Tibet Kailash Pilgrimage Tour

This Kailash – Mansarovar Yatra is most popular and preferred by majority of pilgrims. All the yatri will arrive Kathmandu and stay for 2 nights. In Kathmandu all necessary briefing will be given and our executive/sherpa will assist you to collect important items. 2nd day evening will be free for packing in Duffel bags (your suitcases will be left in Kathmandu hotel). Early morning on Day 3, start Kailash Yatra and drive to Tibet border. Important attraction of the yatra is ……Parikrama and Holy dip in Mansarovar Lake and 3 days Kailash Parikrama (kora). Complete your Kailash parikrama and drive back to Kathmandu with unforgettable life time experiences. Best time to travel: May to September Accommodation: Twin sharing basis in Kathmandu, Hotel or Guest House in Tibet on sharing basis Transportation: Van/coaster/Mini Bus/Coach depending on group size Food in Yatra: 100% Vegetarian food (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Group Size: Approx. 20 pax Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days Day 01    Arrive Kathmandu (1300m) Day 02    Kathmandu. Visit Pashupatinath & Budhaneelkanth. Free time for preparation and packing etc. Day 03    Kathmandu-Nyalam (3750m) (150 km) drive by deluxe coach. Day 04    Nyalam. Important day of Yatra for acclimatization. Day 05    Nyalam-Saga (4450m)(232 km). En-route stop at one of the highest motorable road (5150m) Day 06    Saga-Paryang (4600m)(230 km) Day 07    Paryang-Mansarovar (4558m)(277 km) Day 08    Mansarovar-Tarchen (4560m)(40 km) Day 09    Tarchen-Tarboche (4750m) drive than trek to Dirapuk (4860m) Day 10    Dirapuk-Dolmala Pass (5200m)-Zuthulpuk(4760m) Day 11    Zuthulpuk-Tarchen end of trekking and drive to Mansarovar. Day 12    Mansarovar-Saga. Day 13    Saga-Nyalam OR Zhangmu. Day 14    Drive to Kathmandu. Day 15    Depart Kathmandu.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu (1300 mtr)
Welcome at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and drive to hotel.
Rest of the day free and overnight at hotel.

Day 02    Kathmandu – visit temples
Today morning half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Visit: Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkanth. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch free time for final preparation for Kailash Yatra i.e. checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during the yatra. If you need to buy or hire few things our staff will assist you.

Day 03 Kathmandu – Nyalam 3750 mtr (150 kms)
Early breakfast and begin Mt. Kailash - Mansarovar Yatra. Drive through Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel and reach Friendship Bridge (i.e. Nepal-China border) by mini coach. Short walk of about 10 minutes to cross Friendship Bridge and meet your Tibetan guide. Brief information and than drive to Zhangmu and complete immigration and custom formalities. Continue drive to Nyalam and direct transfer to guest house. Rest of the day free and overnight stay.

Day 04 Nyalam – day free for acclimatization.
Today is free for acclimatization. We will be going for short trek which is a preparation for Kailash Parikrama and helps to acclimatize fast. overnight at guest house.

Day 05 Nyalam – Saga 4450 mtr (232 kms) (passing through Labug-La 5150 mtr)
Early breakfast and drive to Saga. First long drive over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keeping you busy. Today you will be passing through the first highest pass Labug-La 5050m. Stop and stay for about 10 minutes at Labung-La and experience how you feel at an altitude of 5050 mtr. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peigutso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing River Brahmaputra (Tibetan name “Yarling Tsangpo”) to reach Saga (4600m). Overnight stay at guest house.

Day 06 Saga – Paryang 4600 mtr (230 kms)
After breakfast drive to Paryang. Passing through many villages and camps of yak herders. Far south you can see snow capped mountain peaks. Most of the time you will be driving on plains, hence a comfortable drive. Arrive Paryang and enjoy hot tea. Overnight stay at guest house.




Day 07 Paryang – Mansarovar 4558 mtr (277 kms)
Early breakfast and get ready for longest driving day. Late afternoon you can have first view of Holy Kailash Parbat and Mansarovar. Hore – a small village near Holy Mansarovar Lake. Holy Mansarovar (14950 ft/4558m) – the highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rakshash are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night stay at Chu Gumba.

Day 08 Mansarovar – Tarchen 4560 mtr (40 kms)
Holy Mansarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning bath and puja we will be heading for Holy Mansarovar Parikrama and continue drive towards Tarchen (Darchen). Tarchen is considered as a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama.





Day 09 Tarchen – Tarboche 4750 mtr (13 kms drive) – Dirapuk (4860 mtr) (7 kms trek / 5 – 6 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Tarboche – starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also known as outer “Asthapath”. It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep on appearing. For 7 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.



Day 10 Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk(4760 mtr)(18 kms trek/9-10 kms)
(passing through Dolma-la pass 5,200 mtr)
Today you will be climbing to Drolma-la (Dolma-La 18600 ft) and than descending gradually to Zuthulpuk (4760m). Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Today is the most difficult day of the trek. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By late afternoon you will arrive Zuthulpuk (the cave of Miracles, the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have preformed miracles here).

Day 11 Zuthulpuk–Tarchen (Darchen)(10 kms/4-5 hrs)–Mansarovar (end of Kailash Parikrama)
Morning free time to explore the caves, temples and shrine around Milarepa cave. After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp near Mansarovar Lake.

