Holy Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

The Holy Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days Destinations : Kathmandu – Kodari – Zangmu – Nyalam – Saga – Paryanga – Hor Qu – Mansarovar – Darchen- Mt. Kailash – Zuthulphuk – Darchen – Mansarovar – Baryang – Saga – Nyalam – Kodari – Kathmandu

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

Arrive Kathmandu. Meet and transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu
After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkantha. Evening at leisure in Kathmandu. Obtain Chinese Visa.

Day 3: Kodari – Zangmu – Nyalam
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 4: Nyalam
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 5: Nyalam – Saga
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 6: Paryanga
From Saga drive to Paryanga(4750 m) 255 Kms/6-7 hrs. drive. O/nt. at Guest House.

Day 7: Hor Qu
Drive from Paryang to Hor Qu(4560 m) 225 kms./6-7 Hrs. O/nt. Camp at Banks of Mansarovar.

Day 8: Mansarovar – Darchen
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. Time Permitting visit Chui Gompa . PM. Drive to Darchen(4560 M) O/nt. at Guest House in Darchen.

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.

Day 9: Darchen
Drive to 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.

Day 10: Mount Kailash
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 11: Zuthulphuk
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 12: Paryang
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk (5 hours) & drive to Paryang(270 Kms/6-7 Hrs.). O/Nt. Guest House.

Day 13: Saga
Drive to Saga. O/nt. Guest House

Day 14: Nyalam
Drive to Nyalam. O/Nt. Guest House

Day 15: Kodari
Drive down to Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for drive to Kathmandu(150 Kms)/4 Hrs. O/nt. Hotel.

Day 16: Kathmandu
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):

INRs74,999/- per person on twin sharing basis

INRs79,999/- per person on single occupancy basis

Foreign Nationals(Holding Foreign Passport):

US$ 1,999 per person on Twin Sharing basis

US$ 2,199 per person on single occupancy basis

(VISA Fee supplement for NON American / American Nationals @ US$114/US$194 P.P.)

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 2010 Departure Dates:

TOUR	Arrival in Kathmandu FIR VISIT	Depart for Kailash	Arrival in Kathmandu SECOND VISIT	Departure from Kathmandu	Days	Remarks
1	22nd Apr, Thursday	24th Apr, Saturday	06th May, Thursday	07th May, Friday	16	Full Moon
	16th May, Sunday	18th May, Tuesday	30th May, Sunday	31st May, Monday	16
2	21st May, Friday	23rd May, Sunday	04th June, Friday	05th June, Saturday	16	Full Moon
	06th June, Sunday	08th June, Tuesday	20th June, Sunday	21st June, Monday	16
3	20th June, Sunday	22nd June, Tuesday	04th July, Sunday	05th July, Monday	16	Full Moon
	06th July, Tuesday	08th July, Thursday	20th July, Friday	21st July, Saturday	16
4	20th July, Tuesday	22nd July, Thursday	03rd Aug, Tuesday	04th August, Wednesday	16	Full Moon
	05th August, Thursday	07th August, Saturday	19th August, Thursday	20th August, Friday	16
5	18th August, Wednesday	20th August, Friday	01st Sept, Wednesday	02nd Sept, Thursday	16	Full Moon
	05th Sept, Sunday	07th Sept, Tuesday	19th Sept, Sunday	20th Sept, Monday	16
6	17th Sept, Friday	19th Sept, Sunday	01st Oct, Friday	02nd Oct, Saturday	16	Full Moon

09 Nights/10 Days - Heli Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (Kathmandu/Kathmandu)

DAYS	PROGRAMME	ACCOMODATION
1	Arrive to Kathmandu. The Group shall be met and transfer provided to Hotel.	Hotel Vaishali Or Shanker
2	Visit The Pashupatinath Temple and Bodhnath Stupa in the morning. Later in the afternoon, fly to Nepalgunj (450m). O/nt at Hotel Batika	Hotel Batika Or similar
3	Fly Nepalgunj- Simikot (2950m)on scheduled flight. The Group shall be then airlifted by Helicopter to Hilsa. Cross the bridge to Sher where Jeep await for the Group transfer to Taklakot (3700m). O/nt at County Peacock / Kailash Hotel	County Peacock / Kailash Hotel
4	Stay at Taklakot for acclimatization (3700m)	County Peacock / Kailash Hotel
5	AM Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4560m) PM Puja & Holy bath. Time permitting, visit Hot Spring. O/nt at Chui Gompa Guest House.	Guest House
6	Drive to Sershong, the starting point of Kailash Parikarma. Trek to Dirapuk (4860m). O/nt at Hotel Dirapuk.	Guest House
7	Trek to Zuthul Puk (4760m). O/nt at new accommodation facility at ZuthulPuk.	Guest House
8	End Kailash Parikarma and drive to Taklakot (3750m). O/nt at County Peacock / Kailash Hotel.	County Peacock / Kailash Hotel+
9	Drive to Sher and cross the bridge to Hilsa. Airlift by Helicopter to Simikot. The Group will then change to Fixed wing craft for onward flight to Nepalgunj /Kathmandu. O/nt at Hotel.	Vaishali / Shanker
10	The day is free until your transfer to the airport for Your flight back home

