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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (Pilgrimage Travel)   Duration : 12 Nights / 14 Days
 

Fixed Departure Dates - 2011 13 Days Overland Fixed Departure Dates - 2012 Click Here For Booking. Download Kailash Mansarovar Booking Form   13 Day Over Land Kailash Yatra Itinerary Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Meet and transfer to hotel.   Day 02:  After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkantha. Evening at leisure in Kathmandu. Obtain Chinese Visa.   Day 03:  Morning drive to the frontier town of Nepal at Kodari. From here, a short     walk to the friendship bridge for the drive on a local available vehicle to Zhangmu, the main entrance of Tibet, China at the height of 2,300 m. which is about 145 kms from Kathmandu. In Zhangmu, you will be received by guide from our Tibetan counterpart.  After all the formalities at the check post here, our journey continues for another 35 kms which can take almost 3 hours through the up-winding road to Nyalam with beautiful scenery as the drive brings us for the overnight stay at Guest House in Nyalam(3,700 m.).   The lodges and guest houses here are very simple and basic. You can expect the unexpected as the China Tourism in Tibet is slowly picking up since last Decade.   Day 04:  Stay at Nyalam for acclimatization. The group will be taken for option 3 Hrs. trek in Nyalam which would definately help pilgrims in getting used to Trek conditions for Kailash Parikrama. Day 05:  Morning drive to the first pass of Lalung La at 5,050 m. From here a superb view of the high Himalayas can be seen from Gaurishanker, Shisapangma to Langtang Himal. Drive to Saga(4640 m) 240 Kms./ 6-7 Hrs. for the overnight at Guest House.   Day 06:  From Saga drive to Paryanga(4750 m) 255 Kms/6-7 hrs. drive. O/nt. at Guest House.   Day07:Drive from Paryang to Hor Qu(4560 m) 225 kms./6-7 Hrs. Mansarover Parikarma by Jeep with packed Lunch near Trugo Monastery with optional Bathing at the place as this is one of the best banks of Holy Lake for Bathing, Bathing Tents would be arranged accordingly. Overnight Guest House at Chui Gompa   Day 08 AM . Morning Free for Prayer & later Drive to Darchen(4560 M) Darchen is located beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of guesthouses. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Darchen, the beginning and end point of the Kora. Serlungf Monastery & optional trek to Nandi Parbat for an excellent view of Mount Kailsah. The Group will stay O/night at Darchen Guest House & make final preparation for the Kailsah Parikrama. O/night at Guest House.   DAY09: Drive approx. 08 Kms. From Darchen to Tarboche, the trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama.The first day of our Kora is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads us to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.), after 5-6 hours walk. Overnight at Guest House with a view of Kailash, north west face.                                                                                                                                                                                          Day 10:  Today our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the holy path just  beneath the  Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp after 5-6 hours walk. Zuthulphuk(4700m) has a small monastery. Day 11:  The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk (5 hours) & drive to Saga. O/nt. Guest House   Day 12: Drive to Nepal border VIA Nyalam, cross Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for drive down to Kathmandu(150 Kms)/4 Hrs. O/nt. Hotel.   Day 13:  Morning Free for souvenir shopping and other independent activities. In time transfer to International Apt to connect departure flight   Package Price: Indian Nationals (Holding Indian passport): INRs84,999/- per person on twin sharing basis INRs89,999/- per person on single occupancy basis   Foreign Nationals (Holding Foreign Passport): US$ 2,199 per person on Twin Sharing basis US$ 2,399 per person on single occupancy basis   The package price covers: Airport transfers in Kathmandu, Twin Sharing accommodation at 4 Star Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with all meals.  Transportation Kathmandu / Tibet Border / Kathmandu by private vehicle, Guest House/Camping arrangement backed by Nepalese Sherpa crew on full board Vegetarian Meal basis, Hiring charge of Sleeping Bags, Transportation inside Tibet by Deluxe 4500 CC Japanese Land Cruiser (4 pax per land cruiser), Necessary Yak & Yak men for Kailash Kora, Applicable entrance fees to visit Monasteries, Normal Tibet Entry Visa fee, One halfday sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley.   Special Inclusions:  We'll provide One Down Jacket to each pilgrim on returnable basis + Certificate on successful completion of Holy Yatra which retains nostalgic memories even yeras after undertaking this once in a life time pilgrimage.   The package price doesn't cover: Travel & Medical Insurance, Rescue Evacuation in case of emergency, Expenses of personal nature, Airfare to Kathmandu & back, Yak for personal riding during Parikrama.    Year 2012 Departure Dates:   TOUR Arrival in Kathmandu FIRST VISIT Depart for Kailash Arrival in Kathmandu SECOND VISIT Departure from Kathmandu Days Remarks 1. 30th April Monday 02nd May Wednesday 11th May Friday 12th May Saturday 13  Full Moon 2. 