TIBETAN TREKKING TRAVEL CO. LTD.

FAQs

What to Expect:

Tibetan plateau has been opened to foreign visitors since 1980, due to such difficult transportation condition, this vast area has poorly developed tourist infrastructure, as well as others supplies, however, it helps to add charm and mystery of this Himalayan Kingdom in many ways.

Our tours have included the most attractive and spectacular monasteries, scenic sites and we also try what we could to minimize hassles and uncertainties. On the trip, you will get fantastic perspectives on the vast land of Tibetan plateau to witness amazing ecological contrast.

Customized tours:

A customized tour is made according to your departure, interests, budget…etc, you are welcome to contact us to discuss the best tour for you.

Accommodations:

Accommodations in the Lhasa, shigartse, Tsetang have been improved a lot, and are adequate for most people. Many of the other hotels throughout Tibet are poorly kept, most of those, of which have bathrooms but frequently do not have hot and cold water working at the same time. Electricity can be limited to certain hours of the day or night. Central heating outside of Lhasa is usually not available, so be prepared to eat wearing a coat at certain times in the cold season.

Health:

A very important consideration in traveling to Tibet is the health of the participant. If you have a history of medical problems-particularly cardiac or respiratory ailments, or if you have general health concerns, you should consult you doctor before you decide to go to Tibet.

Altitude:

Tibet is about with 4000m average altitudes. Therefore, it is important to take precautions before you arrive in Tibet as well as on the rest of the trip. When entering Tibetan plateau, participants may feel altitude, Symptoms include headache, nausea, and lack of appetite. This may last for a few hours to a couple of days depending on the individual.

Please Bearing in mind:

	to drink plenty of water.
	you may lose your appetite, but force yourself to eat as much as you can.
	Symptoms should disappear or Weakened within a couple days. If they get worse quickly, or do not go away, tell your guide;
	Diamox (Acetazolamide) has been found to help alleviate symptoms, participant should consult your physician on the use of this medication.

If necessary, good altitude sickness hospitals in Lhasa provide treatment services, but this is rarely needed.

Food:

Catering has been well developed in the past few years in central Tibet, as well as in the eastern tibet of Kham and Amdo. If there was no "Cuisine" in Tibet, but now There is! Most of the restaurant in Tibet, whichever in central or in the remote, "Sichuan Cuisine" is the most popular, which is quite decilious and also one ff the "4 Great Cuisines of Chinese"; in central towns of Tibetan plateau, such as: Lhasa, Shigartse, Tsetang, Kangding, Xining…etc, some other style dishes are available, however, tasty food is available can be supplied in most of Tibet. Western Food is still difficult to be provided except the central towns of Lhasa, Xining,

Guides:

our guides are all kind, and being well trained, if you happen to know anyone of them, you can choose your guide. The quality of guiding services varies, but all point to the same direction is to be better and better;

Road conditions:

Roads sometimes blocked by landslides or washed out in monsoon season. Bring hiking boots for rough terrain, luggage that can get beaten up and wet without breaking open or leaking. In some rare cases it may even need to hike several kilometers along the road near Zhangmu, because landslide occurs almost every year in summer time. Porters will carry your luggage during the hike for a modest extra charge.

Travel Season:

Most people consider that the best season for Tibet travel is from the late spring to the autumn. In recent years, due to the improved supplying services, such as: better traffic, hotel heating system, food supply, with all those improvements, the winter of Tibet has gradually becoming another appealing time for visits, However, it is still limited to make a winter tour up to Tibetan plateau, please visit our
"winter program" for detail;