Travel Information on Tibet Tour from Nepal
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The Himalayas acts as the natural border between Nepal and Tibet. Tourists making a Tibet tour from Nepal might find the geographical environment in Nepal is quite different from Tibet. First of all, the altitude in Tibet is much higher than that in Nepal. For instance, Kathmandu and Pokhara in Nepal only enjoy an altitude of 1300 meters and 800 meters respectively. Tourists planning to do some trekking activities don't need to be worried about the high altitude sickness at all.
The period between September and April is the best tour season of Nepal for that period is the local dry season with fresh air and high visibility. Tourists making a Tibet tour from Nepal during that period could always enjoy a great view of the magnificent snow-capped high mountains at the sightseeing decks. Most of the regions in Nepal enjoy a subtropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of 12-22 Celsius in February and March. There is always lovely sunshine in Nepal during this period and it is necessary to prepare some sun-blocking creams and sunglasses for tourists making a Tibet tour from Nepal.
The Tribhuvant International Airport in Kathmandu has opened a series of the international flights between Kathmandu and some international metropolis. Tourists making a Tibet tour from Nepal should note that the direct flight between Kathmandu and Lhasa has opened. It takes only about 70 minutes to get to Lhasa from Kathmandu by air. It would also be a wonderful trip to enter into Tibet from Nepal overland through the FriendshiP Bridge. On the way to Lhasa from Zhangmu Port, tourists will have the chance to witness the breathtaking natural landscapes of Mt. Everest and Yamdrok Lake. It would also be well worth to pay a visit to the cultural sites in Shigatse Prefecture.
In fact, the diet habit in Nepal is quite similar to that of India. A series of Nepal dishes are originated from the Indian dishes or Tibetan dishes. To meet the demands of tourists, a series of western food restaurants were opened in Nepal. Tourists making a Tibet tour from Nepal don't need to be over worried about the food inadaptation in Nepal for there are various choices for you.
There are various levels of hotels and guesthouses in the tourism cities in Nepal. Tourists making a Tibet tour from Nepal could always enjoy a good accommodation environment and good service with a quite reasonable price. Some of the standard hotels provide currency exchange service for their clients.
Tourists making a Tibet tour from Nepal should note that all foreign tourists enter into Tibet via Kathmandu are required to apply for the China Tourism Visa from the China Embassy in Kathmandu. It takes about 2-5 working days to get the visa. Tourists are highly advised to hand in your application documents to the embassy at the very first in your arrival in Kathmandu. While waiting for the China Visa, tourists could pay a visit to the famous scenic areas in/around Kathmandu.
