I'm eagerly looking forward to visiting Tibet in June. I have read about the temperature changes from morning to night. Just curious as to any experiences other travelers would like to share, not necessarily weather-related, but to perhaps enhance my visit! Please share...

Bear in mind that Lhasa's elevation is 3,700 meters or 12,000 ft. So, if you're going to fly in from either KTM or Chengdu, be prepared to have your head buzz for a couple of days. Mine went away after 3 days. I was careful to take life easy and not overextend myself; tough to do w/the excitement of being in Tibet. I would heartily recommend that you read these 2 books before you go: Heinrich Harrer's "Seven Years in Tibet," and Alexandra DAvid-Neel's classic "My Journey Into Tibet." Hopefully, Harrer's book will contain some of his photographs of the old Tibet..before the Chinese invasion and occupation of that land. Yes, the nights will be cold...because of the fact that you'll be at 12,000 feet! Bring a lot of film, but I would discourage you from paying to take pictures in the Potala, etc. The money goes into Chinese coffers and very little benefits the Tibetan people. Also, there will be people dressed as monks, but that's not to ensure that they are genuine. Best place to take a photograph of the Potala? In the southeast corner, there's an outdoor cafe with a pond. I must've taken a whole roll there. Other parts of the river have unfortunately been "developed" by the Chinese and the scene is no longer idyllic. Have a good trip! I envy you. Teshi delek!

Thank you so much for your reply! I tend to take photographs from "every" angle, just to make sure I don't miss something! So, I appreciate your advice! <BR> <BR>Does taking anything like a prescription antihistamine, or similar, help with the buzzing? I don't want to miss out! I have gotten a prescription for the altitude sickness medicine, but never really thought it would be any different than elevations in Colorado...??? I live at sea level...Florida. <BR> <BR>Thanks for the monk warnings...I'm a mushbucket when it comes to that sort of thing...I'll beware!

Sue: Best antidote to cope w/altitude sickness is simply to take it VERY easy when you arrive in Lhasa. I took gingko biloba on the advice of a physician friend; whether it worked or not I couldn't really tell you...but my headache disappeared after a couple of days. Drink lots of liquids, but lay off the alcohol for a little while. I was very happy to hear that President Bush met with the Dalai Lama and gave him U.S. support....

Yes. Great news. <BR> <BR>Thanks for your help. I'm going today to look for the books you suggested.