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Mount Kailash & Mansarovar Yatra
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Mount Kailash Yatra Fixed Departure 2007
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Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra ( Kathmandu - Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash )

15 nights - 16 days

Mt. Kailash is believed to have been formed 30 million years ago when Himalayas were in their early stage of formation, is one of the most revered places in the Himalayas .

Few mountains rival Holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar for its mystique. Isolation, beauty and prominence. It is considered to be the 'Center of the Universe' by Hindus, Buddhists, Jain and Bonpo and its flanks give birth to four great Asian rivers the Indus , Brahmaputra , Ganges and Sutlej . Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave.

For the Hindus Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru , their spirituals centre of the universe, described as a fanatastic 'world pillar' 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit kissing the heavens. On the top live their most revered God, Shiva, and his consort Parvati.

For the Jains, an Indian religious group, Kailash is the site where their first mystic achieved enlightenment. For the older, more ancient religion of Bon, it is the site where its founder Shanrab is said to have descended from heaven. It was formerly the spiritual centre of Zhang Zung, the ancient Bon Empire that once included all of western Tibet . Bon people walk around the mountain in a counter clockwise manner, unlike the other religions.

Accordingly, its near-legendary reputation draws pilgrims from throughout Asia to walk the sacred path around the earthly incarnation of the mythical Mount Meru and Lake Mansarovar . Once Pilgrimage journey made to this holy Mount Kailash assures the free from the sins of a life time. And bath in the Mansarovar is believed to bring about salvation (Moksha).

Mount Kailash is famed as the Roof of the World, the Tibet Autonomous Region has fascinated by mankind. This mysterious land was forbidden not only by man but also by nature. An average elevation of 4,000 m. is bounded by the Kunlun Mountains to the north and the Himalayas to the south. People have been visiting Kailash - Mansarovar for centuries. Almost all the major passes of Uttaranchal Himalayas lead to Kailash - Mansarovar. The important ones in the Kumaon region are Lipulekh, Lampiya Dhura, Nuwe Dhura, Lowe Dhura, Unta Dhura, Jayanti and Kungri Bingri. Since 1981. Under the auspices of the Indian ministry of external affairs and with the cooperation of the Chinese government, Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam has been conducting trips to Kailash - Mansarovar through the Lipulekh pass .

Lake Mansarovar is sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred lake Manasarovar (4580m), The circumference of Mansarovar is 88-km, its depth is 90m and total area is 320-sq-kms The lake freezes in the winters and melts only in spring. It looks unbelievably fascinating on moonlit nights when an ethereal ambience pervades the atmosphere . The circumference of Rakshas Tal, also known as "Ravan Kund", is 122-km. A 6-km long natural channel - "Gangachhu" - connects Manas with Rakshas Tal. Where ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahm's paradise, is believed to bring about salvation (Moksha) and drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.

 
Fixed Departure 2006/2007

» Pilgrimage Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Yatra: 15 Nights 16 Days

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General Information
 

The climate:
Depending upon the season, during June, July, August till September, day time will be pleasant and quite warm with about 15-20 degrees Celsius. During afternoon time 1-4 pm can be windy. Winds blow at a speed of 50-60 km per hour and at times more. The morning and evening will be chilly between minus 2 to 0 degree Celsius.

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. Accommodated among 4 men in high altitude tents will be provided, while camping we shall be providing all tents, mattresses, sleeping bags and camping equipment required for the trip, expect for personal clothing. No laundry service will be available throughout the trip.

Food & Beverage:
While staying in lodges' en-route the meal will be provided from the best available Chinese or Tibetan restaurants. The food will be provided vegetarian very simple as per the clients' taste .At the camping time we will be providing vegetarian breakfast and dinner cooked by our sherpas at camp site. You will be required to bring sufficient supplementary food like biscuits, nuts, pickles, bhujias, Swahilis, freeze-dried milk and your favorite tinned products to add variety to the meals. Lunch will be packed of light snacks.

Clothing & Accessories:
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, chap stick.

Transportation:
Throughout the journey you will be traveling in 4 wheel Drive Land cruisers and no walking is required. Maximum 4-5 person will be accommodated in a land cruiser . A truck will be required for all the luggage and camping gear except between Zhangmu & Kodari and While on trek, doing the Parikarma.(Circumambulation) during the Kora, we will provide Yaks to carry the camping & your personal heavy gears .

Guide/ Staff:
A Tibetan/ English speaking guide will escort the group throughout the trip including few Nepali (Sherpa) staffs for the camping. W ho are capable to works & cook on high altitudes will be accompanying the group.

Photography:
As Tibet get very bright sunlight due to thin air, so taking photographs can be quite glare. We recommend you to take the advice 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 or Army Camps.

Medicine:
We suggest you to bring your own first aid kit with adequate medication regarding altitude sickness, nausea, dehydration and some pain killers.

Insurance:
We highly recommend all clients to be insured against Medical, accidents & necessary emergency evacuation, if needed.

Good Health:
Even though participants do not need to submit any health certificate those with a history of medical problems, particularly cardiac or respiratory, should consult a doctor before deciding to undertake the trip. It is rigorous and challenging trip where all the time spent at high altitudes. At least 2 months regular practice is recommend either 2 hours daily running, swimming, or joining on a health club may help to complete the yatra very successfully.

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.

Visas and Documentation:
You must be in possession of a valid passport. We will obtain your Visa for Tibet , and will require the following information when making your reserve.

01- Full name
02- Sex
03 - Nationality
04 - Occupation.
05 - Date of birth  
06 - Passport number
07 - Place of issue
08 - Date of expiry
09 - Postal Address
10 -Two passport size photographs.

Additionally, you must allow a minimum of 7 working days in Kathmandu the visa to be physically stamped in your passport. Getting a visa for Tibet as an Indian passport is guaranteed once the tour is booked.

Altitude Sickness :
Altitude Sickness is an environment related condition that can effect anyone who ascents too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly. Clients may have required oxygen cylinders with mask which should bring by the clients on their own as these items are not easily available in Kathmandu . Since clients should travel

In high altitude, they need to submit the certificate which indicates that he/she can travel in high altitude. These certificates should be provided by the medical doctor. This required specially for the Indian nationals. Tourists need to drink liquor as much as possible during the journey and must avoid the alcohol.

Responsibility:
All arrangement within Tibet are solely at the discretion of the china Tibet Tourism Bureau (CTTB), a government organization, CTTB reserves the right to change itineraries without advance notice, depending on the weather, condition.

A dditional expenses incurred due to delay, accidents, natural disaster, political actions, road conditions unrest must be borne by the tourists . Program, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and are therefore subject to change without advance notice before or during the tour .

Payment:
50% deposit must be sent in advance to our company or its associates. Balance 50% should be paid at least 7 days before the trip departure.

Cancellation Policy:
If the booking is cancelled 30 days prior to departure, INR 2000 would be charged as cancellation amount.
If the booking is cancelled 15 days prior to departure, INR 5000 would be charged as cancellation amount
If the booking is cancelled 07 days prior to departure, there will be no refund.

Equipment on Trip:
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 Check-List:
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.
For Toilet items, Soap, Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Comb, Sanitary protection, Toilet rolls [2], etc. Toilet paper is provided on Trek.

Insurance & Emergency Expenses:
We suggest that clients insured themselves against a comprehensive claim policy. This 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 client themselves.

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!
Main Season
April till October

Route Map: Click here to get route map.

Departure Date
May to October (Any day during these season).
 
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