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Pilgrimage Tour
Place: Kathmandu - Jomsom - Muktinath
Program: 8 Nights 9 Days
Price:  

JOMSOM: Jomsom is one of the best & most beautiful hill station, Situated at an altitude of 8,800 ft. which is surrounded by the most beautiful snowy Mountains Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Tukuche peaks. A number of hot spring are found in the hillside on the west of the village Jomsom picking of the stones on the Bank of Kali Gandaki (Ganga Ji) can be fascinating. It is not uncommon to find ammonite snail fossils (Saligram), Which is the Symbol of Lord Vishnu according to Hindu Mythology. There you can have adventure mountaineering and pony treks. We can get the Jomsom by Air & Trekking. Its takes the time by air 30 minutes only from Pokhara.

Muktinath: Muktinath is situated in an altitude of 3800mt in the north central part of Nepal. It is the six hours walk from Jomsom airport and Helicopters are also aviable. There have a trekking route one of famous treks name of Muktinath. The sight of the bewildering Annapurana and Dhaulagiri ranges will enchant you as you approach the Pokhara Valley by air or surface. The next morning when you discover the sky clear and mountain in views, you then know you are on your special journey to the Muktinath. Muktinath is of the religious importance to both Hindus and Buddhists. The main shrine of Muktinath is a pagoda - shaped temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. In the walls around it are 108 waterspouts. The Jwala Mai temple near by has a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas. The people of Jomsom, the Thakali tribe has been trading over the past two thousand years salt from Tibet for rice and flour from the lowlands. Combined with this are religious wall murals and the prayers flags on the flying near the house.
 
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
   Pick up &  transfers to Hotel, overnight.
Day 2: Kathmandu
  Full Day holy city tour Pashupati Temple, Bouddha stupa, Budanilkantha, Swayambhu Nath Stupa, Kumari Temple, Krishna Temple.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Manakamana - Pokhara
  Drive to Manakamana (Cable Car) continues to Pokhara (Lake city) check in Hotel.
Day 4: Pokhara - Jomsom
  Morning fly to Jomsom, walk to Kagbeni along the Kaligandaki Valley, overnight at Kagbeni.
Day 5: Kagbeni - Muktinath
  After breakfast walk to Muktinath (Most Popular Holy Place), overnight.
Day 6: Muktinath - Jomsom
  Walk back to Eklebhatti, Lunch, continue walk to Jomsom, overnight.
Day 7: Jomsom - Pokhara
  Morning flight to Pokhara check- in Hotel then Pokhara city tour, overnight.
Day 8: Pokhara - Kathmandu
  Back to Kathmandu, free time for rest, overnight.
Day 9: Departure to onward Destination
 
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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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