All India Travel Guide

Mt. KAILASH YATRA 2008

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16 Days - Kailash Pilgrimage Tour

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu (1300 mtr)
Day 02 Kathmandu – visit temples
Day 03 Kathmandu – Nyalam 3750 mtr (150 kms)
Day 04 Nyalam – day free for acclimatization.
Day 05 Nyalam – Saga 4450 mtr (232 kms) (passing through Labug-La 5050 mtr)
Day 06 Saga – Paryang 4600 mtr (185 kms)
Day 07 Paryang – Mansarovar 4558 mtr (277 kms)
Day 08 Mansarovar – Tarchen (40 kms)
Day 09 Tarchen – Tarboche – Dirapuk (4860 mtr) (7 kms trek / 5 – 6 hrs)
Day 10 Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk (4760 mtr)(18 kms trek/9-10 kms)
           (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,200 mtr)
Day 11 Zuthulpuk – Tarchen (Darchen) (10 kms trek) – Mansarovar
Day 12 Mansarovar – Paryang
Day 13 Paryang – Saga
Day 14 Saga – Nyalam
Day 15 Nyalam – Kathmandu
Day 16 Depart Kathmandu

** YATRA ENDS **

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Yatra cost 16 Days Kailash	Deluxe Package with 4500 CC Land Cruiser
.	Indian National	Foreigner & NRI
Per Person	INR 64,999/-	USD 1850/-
Single Suppliment Possible only in Kathmandu	INR 10,500/-	USD 350/-
* USD 80 suppliment for Visa for American passport holder

COST INCLUDES:

: 3 night's accommodation in 4 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin share basis with all meals.
: 12 nights accommodation in Tibet using guesthouse /camp.
: All Veg meals in Tibet.
: 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.

Cost does not includes
: Air ticket Delhi – Kathmandu – Delhi.
: Travel Insurance.
: Evacuation cost.
: Use of satellite phone.
: Extra nights in hotel/lodge (due to any reason).
: Yak/porter while crossing Nepal Tibet border.
: Pony & pony man (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 of flight cancellation / postponement due to bad weather etc.
: Hot spring bath is possible (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 port (1st page only) by e-mail 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.)

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.


MT.KAILASH – MANSAROVAR YATRA (Fixed Departure by Landcruiser)
(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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.


Day 08: Mansarovar – Tarchen (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 by landcruiser and continue drive towards Tarchen (Darchen). Tarchen is considered as a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama.

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.

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 (277 kms) 7-8 hrs.

Day 13: Drive Paryang to Saga (185km) 7-8 hrs

Day 14: Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu (296 kms) 6-7 hrs.

Day 15: Drive back to Dhulikhel or Kathmandu (150 kms) 9-10 hrs.

Day 16: Transfer to airport for your onward flight.

YATRA ENDS

S. No.	Arrival in Kathmandu		Departure for Holy Mt. Kailash Yatra
	Day	Date	Day	Date
01	Sunday	13 April*	Tuesday	15 April
02	Sunday	27 April	Tuesday	29 April
03	Wednesday	30 April	Friday	02 May
04	Sunday	11 May*	Tuesday	13 May
05	Tuesday	13 May*	Thursday	15 May
06	Sunday	18 May	Tuesday	20 May
07	Sunday	25 May	Tuesday	27 May
08	Tuesday	27 May	Thursday	29 May
09	Sunday	01 June	Tuesday	03 June
10	Sunday	08 June*	Tuesday	10 June
11	Tuesday	10 June*	Thursday	12 June
12	Sunday	15 June	Tuesday	17 June
13	Sunday	22 June	Tuesday	24 June
14	Tuesday	24 June	Thursday	26 June
15	Tuesday	01 July	Thursday	03 July
16	Sunday	06 July	Tuesday	08 July
17	Thursday	10 July*	Saturday	12 July
18	Friday	11 July*	Sunday	13 July
19	Sunday	20 July	Tuesday	22 July
20	Thursday	24 July	Saturday	26 July
21	Thursday	07 Aug*	Saturday	09 Aug
22	Sunday	10 Aug*	Tuesday	12 Aug
23	Sunday	24 Aug	Tuesday	26 Aug
24	Sunday	31 Aug	Tuesday	02 Sept
25	Sunday	07 Sept*	Tuesday	09 Sept
26	Tuesday	09 Sept*	Thursday	11 Sept
27	Tuesday	16 Sept	Thursday	18 Sept
28	Tuesday	16 Sept	Thursday	18 Sept

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