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Mansarovar and Mt.Kailash Yatra
Place: Kathmandu - Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash
Program: 16 Nights 17 Days
Price:  
Lake Mansarovar - Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred lake Manasarovar (4580m), where ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to brahm's paradise and drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.

MT.KAILAS, 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 . 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 site assures the free from the sins of a life time.
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. Tibet covers an area of 1.2 million sq. km, and has a population of 2.3 million. This remote land beyond the mighty Himalayas is only penetrated by the hardiest soul with the strongest motivation.
 
Itinerary
Day  1: Kathmandu (1300 m.) arrival: Pick up from the airport/ Drive to hotel/ briefing/ if time permits our guide will take you to Pashupatinath for Dharsan during Arati time. Dinner
:Day  2: Kathmandu: Breakfast, trip to temples and back to Hotel for lunch. After lunch, final preparation for yatra i.e, checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during yatra. If any body needs to buy or get things on hire, our staff will give you company. Dinner.
Day  3: Drive to Nylam (150km), 3750m: Morning after breakfast leave Kathmandu to commence yatra to Nyalam [3800M]. We reach Friendship Bridge [Nepal - China Boarder] by mini-coach. Walk along for 10 minutes to cross the bridge and there get acquainted with Chinese guide and land cruiser drivers. They will give a brief information regarding the further trip then proceed the journey to Zangmu, where all the immigration and custom formalities are ought to be accomplished. After the accomplishment of all formalities, we proceed to Nyalam. Arrival at Nyalam and overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day  4: Rest Day at Nylam, 3750m: It is more a day for acclimatization. Day 05 Saga/4450m: (Labug-La 5050m, Peku-tso and Saga, 232km) On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night.
Day  6: Paryang (4600m) 185 km 7-8 hrs: Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.
Day  7: Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4558m) 277km 8 hours: The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Hore, a small village near by Lake Manasarover, we will spend a night there.
Day  8: Holy-Manasarovara: At 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 Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba.
Day  9: Puja and drive to Tarchen (14975ft) 40km: Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.
Day  10: Trek to Dehara Puk/5000m: 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 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.
Day 11: Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. 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 the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).
Day 12: End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp.
Day 13: Drive to Paryang (277km) 7-8 hr.
Day 14: Drive Pary to Saga (185km) 7-8 hrs
Day 15: Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu: (296km) 6-7 hr.
Day 16: Drive back to Dhulikhel or Kathmandu (150 km) 9-10 hr.
Day 17: Transfer to airport for your onward flight.
 
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Main Season
April till October

Route Map: Click here to get route map.

Departure Date
Any day during season

TOUR COST FOR INDIANS FOR FOREIGNERS & NRI
  DELUXE STANDARD DELUX STANDARD
PER PERSON INR 64,000/- INR 54,000/- USD 1,875/- USD 1,575/-
SINGLE SUPP INR 9,500/- INR 6,500/- USD 325/- USD 225/-

Standard : - Normal land cruiser, Normal hotel on the way, 3 star hotel in Kathmandu .
Deluxe : - New Model land cruiser (4500) good Hotel on the way, 5 Star in Kathmandu .
 
   
Cost Includes:
  • Full board camping during trek /Tea house
  • English speaking Tibetan guide
  • Nepalese guide & staff for Camping
  • Yak or porter for carrying luggage
  • land cruiser and support Truck
  • All camping cooking equipment
  • Entry fees for Kailash
  • Travel permit
  • Tibet visa fee
Cost Excludes:
  • Lunch & dinner during Kathmandu
  • Emergency evacuation if needed
  • Beverages and personal expenses
  • Personal equipments
  • Travel insurance
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Tips and local donation
  • Anything not mentioned above
Information
The climate:
The climate in Tibet can be extreme varying from 25 c. in the daytime to -5c. To - 10c.at night. Winds blow at a speed of 50-60 km per hour and at times more.
Accommodation:
Accommodation in 4 men 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:
We will be providing vegetarian breakfast and dinner cooked by our sherpas at camp site, who will be taken from Kathmandu. You will be required to bring sufficient supplementary food like biscuits, nuts, pickles, bujias, Swahilis, freeze-dried milk and your favorite tinned products to add variety to the meals. Lunch will be packed of light snacks.
Transportation:
Throughout the journey you will be traveling in Japanese 4 wheel Drive Land cruisers and no walking is required. A truck will be required for all the luggage and camping gear except between Zhangmu & Kodari and while doing the Parikarma. (Circumambulation)
Staff:
Sherpas who are capable to works & cook on high altitudes will be accompanying the group. They will be in charge of setting of tents, cooking etc.
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 reservation.
     
01 -Full name
02- Passport number,
03 -Date of expiry
04 -Place of issue
05 -Nationality
  06 -Date of birth
07 - Occupation.
08 - Sex
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 & Medicine and Health This is an environment related condition that can effect anyone who ascents too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly. (suggest to read any book on Trekking which has a chapter on this. If unable please let know and we shall furnish the same). Oxygen cylinders with mask. Clients will have to bring in their own, as this item is not easily available in Kathmandu. At present, no health certificate of inoculation is required for entry into Tibet. However, because of the rugged mountain terrain, high altitude, and non-availability of good medical facilities, we require that doctor to be medically fit for high altitude travel certify you. It is advisable to carry the following medicines: insect repellents, bend- aids, throat lozenges, anti-biotic ointment, aspirins, sell ping pills and medication for body aches, colds and anti-motion sickness. At altitudes it is advisable not to exert oneself and to drink plenty of fluids but little 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 and road conditions.
Cancellation Policy:
A cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed booking up to seven days before departure and after that no refund would be entertained. There ill also be no refund on no Show-Ups and delay in arrivals.
 
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