Kailash Mansarovar yatra

DAY 01: KATHMANDU ARRIVAL
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Hotel Grand or similar

DAY 02: SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN KATHMANDU
Visit Pashupatinath temple, Budhanilkantha Narayan (sleeping Vishnu), Swoyambhunath temple (Monkey temple). Hotel Grand or similar

DAY 03: KATHMANDU - KODARI - NYALAM (3750 m.)
Early morning, drive to Kodari (border town of Nepal) and clear immigration formalities in border then meeting with Chinese guide and driver and drive to Nyalam (3750 m.) via Zhangmu (2225 m.). Shishapangma Guesthouse OR similar (dormitory room) - basic.
Kathmandu - Kodari by private Bus: Four & half hours (123 km)
Kodari - ZhangMu - Nyalam by Jeep: Two & half hours (33 km)

DAY 04: FREE DAY IN NYALAM FOR ACCLIMATIZATION.
Rest in Nyalam for acclimatization purpose. Shishapangma Guesthouse (dormitory room) -basic.

DAY 05: DRIVE, NYALAM TO SAGA (4460 m.)
Today, we should drive for an approximately 250 km to reach Saga (4600 m.). On the way we will be passing through the Thong-La Pass (5200 m.) and Lake Peikutso, here, we take our pack lunch and continue to Saga. Hotel Saga - the best quality available.
Nyalam to Saga: Seven hours (250 km)

DAY 06: DRIVE, SAGA TO PARYANG (4550 m.)
Today we drive about 260 km to reach Paryang (4500) and lunch will be taken at Old Dzongba enroute. Manasarovar Guesthouse OR Yak Hotel (dormitory room).
Saga to Paryang: 6 hours (260 km.)

DAY 07: DRIVE, PARYANG TO LAKE MANASAROVAR (CHIU GOMPA - 4560 m.)
Drive of about 280km to Mansarovar camp (15400ft) at the shore of Manasarovar. Enroute we will stop for lunch near Mayumla Pass (4900 m). Today we will make 70% of Lake Manasarovar parikrama and stay overnight in Guesthouse. Paramartha Guesthouse (dormitory room)
Paryang to Lake Mansarovar: 7 hours (280 km)

DAY 08: LAKE MANASAROVAR TO DARCHEN (4663 m.)
Morning Pooja, holy bath at Manasarovar. After lunch, short drive to Darchen (Base camp of Kailash) 15600ft. Darchen Guesthouse (dormitory room) - basic.
Lake Mansarovar (Chiugompa) to Darchen: 2 hours (53 km)

DAY 09: DRIVE TO YAMA DWAR & START PARIKRAMA TO DERAPHUK GOMBA (4920 m.)
After breakfast, drive 45 minutes to Tarboche (Yam Dwar), the parikrama starting point and from here you can see the closest view of Mt. Kailash. Then after start trekking about 6 hours to reach Deraphuk (4880 m). Local Guesthouse (dormitory room)
Darchen to Yama Dwar: 8 km (45 minutes drive)
Serson to Deraphuk Gomba: 10 km (5 hours walk)

DAY 10: CONTINUE PARIKRAMA TO ZUTULPHUK (4760 m.)
The group undertaking the Parikrama will further trek to Zuthulphuk (16000ft) via Dolmala pass (5600 m.). Local Guesthouse (dormitory room)
Deraphuk Gomba to Zutulphuk Gomba: 9 hours (22 km)
High pass on the way (Dolama-La): 5650 m.

DAY 11: END PARIKRAMA NEAR DARCHEN AND DRIVE BACK TO LAKE MANSAROVAR (HORA QUI)
After a short trek, we will reach near Darchen from where we will be picked up by Land Cruiser and drive to Lake Manasarovar. Local Guesthouse (dormitory room)
Zutulphuk to the ending point: 13 km (3 hours)
Ending point to Lake Manasarovar (hora Qui): 25 km (2 hours)

DAY 12: RETURN JOURNEY TO DONGPA
Early morning after breakfast, we set off our journey back to Dongpa with lunch in Mayumla Pass. Local Guesthouse (dormitory room)
Lake Manasarovar to Dongba: 8 hours (320 km)

DAY 13: RETURN JOURNEY TO NYALAM
The Jeep journey back with same road to Nyalam. Shishapangma Guesthouse (dormitory room) Dongba to Nyalam: 8 hours (350 km)

DAY 14: RETURN JOURNEY TO KATHMANDU
Drive to Zhangmu, cross the border (Kodari) then drive back to Kathmandu. Hotel Grand or similar

