** Indicates trips reaching Kailash Manasarovar for full moon day
| Day |
Places of Visit |
Night Halt |
| 01 |
Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Evening Detailed briefing on
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Overnight stay |
Kathmandu |
| 02 |
AM - Visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.
PM - Free for preparation. Overnight stay |
Kathmandu |
| 03 |
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to
Nyalamu via Zhangmu. ( 157 Kms. / 8 hrs. ) |
Guest house |
| 04 |
Rest day at Nyalamu for acclimatization. |
Guest house |
| 05 |
Drive from Nyalamu to Saga. ( 232 Kms. / 8 hrs. ) |
Guest house |
| 06 |
Drive from Saga to Paryang. ( 244 Kms. / 7 hrs. ) |
Guest house |
| 07 |
Drive From Paryang to Chu Gompa.
( 291 kms. / 8 hrs. ) (en-route Manasarovar Lake
parikrama by jeep). |
Guest house |
| 08 |
Puja, Homa, Tarpan etc and drive to
Darchen. ( 32 Kms. ) |
Guest house |
| 09 |
Drive to Sersang Valley and start
parikrama (Kora) of Kailash on foot.
Arrive Diraphuk. (18 Kms. / 6 hrs.) |
Tented Camp |
| 10 |
Cross Dolma La and arrive near
Zutulphuk. (22 Kms. / 10 hrs.) |
Tented Camp |
| 11 |
End parikrama and drive to Hor Qu
Manasarovar Lake. ( 52 Kms. / 6 hrs. ) |
Tented Camp |
| 12 |
Drive from Hor Qu to Paryang.
( 231 Kms. / 7 hrs.) |
Guest house |
| 13 |
Drive from Paryang to Saga. ( 244 Kms. / 7 hrs. ) |
Guest house |
| 14 |
From Saga drive to Nyalamu. ( 232 Kms. / 8 hrs. ) |
Guest house |
| 15 |
Drive from Nyalamu to Kathmandu.
( 157 Kms. / 7 hrs.) Overnight stay. |
Kathmandu |
| 16 |
Transfer to airport for departure flight. |
Tour concludes |
* For a group booking of minimum 15 paying pax, we will offer one pax
complimentary as tour leader.
* Tour prices are Ex-kathmandu
* Passenger should carry valid passport
* US $ Price for NRI & Foreigners is available with our offices.
Above cost includes :
*
Arrival, departure transfers and sightseeing tour in
Kathmandu by private car / van / coach as per the program.
*
Accommodation
in a 3 star hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with vegetarian meals- breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
* Accommodation in Tibet in the guest houses at Nyalamu,
Saga, Paryang, Chu Gompa and Darchen. Tented camp at Diraphuk,
Zhutulphuk and Manasarovar Lake.
*
All transfers and sight seeing tours in
Tibet by Toyota Land Cruisers (maximum 4 pax in each) with English speaking
guide and baggage, equipments by truck. In Nepal, Kathmandu / Kodari /
Kathmandu by coach, Kodari / Kailash Manasarovar / Kodari by Toyota Land
Cruisers.
*
All vegetarian meals through out the tour in Tibet (breakfast and
dinner is served hot in the dinning tent and picnic lunch is served in the hotcases).
* All equipments for camping (tent, mattress, dinning tent, kitchen
tent, kitchen utensils, tables, chairs, toilet tent etc)
*
Sleeping bag Duffle bag
(big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipments).
*
Down jacket.
* Jerry can for taking Manasarovar jal to home. Steel hot cases for buffet
lunch.
*
Experienced tour leader / coordinator with each group. Services of
sardar, cook, kitchen boys and camping helpers (accompanying the group).
* Oxygen cylinder in each jeep
*
Gemow bag (life saving bag at high altitude)
and basic First-Aid box.
*
Tibet visa fee and permit fee for Kailash and
Manasarovar.
*
Yaks and Yak-men to carry baggage, food, fuel etc while
making parikrama of Mt. Kailash.
*
Porterage wherever applicable in Tibet.
Price does not include :
* Extra cost of transportation, Porterage etc involved
due to landslides, snowfall, political and natural disturbances and any other
unforeseen conditions (will cost approximately INR 500.00 to 1500.00 per
person).
