A c c o m
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While
in Nepal clients will stay in twin sharing rooms(single
rooms available for in additional cost) in a high quality
hotel in the heart of Kathmandu. . In Tibet the accommodation
will be tents with a bathing tent or very simple guest
houses (when available) with shared rooms and basic
toilet facilities. Our staff will attend to all the
camping responsibilities.
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F o o d |
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All
meals during the trip will be provided. While in Tibet,
our staff will cook delicious vegetarian meals that
will include soups, rice, noodles, bread, curry, dal
(lentils), potatoes, pickle, porridge, tea, milk, coffee,
canned/seasonal fruits/juice. We will also cover all
meals within the hotel while in Kathmandu.
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Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n |
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Transportation from Kathmandu to the border will be
on our private bus. Transportation in Tibet will be
4 wheels drive Landcruisers and Jeeps with trucks to
carry personal and group gear. There will be 4 clients
per vehicle and 1 driver. While on trek we will provide
yaks to carry your personal gear. Extra yaks and yakman
can be provided ( for an additional cost)
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V i s a &
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Clients must be in possession of a current passport
with at least 6 months of validity remaining. A free
three day transit visa for Nepal will be issued at the
airport and another at the Tibet/Nepal border. We will
take care of all the Chinese visa and entry permit procedures.
Indian passport holders do not need visa for Nepal. |
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We
recommend that all clients obtain proper medical and
travel insurance prior to the trip. Make sure travel
insurance includes emergency and rescue coverage.
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A l t i t u d e S
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Altitude is a major factor on all of our Tibet trips.
We will often reach altitudes of over 5000m. This can
have mild or severe effects on the body no matter what
your level of health. Symptoms can include headache,
dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, and difficulty
sleeping. The best way to prevent this is to stay extremely
hydrated and conscious of how your body is functioning.
We also schedule rest days to help the body acclimatize.
There is also prescription altitude medication called
Diamox (consult your doctor) that can help prevent symptoms.
We also carry several oxygen tanks and portable altitude
chambers. Be sure each of you are traveling on your
own risk.
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h y s i c a l F i t n e s s
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Although
most of the trip will be done in vehicles, it is important
that clients be in relatively good health. The trek
around Kailash requires some strenuous hiking and altitude
can take a physical toll on the body. We suggest that
clients implement an exercise routine prior to the trip
that includes hiking or jogging for a least an hour
3-4 days a week. If you have any concerns about the
physical demands of the trip feel free to contact us
please .If you have any chronic health problems please
consult your doctor. |
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e r s o n a l G e a r |
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The
following is a list of the personal gear required for
the trip. Some items might be available for rental in
Kathmandu. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions
about gear.
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1
large duffel bag or backpack |
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1 small
backpack or day pack |
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2 pair
warm synthetic or cotton pants |
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1 pair
light hiking pants |
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2 pair
long underwear tops and bottoms |
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1 fleece/wool
jacket / pants |
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1 down
jacket (we can provide) |
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1 Sleeping
bag (we can provide) |
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1 set of
light rain gear tops and bottoms |
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1 warm
hat and 1 sun hat |
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6 pair
warm socks |
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1 pair
comfortable waterproof hiking boots |
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I pair
comfortable shoes (for wearing around camp) |
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4+ t-shirts |
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2 pair
long sleeve cotton shirt |
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1 pair
warm gloves or mittens |
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1 pair
of sunglasses (100% UV protective) |
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Sunscreen
/ lip salve (at least SPF 25) |
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1 silk
or polyester scarf (to protect neck from sun |
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1 towel |
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Water bottle
2/lts |
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1 flashlight
(w/ extra batteries) |
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Video /
Digital camera with extra battereies (recharging
facilities available) |
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Toilet
items:
towel, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brush, comb/brush,
razor, shaving cream, women’s items, toilet paper
etc. |
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Group
Gear Provided:
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tents |
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mattress |
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all cooking
/ eating wear |
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i r s t A i d / M e d i c a l K i t s |
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Eco
Trek provides basic 1st aid items but we highly recommend
that you bring a well-stocked personal medical kit.
.The following is a list of suggested items to include.
Consult you doctor for all prescription medicine.
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band-aids,
,bandages, medical tape, Neosporin , and other wound
dressings |
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blister dressings,
moleskin, spenco,, 2nd skin |
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cold and
flu tablets / nasal decongestant |
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antihistamine
( for allergies) |
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aspirin
or ibuprofen |
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Imodium or
lomotil (anti-diarrhoea) |
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rehydration
powder |
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throat lozenges
/ cough medicine |
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small pair
scissors / tweezers / thermometer |
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antibiotics
(consult doctor) |
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full supply
of all current prescription medications. |
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