Terms and Conditions on Tibet tour
Important things to know
BOOKING AND VISA
The clients should have confirmed the tour reservation at least thirty-five days before departure along with the advance of 20% of the cost and the following passport information:
- (1) Name
- (2) Sex
- (3) Nationality
- (4) Passport number
- (5) Date of birth
- (6) Occupation.
We require two full working days to obtain a TIBET/ CHINA Visa. The client should be available in Kathmandu during that time.
CANCELLATION POLICY
25 percent of the cost will be charged for confirmed bookings up to 7 days prior to departure to TIBET after that NO REFUND will be made. NO refund for no shows and delay arrivals whatsoever reason.
TOUR OPERATION
We guarantee the departures of all tours with a minimum number of persons mentioned in the programs and based on seat-in-coach. However, operations of tours are subject to road conditions and flights.
HEALTH & ALTITUDE PROBLEMS
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 trips. Very rare cases of altitude sickness have been reported. Simple headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorders can happen before the acclimatization. Some advice: drink approx. 04 liters of water per day, do not strain yourself, move slowly, breathe deeply and take regular rests.
CLOTHING ACCESSORIES
From October to March warm clothes are required due to cold and from April to September, only light clothes will be enough. However, a jacket and a sweater are advised throughout the year as the weather may unexpectedly change at any time. The recommended items are A domestic first aid kit, water purification tablets, toilet and tissue papers, flashlight, sleeping bag, comfortable walking shoes, dust masks, utility knife, sun hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion and a limited number of clothes.
INSURANCE
Full travel insurance coverage, particularly for trip cancellation and interruption is strongly recommended.
RISK AND LIABILITY
We will do every effort to make your journey a pleasant one. As Tibet Tourism Beauro strictly conducts all the Tibet programs, we will not be responsible for any change/alteration of programs, sightseeing in restricted areas, problems, accidents, loss of personal belongings, etc. In such cases, the clients have to bear the extra cost on the spot.
THE CLIENTS TRAVEL TO TIBET AT THEIR OWN RISK
We strongly recommend our clients to be protected by insurance to cover accidents, health, emergency evacuation, loss or damage to personal belongings. We can also arrange this coverage upon request at extra cost.
A separate form has to be signed by the clients accepting the mentioned conditions at the time of booking the tour.
CUSTOMS
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 export of art objects created prior to 1959 or souvenirs in amounts deemed to be excessive.
BUSINESS HOURS
Government offices are usually closed on SATURDAY and SUNDAY.
CURRENCY
The unit of currency for foreigners is Yuan. US$ 1= 6 Yuan at present and can be exchanged at the bank of China at Zhangmu, Shigatse, and Lhasa.
AIRPORT TAX
The airport departure tax at present is included in Airfare.
AVERAGE CLIMATE LIST IN LHASA AREA
Month | Temperature(c) | Rainfall (mm) | Sunshine hrs. |
Jan | +9 to – 13 | 0.2 | 251 |
Feb | +10 to – 12 | 0.5 | 226 |
Mar | +13 to – 5 | 2.0 | 241 |
Apr | +16 to + 1 | 5.0 | 244 |
May | +20 to + 5 | 25.0 | 284 |
Jun | +25 to + 9 | 77.0 | 227 |
July | +26 to+ 10 | 129.0 | 224 |
Aug | +27 to + 9 | 138.0 | 221 |
Sep | +21 to + 9 | 56.0 | 238 |
Oct | +17 to + 1 | 8.0 | 285 |
Nov | +12 to + – 7 | 2.0 | 271 |
Dec | +8 to – 13 | 0.5 | 261 |
Can you tell me more
We try to give you as much information as we can to help you choose the service you need, though if you still have more questions please feel free to look at our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us directly at 98510 36844 (Ram Kumar) and we will be happy to help.