DAY 15: RETURN HOME
Transfer to the Airport for your flight back home.
Cost: Rs71,999,/- per person on twin sharing basis

Kailash Mansarovar Fixed Departure Dates For 2011

	Kailash Mansarovar Overland (15 Days)	Overland Full-moon at Mansarovar	Heli Tours to Kailash (11Days)	Full-moon at Mansarovar for  Heli (11Days) tour
April	24,28	12	-----	-----
May	5,8,12,15,19,22,26,29	11	8,12,15,22,26,29	13
June	2,5,9,12,16,19,23,26,30	10	2,5,9,16,19,23,26	12
July	3,7,10,14,17,21,28,31	9	-----	-----
Aug	4,7,11,14,18,21,25,28	8	-----	-----
Sep	1,4,8,11	6	1,4,11,15	8

Cost includes the following services:

Accommodation:
*3 Nights accommodation with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] Kathandu.
*Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses except during Kailash Parikarma accommodation will be at Tented camp. *Mineral water throughout Kailash yatra.

Transportation:
*Kathmandu Apt. arrival and departure transfers by coach.
*One half-day Kathmandu s/s covering Pahsupatinath & Budanilkantha by coach.
*Kathamndu-Kodari-Kathamndu transfer by coach.
*Use of 4500 model Land cruisers with the accommodation of 4 persons in each Land cruisers.
*Supporting truck to carry luggage, foodstuff, equipment etc.
*Yak & Yakmen for trekking equipment and food during Kailash Parikarma.

Staffs:
*Highly qualified and experienced Sherpa staff throughout the trip.
*Tibetan Guide.

Camping Equipments:
*All camping gears.

Rescue Equipments:
*Air compressor bag [Gamo Bag].
*First Aid Kit.
*Oxygen Cylinder.

Permit / Fees:
*Permit. *Normal Chinese Visa fee.

Communication Facilities:
*Satellite Phone [will be charged as per the use.].
*Local Mobile [Chinese, will be charged as per the use]].
*Wallky Tallky.

Complimentary:
*Windcheater Jacket.
*Duffle bag.
*Certificates.

Following services are not included in the Cost:
*Travel Insurance. *Extra cost incurred in the event of natural calamities such as landslide & heavy snowfall in the route of journey. *Evacuation cost. *All personal expenses. *Personal call from Satellite Phone or Chinese Mobile as per the use. *Personal use of pony/porter/Yak during Parikarma [Kora]. *Tipping. *Single Room Supplement in Kathmandu. *Service which are not mentioned above in inclusion part.

General Information:

Weather:
Tibet is cold in winter and cool in summer and generally dry. Sunlight is extreme intense. The most pleasant months for Mt. Kailash trip are from May to September. However, from May and June there is a wind factor and dust storm to consider, so a warm windbreaker and stout comfortable shoes are highly recommended.

Health:
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit - no two ways about that. Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in 'no road' conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.

Altitude Sickness:
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Nyelam (12000ft) [for overland trip] before moving on to the higher altitudes. Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also carry diamox tablets [for acclimatization] that will be given after night meal. Drink approx. 3 litres of water per day.

Currency:
RENMINBI, the people's money used by millions of Chinese everyday, circulates in notes of 1,2,5,10 and 50, 100 Yuan, 1,2 and 5 jiao; there are also coins for 1,2 and 5 fen. With the Chinese currency Renminbi, one Yuan is divided into 10 jiao, into 10 fen (US$ 1= 8 Yuan). All hard currencies in any form (Cash /Travellers Checks) can be exchange in Kathmandu . 1 Yuan is equivalent of Indian Rs. 6/- [keeps changing].

Custom:
There is no prohibition on still and video cameras, tape recorders as long as they're registered with a custom official; printed matters considered unsuitable by the Chinese government are prohibited. Customs regulations forbid the export of art objects created prior to 1959 or souvenirs in amounts deemed to be excessive. All baggage must be cleared through customs. Tourists may bring in dutiable goods such as tobacco and liquors (within the allowed quantity) duty free. Narcotics, arms and ammunition are strictly prohibited.

Transport & Roads:
Roads in Tibet are, for the most part, unpaved. However they are improving day by day. Overland travel is by Jeep, Land Rover/Land Cruiser in Tibet section and in Nepal will be by private bus. A truck is provided to carry all the gears, food supply and camping stuff. Luggage must be kept to a minimum in jeep, as space inside vehicles can be tight. (Clients should be able to carry their own daypack in case of landslide, etc.)

