A hidden Shangri La on the Roof of the World – A land of hidden mysteries, 'beyond the imagination of any foreigner lies locked far away in a Himalayan Wilderness'; Tibet has long been a magnet luring hardy explorers to its fabled Sky-high Kingdom. Though Tibetans have repelled intruding armies and unwanted visitors for centuries, they have faced social hardship from time immemorial.

FreeSpirit Adventure Tours offer the following Travel Tips to the first time visitor to Tibet. These sorts of notes are never enough, but we intend them only as a rough guide to getting you started. From Money Matters to Cash, from  Credit Cards to ATMs and Banks. Black and Forged Money, your Security and Personal Safety, simple Precautions when Travelling Alone and Insurance.