2008

Mt. KAILASH YATRA

(16 Days - Kailash PILGRIMAGE TOUR by LANDCRUISER)

ITINERARY DETAILS (DRIVE IN/DRIVE OUT)

** YATRA ENDS **

Cost includes:
- 3 night's accommodation in 4 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin share basis with all meals. (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- 12 nights accommodation in Tibet using guesthouse /camp.
- Tibet Visa & Permit Fee [Normal visa].
- Yaks & Yak Men for luggage during Kailash Parikrama.
- Ground transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land Cruisers (4500 cc).
- Services of English speaking guide in Tibet.
- Services of our trekking equipment and Sherpa staff.
- All Trekking & camping equipment including Gyamo Bags, Sleeping bags and oxygen cylinders.

Not included:
- Air ticket Delhi - Kathmandu - Delhi.
- Travel Insurance.
- Evacuation cost.
- Use of satellite phone for personal use.
- If extra nights in hotel/lodge (due to any reason).
- Yak/porter for personal use while crossing Nepal Tibet border.
- Pony & pony man for person use (for 3 days Kailash Parikrama only) (approx INR 5000 and our tibet guide will assist and arrange pony but you will be paying directly to pony man)
- Extra cost incurred in the event of any delays such a s flight cancellation / postponement due to bad weather etc.
- Hot spring bath is possible (INR 150 Per Person) (only in Nyalam, and Chu Gomba on direct payment basis)
- Rescue/evacuation or all the extra cost because of partition from the main group or serious health condition.
- No cost is including for those who separate from the main group
- Tipping and any other expenses of personal nature and which is not mentioned above.

Normal Group size : 16 to 30 people in each group.

Booking condition:
Kindly send scanned copy of your passport (1st page only) by e-mail OR fax. (prefer e-mail)
25% of the cost must be sent minimum 45 days in advance. (contact us for payment options - Credit Card, Swift Transfer, Bank draft etc.)

Payment Options:
- Cash or Cheque (cash or Cheque may be deposited in any branch ICICI Bank within India. Contact us for our Account no.)
- Bank Draft (may send bank draft to our Delhi Office - contact us for address)
- Credit Card (all major credit cards acceptable)
- Online Payment (online payment is accepted by credit card - contact us to know, how to proceed for online payment)

Cancellation Policy:
30 days before departure date, INR 5,000 will be charged as cancellation.
15 days before departure date, INR 10,000 will be charged as cancellation.
07 days before departure date, No refund allowed.

Recommended clothing and equipment list for the trip:
We Provide:
· Camping Equipments
· Sleeping bags (down with inside extra cover),
· Jacket (down)
· Oxygen Back-up & Gaymo Bag.

You Must Carry:
jacket (down) / polar fleece, with rain and water proofed, thermal underwear, wind / rain-proof trousers, woollen and sun hats, scarves (muffler), woollen or cotton socks, gloves, trekking boots, sun/snow glassed, towel, t-shirt/s, sunscreen/sun lotion, flash light with extra bulbs and batteries, sandals, water bottles, day pack (for your day time necessities), kit or duffel bag (to keep your personal belongings) first aid box /personal medicine walking stick.

Please do not carry unnecessary items and / or valuables.
Be sure you have the needy items !
Warm clothes, water bottle, water purification tabs, sun tan lotion utility knife, dusk musk, medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox (unless you are allergic to sulpha drugs) for altitude sickness, It is also good to carry dry fruit, juice powder, breads, candy, canned or packed food, nuts, pickles and biscuits.
* if you do not have any of the above items, our executive will assist you in Kathmandu.

Good Health:
Even though participants do not need to submit any health certificate but 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.

Tarboche
(parikrama starting point)

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16 Days MT. KAILASH - MANSAROVAR YATRA (Fixed Departure by Landcruiser)
TOUR ITINERARY DETAILS (DRIVE IN/DRIVE OUT)

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

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 few things or hire something our staff will assist you.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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). Short walk of about 10 minutes to cross Friendship Bridge and meet your Tibetan guide and landcruiser drivers. 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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05: Nyalam - Saga 4450 mtr (232 kms) (passing through Labug-La 5050 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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06: Saga - Paryang 4600 mtr (185 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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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 will be spending at Chu Gumba.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 09: Tarchen - Tarboche (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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Drive to Paryang (277 kms) 7-8 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Drive Paryang to Saga (185 kms) 7-8 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu (296 kms) 6-7 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Drive back to Dhulikhel or Kathmandu (150 kms) 9-10 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16: Transfer to airport for your onward flight.
Meals included: Breakfast

** YATRA ENDS **

2008
Mt. KAILASH YATRA
By Landcruiser
(4500 cc Toyota Landcruiser)
Fixed Departure Dates 2008

* FULL MOON DATES

NOTE:

If you have 20 or more people, you may choose you own date for Kailash yatra.