Requirements for Tibet Group Visa

• Color scanned print of your passport , it should be clear.
• PP – sized photos ( 4 – 5 )
• 25 % advance payment of the total cost , at least 30 days in advance.

Packing list requirements for Kathmandu to Lhasa tour

• Large Tour bag
• Your prescribed medicine you use in regular basis
• Essential Toiletries like: soap , face wash , shampoo , toilet paper , sanitizer , towels , toothpaste , toothbrush , body spray , lip care etc.
• Abundant inner wears , thermal wears.
• Sunglasses, lotions and sun cream
• Warm clothes with warm jacket that should be wind proof.
• Comfortable shoes with multiple pair of socks
• Raincoat , torch light , water purifiers , power bank
• Mini bag for daily purpose , energy bars , chargers , extra batteries
• 4- 5 passport sized photographs
• Thermal water bottle
• Important identity documents
• Cash in hand

Types of Accommodation during Kathmandu to Lhasa tour

The trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa does have hotels and guest houses to offer travelers a comfortable living and cultural living experience.

The types of accommodation are:

Hotels 

• Usually found at lower altitude like Kathmandu obviously , Kerung , Shigatse  , Lhasa.
• Found in larger villages and town
• Comparatively larger in living space
• Comfortable living experiences
• Attached bathrooms and toilets
• Might get hot showers
• Variety in vegetarian and non – vegetarian food menu esp. in English & Western
• Wi-fi and internet facilities

Guest Houses

• Usually found at higher altitude like Tingri (4300 m)
• Found in smaller villages , aside main routes
• Comparatively smaller in living space
• Traditional and shared living experiences
• Communal bathrooms and shared toilets, but with great views
• Hot showers and Wi-fi depends upon guest houses’ quality for some fee
• Diverse Menu depends upon guest houses’ quality
• Like homestays , tea – houses.

Rooms and facilities

1. Basic rooms available with basic furniture
2. Shared Dining room / table
3. Blankets are given on requirements and stove / firewood heaters available in dining room of guest houses.
4. Some of the guest houses provide Wi-Fi connection for some fees / payments. The internet usually remain slow and sometimes inactive in Tingri.
5. Laundry facility usually is not available , if available in Lhasa, you need to pay.
6. Basic medical facility might be available like: bandage compressions , paracetamols , painkillers , aspirins , joint relief spray etc. in the guest houses. Being self-dependent with your regular medicines should be taken in concern.
7. Toilets are used on shared basis at higher altitude. Toilet papers are available , but being self – dependent with toilet papers and essential toiletries should be taken in concern.

Types of Food during Kathmandu to Lhasa tour

Kathmandu to Lhasa, Tibet overland tour via Nepal – Tibet border is not only an exciting feeling for natural beauty and spiritual experience , but also for Tibetan food exploration exquisite cuisines.

The local dishes available around Nepal to Tibet reflects the multi diverse traditional heritage of Alpine Himalayan culture as the basic grassroot. The food available on the Kathmandu to Lhasa tour are classified on three meals a day. ( Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner)

Breakfast Timing:  6 A M – 8 A M

Breakfast food menu: Toast , Bread and Butter , Honey , Jam , Muesli , Cereals , Cornflakes , Aalu Paratha , Rotis  , Puri Sabji , Dough nuts etc.

Drinks: Milk , Tea , Coffee , Juice , Hot chocolate , hot water with / without honey etc.

Lunch Timing:  11 A M – 1 P M

Lunch food menu: Tibetan Dumplings (Mo:Mo:) , Rice , Vegetable , Curry , Daal , Achar , Butter Naan , Plain Paratha , Rotis ( Tortillas )  , Noodles , Spaghetti , Chow Mein , Pasta , Salad , Deserts etc.

Drinks: Juice , Soft Drinks – Coke , Red Bull , energy drinks , Sodas , Cold drinks , hot water with / without honey etc.

Snacks Timing:  4 P M – 5 P M

Snacks food menu: Dumplings , Samosa , Chips , Wafers , Biscuits etc.

