Packing List for Tibet Long-Distance Road Trips
If your travel itinerary is only concentrated in the urban area, it's fine. But once you leave the urban area, you will find that many of the scenic spots you visit involve long journeys of hundreds of kilometers. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with its crisscrossing mountains and deep canyons, requires many roads to be built in a detour for safety reasons. Therefore, it is rare for you to travel from one scenic spot to another in a straight line outside of city area. Please be prepared for an average daily travel time of 5 to 8 hours. Don't be careless with your luggage preparation related to road trips. A small change might make you feel much more at ease.
Small Items to Enhance Your Ride Comfort
To take a power nap in the car, I suggest carrying a neck pillow and an eye mask. Sleeping is the best way to pass the long journey. After getting off the tour vehicle, you will be more energetic than other tourists.
Carrying a thermos filled with warm water enables you to enjoy it that can relieve fatigue at any time. I know some tourists don't like drinking warm water, but it is a wise choice to appropriately change their habits and adopt coping strategies after coming to the plateau environment.
Download e-books, movies and TV series in advance to help you kill time in the car. No matter how beautiful the scenery outside the window is, one cannot just keep staring at it all the way.
Large-capacity power banks are also essential. It is recommended to choose those with a rated energy of no more than 100Wh; otherwise, they cannot be taken on planes or trains.
Carry Personal Medications
Most roads are asphalt roads, but some sections have many bends or are slightly bumpy. Tourists who are prone to motion sickness need to carry some medicine to relieve it. You can also carry some glucose oral liquid. This is the fastest way to replenish energy when you are not feeling well. Lip balm and hand cream are also recommended to be carried, as the air circulation is not so good after staying in the car for a long time. Tourists can make decisions based on their own conditions.
Essential Items Related to Altitude Sickness
Our travel agency prepares some portable oxygen cylinders that can be used in the vehicle for tourists. However, everyone's usage is different. Some tourists need to purchase new ones after using them up. So before getting on the car, you can check if you have enough oxygen. There are occasional rest stops during the journey, but the oxygen tanks sold at the rest stops in remote areas are relatively expensive, so it's advisable to prepare them in advance.
Regarding medications for alleviating altitude sickness, follow the doctor's advice. It is not recommended to take medicine blindly. Mild altitude sickness such as headache, fatigue and loss of appetite can be relieved by getting more rest and inhaling oxygen appropriately. When moderate altitude sickness symptoms such as persistent severe headache, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath occur, it is necessary to inform the tour guide on the bus as soon as possible. The tour guide will help the tourists descend to a lower altitude or send them to the hospital in time based on the actual situation.
Food Recommendations for Long-Distance Road Trips
It's best to prepare food in advance before getting on the vehicle, as the supply points along the way may not have what you want to eat. Due to the need to consider the experience of other passengers on the vehicle and ventilation issues, it is not advisable to carry strongly flavored food. Carry some high-energy foods such as mixed nuts, chocolate, Tibetan yak jerky, energy bars and compressed biscuits. For satisfying hunger, recommended staple foods include whole wheat bread or toast, as well as ready-to-eat oatmeal or eight-treasure porridge. In addition to warm water, it is also necessary to carry a sufficient amount of drinking water, with 2 liters a day being the best. As for fruits, apples, bananas, oranges and tangerines are the best choices that combine the factors of easy storage, portability, anti-altitude sickness and vitamin supplementation.
Conclusion
The more you pay attention to your preparations, the more pleasant your Tibet journey will be.
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Asked by Jacob Keis** from N/A
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We are a group of 15 (perhaps 17) who need to take the June 8th 15:27 train from Xining to Lhasa. We need to book this soon so prompt reply would be helpful. We are getting our permits from an agent and should have them in 6-8 days.
Asked by Nirm** from Australia
Hi, I’m interested in doing the Mount Kailash tour. I only have holidays from 20/09 to 4/10 this year. Do you have a tour that includes these dates? How much would the tour be? Are the flights, visas, passes and permits included in your prices? Thank you kindly. Regards, Nirmala (Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26) Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26
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Hey, I'm looking to travel to the Linka festival with my partner. When is the best time to go this year? Thanks!
Asked by Goldliam Soo** from N/A
lm from nyc in the usa how much is your 13 day Mt Kai lash tour in September or June
Hi, lm from nyc in the usa how much is your 13 day Mt Kai lash tour in September or June? And approximately how much would would the airfare be round trip? Thank you
Asked by Liliana Me** from Macau
plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April
Hi! I would like to plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April (3rd to 10th ideally) to Nepal, Tibet, and, if possible, Bhutan. Do you think it would be doable? Based on what I read, there are some places/things to do to consider: Nepal: Everest Base Camp trek and the Annapurna Circuit, ancient temples, sacred sites like Lumbini, Kathmandu, Tibet: The Potala Palace in Lhasa and the Jokhang Temple. eventually the holy Mount Kailash or the high-altitude plains. Bhutan: Thimphu, Paro, and the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery. To take part in cultural traditions, yoga, meditation... Of course I am open to any recommendations you could make. For your reference, we are both based in Asia: him, in Bangkok and myself in Macau. Thank you so much for the information you could provide and, if possible, an estimated budget for your offer.
Asked by Ke** from Singapore
Cycling Tour to Mt Kailash
Hi , we are planning a Cycling Trip once Tibet opens for Tourism. The plan is we shall arrive to Kathmandu , travel to the border and enter via Kerung. Can you pls send a day to day Itinerary starting from Kerung - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen - Asthapath. We shall go around Kailash on foot and resume Cycling back to Kerung. We are a Group of 6-8 persons. Thanks Pls send ur reply to Kevin
Asked by Debo** from USA
Please can you tell me the prices and dates for the Tibet Luxury Tour.
Also, could you please provide a detailed itinerary - I want to see how many hours are spent on buses/vehicles. Thank you! Deborah
Asked by S** from HongKong
Tibet Tour from HK
May I know if holding Mainland Travel Permit for HK Residents. is it also need to get the visa permit to Tibet and what is the procedure if need to apply? Thank you
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Asked by A** from Singapore
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We are planning a trip from Hong Kong to Tibet during the 12th to 21st of April. We want a private tour that covers all the scenic places as well as the EBC. Please advise an itinerary along with the cost breakdown. Thanks.