The main points of the treaty allowed the British to trade in Yadong, Gyantse, and Gartok while Tibet was to pay a large indemnity of 7,500,000 rupees, later reduced by two-thirds, with the Chumbi Valley ceded to Britain until payment was received.
Poin utama dari traktat tersebut memungkinkan Britania untuk melakukan perdagangan di Yadong, Gyantse, dan Gartok sementara Tibet harus membayar ganti rugi yang besar senilai 7.500.000 rupee, yang kemudian dikurangi dua pertiga, dengan Lembah Chumbi diserahkan kepada Britania hingga pembayaran diterima.