Drinks: Tea , Milk , Coffee , Juice , Soft Drinks , energy drinks like Red Bull , Sodas , Cold drinks , hot water with / without honey etc.

Dinner Timing:  7 : 30 P M – 9 : 30 P M

Dinner food menu: Rice , Vegetable , Curry , Daal , Achar , Plain Paratha , Rotis ( Tortillas )  , Masala Roti , Fry vegetables , Pasta , Salad , Deserts etc.

Drinks: Milk , hot water with / without honey etc.

* The choice of food items decreases with the increase in altitude due to less availability of groceries.

Explore Special Food

Tibetan Dumplings / Nepali MO : MO:

Tibetan dumplings , authentically Nepali MO: MO: is a must try Tibetan food that is very popular in Tibet and especially in Nepal. People try during Kathmandu to Lhasa tour who often tend to explore the Tibetan culture. They are typically in round shape or c – shaped / Crescent – shaped dumplings wrapped by flour dough , filled with fillings that is mixture of Vegetables , Cabbage , Onions , soya chunks , Paneer , Meat , Garlic , Carrot , and other spices. Tibetan dumplings , authentically Nepali MO: MO: is taken with Sauce made by grinding tomatoes , sesame , spices , coriander , turmeric , garlic ginger etc. They can also be taken with soup or broth / Jhol. MO : MO : is served as steamed and can be fried too.

Tibetan Noodles ( Thukpa )

Tibetan noodles , authentically Nepali Thukpa is a must try Himalayan cuisine that is very popular in Tibet and especially in Nepal and people try during Kailash Mansarovar Journey who tend to explore the culture. It is a noodle taken with soup / broth with vegetables / Soy Chunks or Tofu / meat especially flavored with onion , ginger , garlic , green chillies , soy sauce , pepper , Sichuan peppercorns , salt , coriander leaves , Nepali spices and various Tibetan spices.

Tibetan noodles can also be classified into Gyathuk and Bhakthuk which are similar to Thukpa but thinner noodles and short , hand – cut noodles used respectively in thick soup / broth.

Dietary Restrictions

If the travelers do have any dietary restrictions like travelers being vegan , choosing vegetarian meal , wanting gluten free or being intolerant to lactose , it is very important for the travelers to have information by sharing with the trek / travel agency or the guide or the cooks.

The menu items can be changed with variety of options for travelers who has that type of dietary restrictions. We advice the travelers to carry their snacks on hand to avoid alike problems.

Water Facilities and Proper hydration

Proper hydration is essential throughout the tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa. Dehydration might be the cause of altitude sickness and also can worsen the health issues created by altitude sickness. But , you cannot drink or carry the water from resources on the way.

The process of purifying water is essential during the trip. For your safety , the tap water and river/lake/stream water you see on the way is never healthy to drink for those especially who are not locals. There are some techniques to purify the water.

• Ask for the boiled and filtered water from hotels / guest houses ,
• Use of iodine , chlorine and UV treatment to purify the water ,
• Use of purification tablets , gravity & squeeze filters , sterilizers.

Tips and Advices

Advance booking

Book the Kathmandu to Lhasa tour packages , guesthouses and hotels in advance , because at the ultimate moment you easily will not get vacant rooms and good packages for the Kathmandu to Lhasa journey. Usually , the Lhasa town remain busy during seasons.

Cash on hand

ATMs are only available in the main towns and city area , also with lesser access to network + no reach to internet might affect the e-payment facilities. So , carrying Nepali Rupees or some Chinese Yuan cash on hand will be very helpful throughout the journey.

Carry a good power bank for being self-dependent on mobile / camera charging.

Kicking off the journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa, Tibet is more than overland drives, travel and walks. It is a significant spiritual and cultural content where you can experience the centralized Tibetan culture around the region. It is an enthralling experience to be a part of Kathmandu to Lhasa, Tibet. The majestic ways to Lhasa serves the eyes of each traveler with scenic beauty that explores splendid experience of serene relief and wholesome feeling too.