During Parikarma, for food and camping equipments yak will be provided however extra to be paid for the personal use of yak pony or porter right at the spot as there is no advance booking system for the same.

Once booked pony or porter cannot be cancelled even not using it there will be no refund.

Clothing Accessories
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material, though expensive, is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, comfortable shoes, Trekking shoe, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust. Bring toilet items, cosmetic etc that you will need from home as these are difficult if not possible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea.

Food & Drink
While trekking/touring, all main meals, tea, coffee, and drinking water are included. All the food are prepared by our trained cook and served, however in some occasion specially while trekking, packed lunch are provided to reach the next camp on time. Boiled water/mineral water will be provided at every camp to fill your drinking water bottle.

Accommodations
Accommodation will be in lodges at every point except at Kailash Parikarma , accommodation will be on tent, provided by us along with form mattresses, sleeping bags. Hotels and guesthouses on the way to Kailash Journey are very basic there is no double or single room it's on dormitory basis some time in one room 5/6 persons has to share and management of hotels is often poor. Clients should be prepared for what will be encountered - shared and often-unisex toilets. Those who are not going for parikarma will stay back in Darchen for that extra need to be paid for the accommodation food will be provided by our staff.

Telephone/ Phone/ Fax:
Telephone lines are available at various points of the journey. It is advised to leave behind your office contact number and address with your family in case of urgent message. Our offices will make it a point to dispatch your message to your home at the earliest.

Insuranc:e
The participant to Kailash tour must have comprehensive travel protection insurance that includes curtailment of tour, helicopter evacuation and other medical emergencies. You must provide us with the name, policy number and emergency contact number of your chosen insurance company.

Passport, Visa & Travel Permit:
All visitors to Kailash must hold valid passports, visas and permit. A Chinese visa is required to enter Tibet . Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.org will arrange your permit before you arrive at Kathmandu . Visa will be obtained immediately upon your arrival after collecting original passport. We require 2 passport size photos and a photocopy of your passport copy along with your current profession during your reservation for the trip. The passport information must be provided to us at least a month prior to your trip.

Note: Since 2008, rule has been applied that Indian national has to obtain from India.

Our Staff Guides and Cooks:
We have well-trained and cordial staff to handle your tour to the best of our abilities. Our company staffs are friendly, courteous and will greet you with a smiling face to erase you tired minds. Our guides are highly experienced and most of them have scaled peaks more than 8000 mts. Our cooks are well trained to prepare food as per your requirement. They are well trained to prepare almost all type of food.

Risk & Liability:
Oxygen with mask and regulator sets for emergency/medical purpose is always available during the parikarma. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.org and its associates makes every effort to minimise the risk of sickness and changes in itinerary. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.org and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.org and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

Briefing and Orientation:
A full briefing about trip will be conducted on the day of your arrival followed by the equipment checking, to ensure you all have proper gears/clothing for the trip. Any left behind items can be either hired or purchased at Kathmandu .

What you should take:
Food-snacks and chocolates, Water bottle, Sunglasses UV protection, Sunscreen lotion, Flash light and batteries, Camera and film, Scarf, Warm jacket, Thermal underwear, Warm trousers, Warm Pullover (High neck), Woolen Shirts, Gloves, Warm hat and scarves, Monkey cap, Dust Mask, Woolen socks, Snicker, Hi-tech shoe for parikarma, torch light and spare of battery.

Terms and Conditions

India Tourism.net.in is a unit of Travel 2 Abroad
1. Application should be submitted at least 30 days before the provisional date of departure. Travel 2 Abroad will confirm your booking with in 15 days of your application.

2. When the booking is made the following details must be disclosed: Full Name as in passport, date of birth, nationality, sex, occupation and a medical certificate to travel in high altitude area.

3. The itinerary can change without notice due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control such as political unrest, natural calamities, changes in the itinerary by the Chinese authorities etc,

4. Rs. 15,000/-(Non-Refundable) deposit is required at the time of booking and the final balance must be paid atleast 30 days before the Commencement date of the tour.

5. In case of any difference/disputes during the tour, the decision Travel 2 Abroad will be final and binding.

CANCELLATION OF THE TRIP:

1. A cancellation charges of Rs. 15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand Only) per client will be levied if the tour is cancelled 3 weeks before the commencement of the tour.

2. A 50% cancellation charges of the total package amount will be levied if the client cancel between 7 to 15 days before the commencement date of the tour.

3. No cancellation will be accepted with in 7 days of the commencement date.

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