The latest news on Tibet tour 2013

Tibet Permits are issued to solo travelers in 2013. The regulation that a group must have two or five with the same nationality has been CANCLLED. 

 

2013 Tibet Permit situation: Some restrictions to get the Tibet permit were removed.

 

1. The restriction that Tibet permits can only be issued to a group with TWO or more than five people was removed in March, 2013.

 

2. The restriction that all members in the same group must belong to the same nationality was removed in March, 2013.

 

3. The restriction that no mixed nationalities in a Tibet tour group, unless you have proof of relationship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate and that only these two relationships are possible to form a group with mixed nationalities was removed.

 

4. Everest Base Camp was closed to all foreigners since May 2012, but REOPENED to all travelers since April 2013. Tourists can enjoy an Everest Base Camp Tour from Lhasa or Kathmandu or they can just stop at a viewpoint along Highway 318 to have a glimpse of the Everest, from a distance of 90km.

 

2013 Tibet Tour situation: there are still some restrictions on Tibet permit 2013 and travelling in Tibet.

 

1. Foreigners must apply for Tibet permits through authorized Tibet travel agencies.

 

2. Tibet Travel Permits for the Chamdo Area are not available to foreigners.

 

3. Tibet Travel Permits for overland trip from Sichuan to Tibet, or Yunnan to Tibet, are not available to foreigners.

 

4. Foreigners must travel in Tibet with the company of local tour guide.