Tibet is indeed a very rich and beautiful land, located
on the highest plateau on Earth at an average altitude
over 4000 meter. It is nowadays the South west frontier
of China. Within its borders there are more than fifteen
peaks above 7000 m. among which eleven are over 8000m.
It borders with Sichuan, Yunnan, Qinghai and Xinjiang;
in the North, Nepal, India, Sikkim, Bhutan Burma and
Kashmir form its Southern borders. The Tibet Autonomous
Region with a population of over two million covers an
area of 1.2 million sq. km.
Tibet has a long and complex history, written records
have survived from the 7th Century A.D. however it is
known that nomadic tribes populated Tibet as early as
the 2nd Century B.C. and discoveries suggest a much
longer history of human kind...More recent times have
seen the invasion of China in 1959 and the inevitable
dilution of Tibetan culture. Tibet however has proved
over the years since, that its way of life has been able
to withstand this influence. Power of thought and life
itself overcoming the modern ravages of politics.
The journey to unlock the complexities posed by this
arid mass of discovery (almost the size of Europe)
begins with probably the most dramatic flight in the
world. From Kathmandu, you journey the huge backbone of
the High Himalayas to land deep in the heart of the
Tibetan plateau. A further two hours drive by road
through barren wilderness Lhasa, the capital and home to
the famous Potala Palace unfolds. Lhasa remains the
major focus of Buddhist worship anywhere in the world, a
place for the traveler to cast away any preconceptions
he or she may have and join in Tibet's journey of
discovery along the way... at least for a while.
A land of mystery, adventure and spirituality; a home of
legends, awesome landscapes, artistic monasteries and
centuries-old caravan trails, Tibet is a destination out
of an ordinary, long closed to the outside world.
However, in 1980, Tibet's doors were inched open, giving
the world its first glimpse of the country's
breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Today, visitors are
drawn to the country's spectacular Buddhist temples,
ancient cities, enduring traditions and spectacular
mountain scenery. This autonomous region of China is a
plateau at an average elevation of 13,000 feet above the
sea level.
We offer many different types of tour to Tibet, with a
range of hotels to suit every pocket. What's more, as we
understand that a visit to this special country is a
highly personal experience, we can also arrange a tour
to meet your specific needs.
Time
Tibet time is 8 hours ahead in winter and 9 hours ahead
in summer than the GMT, same as Beijing standard time
and 2 hours 15 minute (winter)/ 3 hour 15 minute
(summer) ahead of Nepal standard time i.e. +5.45 hours.
Office hours
Government offices are usually closed on SATURDAY
afternoon and all day SUNDAY.
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Only
tour groups are officially allowed to enter into
Tibet. But another option to enter Tibet you
need a valid Chinese visa and align travel
permit. You won't obtain the Chinese visa if you
apply to go to Tibet (state any place except
Tibet in the visa application form).
Travel
is possible at all times of year but from April
to October is the best season.
Travel
is possible at all times of year but from April
to October is the best season.
An
independent kingdom flourished in Tibet by the
7th centaury. It was under Mongol influence from
the 13th to the 18th centaury, when it came
under nominal Chinese control. With the
overthrow of the Ch'ing dynasty in China in
1911, Tibet reasserted its 
Famed
as the Roof of the World, the Tibet Autonomous
Region of China is bounded by the Kunlun
mountains to the north and the Himalaya to the
south. Tibet covers an area of 1.2 million sq
km.
People
in Tibet are very friendly and Buddhism is the
religion. Dalai Lama is the highest being in the
world, holy and most revered among the people in
Tibet. People are devoted in the religion.
Tibetan people are rich in culture and
tradition.
Even
there are many Chinese/Tibetan restaurants in
Zhangmu, Nyalam and Shegar, food are
comparatively poor and so if you are taking a
tours to Lhasa some dry food items are
recommended. You can also bring cup, spoon along
with tea/instant soup as every 
Traveling
in Tibet involves high altitude and can be
strenuous. Clients with heart and lung problems
or blood diseases should consult their doctor
before booking the trip. Very rare cases of
altitude sickness have been reported. Simple
headache; fever, loss of appetite 
From
Oct. to March warm clothes are required due to
c- old and from April to September only light
clothes will be enough. However, a jacket and a
sweater are advised through out the year as the
weather may unexpectedly change at any time. 
Tibet
is rich in mineral resources, but still its
economy has remained underdeveloped. Surveys of
the Kailas and Ma-fa-mu-ts'o districts in
western Tibet conducted in the 1930s and '40s
discovered extensive goldfields and large
deposits of borax, as well as reserves of 
There
is no prohibition on still and video cameras,
tape recorders or radios as long as they are
registered with a custom official. Printed
matters considered unsuitable by the Chinese
Government are prohibited, Customs regulations
forbid the ex- port of art objects
