Posted by: Velomade
Re: Tibet, the eternal problem with the permit - 03/29/05 02:57 PM
Hello Sebbie,
do not worry so much about permits for Tibet and any checkpoints. Just cycle on into Tibet. Maybe you have heard the same stories I heard 19 years ago. Officially you`ll need a permit for cycling (but nobody will issue one); inofficially nobody takes care of that permit. Normally you will have no problems with the local police or the PSB. Instead you should take your attention on the high altitude in Tibet. You will climb numerous passes more than 15.000 feet which means you should be in good health and do not forget cold-weather-equipment.
I had a look in your profile and I guess you are on a bicycle-tour around the world and on the way back to Europe.
For Tibet I wish all the best and take care of you!
Bernd
do not worry so much about permits for Tibet and any checkpoints. Just cycle on into Tibet. Maybe you have heard the same stories I heard 19 years ago. Officially you`ll need a permit for cycling (but nobody will issue one); inofficially nobody takes care of that permit. Normally you will have no problems with the local police or the PSB. Instead you should take your attention on the high altitude in Tibet. You will climb numerous passes more than 15.000 feet which means you should be in good health and do not forget cold-weather-equipment.
I had a look in your profile and I guess you are on a bicycle-tour around the world and on the way back to Europe.
For Tibet I wish all the best and take care of you!
Bernd