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Bikrampabitra

Hi Good Morning, actually me and my wife traveling to Mount Kailash which is in Tibet, China vie Nepal, I have Halifax  account travel insurance cover, we will have to travel quite high altitude area, do you think we have to buy another insurance cover? I can not see that mention of traveling to high altitude area. 

la531983

If you are going there to climb mountains you may need some specialist cover anyway.

DullGreyGuy

Bikrampabitra said:

Hi Good Morning, actually me and my wife traveling to Mount Kailash which is in Tibet, China vie Nepal, I have Halifax  account travel insurance cover, we will have to travel quite high altitude area, do you think we have to buy another insurance cover? I can not see that mention of traveling to high altitude area. 

https://www.halifax.co.uk/assets/pdf/bankaccounts/pdf/ultimate-reward-current-account-guide.pdf 

Above is your policy book, Travel starts on page 60.  

They cover trekking/hiking up to 4,000m if DIY, up to 6,000m if a professionally organised and not above 6,000m.

Mount Kailash is 6,600m so it depends how far up you are going etc. 

Annemos

I was just looking at something else and came across this.....

https://www.wondersoftibet.com/about-tibet/altitude/

"One of the main attractions of Ngari is the sacred Mount Kailash 6,638m/ 21,778 ft high. Every year thousands of pilgrims challenge themselves walking the kora or circumlocution route around Kailash, with the highest point of the trek reaching 5,640 meters/ 18,000 ft."

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How wonderful for you both.

I can't do it, as I have a pacemaker and wouldn't be able to get insurance for that high altitude. Plus I have never been fit enough to do a big trek. 


I have had at the back of my mind perhaps trying to visit a neighbouring area to Tibet, which might have lower altitudes than Tibet itself. (My policy covers up to a max of 3,000 meters.) 


Incidentally, I managed that altitude-restriction issue perfectly this year in India: Kinnaur District. The beautiful village of Kalpa is at 2,950 meters and one has splendid views of Kinner-Kailash Mountain. (Photos below.)

I wish you both a wonderful trip. I shall be with you in spirit. 

JennyDavis

Amazing views! I’ve had a really positive experience with geico Insurance so far. They offer good coverage and their customer service has been excellent. It’s reassuring to have a reliable company that provides comprehensive support when you need it.