Tibet Tour 2027 – TB-09 — Lhasa by the Qinghai–Tibet Railway

• Airport pickup and drop in Xining and Lhasa
• Xining – Lhasa soft-sleeper train ticket
• Tibet Travel Permit, and Alien’s Travel Permit and border permits where required
• Experienced licensed Tibetan guide
• Private vehicle with driver throughout
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• Entrance fees for the monasteries and sites in the itinerary
• Supplementary oxygen in the vehicle
• All applicable taxes and service charges

• Lunch and dinner
• International and domestic flights to Xining and from Lhasa
• Chinese visa for foreign nationals (or visa-free entry where eligible)
• Chinese visa for Indian nationals (applied for in New Delhi)
• Single supplement cost
• Travel insurance with high-altitude evacuation cover
• Any personal expenses, such as beverages, laundry and photography fees inside monasteries
• Extra costs arising from unforeseen or unavoidable conditions
• Gratuities (tips) for the guide and driver

All foreign visitors to Tibet, including Indian nationals, need a Chinese visa (or eligible visa-free entry) and a Tibet Travel Permit, and must travel with a licensed guide on a fixed itinerary. The visa route depends on nationality and gateway. We arrange the permits from the documents you share at booking.

Foreign Nationals · From Nepal

Chinese Group Visa

• Entering Tibet from Kathmandu, by air or via the Kodari (Tatopani) border, requires a Chinese Group Visa issued in Kathmandu
• The Group Visa is processed in advance from scanned passport copies and photos shared at least 30 days before travel; the original passport is presented in Kathmandu before departure
• The Group Visa is handed over in Kathmandu during the two Kathmandu days before the Tibet flight; any existing Chinese visa in the passport is cancelled when it is issued
• Visa-free rules for some nationalities change often; we confirm the requirement for each passport at booking

Indian Nationals

Chinese Visa from New Delhi

• Indian nationals need a Chinese tourist visa from the Chinese Embassy or visa centre in New Delhi, obtained before leaving India
• The Tibet Travel Permit must be confirmed before departure from India
• A passport valid for at least 6 months is required; the Voter ID card is not accepted
• Apply at least 30 days before travel

Foreign Nationals · From Mainland China

Chinese Visa or Visa-Free Entry

• Hold a Chinese tourist (L) visa, or qualify for visa-free entry to China
• Visa-free entry to China does not replace the Tibet Travel Permit
• The permit is required to board flights and trains to Lhasa; we send it before departure

All Programmes

Tibet Permits

• Tibet Travel Permit, issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau through a licensed agency, for all foreign visitors
• Alien’s Travel Permit for Shigatse, Everest, Ngari and other areas outside Lhasa
• Border and military area permits for Everest Base Camp, Nyalam and Ngari
• Permits are applied for 20–30 days before travel and cannot be changed once issued

Entry, visa and permit rules are set by the Chinese authorities and may change at short notice; please reconfirm with us before travel.

All travellers must hold a passport with a minimum of 6 months’ validity; the Voter ID card is not accepted for Tibet. Clear colour scans of the passport and one photograph per traveller should be shared with us at least 30 days before departure so that the Tibet Travel Permit can be issued. For programmes entering from Nepal, the Chinese Group Visa for foreign nationals is processed from these scanned copies and handed over in Kathmandu before departure; the original passport must be carried for the flight or border crossing.

A deposit of 25% of package cost is payable at the time of booking confirmation. The remaining balance is payable no later than 7 days prior to the arrival date. Payments are made by bank transfer to our Nepal company account.

ABC Adventures Pvt. Ltd. and its associates are committed to providing a smooth, safe and memorable journey. Tibet permits are issued by the Chinese authorities and may be delayed, restricted or cancelled at short notice, and Tibet may close to foreign visitors during certain periods. We are not liable for itinerary changes due to such decisions or other unavoidable circumstances, such as road blockages, landslides, snowfall, weather, flight delays or cancellations, or illness and accidents. Any additional costs incurred under these conditions must be borne by the traveller.

All programmes spend most nights above 3,600 m, and several cross passes above 5,000 m. The Ganden–Samye and Everest North Base Camp treks (TB-06, TB-07) are graded Strenuous and suit trekkers with prior high-altitude experience. Travellers with cardiac or respiratory conditions should consult their doctor before booking.

Breakfast is included daily. Lunch and dinner are at the traveller’s own cost in hotels and local restaurants, except on the camping days of TB-06 and TB-07, which are on full board.

Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation at altitudes up to 5,500 m is strongly advised. Helicopter rescue is not available in Tibet, so cover should include ground evacuation.

All notice of cancellation must be sent in writing by email; verbal cancellation does not qualify for any refund.

• Passport (6+ months’ validity), visa documents, photocopies and 4 passport photographs
• Travel insurance policy and emergency numbers
• Warm layered clothing and a down jacket, even in summer
• Sun hat, UV sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
• Comfortable walking shoes; trekking boots for TB-06 and TB-07
• Sleeping bag rated to –10 °C for the camping treks
• Personal medication, and altitude medication on your doctor’s advice
• Reusable water bottle and snacks
• Cash in Chinese Yuan (CNY); foreign cards are rarely accepted, so set up a mobile payment app before travel
• Do not carry images or books of the Dalai Lama or political material

Lhasa lies at 3,656 m and most programmes cross passes above 5,000 m, where Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a real risk. Early symptoms include headache, nausea, loss of appetite and poor sleep; worsening symptoms mean descending without delay.

Rest on the first day in Lhasa, drink 3–4 litres of water a day, avoid alcohol and walk slowly. Oxygen is carried in our vehicles and is available in hotels in Lhasa.

Hospitals are available in Lhasa and Shigatse, but medical facilities are limited elsewhere, and evacuation is by road. Travellers with cardiac, respiratory or other relevant conditions should consult their doctor before booking.