| WEATHER
& CLIMATE : |
| Geographically, Tibet lies beyond
the trans-Himalayas and has minimal
rainfall and sunny days. For those
traveling to Kailash region, the
best time to visit is from May
to September. Mid-day temperatures
in ;this region could rise as
high as 22 degrees Celsius with
evening temperatures as low as
8 to 12 degrees below zero. March
to November is the best time to
visit central Tibet. |
| HEALTH : |
| Those in good health should
have no difficulty traveling to
this region. Due to the high altitude
of this area, travelers may experience
the effect of altitude sickness,
which is characterized by mild
headaches, nausea, and loss of
appetite. Altitude sickness can
be reduced by frequently drinking
non-alcoholic liquids such as
water and juice 3 to 4 litres
a day. Travelers are reminded
to protect themselves from the
strong sunlight which can cause
sunburn. Those with health conditions
including asthma, diabetes, high
blood pressure, epilepsy and cardiac
problems should seek a doctor's
approval before embarking on this
journey. |
| CURRENCY :
|
| The unit of currency in Tibet
is the Renmbi or Yuan. As of September
2002, US $1 is equivalent to Yuan
9 (Yuan 1 = INR 6). This exchange
rate is subject to change. Currency
can be exchanged at the Bank of
China with branches located in
Zhangmu, Lhasa and other major
cities. Rs.500 & Rs.1000 INR
Notes are not accepted. |
| RISK AND LIABILITY :
|
| We will make every effort to
ensure that your journey is smooth
and as pleasant as possible. However,
please be reminded that all programs
in Tibet are strictly conducted
under the rules and regulations
of the Tibet Tourism Bureau. Therefore,
neither we Or its Tibet Agent
shall be responsible for any changes
in the itinerary due to unavoidable
circumstances including but note
limited to: Government restrictions,
landslides, road blockages, flooding,
snowfall, political additional
costs that are a result of such
circumstances will be born by
the travelers. |
| INSURANCE : |
| All travelers are
advised to purchase travel insurance
that provides care and services
for sickness, accidents, emergency
rescue, etc. related to international
travel. We shall not be responsible
for the loss of personal assets
and belongings of the travelers
due to unavoidable reasons or
mishap. |
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