Geography
Geographically Tibet can be divided into three parts; the East, the South and the North. The Eastern part is forest region which occupies around 25% of Tibet. The Southern part is open grassland occupying almost a half of Tibet. The Southern and Central region is an agricultural region occupying the rest of Tibet as well as containing all the major cities Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Gyatsa, and Tsedang . This area is also considered as the cultural center of Tibet and Buddhism.
Inside Tibet
Zhangmu (7000ft) better known by its Tibetan name, Khasa is a small settlement elinging in ahillside 10 km inland from the Friendship Bridge across the Bhotekosi. After the closure of the China/India border from Gangtok, Zhangmu has become the major trading post between tibet and Nepal.
Nyalam (12,200ft.) Known as 'Kuti' to Nepalese traders, used to be an important trade post tucked into a fretile valley.
Cutsuo (14,200ft.) is a military base camp situated at the start of the Tibetan plateau after passing through the Thongla Pas (16,400ft.) from where a most panoramic view of the northern face of the Himalayan range unfolds. The best view of Mt. Everest and its neighouring peaks can be seen from the road at gutsuo.
Xegar (13,800ft.) is a new Chinese commune built at the foot of the ruins of Xegar Dzong and is & km from the main road, With a population of 3000, its importance lies in the fact that it is the centre of this large and remote country and also a base from where expeditions to Mt. Everest and other peaks are launched.
Lhaze (13,100ft.) is situated at the crossroads from where the road turns westwards towards Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.
Xigatse (12,600ft.) is most famous for its Tashilhunpo Monastery the seat of the Panchen Lama. Who is regarded as the reincarnation of the Budha of Endless Enlightment. Items of interest inside this monastery built in 1447 by the First Dalai Lama are : the relics of Sakyamuni the Hall of Maitreya and amind-boggling collection of Thankas frescoes and statues.
Gyantse (13,050ft.) is a small agricultural town famous for its wool carpets and the Palkhor choide chorten. Among the Kamasery and the fort, this unique structure built in 1414 consists of five storeys representative the five steps to enlightment topped by thirteen rings which symbolise the stage of advancement toward Buddha hood. Three are 108 halls inside each wiht frescoes and Buddha Shrines, the frescoes showing a strong India influence.
Nagarje (14,300ft.) is a settlement by the shores of Yamdrok Lake. This freshwater lake unlike other Tibetan lakes is sweet and non-saline, extending for 624 sq km, in the shape of the two princers of a large scorpion. During summer, it is turquoise green in colour but during winter it has a thick crust of ice over it. It is abundant in fish and migratory birds can be seen in its vicinity. At a mountain pass at of 16,000ft, enroute. Nagarje one can seen even in summer, the holy pin pointed glacier.
Lhasa (11,850ft) was and still is the religious, culturall and economic centre of Tibet. Places of interest Potala the 13 storey 1000 room palace of the Dalai Lama the monasteries of Drepung and Sera the summer palace of the dalai Lama, Norbulingka and the Jokhang the holiest shrine of Tibet. The circular Barkhor street wiht innumerale shops and wayside peddlers intermingle with the devotes walking clockwise around the jokhang enfusing the magic that is Tibet.
Flight Schedule
Flights to the Roof of the World - Tibet from Kathmandu and view versa operate every Tuesday and Saturday April through October as follows. Kathmandu / Lhasa SZ 408 Dep 1000 Hrs Arr 1400 Hrs. Lhasa / Kathmandu SZ 407 Dep 1000 Hrs Arr 0900 Hrs.
Visa Fee
The visa fee varies according to nationality, the details of which are as follows :
Cameroon, British & Canadian US$ 85.00, Velgian, Braszilian & Dutch US$ 65.00 Japanese US$ 50.00 Italian, German, U.S.A. & rest of the world US$ 40.00.
