Tibet Kailash Tour: Tashi Delek

Tibet’s climate is not as harsh as people believe it to be. The best months to visit are April through mid-November and August through October. Lhasa has a far more pleasant climate than other parts of Tibet, making it a year-round destination.

Tibet accepts the Chinese Yuan, the country’s currency. Every bank and ATM in China allows you to convert your US dollars, UK pounds, and euros into Chinese currency.

Saturdays and Sundays are off for banks in Tibet. You can bring cash before you begin your day or journey. In Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse, ATMs are readily available, but in other small towns in isolated regions, finding one could be difficult.

You should have the Nepalese rupees for Nepal, or most businesses accept Indian currency too in Nepal. Every bank and ATM in Nepal allows you to convert your US dollars, UK pounds, and euros into Nepalese currency.

It all relies on your physical condition and the weight of the equipment you are carrying. You can do it on your own if your level of fitness is above average and you are committed to finishing it. But if you are not confident and feeling not good then you may need to hire a porter.

There are lots of gears and equipment you need to carry but that increases the weight on your shoulder. But here are the few things you must have:

• Torch or any other travel light
• Warm and comfy thermal underwear
• Wear 2-3 layers of clothes to adjust yourself as per the environment
• Trekking stick, footwear, polarized sunglasses
• Personal items like medicines, vacuum flask for keeping hot drinking water, etc.