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Visa
and Permits:
A valid passport is required for travel to Tibet. Karnali Excursions
(p) Ltd. will process visas for those who have booked their trip
with us. Please send the following information to Karnali Excursions
(p) Ltd. for visa processing:
1. FULL NAME AS WRITTEN IN PASSPORT:
2. DATE OF BIRTH:
3. GENDER:
4. OCCUPATION:
5. NATIONALITY:
6. PASSPORT NUMBER:
7.DATE OF ISSUE:
8.DATE OF EXPIRATION:
Weather
& Climate:
Geographically, Tibet lies beyond the trans-Himalayas and has minimal
rainfall and sunny days. For those traveling to Kailash region,
the best time to visit is from May to September. Mid-day temperatures
in this region could rise as high as 22 degrees Celsius with evening
temperatures as low as 8 to 12 degrees below zero. March to November
is the best time to visit central Tibet.
Health:
Those in good health should have no difficulty traveling to this
region. Due to the high altitude of this area, travelers may experience
the effect of altitude sickness, which is characterized by mild
headaches, nausea, and loss of appetite. Altitude sickness can be
reduced by frequently drinking non-alcoholic liquids such as water
and juice. Travelers are reminded to protect themselves from the
strong sunlight which can cause sunburn. Those with health conditions
including asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, epilepsy and cardiac
problems should seek a doctor’s approval before embarking
on this journey.
For those who have decided to join this Yatra,
Karnali Excursions requests that you engage in some type of health
related activity such as yoga, morning walks, or jogging in order
to maintain your physical fitness.
Currency:
The unit of currency in Tibet is the Renmbi or Yuan. As of February
2002, US $1 is equivalent to Yuan 9 (Yuan 1 = INR 6). This exchange
rate is subject to change. Currency can be exchanged at the Bank
of China with branches located in Zhangmu, Lhasa and other major
cities.
Risk
and Liability:
Karnali Excursions (p) Ltd will make every effort to ensure that
your journey is smooth and as pleasant as possible. However, please
be reminded that all programs in Tibet are strictly conducted under
the rules and regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau. Therefore,
neither Karnali Excursions (p) Ltd. or its Tibet Agent shall be
responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable
circumstances including but not limited to: Government restrictions,
landslides, road blockages, flooding, snowfall, political disturbances,
flight cancellations, illnesses or accidents. Any additional costs
that are a result of such circumstances will be born by the traveler/s.
Insurance:
All travelers are advised to purchase travel insurance that provides
care and services for sickness, accidents, emergency rescue, etc.
related to international travel.
Karnali Excursions (p) Ltd. shall not be responsible
for the loss of personal assets and belongings of the traveler/s
due to unavoidable reasons or mishap.
Staff:
Karnali Excursions (p) Ltd. only employs well-trained, responsible
and capable staff that has successfully led many trips for European
and Indian groups to this vast region. Each trip is staffed with
an experienced guide who speaks English and Hindi, ensuring a pleasant
and smooth journey for the group. Karnali Excursions (p) Ltd. is
committed to providing the best and reliable service for each group
for this journey of a lifetime!
Transportation:
Karnali Excursions (p) Ltd. will arrange for all overland transportation.
A coach will be provided for the Kathmandu-Kodari-Kathmandu portion
of the trip and 4WD Toyota land cruisers will transport the group
in Tibet. A support truck will carry the necessary camping gear
and supplies. Yaks and yak men will be arranged for the Kora (Parikrama).
Medical supplies and service:
Medical facilities in Tibet are very basic if at all available.
Karnali Excursions (p) Ltd. will provide a first aid medical kit
and equipment for treating high altitude sickness including an oxygen
cylinder with mask and altitude portable chamber. All travelers
are requested to bring their own first aid kit with medicines and
supplies recommended by their doctor.
Postal
service and communication:
Many areas of Tibet are without communication facilities, including
telephone and postal services. The last points in the journey from
which a telephone call can be made are Nylam, Saga, Taklakot, Lhasa,
Xigatse and Gyntse,. Beyond these points , it is not possible to
make telephone calls. In case of emergency, please ask your family
and friends to contact the staff at our Kathmandu office that will
provide information and respond to their needs accordingly.
Clothing:
Due to frequent changes in temperature, even moving from inside
the land cruiser where it is warm to cooler outside temperatures,
travelers will need clothes for both warm and cold periods. (Please
see preparations
for a list of clothes and equipment.) To make your Yatra light and
comfortable, Karnali Excursions (p) Ltd. will provide basic yet
important clothing items such as down jackets and sleeping bags.
A complete list of gear and services provided by Karnali Excursions
(p) Ltd. is as follows:
1. Two- Man tent
2. Dinning and kitchen tent
3. Toilet tent
4. Meals (three per day)
5. Mattresses
6. Air pillow
7. Experienced and insured staff
11. 4WD Toyota land cruiser
12. Supporting truck
13. Oxygen cylinder and high altitude portable chamber
14. Yak and yak men to carry the luggage and supplies during the
parikrama
15. Walking stick
16 Sleeping bag
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