Tibet Tours

Tibet Weather and Climate
Indeed, the climate in Tibet is not so difficult that many people imagine it. It is for travel to Tibet from April to early November, and the best time is August and September. But if you do not stay in Lhasa, you can at any time of the year.
The sun radiation is very strong in Tibet. Sunlight in Lhasa is so intense that the city is the city of the sun. The air can not heat or is the block, so that temperatures can be satisfied during the day and night, or in Tibet. However, it is impossible to conceive of the Holy Land of Snows. May, June and September is the season in eastern Tibet.

The majority of annual rainfall occurs during the time that June to September. Usually it rains at night in Lhasa, Shigatse and Chamdo area. The rainy season in May to block the roads and difficult, but the landscape over time is best.

Here are some more details in different areas:

Lhasa / Shigatse / Lhatse / Tingri / Nyala: Along the road of friendship is basically in good condition during the year. From December to February, the thawed road could cause problems. Try August – landslide, located in the rainy season.
Mt Everest Area: May and early October is the best time to visit Mount Everest. Because of the nice weather is an excellent opportunity to Mt Everest true face (if you’re lucky). From December to February, you should better not be in this area, because it is too cold – except that there are real Great Adventure People.
Ali (Mt.Kailash): Even without climate of this field is already inhospitable. Heavy rain and snow could travel the worst. However, the tourists, the time has come, May, June, July, September and October.
The Tibet is: Not in this area in July or August (the rainy season) because the rain could ruin the road, landslides and terrible. In winter, the road will be blocked.
Northern Tibet: With a height of 4500 m, this region is very little time for the tourists. Summer (July-August) is the first time the advantages of the large level north of Tibet.

How To Avoid Mountain Sickness
Kutan in the mountains of illness and treatment
An altitude of over 3000 meters (9843 feet) is usually defined as the height. Since most places in Tibet are on this level, the mountains of acute illness (AMS), also known under the name of the disease on the level is the biggest risk to the health of tourists in Tibet. AMS is at higher altitudes because of reduced oxygen. The majority of symptoms in varying degrees altitude. The occurrence of AMS depends on the height, the set-up and fitness training. The symptoms of AMS include headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite and sleep disturbances. Most people have one or more symptoms of AMS on their arrival in Tibet. The symptoms are decreasing during the course of the severity of acclimatization. Mild AMS should not disturb a slight activity.

AMS can be very difficult, with severe symptoms of high altitude platform, pulmonary edema (PhaV) and higher brain edema (OCHA), which can be deadly. The symptoms of PhaV include weakness, shortness of breath, even in sleep, impending suffocation at night, and a persistent cough for the production of white, water or liquid foam. May HPCE Symptoms include headache, ataxia, weakness, hallucinations, psychotic behavior, coma and memory loss. Both the concept and the strikes in the night and can be deadly! Immediate descent is the surest path to treatment.

Before using the Tibet as fit and healthy as possible, both physically and mentally. Visitors with a record of the heart, lung, other organ problems or anemia should consult their doctor before deciding to visit the Tibet.

AMS can be avoided by a good acclimatization to install and reduces the symptoms of AMS. Gradual increase will help your body to acclimatize to the higher altitude and the reduction of oxygen supply. Up to 300 – 400 m (984 – 1312 ft) per day and a break after every 1000 meters (3280 feet) are equipped with the ascent. Medicines can also help to prevent AMS. AMS mild symptoms may treated with medication. If the drugs are not the symptoms, to hospital or evacuate immediately to the security of the height!

The following precautions can help prevent, or the effects of AMS:
Since fluid loss usually accompanies the process of acclimatization, drink lots of fluids (3-4 liters per day minimum) and food to eat carbohydrates, the body hydrated;
No longer for the perception and participation only on the basis of the business immediately after his arrival;
Not to smoke, alcohol or other sedatives such as tranquilizers and sleeping pills. The underside of the fan and limit the intake of oxygen. Keep the following rules to maintain a good and enjoyable trip in Tibet:
Diseases, high altitude, AMS is evidence to the contrary is never mentioned, with the symptoms of AMS;
It is important that all the symptoms of AMS immediately to other members of the group on the trip.

How can I prevent the disease in the mountains
Some travelers mountain when the disease on the Tibetan plateau. We have some tips for you:

Before we in Tibet
The opinions of people who have similar experiences. The most important thing is that you’re not nervous or worried about your journey. Connection, the trip to Tibet like a trip to other towns. You must always be optimistic.
If you have problems of the respiratory tract, we recommend that you on your journey until you are fully healed.
A physical examination is required. If you have problems, like anemia or hypertension or heart disease and other disorders of the lung, liver or kidney, should not be in Tibet.
You need enough water or drinks and fruits. Snacks with high caloric content, like chocolate, you will be helpful.
If you are in Tibet
Right to rest after arrival. If you do not hard on the first day. The road to a good rhythm and it is not recommended. We advise you not to smoke or drink alcohol, too. Do not eat too much for dinner.
It is customary that people believe to be short of breath. If that’s not bad, not to please the equipment of oxygen all the time, so you get used to the amount as soon as possible.
Do not take a shower or toilet too often, especially on the first night in Tibet. This is to avoid a severe cold.
If you think cold or feel very unwell, you say that your guide on this topic. Guide to the best hospital in the region.

When in Rome, do as romance do. There are lots of things of which you could just have an idea.

1. Travel to monasteries

   a) You may be asked to take off  the hat when you enter the holy hall where the Buddha’s statue is

        located

   b) Guide may remind you of not eating onion or garlic, no short skirt or short pants

   c) You may be asked not to go in if you are a female while you visit some places

   d) You may be asked to clockwise go around monasteries or temples

   e) Please better not to point Buddha’s statue by one of your finger, should be one hand

2. During trip from the beginning to the end

   a) You may be asked not to hand out some pictures or documents to local people without guide’s

        reading first.That is to say, you could leave nothing unless your footprints

     

   b) You may be asked not to talk about the things relating to politics which you read or heard before

        you come to Tibet as you will enjoy your tour at your leisure time

   c) You’d better bring some cash on you because credit cards are not acceptable

   e) Better take good care of your passport as you will be asked to hand in it for the alien permit

        issue to

   f) Bring some small gifts like candy, chocolate, or pencils for kids if you visit a village or family 

3. Be care of the temperature

   a) Better take one more clothes while tour in Tibet due to the fast change of the temperature as it is

        much difficult to get recovery if you catch a cold

   b) Due to the very strong sun rays, better take a pair of sun-glasses, sun-blocking cream, hat

        (which you c could buy in Barchor Bazaar, lip-stick

4. If you are in a Tibetan family

   a) better drink the total yak butter tea if you do need more, otherwise the host will always fill out your

        cup.

   b) do not pat the local people on head or hold him by the shoulder

   c) do not step on the door sill if you are welcome to go in

5. Take it easy when you have some mountain sickness because you know everyone have more

     less of the sickness.

   However, you could breathe in some wet oxygen in a clinic if you could not put up with it

6. when you want to buy something, better not buy knifes because it is not allowed to take them

     to the aircraft

   even you put them into check-in luggage