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Traveling around the world is a dream a lot of people have, and they want to make it come true. People travel for serveral reasons, such as want to know how people live in different parts of the world, to see beautiful places, to meet new people, to escape from regular life and experience adventures. While Tibet is just the destination that you are dreaming for and will make your dream come true.
Bright sunshine, clean and fresh air, crystal clear sky, vast grassland, snow-capped peaks are not the only theme for traveling Tibet. The Tibetan Buddhism and the rich Khamba folk customs, such as the residential housing, the costumes, weddings, funerals, bite and sups, and the folk arts. There are also old folk songs and dance traditions. Tourists have chances to enjoy when there are gatherings for celebrating various traditional festivals. The most characteristic and the most vigorous part in the Tibetan culture can be found in Lhasa, Chamdo, Zetung and Shigatse. What’s more, there are never lack of handicrafts and carvings for souvenirs and your eye shopping.
There are many ways to get in to Tibet, by air, by highways, by railway (the 1st railway to Lhasa is now under construction). The most convenients way is to by air from Chengdu in China or from Kathmandu in Nepal (the tickets are no discountable). The second choice is by railway- takes longer but only available after July 2006. The third choice is by highways.
ENTRY POINTS:
By Air:
Tibet’s airlines mainly connect Lhasa and other major cities of China.
Lhasa Gonga Airport is located in Gonga County with 100km to Lhasa city. There is public bus between the airport and Lhasa city.
By Land:
The Friendship Highway starts from the capital of Nepal-Kathmandu, traverses Hangmu Friendship Bridge( SinoNepal Friendship Bridge) at Kodari to Neyalamu County in Tibet and crosses Shigatse-- the second largest city of Tibet to the capital of Tibet-Lhasa. It covers a distance of more than 900 km. It is easy to have a view of Mt.Everest when take this road.The best season to visit Mt.Everest is from early March to late May, or from early September to late August, however, the weather is aways changeable in this area.
(1) Zhangmu
(2) Simikot (Nepal) -Khojarnath-Purang
(3) Golmud - Lhasa
(4) Kashgar- Yecheng - West Tibet
(5) India- Lipu Lek Pass - Purang - Kailash.
There are some other entry points too but entering from any checkpoint, the tourists need special align permit for Tibet.
Railway :
The railway which runs across the “the roof of the world” has been linked up and soon the world's highest altitude railroad will be ready to open. Travelers are able to travel Tibet by the special train since July, 2006. The special train will be equipped with an oxygen providing system, making it easier for passengers to endure the thinner-air in the so-called "roof of the world". It will also carry doctors on board to ensure the safety of any travelers affected by the high altitude.
The train will stop at several famous sightseeing spots along the route, such as Qinghai Lake, Hol Xil, Kun Lun Mountain and the Potala Palace.
Wherever you travel, it is important to get the timing right! The climate in highland Tibet belongs to the typical downy special climate. Climates are much different in different areas in Tibet and temperatures vary greatly within a single day.
So generaly speaking, the best time to travel Tibet is between April and October, and peak season is from May to September. The best months are May, June, September or October as July and August are rainy months. Those who travel in their own car or on foot should avoid the rainy season especialy when entering Tibet along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, and the sections between Lhasa and Nyingchi and between Lhasa and Ngari. There will be mudslides, cave-ins and mire on certain sections of the road, blocking the passage of vehicles. However, if you are only planning several days in and around Lhasa and getting there by air. There will be no problem for you to travel at any time from April to October.
Travel Documents
Considering the special ethnic traditions, the cultural relics, the environmental protection and the transportation capacity of Tibet, Chinese Government regulates that non-Chinese citizens, including foreign tourists, Taiwan tourists and overseas Chinese must have a Tibet Travel Permit as well as a valid passport and a visa (Travelers from countries having visa exemption agreement with Hong Kong do not need a visa) to visit Tibet. A visa can be obtained from the local Chinese consulate in your country. However, the foreign journalists and diplomats are not allowed to go to Tibet as a tourist.
Who has to carry a Tibet Travel Permit?
1. The Taiwan tourists, who do not have the valid identity card of China
2. Non-Chinese passport holders
3. The overseas Chinese, who do not have Chinese passport
Note: The Hong Kong and Macau citizens who hold SAR passport, Home-Visiting Certificate or Permit to Traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macau do not need a Tibet
Travel Permit.
Since the government encourages group tours to Tibet, the permit is issued only to tour groups traveling with a Chinese tour operator. The Tibet Travel Permit is issued for free by China Tibet Tourism Bureau. Your travel agency will represent you to facilitate the application process.
For those overseas tourists want to travel to Tibet as an individual, the administrative offices of Tibet Tourism Bureau in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu (in Sichuan) and Golmud (in Qinghai) will answer for the related affairs.
Often known as Altitude or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is particularly a important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevation above 3000 m.
The initial symptoms of AMS are as following :
These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of appearance of any of the above symptoms any further ascent should be reconsidered, otherwise more serious problem can occur which can even cause death sometimes within a few hours. The only cure for the altitude sickness is to descend to lower elevations immediately and it has no other cure or substitute. Acclimatization by ascending to no more than 300 to 500 meters per day above 3000 meters and the proper amount of rest are the best methods for prevention of AMS. Literature and pamphlet published by "Himalayan Rescue Association" consists of detailed information on AMS .The central Immigration office and all trekking agencies in Kathmandu distribute this pamphlet free of cost. Since these documents also give information on the list of suggested medical supplies for trekkers it is a compulsory item for every trekkers' medical kit.
Restriction
There are strict controls over taking pictures inside the monasteries but some upon paying a fee (extra cost), a monk may turn on the lights making the flash less necessary. do not carry any dalai lama pictures, free Tibet posters or t-shirts, Tibetan flags or controversial political magazine or books.
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