All visitors entering Tibet should require SPECIAL TRAVEL PERMIT. This can be obtained joining only by-organized tours through recognized travel agencies. Chinese visa, obtained by the visitors in their home town will not be valid entering into Tibet.
For your kind information Chinese Embassy, Kathmandu working days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1000 hrs to 1115 hrs in Kathmandu. Diplomatic passport holders must get clearance from Beijing for travel into Tibet which often takes long-time. It is advisable to travel on non diplomatic passport, if you have one.
Confirmed reservation should reach us 2 weeks prior to tour departure date along with US$150 non-refundable deposit per person.
We require following details for booking:
Cost of visa fee varies for every national. A normal visa fee is applicable if the visa is processed on 5 full working day basis. An urgent fee of US$ 50 additional is applicable for the visa to be processed in 3 days and US$45 additional, if the visa is to be processed within a day. Makalu Adventures will process visa for you.