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WHAT
WE OFFER:
We have prepared the following exclusive
itineraries that cover
NEPAL
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TIBET
- BHUTAN
& INDIA.
Whether of short or long duration, these programs have been
specially tailor-made to suit the interests of our clientele
gleaned from our experiences in operating these tours in the
past. However, Should they require more fine-tuning to cater to
your particular needs, we could adapt our itineraries
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2008
Booking Open |
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Dear Traveler Colleagues !!!
Warm greetings, Namaste & Tashi Delek!!!
HOLIDAY NEPAL, takes this opportunity to extend to
all our heartfelt thanks for your continue support in
promoting to
Nepal-Tibet-Bhutan
tour. As the new season unfold, We take this pleasure in
presenting you with our new concept program for conducted
tours as tentative schedule which covering NEPAL, TIBET &
BHUTAN FIXED DEPARTURE round the year 2008. as
well as a wide range of Trekking & Culture Program on
NEPAL.
We sincerely hope & thanks once again you continuing
patronage and look forward to the same in the coming years. |
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POTALA PALACE & JORKHANG TEMPLE
LHASA - TIBET
Source: USAToday.com & abc NEWS |
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Mystical
Shangri-la of the TIBET, the kingdom is prohibited on the roof
of the world captured the imagination of home pendant centuries.
Large explores and then adventures of the century in this Holy
Land makes inaccessible by the hostile conditions and normal
gangsters in this waylaid through the Himalayas. In spite of the
untold devastation caused during the Cultural revolution, Tibet
after the size, majesty, magic and the remainders of mystery
undiminished always.
One can motionlessly see
nomads today living in troop of their yaks, plains adoring with
the crowned shrines and the expandable one, striking and
supporting Himalayan topography. Tibet is really paradise to
enter!
From the great archaeological sites of China, travel
across the vast Tibetan Plateau and into the mountain Kingdom of
Nepal. The intense spirituality of the Tibetan people is
ever-present in their remote monasteries, high mountain passes
traditional homes and colorful marketplaces. Join the pilgrim's
circumambulations, sample yak butter tea, eat plenty of
dumplings and immerse yourself in the atmospheric monastic
rituals. Complete the odyssey with a panoramic view of Mt.
Everest and you have an extraordinary real life
experience!
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GETTING THERE:
Tibet's only commercial airport is at Gonggor, 96Km from
Lhasa and is accessible from Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghaii,
Guanzhou, X'ian, Chouquin (Mainland China)
or from Kathmandu, /Nepal. Air China Airlines are the only
airlines that files to Lhasa from kahtmandu, Chengdu &
Beijing. There are regular flight
from Kathmandu -Nepal and Chengdu, Beijing from China. The route from Nepal to Lhasa by road (900kms)
takes at least four days with overnight stops in Nyalam,
Lhatse, Shigatse and Gyantse. |
CLIMATE:
Tibet's climate is extreme continental. This means that is
common for there to be extremes in temperatures between day
and night any time of the year. Lower temperatures, less
rain, thin air and strong sunshine also characterize in
Tibet. The average temperature ranges from 3-12 degrees
centigrade, The northern part of Tibet is covered for over
half of the year with ice and snow. Lhasa has the longest
yearly period of Sunshine and also called the Sunshine city.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Altitude sickness is the effect of the thin air at great
heights. Travelers to Tibet may suffer some discomfort like
breathlessness and headaches before becoming acclimatized.
Many hotels keep bottled oxygen for emergencies. There are
tourist standard hotels with modern facilities as no frills
basic accommodation. The popular time of the year to visit
Tibet is May through October.. Lightweight clothes are
recommended during this season. Warm clothing is required
from November to April. |
BOOKING PROCEDURE:
To enter Tibet visa has to be obtain in Kathmandu for which
the minimum time taken in 03 working days. In such case we
must be in prior receipt of details of passport no. date of
Birth, name, Nationality, PP validity and occupation along
with Advance payment. |
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TOUR
OPERATING DAYS FROM KATHMANDU:
Every Tuesday and Saturday Group Join Departure
Private Tour: As per clients request
Best
Season to go to Tibet:
Mid July though to the end of September
is the best period to to to Tibet. But from Nepal, traveles
start quite from first week of April and continue fill the end
of November. Thereafter, passes become difficult.
Health:
There is no need to be overly worried
about altitude sickness or other risks to health. Very few
travelers are reported to be defected by altitude for long. Some
travelers who fly or go overland to Lhasa are likely to
experience some symptoms of altitude sickness but in most cases,
they are mild and recedes after a couple of days of ret in Lhasa.
However, all visitors to Tibet should have knowledge about
altitude sickness. Its course, prevention and remedies.
Prevention and remedies. Person with heart and lung problems or
blood diseases should consult the doctor before boiling the
trip. Simple headaches, fever , loss of appetite or stomach
disorder can occur before acclimatization. More slowly, breathe
deeply and a take more ret than usual. Do not strain yourself.