Day 12 Drive to Paryang / Saga (460 kms) 8-9 hrs.

Day 13 Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu (296 kms) 6-7 hrs.

Day 14 Drive back to Kathmandu by Mini Coach (150 kms) 9-10 hrs.

Day 15 Transfer to airport for your onward flight.

** YATRA ENDS **

 

Yatra Cost	For Indian National		Other than Indian Passport
	Deluxe	Standard	Deluxe	Standard
Per Person	INR 85,000	INR 79,000	USD 2300	USD 1950
Single Suppliment ( in Kathmandu only)	INR 12,500	INR 9,500	USD 400	USD 350

 Includes in our Yatra Cost:

• 3 nights accommodation in 3*/4 * hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• All airport/hotel/airport transfers by deluxe coach.
• One half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
• 11 nights accommodation in Tibet using best available Hotel/Guest House/camping.
• Tibet Visa and Permit fee. (normal Visa)
• Yak & Yak man for luggage during Kailash Parikrama (Kora).
• Ground transport in Tibet by Toyota Landcruiser/Van/Bus depending on group size.
• Services of an English speaking Nepali Guide and one Tibetan Guide.
• Services of our trekking equipments and Sherpa staff (usual ratio 5:1 sherpa)
• All other trekking & camping equipment including Gyamo Bag, Sleeping Bags and necessary Oxygen cylinder.

Not included in Yatra Cost:

• Air ticket, Travel insurance, evacuation cost and use of satellite phone for personal calls.
• Extra nights in Hotel/lodge/Guest House etc.
• Yak/porter for personal use.
• Pony/horse for personal use during Kailash Parikrama (kora)
• Any extra cost due to partition from the main group due to sickness or any other reasons.
• Tipping and any other expenses of personal nature and which is not mentioned above.

Fix Departure Dates 2012
15 Days Kailash Yatra Ex- Kathmandu

S. No.	Arrive Kathmandu	Yatra Start	Depart KTM	Remarks
01	April 26**	April 28	April 10
02	May 10	May 12	May 24
03	May 15	May 17	May 29	2 Groups
04	May 20	May 22	June 03
05	May 27**	May 29	June 10
06	June 03	June 05	June 17	2 Groups
07	June 10	June 12	June 24
08	June 14	June 16	June 28
09	June 19	June 21	July 03
10	June 24**	June 26	July 08	2 Groups
11	July 08	July 10	July 22
12	July 15	July 17	July 29
13	July 19	July 21	Aug 02
14	July 24**	July 26	Aug 07	2 Groups
15	July 29	Aug 01	Aug 12
16	Aug 05	Aug 07	Aug 19
17	Aug 14	Aug 16	Aug 28
18	Aug 21**	Aug 23	Sept 04	2 Groups
19	Sept 02	Sept 04	Sept 16
20	Sept 09	Sept 11	Sept 23
21	Sept 20**	Sept 22	Sept 04	2 Groups

**Full Moon departure dates.
# above departure dates may change due to unavoidable reasons/circumstances.

Packing List (Yatries must carry with them)

• A small day pack. (Back pack for personal items)
• Enough clothing for the whole Yatra. Do not over load your bag.
• Any regular medicines that you take
• Toiletries’ kit (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, towels etc).
• Water bottle / Thermos/ Flask for hot water (2 liters).
• Sports shoes & Trekking boots (light weight & comfortable for walking)
• Woolen socks (around 4 pairs).
• Wool/thermal long underwear (comfortable dress fo r Parikrama).

Note : Ladies should carry a pair of Kurta Surwal / Pants for the Parikrama

• Monkey cap
• Underpants (3 or 4).
• Gloves. Dust mask
• Sunglasses.
• Sun lotion cream. Lip guard
• Nuts, Biscuits, Dry fruits, Powder juice.
• Rain wear (Umbrella or Raincoat)
• Torchlight /flashlight / Candle / Matchsticks

Also advised to bring:

• Glucose & Electral packets which is good for instant energy.
• Dry fruits, juice powder, candy, canned or packed food, nuts and biscuits etc.

*please do not carry unnecessary items and/or valuables.

We Provide:

• Jacket (Dawn), Duffel Bag, Sleeping Bag, Camping equipments, Oxygen back-up & Gaymo Bag.

Health:
Pilgrims (Yatri) do not need to submit any health certificate but it is advisable to consult your doctor.
Those with history of medical problems, particularly cardiac or respiratory, should consult their doctor before deciding/booking this Kailash Yatra. This is a short of an expedition for those who are not walking regularly. Being a challenging yatra where most of the days spent at high altitude, we suggest you to start preparing now. Start morning walk minimum 3 – 5 km daily. Jogging, running, swimming and joining a health club will help to complete Kailash Yatra successfully.

Health Certificates:
Health certificates are essential only for the participants over 45 years of age. Participants above 45 years of age should obtain a letter FROM YOUR DOCTOR ADDRESSED AS
"TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN "
This is to certify that Mr……/Mrs…… is physically fit to travel in high altitude or Kailash Yatra in Tibet in May 2012.

Booking condition:

• Scanned copy of passport (first page only) by e-mail.
• 25% of total cost as advance, must deposit with the passport copy, to confirm the booking. (non refundable)

Mode of Payment:

• Cash or Cheque may be deposited in our Bank within India. (contact us for our Bank Details)
• Credit Card. (all major credit cards acceptable through our online payment gateway) (contact us if you prefer to pay by credit card)




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