 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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