High Road to Tibet

If you have booked this trip or are curious about all of the details, you can download this trip's information as a PDF.

Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Places To See, Events, Pre-departure Information, Health Issues, Weather Information, History and Culture

CHINA - G Adventures local agent in Nepal will arrange a group visa for China. This is the only way groups may enter China from Kathmandu. If you already have a China visa the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu will cancel it and issue you a group visa that is valid for this trip only.
The cost of the visa is NOT included in the trip. You must pay it separately on arrival in Kathmandu at the group meeting. For all nationalities the visa fee is 114 USD EXCEPT American passport holders whose fee is 198 USD.

NEPAL - All foreign nationals (except Indians) require a visa to enter Nepal. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad or on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan airport. If getting the visa at the airport be prepared for long queues. You will also need to provide two passport photos and the following fees in US dollars cash only: Multiple entry visa valid for 15 days - US $25: Multiple Entry Visa for 30 days - US $40 and Multiple entry visa valid for 90 days - US $100

Please note that if you are planning an additional trip to China after The High Road to Tibet tour you will need to apply for a Chinese visa at the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu. This can only be done once the High Road trip is finished so please allow for additional days in Kathmandu after your trip if you need a new chinese visa. (Please check with your Chinese embassy prior to travel as this is subject to change)