Traveling overland in Tibet is an incredible journey in which you can see the world’s highest plain, meet nomadic Tibetan pilgrims and walk amidst the burning butter lamps and chanting monks of Tibet’s ancient and legendary Buddhist monasteries. This is a wonderful and amazing trip. However if you are not up for a bit of adventure, or for accommodations and amenities that may be far from perfect, perhaps this trip is not for you. The trip to Tibet is not easy but is well worth the effort. Tibet was opened to tourism in 1985. Before this it avoided influence from the western world and developed its unique culture and religion independently. The infrastructure of the tourist industry is still very basic in this remote country. Please do not expect the standard you are accustomed to in the west or even in Nepal. However, every effort will be made under the circumstance to ensure a smooth & pleasant trip for you.

Tibet bordered by world's highest and biggest mountain rage the Himalaya is the highest plateau in the world. The average height is 4000mtr / 13100ft from sea level. Due to high altitude and cold air from the mountain range it becomes very cold during autumn and winter temperature dropping below 0° degree Celsius. The best time to visit Tibet is from April to September while the temperature is fairly comfortable, roads stay open and days are usually clear.

We will provide complete list of clothing and accessories to be packed in your duffle bag. However following are some important things not to be missed. Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are the rule for Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be very cold temperature dropping to 0º or even lower with cold wind. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items, etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain in Tibet. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also useful is a map of the trail you are going on. A list of clothing will be provided if you decide to contract a trip with us.

The unit is Yuan US 1 = 8 Yuan there can be up/down of few cents. Money can be exchanged at the Bank of China in Zhangmu or in Lhasa. The hotels also change money.

While you climb or trek or tour in Tibet you are above high altitude area (as Tibet's average altitude is 4000mtr (13100ft). At this altitude it is quite common that one might experience the affect of thin oxygen experiencing the breathlessness, sleeplessness, mild headache, etc. This particular physical condition is called AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or Altitude Sickness. AMS's mild symptoms occur in approximately 20-40% of people crossing altitude area and this can be worse if not taken care properly or if not acclimatized properly. Trekking trips with Himalayan Pilgrimage is set to cope the guidelines given by AMS experts unless it's unavoidable. All of our guides are extensively trained about AMS and first aid. Following is the very brief information about AMS.