main cities of tibet: lhasa , shigatse , shannan , tingri , nakchu , ngari , nyingchi , tsedang , zhangmu , chamdo
traveling in tibet is an adventure involving high altitude and could be strenuous. while most visitors have only minor effects from altitude, we advise specially the guest with known heart or lung or blood diseases to consult their doctors before traveling. mild headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder can take place in a process of acclimatization. our advice for better acclimatization- drink at least 4 litter of water minimum a day, do not exhaust yourself so much, breath deep & take rest more than usual.
the most convenient, time saving and safest way to travel in tibet is by chartered bus - the most common practice. many hotels and inns offer this service, but it is also fine to arrange it by local travel agencies. the price for a chartered bus changes seasonally. when venturing into remote or uninhabited areas, a logistic motor vehicle is necessary for replenishment of food, fuel and other necessities and for emergency support.
when coming across monasteries, piles of mani stones, pagodas and other religious structures, people should walk around them clockwise. they should not step across ritual utensils and firs basins, nor should they turn prayer wheels in the wrong direction. finally, one should never touch a tibetan on the head.
the best time to travel tibet is between april and october, and peak season is from may to september. july and august are rainy months, and there will be mudslides, cave-ins and mire on certain sections of the road, blocking the passage of vehicles. the most terrible situation is that when entering tibet along the sichuan-tibet highway, and the sections between lhasa and nyingchi and between lhasa and ngari. those who travel in their own car or on foot should avoid the rainy season. may, june, september and october would be the most suitable seasons.
certain formalities are required for going into tibet. tour groups are encouraged and overseas groups on organized tours should go through entry formalities with the tibet travel agency.
individual overseas travelers should go through formalities at the tour agencies in beijing, chengdu, shanghai, and golmud set up by the tourism administration of tibet autonomous region, which receive independent travelers and provide information on tibet travel. tibet's travel agencies in hong kong and nepal are responsible for organizing overseas tour groups.
necessities for adventure tours include walking shoes, backpack, duffel bag, sleeping bag, air bed, raingear, tent, gas stove, water bottle, knife, sewing kit, compass, altitude meter, map, leg wrappings, kitchen utensils, cups, nylon rope, toilet paper, a lighter, an electric torch, plastic bags, sunglasses, sun block, ground sheet pad, insectifuge, camera, telescope, wrist watch and food.
attention should be given to cold and frostbite prevention, as even in summer, a warm coat is necessary. for other seasons, or when at high altitude (above 4,500 meters above sea level), a heavy coat or down jacket will be needed.
finally, travelers should take some medicine for colds, headaches, stomach troubles or other minor ailments. vitamins are also recommended. to prevent sun burned and for general comfort, sunglasses, hat, and sun block should be worn for outdoor activities.
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