Other health hazards are like sunburn, cold, motion sickness,
giardiasis, diarrhea, dysentery etc. Your travel insurance
should be valid in China and cover all Expenses incurred due to
health hazards.
Customs: The custom formalities and regulations are more
or less normal to those of other countries. It is illegal to
import any printed material, film, tapes etc that are
detrimental to China's politics, economy, culture and ethics. |
Passport: A traveler should bear a passport with
validity remaining no less than six months. Make sure that
it has plenty of blank pages for visas, entry and re-entry
stamps and extensions. Besides, holding other IDs like
student card or driving license will be an advantage.
Loosing passport in Tibet is very bad, as you have to go to
Beijing to get new one.
Visa / Travel Permit: You require Chinese visa plus
Tibet travel permit. There are 2 kinds of Chinese visa.
Individual Visa: In principle, this kind of visa is
meant for travelers to main land of China. But as long as
you have Tibet Travel Permit, Individual visa is good enough
to travel to Tibet.
Individuals Client who want a flexible or independent kind
of trip or private trip are recommended to have Individual
visa. Who can obtain Chinese Visa from Chinese Embassies in
Nepal. we process travel permit through our Tibetan counter
part in Lhasa.
Group Visa: Travelrs who want to go to Tibet are
asked to have Group Visa., which is issued to a group of
minimum 2 to above pax through an agent. We have set fixed
group departures every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday
depending on the flight schedules of Air China. You can join
in one of the group.
People who want a flexible or independent kind of trip or
private trip are recommended to have Individual visa.
Visa Cost:
US$ 45.00 Per Person /
US$ 128.00 for USA Nationality.
Money: The Chinese currency is known as RMB meaning
people's money. The basis unit of this currency is called "YUAN"
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CANCELLATION'S:
Due to the Travel policy the Chinese Authorities, the
following cancellation charges will be applicable on
Individual tour departures.
21 days before commencement US$ 100.00 Per Person
20-10 Days 35% of the tour cost.
09-07 Days 60% if the tour cost.
Less then 06 days no refund on the tour cost. |
NOTE:
The Tibet Tourism Bureau has made a new regulation effective
from 1998 that a minimum of 05 participants are required for
Tibet Tours. If less than 05 pax. Schedule to operate will
have to join on group joining basis.
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Tibet Highlight Tours and Treks: |
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Tibet Overland Tour.....
The most demanding & the popular tour to
Tibet is a 08 days package, where people
start their one of the most spectacular
overland journey on the 920 km stretch
of road, known as the Friendship
highway, between Kathmandu & Lhasa and
fly back from there. |
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Everest Base Camp Tour.......
This excursion of
central Tibet from the south starts with
a flight towards Lhasa leading to the
east of Tsedang to explore the valley of
Yarlung Tsangpo, the cradle of the
civilization of Tibetan. We lead then to
Lhasa visiting the majestic palace of
Potala and other places
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Samye Ganden
Trekking...........
Samye is deservedly the most popular
destination for travelers. Samye was
Tibet's very first monastery and has a
history that spang over 1200 years. It
was founded in the reign of King Trisong
Detsen though the exact date is subject
to some debate-probably between 765 and
780.
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Holy Mountain
Kailash & Mansarovar Lake.....
Mt.
Kailash, claimed to be the apex of the
Hindu religious axis is also one of the
highest mountain in Tibet at 22,020
feet, and lake Mansarovar at 14,950 feet
is said to be the highest fresh water
lake in the world |
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Lhasa Sightseeing Tour
According
to ancient mythology the Yarlung valley
- not Lhasa - is the homeland of the
Tibetan people. The first Tibetan king
stepped off a heavenly ladder onto earth
not in Lhasa |
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Dear Traveler / Agent
This is to inform to all concern that we are
going to conduct our fix departure
Schedule for Mt. Kailash and
Manasarover Trek, with effect from beginning of
April onwards for year 2008.
We have the following Guaranteed Fix
Departure dates for Kailash and Mansarovar in listed as
below. Please contact us for further more
information. |
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APRIL: |
:: JULY: 12 -
Saturday (Full Moon) and 26 Saturday |
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MAY: 15 -Thursday (Full Moon) and
27 - Tuesday |
:: AUGUST: 12 -
Tuesday (Full Moon) and 26 Tuesday |
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JUNE: 12 Thursday (Full Moon Saga Dawa Festival) and 27 Thursday |
:: SEPTEMBER: 09 -
Tuesday (Full Moon) and 18 Thursday |
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Important:
We always endeavor to make your journey
smooth and pleasant as possible. However, the entire program in
Tibet is conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of
Tibet tourism bureau. Therefore both company (Nepal & Tibet
Agent) shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary
due to unavoidable circumstances such as Govt. restriction, land
slide, road blockage, flood snow political unrest cancellation
of flight, delay, sickness or accident, any extra cost including
there shall be borne by customer. |
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