17th May Thursday 19th May Saturday 28th May Monday 29th May Tuesday 13  BOOK NOW 3. 29th May Tuesday 31st May Thursday 09th June Saturday 10th June Sunday 13 Full Moon  4. 10th June Sunday 12th June Tuesday 21st June Thursday 22nd June Friday 13  BOOK NOW 5. 27th June Wednesay 29th June Friday 08th July Sunday 09th July Monday 13 Full Moon 6. 10th July Tuesday 12th July Thursday 21st July Saturday 22nd July Sunday 13   7. 27th July Friday 29th July Sunday 07th Aug Tuesday 08th August Wednesday 13 Full Moon 8. 09th August Thursday 11th August Saturday 20th August Monday 21st August Tuesday 13  BOOK NOW 9. 25th August Saturday 27th August Monday 05th Sept Wednesday 06th Sept  Thursday 13 Full Moon 10. 04th Sept Tuesday 06th Sept Thursday 15th Sept Saturday 16th Sept Sunday 13   11 11th Sept Tuesday 13th Sept Thursday 22nd Sept Saturday 23rd Sept Sunday 13  BOOK NOW   As your date is based on our fixed departure, we'd advise you to send us the following at your earliest because these fixed departure are in very high demand: 1) A scanned copy of your passport or a clear photocopy of your passport. 2) Rs. 25000 per person as non-refundable deposit. 3) Your occupation 4) Your address and telephone numbers with emergency contact person's name/address The approx. temperature would be: Mansarovar              10-15 C Darchen                   10-15 C  Around Mt. Kailash  08-12 C  This is the day temperature. Temperature in night might go down . Travel Tips for Mt. Kailash - Mansarovar Yatra Accommodation: Accommodation will be very simple with a cozy room with common bathrooms and toilets. However, hot water will be provided in every room for refreshing and for drinking. Food: The food will be supplied from our side while camping breakfast, lunch & dinner with occasional tea break. While staying in lodges enroute the meal will be provided from by our sherpa staff. The food will be very simple as per the clients taste. All meals provided will be vegetarian.   Clothing & Accessories: Depending upon the season, during June, July, August till September, day time will be pleasant and quite warm with about 15-20 degree celsius during afternoon time 1-4 pm can be windy. The morning and evening will be chilly between minus 2 to 0 degree celsius. We recommend one down jacket, one warm thick pull-over, one thin pull-over, two warm pants, two light loose cotton pants, one warm windproof cotton jacket, four cotton sleeve T-shirts, two thermal under pants, two thermal vests, one rain coat, one pair each of light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal, six pairs of warm woolen socks, one light cotton or silk scarf, one large cotton or silk scarf, one pair of warm gloves, soft paper tissues, monkey cap & sun hat, two towels, Wind – Rain Jacket, sun hat, sun glass, sun cream, chipstick.   Transportation: During the drive we will be providing a 4 wheel drive (Land cruiser or similar), truck as a backup with all camping gear and crew. Maximum 4-5 person will be accommodated in a land cruiser however from Kathmandu till Kodari Border, the transportation will be provided by tourist bus. While on trek, during the Kora, we will provide Yaks to carry the camping & your personal heavy gears.   Guide/ Escort: A Tibetan/ English speaking guide will escort the group through out the trip including few Nepali staffs for the camping.   Photography: As Tibet get very bright sunlight due to thin air, so taking photographs can be quite glare. We recommend you to take the advise from the photographic shop while purchasing the film rolls for Tibet. Taking photographs inside monastery will be charged as per Monastery rule. Please ask  your guide before taking photographs inside the monastery. Taking photographs at Army Camps/Check-points is strictly prohibited.   Medicine: We suggest you to bring your own first aid kit with adequate medication regarding altitude sickness, nausea, dehydration and some painkillers.       Insurance: We highly recommend all clients to be insured against Medical, accidents & necessary emergency evacuation.   Physical Fitness: Before booking for this trip with us, clients should be in sound good health preparation for this trip. We advise bit of exercise like morning or evening walk or jogging.   Visa & Documentation: Clients must be in possession of a valid passport to obtain visa. We will require the following details from your passport at the time of booking the trip - Full Name as in Passport, Nationality, Date of issue & expiry of Passport, Passport No, Date of Birth & Occupation   Altitude Sickness: Acute mountain sickness is a frequent problem in the Himalayan region. The altitude of the peaks and trils between   them are among highest on earth. Acclimatization to altitude above 3000 meters takes time. The  body undergoes a number of physiological changes some of which are immediate like increased pulse rate & respiratory rate. Others appear more slowly over a period of weeks like the change in acid base balance and production of extra red blood cells. These changes plus the effect of intense sunlight, walking hard & dehydration may cause a number or mild vague symptoms such as Loss of appetite, fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, sleeplessness, mild shortness of breath with exercise.   