Tibet Mountain Focus Outdoors
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
People often ask us about how to get permit to travel Tibet? What clothes to bring and which medicines should they bring? Well i am always happy to help so if you can't find the answer that you are looking for then please contact us by email and we will get back to you soon as possible. Often there are some changes regarding with the entry permit so the best way is to ask for confirmation. Hope the following information is helpful.
How to get the travel permit:
Tibet Entry Permit:
issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau. Documents needed for permit:
· A copy of your Passport;
· A copy of your China visa (tourist visa);
· Full names,
· gender,
· Date of Birth,
· Passport number,
· nationality,
· Occupation.
Alien’s Travel Permit: issued by Public Security Bureau. This permit only needed when you travel to some unopened areas in Tibet.
Military Allowance: Issued by military office in Lhasa for those who travel to remote and military sensitive areas?
What clothes to bring?
In general it depents on which you part of Tibet you are travelling, most part of Tibet has cold weather at night and early morning and hot during day time. It also depents on your choice of activities like climbing, trekking, camping, cycling and etc.
On the bases of weather , summer (April to september) is quite warm and Winter (October to March) is cold and dry.During spring and autumn you need to be prepared for all seasons. However, a jacket and a sweater are advised throughout the year as the weather may unexpectedly change at any time and a comfortable walking shoes. The recommended items are:
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water purification tablets,
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flashlight,
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sleeping bag,
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comfortable walking shoes,
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dust masks, utility knife,
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sun hat, sun glasses,
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suntan lotio.
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A sweater
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Jacket
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Trekking pants.
Tips to avoid AMS- high altitude sickness
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Do light exercises coming to Tibet, like going for walk, jogging.
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Avoid catching a cold before you entry to Tibet.
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It is important to have a good sleep the night before you flying to Lhasa.
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First day inTibet take things easy, rest,not to take bath,no alcohol, no smoking,not to sleep early.
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Prepare some AMS pills according to your doctor's advice.
Banks in Tibet:
Most part of Tibet you will find Banks and Cash Machine,even in village there are banks so no need of carrying too much money on you. I
What medicines to bring
It is important to take your doctor's advice and if you are taking any medicine then bring enough as here you might not find the same brand.
Bring your favorite head ache medicine
Multivitamins – for long trips
Paracetamol (acetaminophen in the USA) – for pain or fever
Prochlorperazine or metaclopramide – for nausea and vomiting
Rehydration mixture – to prevent dehydration
