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Re: Best way to get enough CNY when going from Nepal?

by Yurster 27 May 2012

Just got back, and - you can change JPY and other major currencies at Bank of China in Zhangmu. I am not sure about TC. I believe…
American Travel Companions to visit Tibet, September 2012.

by npnet 17 May 2012

We have booked our trip to Tibet, as per the itinerary listed below, with the reputable travel agency. Due to the recent Tibetan permit…
American Travel Companions to visit Tibet, September 2012.

by npnet 17 May 2012

We have booked our trip to Tibet, as per the itinerary listed below, with the reputable travel agency Breakfree Adventures Pvt. Ltd. Due…
Re: Best way to get enough CNY when going from Nepal?

by raccoondog 17 May 2012

On the same topic: Is it possible to change USD travellers' cheques into Chinese yuan at Zhangmu? If I get a receipt from them can I change…
Tibet tour in June - Overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu

by Liuzhenchuan 15 May 2012

Dear all, Thank you very much. We have a booked tour in June. But based on the newest permits application policy, we need at least 3…
Tibet tour on June 2 - Overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu

by Liuzhenchuan 15 May 2012

Dear all, Thank you very much. My name is Liu Zhenchuan and I'm a tour operater in China. I have a booked tour in June. But based o…
Re: 2012 PERMIT SITUATION UPDATE

by intrepudtraveller 09 May 2012

Hi All I'm just back today from a trip to TAR with Intrepid. We got the train from Beijing to Lhasa and these are the details: We were…
Re: Crossing from Bhutan into China

by Losang 01 May 2012

There are no international border crossings between Bhutan and Tibet/China. From Bhutan, the closest international crossing point into…
Re: Best way to get enough CNY when going from Nepal?

by Losang 14 April 2012

I have been to Dram/Zhangmu many, many times over the years and never have had any problems using an ATM there with a foreign card. You…
Best way to get enough CNY when going from Nepal?

by Yurster 12 April 2012

Hi, I am going from Nepal (Kodari border) to Tibet, and straight towards Kailash (not going to Shigatse or Lhasa first). What would be…
RE: 19 days trekking to Kailash by ancient pilgrim's path (via Simikot)

by destinationnp 23 March 2012

There are a lots of group departure from Kathmandu visa Kodari during this time of the year, but it is rare rout from Simikot in that…
RE: Trekking traverse India/Nepal into Tibet

by scoodly 29 February 2012

Hi Jakub The Friendship Highway to the border crossing at Kodari is the only legal land crossing into Tibet from Nepal. India - China…
RE: Trekking from Kathmandu to Lhasa

by travelgreen 14 February 2012

You can't trek from Kathmandu to Lhasa from last 50 years. It was a famous trade route before 1950 and people used to go on a trade and…
RE: Nepal to China overland

by Petrus 13 February 2012

Not possible overland, but aren't there flights to Chengdu and Hong Kong from Kathmandu? Certainly cheaper and more convenient than a…
RE: Nepal to China overland

by scoodly 13 February 2012

Hi radi It's not possible, geography apart, the only border crossing is at Kodari into Tibet. scoodly
RE: From Lhasa to Kathmandu? Any tips on which agency?

by vistet 17 January 2012

*"Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa (which operator?)- arranging the travel permit-and then going by road down to Kathmandu.."* You can´t arra…
RE: Visa help!

by vistet 23 December 2011

There is no way of arranging Tibet permits on your own , either from Nepal or mainland China. Find travel agent , select a group tour,…
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR (7 night / 8 days)

by Macguide 30 November 2011

TIBET OVERLAND TOUR (7 night / 8 days) Source: [www.mactreks.com|http://mactreks.com/tibet/tibet-overland-tour.php] *Tashihunpo Mo…
Re: Lhasa, Tibet to Kodari, Nepal - 10 day tour early Jan 2012

by Lindzel 30 November 2011

Hi we are a Scottish couple currently in India and want to also do a tour of Tibet in mid to late January. We will travel from Nepal to…
RE: Distance between Lamasangu and Kala Pattar

by Petrus 25 November 2011

You were told wrong, as there was no road from the Kathmandu valley going that direction in -53. The Hunt expedition started their approach…
RE: Tibet in May 2012

by pazu 23 November 2011

If you plan to get the Nepali visa at the border of Kodari, make sure you have one photo (only one), and some US dollar cash. US$ 40…
RE: Tibet in May 2012

by nongtuek 23 November 2011

Your itinerary is pretty much similar to mine, except for I had a day-trip to Nam Tso. You have plenty of time to acclimatise, shouldn't…
Re: Chengdu - Lhasa - Kathmandu Overland

by pazu 10 November 2011

1- Is it easy to go to Chengdu and organise a tour (8days overland ?) to Tibet ? And it's very easy, but you can also do it in advanced…
Re: Lhasa, Tibet to Kodari, Nepal - 10 day tour early Jan 2012

by jesseerj 31 October 2011

You're right!
RE: Lhasa, Tibet to Kodari, Nepal - 10 day tour early Jan 2012

by westwood 26 October 2011

Going to Tibet IS serious business. Because of the costs and restrictions it couldnt be anything else. I dont know where you got the idea…