As our tours are designed to allow for the increase in altitude they are also designed for rest periods if needed.

Kind Regards,

Mildred

Hi Mildred/Julia,

I am booked on the first Roof of the World trip in May this year. I am slightly concerned that there does not seem to be any time to acclimatise in Tibet. We fly to Lhasa which is 12,000 ft, also go to Gyantse which is 13,123ft and the highest 15,748 ft at Tashilunpo Monastery. These are serious elevations! I have been to these heights before in Nepal, but we did a very gradual ascent - climb high, sleep low. I have got Diamox (which I have taken before) from my doctor, and can of course start taking it two days before we fly, but I would be grateful if you can reassure me that we will have the right amount of time to acclimatise. I appreciate that this is the first trip, but health is of course of the utmost importance!

Cheers,

Hils

Good Afternoon Hils,

We do say in the brochure that this tour has been designed to allow a more gradual increase in altitude.

This tour visits high altitudes in excess of 12,000 feet, where altitude sickness can occur. This tour has been designed to allow a more gradual increase in altitude, giving you more time to adjust to the lower oxygen levels. Other simple measures, such as eating light meals and drinking lots of fluids can also help to alleviate the symptoms. It is advisable to limit alcoholic drinks which can be dehydrating. Walking slowly and allowing time to rest is important. If you suffer from heart or respiratory conditions or have any other concerns please consult your doctor.

I hope this helps.

Kindest Regards,

Mildred

Hi Mildred,

Thank you for that, but you have just really repeated what is in the brochure. What I am concerned about is allowing time to rest when we get to 12,000 feet. From the itinery it looks as though we are straight out to visit Yumbulakang Palace, but maybe we do have time to take it easy first? Please could you clarify.

Thank you.

Cheers,

Hils

Hi Mildred/Julia,

I am booked on the first Roof of the World trip in May this year. I am slightly concerned that there does not seem to be any time to acclimatise in Tibet. We fly to Lhasa which is 12,000 ft, also go to Gyantse which is 13,123ft and the highest 15,748 ft at Tashilunpo Monastery. These are serious elevations! I have been to these heights before in Nepal, but we did a very gradual ascent - climb high, sleep low. I have got Diamox (which I have taken before) from my doctor, and can of course start taking it two days before we fly, but I would be grateful if you can reassure me that we will have the right amount of time to acclimatise. I appreciate that this is the first trip, but health is of course of the utmost importance!

Cheers,

Hils

Good Afternoon Hils,

We do say in the brochure that this tour has been designed to allow a more gradual increase in altitude.

This tour visits high altitudes in excess of 12,000 feet, where altitude sickness can occur. This tour has been designed to allow a more gradual increase in altitude, giving you more time to adjust to the lower oxygen levels. Other simple measures, such as eating light meals and drinking lots of fluids can also help to alleviate the symptoms. It is advisable to limit alcoholic drinks which can be dehydrating. Walking slowly and allowing time to rest is important. If you suffer from heart or respiratory conditions or have any other concerns please consult your doctor.

I hope this helps.

Kindest Regards,

Mildred

I am booked on the first Roof of the World trip in May this year. I am slightly concerned that there does not seem to be any time to acclimatise in Tibet. We fly to Lhasa which is 12,000 ft, also go to Gyantse which is 13,123ft and the highest 15,748 ft at Tashilunpo Monastery. These are serious elevations! I have been to these heights before in Nepal, but we did a very gradual ascent - climb high, sleep low. I have got Diamox (which I have taken before) from my doctor, and can of course start taking it two days before we fly, but I would be grateful if you can reassure me that we will have the right amount of time to acclimatise. I appreciate that this is the first trip, but health is of course of the utmost importance!

Cheers,

Hils