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Adverse reactions to the high altitudes of Dokham Tibet are one of the biggest challenges in traveling there. However, if you are properly informed and prepared, high altitude should not be an obstacle to safe and comfortable travel.
– High Altitude: 1500 – 3500 m (5000 – 11500 ft)
– Very High Altitude: 3500 – 5500 m (11500 – 18000 ft)
– Extreme Altitude: above 5500 m When acclimatization lags significantly behind ascent, various symptoms occur. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) represents the body’s intolerance of the hypoxic (low oxygen) environment at high elevations.
– Hyperventilation (fast breathing)
– Shortness of breath during exertion
– Increased urination
– Altered breathing patterns at night
– Frequent nighttime awakening
– Strange dreams
Altitudes of different regions of DokhamTibet
Lhasa 3658 m 12001 ft
Nyingchi 3000 m 9843 ft
NagChu 4507 m 14787 ft
Tsetang 3500 m 11483 ft
Chamdo 3205 m 10515 ft
Shegatse 3836 m 12585 ft
Damshung 4200 m 13780 ft
Gyantse 4040 m 13255 ft
Pome 2750 m 9022 ft
Tingri 4300 m 14108 ft
Amdo 4800 m 15748 ft
Zayui 2325 m 7628 ft
Jigdil
Chengdu. 500m
Lanzhou 1500m
Xining 2270m
Golmud. 2800m
Jyekundo 3700m
Machen 3670m
Repkong 2800m
Labrang 2900m
Lithang 4100m
Barthang
Markham
Dechen
Dartsedo
Place Altitude
Taktsang Lhamo. 3600m
Chabcha 2900m
Kokonor 3200m
Nangchen 3300m
Madoi 4300m
Sershul 4100m
Derge 3100m
Pelyul 3100m
Garze 3400m
Serta 3900m
Zamthang 3100m
Pema 3400m
Tips to avoid AMS
– Do exercise to improve your fitness before coming to Tibet.
– Try to avoid catching a cold (frequent hand-washing, etc.).
– Make sure to get a good night’s sleep the night before flying to Lhasa.
– Avoid strenuous activity during your first day in Tibet.
– When arriving in the airport in Lhasa, walk slowly, take deep breaths. Take time to acclimatize.
– Ascend to higher altitudes gradually. DO NOT ASCEND ANY HIGHER if you begin feeling ill.
– Prepare AMS medication, in accordance with a doctor’s advice.
· Further Readings
– Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude: Acclimatization and Illnesses
– All About Altitude Illness
– The High Altitude Medicine Guide