FIXED DEPARTURE DATES:

Tour	Arrival Kathmandu	Deaprt for Kailash	Arrival KTM(IInd Visit)	Departure Kathmandu	Remarks
1	18th May’10	19th May’10	26th May’10	27th May’10
2	24th May’10	25th May’10	01st June’10	02nd June’10	FULL MOON
3	30th May’10	31st May’10	07th June’10	08th June’10
4	05th June’10	06th June’10	13th June’10	14th June’10
5	11th June’10	12th June’10	19th June’10	20th June’10
6	17th June’10	18th June’10	25th June’10	26th June’10
7	23rd June’10	24th June’10	01st July’10	02nd July’10	FULL MOON
8	29th June’10	30th June’10	07th July’10	08th July’09
9	05th July’10	06th July’10	13th July’10	14th July’10
10	11th July’10	12th July’10	19th July’10	20th July’10
11	07th Sept’10	08th Sept’10	15th Sept’10	16th Sept’10
12	13th Sept’10	14th Sept’10	21st Sept’10	22nd Sept’10
13	19th Sept’10	20th Sept’10	27th Sept’10	28th Sept’10	FULL MOON
14	25th Sept’10	26th Sept’10	03rd Oct’10	04th Oct’10

The cost:

Indian Nationals holding Indian Pasport only
Rs. 1,59,999/- Per person on twin sharing basis (Indian Nationals)
Rs. 1,74,999/- Per person on single occupancy basis

Foreign Passport Holders
US$3950 Per person on Twin sharing basis
US$4250 Per person on Single occupancy basis

(VISA Fee supplement for NON American / American Nationals @ US$114/US$194 P.P.)

The above cost includes:

• Accommodation for two nights in Kathmandu with all meals in Hotel Shankar/Similer.
• Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers in Kathmandu.
• One halfday sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
• Airfare Kathmandu/Nepalganj/Simikot/Nepalgan/Kathmandu on scheduled flight.
• Helicopter charter between Simikot/Hilsa/Simikot.
• Accomodation at guest Houses & camping During Kailash Yatra with all meals.
• Services of Sherpa Staff comprising of Guide, Cook and Helpers.
• Camping equipments (two men tent, mattress, sleeping bags, dining/Toilet Tents & Table/Chairs).
• Freshly cooked vegetarian meals while on trek.
• Transportation by 4500 CC Japanese Toyota Landcruiser.
• A support truck for our staff and camping equipments.
• English speaking Tibetan Guide.
• Tibet/China VISA Fee and Travel Permit.
• Yaks & Yakmen during parikarma to carry luggage.
• Oxygen Cylinders and Gamow Bag.
• Present taxes.

• Yak Hiring: INRs 3000.00 (For Kailask Parikarma only)
• Dom. APT Tax: INRs 210.00 (To be paid by you for Domestic Sector flights)
• KTM APT Tax: INRs 850.00 (To be paid by you at Tribhuvan International Airport when flying back from KTM)
• Spring Bath: INRs 150.00 (If you wish to dip at Hot Water Spring near Mansarovar Lake)
• Insurance: INRs 7,000 (If you wish to insure yourself)
• Hilsa Porter Charge: INRs 500

1. A scanned copy of your passport or a clear photocopy of your passport.
2. 4 Photographs each
3. Rs. 25000 per person as non-refundable deposit.
4. Your occupation
5. Your address and telephone numbers with emergency contact person's name/address

• Nepalganj  :  25-30 C
• Simikot/Hilsa  :  14-16 C
• Mansarovar  :  10-15 C
• Darchen  :  10-15 C
• Around Mt. Kailash  :  08-12 C