*
Extra cost of accommodation and meals in Kathmandu for staying
more than 3 nights as per the program to match the flight schedule or for any
other reasons (will cost extra INR 1,000/- per person per night with all meals on
twin sharing, single supplement INR 700/- per night).
*
3.09% of Govt. Service
Tax.
* Expenses of personal nature such as insurance, beverage, telephone calls,
tips etc.
*
Charges of pony or yak and driver if required to ride on for Kailash
parikrama ( will cost approximately INR 3 to INR 4 00 per yak / pony
and driver for three days, irrespective of the number of days or hours used).
* Any other cost not mentioned as included.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR KAILASH TOUR
VISAS AND DOCUMENTATION - Indians do not need Nepal visa, we obtain
your visa for Kailash tour. Photo copy of Indian passport should be submitted
atleast 4 to 5 weeks prior to date of journey. Carry your passport along
with you.
TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATION - As per the information
mentioned in the "Cost includes"
FOOD & BEVERAGE - pure vegetarian food through out the tour.
Supplementary chocolates, biscuits, nuts, nimkins, pickles, etc.
recommended to be brought.
BRIEFING & ORIENTATION - Detailed briefing on the programme and on
altitude sickness will be conducted in Kathmandu.
TEMPERATURE AND WEATHER - Dry and sunny, maximum temperature 22
degrees centigrade and minimum 0 to -10 degrees centigrade.
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS - Obtain certificate from doctor for your own
safety, own first aid kit containing medicines against altitude sickness,
wound, cold, allergies, pain, fever, diarrhoea, dehydration, cough, infection
etc (please consult your doctor) recommended to bring with you. 4 to 5 Kms
per day walk at least 4 to 5 weeks prior to the departure date is recommended.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS - Can affect anyone of any age after reaching the
altitudes of over 5000 m. We carry oxygen cylinder and portable oxygen bottle
in each jeep besides Gemo bag (Portable Altitude Chamber), a life saving
bag for emergency use.
CURRENCY - At present 1 Yuan = INRs. 6.00 approximately. You can change
INRs at the border or at Zhangmu. Please do not carry Rs. 500/- or Rs. 1,000/-
INR, as bank's in Nepal do not accept.
TOUR LEADER / STAFF / COORDINATOR - each group is accompanied by
experienced professional tour leader besides Sherpas crew.
PHOTOGRAPHY - Still, home video & 8 mm movie cameras are allowed.
INSURANCE - To protect against unforeseen circumstances, we advise you to
take a trip cancellation and medical insurance policy in your home country.
The policy should also include coverage of transportation cost in the event of
helicopter or surface evacuation being required.
PHONE AND BATTERY RECHARGING - Places you can communicate by
telephone and re-charge batteries are Nyalamu, Saga, Paryang, Darchen
and Hor Qu villages.
CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES FOR KAILASH TOURS - will
be warm inside the vehicle but very cold outside. Mornings and evenings will
be cold and warm clothes are recommended - Small backpack (bag for day
use) 1, Good well worn-in walking shoes 2, Slipper 1, Wool shirts 3, Cotton
shirts 4, Regular underwear 3, Thermal underwear1, Woollen trousers 2,
Wind and rain gear with hood 1, Woollen cap 1, Gloves 1, Sun hat 1,
Woollen and cotton socks 4, Sweaters 2, Towel 1, Track suit 1, Toilet kit &
Toilet paper 1, Flash light / torch with extra batteries 1, Sun glass 1, Pocket
knife 1, Camera and extra films, Binocular (optional) 1, Sun block cream and
lip salve 1, Water bottle of 1.5 litres 1, Reading materials
PUJA SAMAGRI - Camphor, Agarbatti, Samidha, Bel patra, Kumkum, Rice,
Wicks dipped in ghee, Moli (red threat), Bell, Small Diya, Prayer book etc.
TOUR CANCELLATION - There will be 50% cancellation charge for confirmed
bookings within one week prior to departure date. No refund thereafter.
Please note that the infrastructure for tourism industry in Tibet is very basic
and inadequate. As such, please do not expect the standard you are
accustomed to in other countries. However, we will put every effort up-to our
limitation under the circumstances to ensure your journey as smooth and
comfortable as possible. We also reserve the right to change the itinerary with
or without notice in the best interests of all concerned.
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