Weather: Summer in Tibet is mild and, besides a few rainy days, quite pleasant. The low to mid 20°C (70-75°F) summer days give way to winter days that are not as cold as you might expect, still averaging around 7°C (44°F) during the day in January but plunging to around -10°C (14°F) at night.
High Altitude Illness: The altitudes in Tibet are categorized into HIGH: 8,000 to 12,000 feet, VERY HIGH: 12,000 to 18,000 ft and EXTREMELY HIGH: 18,000 and above. We will be staying within about a 300 square mile radiance of Lhasa (in ranges from 11,000 ft to 16,500 ft). We will acclimatize in Lhasa for a few days and increase in altitude slowly. High altitude tea, herbal pills, and oxygen tanks are available in Lhasa and TVP will bring some to villages. However, you are asked to consult with a travel clinic before you leave and bring your own remedies. Some of the past program participants did suffer mild altitude Illness but nothing serious.
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Tashi Delek!
I thought I would mention that I have had a prescription, DIAMOX, that is used for high altitude destination and maybe you might want to check with your physician about it.
Our trip is close at hand and I getting so excited :)
Namaste,
Carol La
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