What is the altitude and what can I do to help acclimation?
• The altitude in Tsedang (our first stop) is 3,000meters or 9,850 feet. Lhasa is 3,650meters or 12,000 feet • Please drink plenty of water, especially on the first day of your arrival • You may take over the counter analgesics if you develop a headache. Most hotels and local pharmacies carry herbal teas that help with altitude symptoms (we highly recommend these) • You may experience some dizziness while climbing or during brisk walks • Some sleeplessness is common, accompanied by shortness of breath (particularly between the hours of 1am-4am) • You should assume that you will develop some symptoms of altitude sickness, which generally appear the day after arrival. Please take precautions: rest upon arrival, avoid alcohol & tobacco, and drink plenty of water. • Suggested natural supplements prior to your trip: 30 days prior to arrival in Tibet, we highly recommend that you begin taking daily doses of Iron Citrate (available at most health food stores).
