1.How do I get to Tibet?
2.What vehicles do you use in Tibet?
3.Do you help buy international flight tickets?
4.Do you help buy China domestic flight tickets?
5.Is it easy to purchase a train ticket to Tibet?
6.What kind of hotels are available?
7.What kind of food is available?
8.Do you pick up and drop off at the airport or train station?
Our Answers:
1. How do I get to Tibet?
There are two standard entry points into Tibet: from Nepal, and from mainland
China, either by flight or overland or by train. We can arrange your
transportation from Kathmandu or major cities in China but you need to make your
own international flight arrangements. We can also arrange sightseeing in some
major Chinese cities.
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2. What vehicles do you use in Tibet?
Transportation in Tibet is generally provided by 4WD Toyota Landcruisers. For
tours in on the main Lhasa-Shigatse-Nepal route, van or minibus is also an
option for larger groups. Our drivers are the most experienced in Tibet and have
driven these roads for years and we ensure our vehicles are in good condition.
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3. Do you help buy international flight tickets?
Sorry, you will have to arrange your own international flights.
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4. Do you help buy China domestic flight tickets?
Yes, we can help buy all domestic flight tickets within China. Domestic flight
tickets in China are standardized which means you don’t need to price shop. At
any given time, ticket price for a given flight available at every online ticket
purchasing site or travel agency are the same. Discounts are available from time
to time. If a flight is offered at a discounted price, the same discounted price
applies no matter where you purchase your ticket. However, it’s hard to tell
when tickets will be on sale. E-tickets are vastly available. Ordering tickets
at
www.ctrip.com is pretty painless.
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5. Is it easy to purchase a train ticket to Tibet?
The short answer is NO. The popularity of train travel to Tibet has
resulted in the huge demand for train tickets. It's very difficult for
individual travelers to get train tickets on their own. No travel agencies can
guarantee successful booking. We recommend you fly to Tibet and if you would
like to get a train experience, return by train. It is a lot easier to get
tickets and the scenery is the same. If customers insist riding the train into
Tibet, we normally contract travel agencies in your departure cities to help but we do not bear
liabilities for successful booking.
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6. What kind of hotels are available?
Much of rural Tibet is still very rough and wild and for many this is the
greatest attraction of Tibet. We are here to insure that you have the most
comfortable trip possible for the places you want to go and the things you want
to do. Infrastructure has gotten much better in the last few years. Road are
greatly improved and new hotels have been built. So generally speaking, Tibet
tours can accommodate any level of service you want, from luxury private tours
to trekking trips provided with bare necessities.
Accommodations in Tibet range from 4-star hotels with most of the modern
amenities to backpacker hostels to camp sites with bare necessities.
Infrastructure has improved greatly in the past few years so you can pretty much
find what you like for every standard.
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7. What kind of food is available?
Traditional Tibetan food consist mainly barley, meat and dairy products.
Vegetables, fruits, and fish are not part of traditional Tibetan diet. Nowadays,
Tibetan food is supplemented by Chinese food, mostly Sichuan food. With the
expansion of tourism, many different styles of food become available. Vegetable
and fruits are now readily available in markets. Indian food, Nepalese food and
Western food are also available in Lhasa. In Lhasa, Kailash, Tashi, Snowlands,
Dunya (former Crazy Yak) and Makyeame are popular among western travelers.
However, be adventurous, who would have believed you traveled to Tibet if you
have not tried butter tea or barley beer. Besides, butter milk tea is said to be
good for relieving high altitude symptoms. Our hotels usually include breakfast.
You will have the freedom to explore many different cuisines for lunch and
dinner. If you want, we are glad to arrange a Tibetan dinner and traditional
Tibetan dance show into your itinerary.
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8. Do you pick up and drop off at the airport or train station?
