What to Pack

Before you take a trip, it’s important to know exactly what to pack when traveling to Tibet. Here are some of the important things you should pack.

Necessary Documents to Bring to Tibet

• Do bring your valid passport, Chinese visa as well as maybe some of your certificate photos and other important documents or materials needed for your travel. You will get your Tibet Travel Permit from us while you arrive in China.
• Make a card with your personal information on, including your full names, nationality, home phone and address, in case you are ever in trouble.
• Bring your printed itinerary. A guidebook is also helpful for you to know more about your destinations and will save time when traveling.

Sunburn

It is very easy to get sunburn in Tibet. Sunburn can be more than just uncomfortable. Among the undesirable effects are premature skin ageing and possible skin cancer in later years. Sunscreen (UV lotion) with a high sun protection factor (SPF>30), good quality sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat are good means of protection. Those with fair complexions should bring reflective sunscreen (containing zinc oxide or titanium oxide) with them. Apply the sunscreen to your nose and lips and note how many hours it works.

Medicines to Pack for a Trip to Tibet

Following is a list of items you should consider including in your medical kit - consult your pharmacist for brands available in your country.

• Diamonx, you need it in case AMS happens
• Insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops.
• Calamine lotion, sting relief spray or aloe vera-to ease irritation from sunburn and insect bites or stings.
• Antifungal cream or powder - for fungal skin infections and thrush.
• Cold and Flu tablets, throat lozenges and nasal decongestant.

Clothes to Wear in Tibet

The clothes you will bring differ seasonally, and also depend on where you will visit very much. For warm weather you'll want lightweight cotton garments - loose-fitting but modest, and covering enough to ward off sun and bugs. Shorts and a swimsuit are worth bringing (especially for rafting). A lightweight waterproof jacket or poncho is advisable at any time of year. For cooler seasons, try to dress in layers: a T-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, sweater or fleece jacket and shell will set you up for almost any weather. Trainers or any sort of durable, lightweight footwear will be adequate for most conditions in West China, even on a trek, though higher up you'll need something sturdier. You'll also need a backup pair of shoes in case those get wet.

People who want to travel in Tibet should know the temperature during daytime is around 10-25°C in Lhasa, but the night temperature might be below 0°C and when visit the lake or mountain, down-jacket is needed. Try to dress in black or other heavy color clothes since the road out of Lhasa may be very dusty and dirty. The following are some we are suggested to bring for your tour in Tibet:

• Jacket A fiber-pile jacket is ideal for evening.
• Sweater Sweater with a high neck for better warmth.
• Shirts A long-sleeve shirt made of wool, flannel, or chamois, or a track-suit top. A long-sleeve stay-preen cotton shirt for warmer temperatures. Bring two or three T-shirts as well.
• Pants For men, one pair of loose-fitting wool pants, wool knickers, or fiber-pile pants, and one pair of light-weight cotton pants. Women should wear a midcult dress or skirt, though pants and knee-length knickers with socks are also acceptable. Shorts are not appropriate at any time in Tibet for men or women.
• Binoculars Good for observing birds, wildlife, and distant scenery.
• Money pouch or belt These are much safer than a wallet for keeping your passport, money, and valuable papers.
• Pictures from home Personal photographs of your children, pet, city, house, and so on are a great way to communicate with local people.
• Snack foods Nuts, chocolate bars, granola bars, dried fruit, hard candies, beef jerky, and flavored drink mixes are much-appreciated trail treats.

Now that you know what to pack when traveling to Tibet, you can make the most of your next trip to this country.