The best treatment is prevention! Avoid rapid ascents; take acclimatization symptoms seriously using rest days or diamox. If symptoms are severe and the patient is ill DESCEND IMMEDIATELY 300 Meters of descent or more should be sought. This usually give rapid improvement.   Payment: A 50% deposit must be sent in advance to our company or its associates. Balance 50% should be paid at least 30 days before the trip departure. With in 30 days, INRs5000/- would be charged as cancellation, with in 15 days, INRS10,000/- would be charged as cancellation amount, with in 07 days there would be no refund. Equipment on Trip: We provide 2 men roomy tents to sleep in. We also provide Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tents, Dining Tables, Folding Chairs and full kitchen utensils.   We will provide Sleeping Bag and Foam Mattress for bed. Personal Equipment Checklist: You need at least 3 pair of change of your clothing for this trip. Shorts, skirt or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day along with T-shirt, long sleeved cotton shirts and sun hat. During the evening and the higher altitudes warmers clothing will be needed, breeches, track. Well fitting, comfortable boots are to be preferred over training shoes for the actual trekking and clothing will be required for both extremes of climate, for hot sun when trekking through the lower foothills to freezing temperatures at night when camping in the high valleys. FIBRE PILE JACKET: [1] SHORTS OR SKIRT: [1] LIGHT COTTON TROUSERS: [1] BREECHES /TRACK SUIT BOTTOMS /ULTRA FLEECE TROUSERS: [1] DUVET JACKET: Down or synthetic WOOL BALACLAVA, WOOL MITTS : WATERPROOFS : Jacket and trousers SUN HAT SCARF : Silk/Nylon, useful for keeping the sun off the back of your neck SUNGLASSES / GOGGLES: Essential to get a pair which cuts out 100% UV rays SUN CREAM : High protection factor [15 or higher] or high altitude glacier cream LIP SLAVE/LABISAN: Protection for the lips. Get one with a sunscreen WATER BOTTLE: 1 liter metal IODINE : 2% SOLUTION [TINCTURE OF IODINE] obtained from most chemists put into a small glass dropper bottle. 8 drops of iodine will sterilize 1 liter of water in 20 minutes. TOILET ITEMS : Soap, Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Comb, Sanitary protection, Toilet rolls [2], etc. Toilet paper is provided on Trek. HEAD TORCH: [ Petzl recommended] -spare batteries and bulbs SEWING KIT SMALL KNIFE : Swiss army style - has many uses NOTEBOOK/DIARY/PENS SMALL PADLOCK : Useful for locking your kit bag 4 PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MONEY BELT READING MATERIAL : [1BOOK] WALKMAN and 2 tapes - for those early nights. Spare batteries CHOCOLATE BARS, SWEETS! PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT. SMALL PLASTIC BAGS /STUFF SACS OR PILLOW CASES: To separate and keep the gear in your kit bag in order CIGARETTE LIGHTER: for burning toilet paper and rubbish. OPTIONAL: SKI STICK: Telescopic for easy carrying THERMAREST: Or similar self-inflating mattress, gives decadent luxury CAMERA GEAR GAMES: Cards, chess etc. for the evenings UMBRELLA: Not only for rain, makes a great sunshade WET WIPES: Or similar. Insurance & Emergency Expenses: We suggest that clients insure themselves against a comprehensive claim policy. Which should also include Helicopter Evacuation if necessary. Please note that our Kailash Tour Package does not include any rescue or evacuation expenses in emergencies. Any Emergency arrangement other than regular straight forward tour itinerary service should be borne by the clients themselves. Camera & Films: A 35 mm system with interchangeable lens will allow you to get the best shots in most situations. A wide angle [28-35mm] and a telephoto [80-200mm] are very useful. Skyling filters protect your lens [skylight IB] and a polarizing filter is useful for snow scenes. A brush for cleaning your lens is important and your camera and lens need to be in protective cases. Kodachrome 64 is excellent for slides and for prints 100 ASA film is suitable. Faster films may be needed if using zoom lenses and 200 ASA film would be required if you plan to visit Chitwan National Park. 12 rolls of film per trek is not too many for the enthusiast. General Considerations when Packing: Keep the weight and bulk down to a minimum. Baggage allowance on most international flights is 20 Kg's/44 lbs.. Most people tend to bring more clothes than they do actually need. You will only need one change of clothes for Kathmandu. On trek it is important to dress in layers. When it is hot you will only be wearing a base layer, when it gets colder you can add to this until you are wearing most of your clothes! Personal Medical Kit: We suggest that you bring the following: Elastoplast Adhesive tape 4" crepe bandage Elasticated knee and /or ankle support if you experience strain these joints Blister dressings, e.g. moleskin, compead, spenco dressings Nasal Decongestant Throat lozenges/ glucose sweets * Wide spectrum antibiotic [Ciproxin recommended] Anti -diarrhoea - Immodium or Lomotil * A course of Flagyll [treatment of giardia] * Codeine Phosphate - constipator, cough suppressant and pain killer Cold and flu suppressant Aspirin / paracetamol.   Rehydrate powder - useful for adding to your water bottle and for fluid replacing purposes.    Small pair of scissors Any special medicines you require For further information please contact us, looking forward to serve you on this pilgrimage of a life time.  Name Phone Email Other Requirements (e.g::Month and How Many People)