 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 DATE 2007
KATHMANDU ARRIVAL DATE |
TO KAILASH DEP. DATE |
BACK TO KATHMANDU |
FULL MOON |
26th April |
28th April |
10th May |
2nd May |
13th May |
15th May |
23 rd May |
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21st May |
23rd May |
05th June |
1st June |
03rd June |
05th June |
17th June |
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20th June |
22nd June |
04th July |
30th June |
05th July |
07th July |
19th July |
- |
20th July |
22nd July |
03rd August |
30th July |
03rd Aug |
05th Aug |
18th August |
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18th Aug |
20th Aug |
01st Sept |
28th Aug |
03rd Sep |
05th Sep |
16th Sept. |
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16th Sep |
18th Sep |
30th Sept |
26th Sept. |
ITINERARY
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival / Transfer to hotel / Pashupatinath for Arati if time Permits
Day 02: Temple Tour / Briefing about Yatra / Final Preparation
Day 03: Drive to Kodari / Zhangmu / Nylam (3,750m) / 145km / 8 hrs
Day 04: Nyalam / short hiking and rest for acclimatization
Day 05: Drive to Saga (4,000m) via Lalung-La (5,050m) and Pikutso Lake / 232 km / 8 hrs
Day 06: Drive to Paryang (4,550m) / 252km / 7 hrs
Day 07: Drive to Chu Gomba (4,600) via TuguGomba / Mansarovar Parikrama / 30 km / 3 hrs
Day 08: Homa / Puja at the holy lake Mansarovar and drive to Tarchen via Tirthapuri depending on pre-agreement. / 40 km / 3 hrs
Day 09: Darchen / Dera Phuk Gomba (4860 m.) camp - A three day trek around Mt. Kailash
Day 10: Dera Phuk Gomba / Zutul Phuk Gomba (4760 m.) camp.
Day 11: Zutul Phuk Gomba / Horaa (4500 m.) camp.
Day 12: Horaa / Paryang camp. (277 Km.), 7-8 Hrs.
Day 13: Paryang / Saga camp. (185 Km.), 7-8 Hrs.
Day 14: Saga / Nyalam. Overnight Guest house. (296 Km.) 6-7 Hrs.
Day 15: Nyalam / Zhang-Mu / Kathmandu. (150 Km.)
Day 16: Pashupati darshan and departure
TOUR COST
| Group size: Group joining basis: |
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For Indian |
Foreigners or NRI |
| Standard Package |
INR 55,000 per person |
US$1600.00 per person |
| Deluxe Package |
INR 65,000.00 Per person |
US$1850.00 per person |
| Single Supplement: |
INR 6500 per person |
USD 150 per person |
Note:
Deluxe: We will provide 4/5 Star hotel in Kathmandu, Good hotel (tourist standard) in Tibet side & New model Land cruiser for transfer.
Standard: We will provide 2/3 star hotel in Kathmandu , normal lodge In Tibet side & old model land cruiser for Transfer. |
SERVICES INCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST
- Hotel with full board in Kathmandu Star Hotel.
- Airports pick up and drop services.
- One half day sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu.
- Pick up and drop services to / from Nepal / China border by non AC Tourist Bus.
- Transport by 4W Japanese Land Cruiser.
- Supporting Truck for Luggage.
- Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Team.
- English speaking Tibetan guide.
- Buffet Indian veg. meals (South Indian, Gujrati , Marwadi )
- Chinese visa fee of Nepali and Client.
- Sleeping mat, Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag while on Kailash Tour (returnable after trip).
- Free Duffel Bag and water bottle.
- Guesthouses and camping charges in Tibet .
- All camping and cooking equipment.
- Yak for Kailash parikrama luggage only.
- All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet.
- Gamow bag, oxygen.
SERVICES EXCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST
- Airfares from Home – Kathmandu - Home.
- All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls.
- Insurance of clients.
- Emergency rescue expenses
- Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse harder)
- Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation Rs . 500 per person.
- Kodari land tax Rs . 300 per pax (direct payable at Kodari)
- Services other than specified.
What we provide to our clients:
- Sleeping bag, down Jacket, satellite phone, Oxy-meter, Gamow bag and Oxygen. We are the only agent in Nepal who can provide Oxy-meter, Gamow bag and chemical toilet. The agent who provide is portable altitude chamber (PAC) we do also have PAC too.
- 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$ 60 for Yak and USD 100 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.
Mode of payments
- 30 days prior to tour departure date, 30% of the total cost should reach Tirupati Holidays Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd account by telex transfer with passport of client.
- And full payment should make before departure to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
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 20% of total trip cost.
- 07 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
- 05 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
- 03 days before trip 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 = 7.9 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 5-6 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:
We and 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 and its counterpart 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. |