Booking Procedure
To enter Tibet visa has to be obtained in Kathmandu for which the minimum time taken is 3 working days. In such cases we must be in prior reciept of details of passport no. date of birth name, sex, nationality and occupation. The Chinese Embassy opens thriee a week i.e. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 11 am. The passport deposited on any of these days are returned on the follwong working day. An advance deposit of US Dollars 380 P.P. must be forwarded to us at time of booking.
Cancellation's
Due to the travel policy of the Chinese authorities following cancellation charges will be applicable.
21 days before commencemeni U.S. $ 75. 00 per person.
20 - 10 days 35% of the tour cost.
09 - 07 days 60% of the tour cost.
Restrictions
There are strict control over taking pictures inside the monasteries but upon paying a fee, a monk may turn on the lights making the flesh less necessary. Do not carry any Dalai Lama pictures, Free Tibet posters or Tee-shirts, Tibetan Flags or any political magazine or book.
Transportation
From Kathmandu, you will be transferred by a van/coach to Kodari (Tibet border 116 km) accompanied by our escort and from Tibet border onwards, Tibetan crews will drive you all the way to Lhasa. In the event of landslides or road blockade by any reason and service of porters are required to carry your luggage or hire another means of transport between the two landslides or for onward journey, you will be asked to contribute a nominal sum of money. 
During the change of vehicle in the border, you are requested to help yourself about your luggage.
Essentials question before Tibet Tours
1. Which documents sind essential, when foreign travellers trip to Tibet?
For Tibet tours, foreign travelers must have not only a standard Chinese visa but also a special travel permit which must be issued in either Lhasa, Chengdu, Kunming, Beijing, Xi¡¯an or Xining. That means that a standard Chinese visa is not sufficient for Tibet tour, and individual travel for foreigners is not permitted within Tibet, in some special places, travelers must even have military permit also. Chinese visa are generally obtained from most Chinese embassies and consulates. Possible From Nepal Chinese Embassy.
2. How to obtain the Alien's Permit?
To obtain such permits, it is necessary to make your travel arrangements through a bona fide agency, providing details of full name, sex, nationality, date of birth, occupation, and passport number. Please note that it is also impossible to obtain flights to Tibet without the Travel permit.The permits themselves specify every destination and town that you wish to visit and can not be changed once you have arrived in Tibet, therefore be certain to detail all possible destinations in your request as well as the route you wish to follow.
3. When to go, what is travel peak season in Tibet?
April-June and September-November are generally the best and most popular months. The rainy seasons are generally July and August. The travel peak season is from May to October. Normal cultral tours in Tibet are also available in rainy season.
4. How to enter Tibet? what are the most important gateway cities?
There are five main gateway cities offering access to Tibet : Chengdu(in Sichuan), Kunming(in Yunnan), Xining(in Qinhai), Kashgar(in Xinjiang) and Kathmandu (in Nepal). You can reach Tibet by land or air. There are only two civilian airport in Tibet: Gonggar Airport near Lhasa and Bangda Airport near Chamdo.
5. Is indepentend trip to Tibet allowed?
No, all tours of foreign travellers must be organized by travel agency, and it's not allowed to travel in Tibet without tour guide except Lhasa City.
6. Are all Tibetans Buddhists?
Although Tibetan Buddhism has become the main religious belief of local Tibetans, not all Tibetans believe in Buddhism. The Tibetan Buddhist followers explore and try to connect the relationship between humankind and Buddha, and all issues concerning human life and society, with the
eventual attainment of enlightenment. This mode of thinking that guides their behavior and actions bears the inevitable stamp of Tibetan Buddhism. Some scholars believe that the Bon religion also occupies and important position within the religious beliefs of the masses. On the one hand, Tibetan Buddhism has been formed through long-term struggle and blending of Buddhism and Bon; on the other, Bon still has great influence in some remote areas of Tibet.
9. How to book a Tibet tour?
If you have decided to take the Tibet tour book your trip with us www.tour-trek.com.
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Tibet isfamous for Potala Durbar, Mansarovar lake, Mt. Kailash Tour and North pole for Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek or Expeditions. 