Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2013

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Cost Includes

• Arrival & departure transportation
• Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Budhanilkantha.
• 3 nights hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals
• Transfer to Kodari by tourist bus
• Tibet side: accommodation in decent hotel/tents
• While camping we provide two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping equipments like dining & toilet tents
• Pure vegetarian meals prepare by our escort.
• A/C coach & support trucks
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• Nepali tour leader
• Gamow bag, oxygen, basic first-aid kit
• Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee.
• Kodari land tax.

Cost Excludes

• Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home
• All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
• Travel Insurance of clients
• Emergency evacuation expenses.
• Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
• Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation
• Service tax extra @ 3.09% of the total bill amount
• expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than specified

What we provide to our clients:

• Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Gamow bag and Oxygen.
• We don't charge extra for the parikrama. If you wish to take help of a yak or horse, the cost will be approx US$ 100 for Yak and USD 200 for
• horse payable directly to the yak herder. All Indian pilgrims are advised to hire one. You have to understand that the yaks are not domesticated but are meant to carry luggage.

Tour Cancellation policy

• All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
• 20 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost.
• 15 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
• 10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
• 07 days and less departure 100% of total trip cost.

Important Pre departure information

Clothing:

Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are the rule of Tibet . Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to down right cold. Indian Pilgrims strictly no Sari. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful is a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.

What to take:

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, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.

Bring with you:

Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; 'namkeen' etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.

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) and a night in Simikot those who take journey of Helicopter 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 recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage. We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.

Currency:

The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.50 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 7.50 approx; Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal.

Risks & Liability:

Our 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, We 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.

Here is a great opportunity to visit one of the grandest peaks in Western Tibet as indianholiday.com offers a 15 days comprehensive tour to this holy peak. This peak bears a great religious significance as it is a sought after religious destination for four religions - Buddhism, Jainism, Bon religion of Tibet and the Hindus. The place also boasts a breathtaking natural beauty as the sacred Lake Manasarovar below the Mount Kailash makes it look like a paradise on earth. In fact, it is believed that a ritual bath in this lake renounces sins of hundred lifetimes. Let's get into the details of the tour.

Katmandu (1300 mts.) Arrival, our representative will meet at the airport and escort to the Hotel, Free at own and Evening dinner, overnight stay in Katmandu.

Katmandu - After breakfast start to Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath and Buddha Nikanth Darshan, back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing and program briefing.

Katmandu to Nyalam (3700 mts. - 160kms.) - This is the first day of the Yatra. After breakfast depart from Katmandu to China border by reserved tourist coach. It takes about 05 hours. Our agent will complete custom formalities and check into Tibet - an autonomous part of China. After lunch drive to a small Tibetan town called Nyalam by Bus. Overnight stay at Nyelam Guest House. Breakfast and dinner in camp side and packed lunch will be provided.

Nyalam Full day acclimatization - Full day free for excursion of Nyalam city.

Nyalam to Dongba/ Paryang (4500mts. - 375kms) - After breakfast drive from Nylam to Dongba for about 08:00 hours. Overnight stay at Dongba in tent or guesthouse

Dongba/Paryang (4500mts. - 335kms) to Mansarovar - After breakfast drive from Dongba to Mansarovar 07:00 hours. Pooja and hawan, this is the first day stay at the bank of the Manasarovar Lake, Overnight stay in tent or guesthouse.

(4600mts. - 110kms.) - Mansarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. We will choose the special point to take dip in Manasarovar Lake and do Pooja of Lord Shiva. Full day free for spiritual activities. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay there. Astapad excursion can be done at extra cost.

Darchen to Diraphuk (4890mts. - 12kms.) - This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. We should start our journey after breakfast as early as possible. This day we have to walk continuously for about 6 to 7 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment. Overnight stay at Diraphuk in tent.

Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk (4790mts. - 22kms.) - This day is very sensitive and we have to pass Dolma-La Pass, which is 5400 pooja and hawan, This is the first day stay at the bank of the Manasarovar Lake Mt. above sea level. The weather in unpredictable in Doma-la Pass and at any time snowstorm can fall. So we try to start our journey as early as possible. In route we can have Darshan of Gaurikund but it is very difficult to go and touch. Overnight stay in route to Zhulthulphuk in tent.

Zhulthulphuk to Mansarovar - We will Trek down to Darchen, Drive to Mansarovar fill up spiritual jaal, later our tour starts back for Kathmandu following the same route and same system applies for all subjects of our accommodation and meal.

Mansarovar to Dongba/Saga - Drive back to Dongba/Saga.

Dongba/Saga to Nyalam - Drive back to Nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.

Nyalam to Katmandu - After custom formalities we will be picked up by Nepal side and continue drive to Kathmandu for about 05.00 hours and check into same hotel.

Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport, catch flight for next Destination.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by Overland 14 Days

(Guaranteed Fixed Departure Date 2013)
MONTHS	DEPARTURE DATE
MAY	08, 15, 19 (FULL MOON), 22, 29, 31
JUNE	05, 12, 17 (FULL MOON), 19, 26
JULY	03, 10, 16 (FULL MOON) , 24, 31
AUGUST	02, 08, 15 (FULL MOON) , 17 Inner Kora, 24, 29
SEPTEMBER	04, 11, 18

TOUR COST

Indian Nationals (Holding Indian passport)	INRs80,000.00 per person by Land cruiser
Foreign Nationals (Foreign Nationals passport holder)	INRs80,000.00 + 200 USD per person

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