
longer the visa they can issue. For instance,
the PRC Visa Issuing Office (Formerly
the PRC Embassy) in Hong Kong, which is
considered by some as the best place to
get a visa, gives a 3-month visa for 80
US dollars, even a 6-month visa, in two
working days; Hanoi gives a 3-month visa;
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Festivals in Tibet
If possible,
try to time your visit to Lhasa with one
of the city's festivals. Pilgrims often
flock to Lhasa at these times and the
city takes on a colorful party atmosphere.
The following Tibetan festivals are calculated
according to the lunar calendar. Check
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