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    ANNEXURES 64ANNEXUREA:Indemnitybond

    ANNEXUREB:MedicaltestsatDelhi

    ANNEXUREC:Minimumrequiredequipment fortheyatra

    ANNEXURED:Suggestedrationscale forboththeparikramas

    ANNEXUREE:Fooditemsforpersonal consumption-EmergencyRations

    ANNEXUREF:Usefulmedicinesthatmay becarriedbytheYatris

    ANNEXUREG:Someusefulcontacts

    ANNEXUREH:PersonalparticularsofYatris undetakingKailashManasaroarYatra

    ANNEXUREI:UndertakingbytheYatri incaseofEmergencyHelicopterEacuation

    ANNEXUREJ:ConsentFormtobelled bytheKailashManasaroarYatri

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    iNtroduCtioN

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    GeNeral

    Knownforitsreligiousalue,culturalsignicance,physicalbeauty

    & thrilling nature, Kailash ManasaroarYatra is undertaken bythousands of people eery year. Holding signicance for the

    HindusastheabodeofLordShia,itholdsreligiousimportance

    alsofortheJainsandtheBuddhists.

    Lake Manasaroar lies at 4556mt aboe sea leel and is the

    highest freshwater lake in the world. As per Hindu theology,drinking water from the lake cleanses all the sins of the past

    hundredlies!Howeer,whetheritisthepristinebeautyofthe

    regionoritsreligioussignicanceorthethrillingnatureofthetrek

    throughsnowcoeredhillyterrains,roughweatherandbeautiful

    expanses,KMYisamuchsought-afterextraordinaryexperience.

    iNtroduCtioN

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    Ministry of External Affairs organizes Kailash ManasaroarYatraeery year from last week of May up to end of September. A

    maximumof960yatris(includingLiaisonOfcers)canparticipate

    intheYatra.TheYatraisundertakenin16batches,eachledbya

    LiaisonOfcer,whoisappointedbytheMinistryofExternalAffairs.

    TheKailashManasaroarYatraadertisementispublishedinmajor

    nationalandregionalnewspapersintherstfortnightofJanuaryeery year. The adertisements are also placed in Doordarshan

    and All India Radio. Adertisement in newspapers gies ery

    detailedinformationabouttheeligibilitycriteria,arduousnature

    oftheYatra,risktopersonslife,selectionprocess,comprehensie

    medical tests which are mandatory, amount of fees charged by

    ariousorganizationsinoledintheYatra,andthenon-refundablecomponent of payments. Both the adertisement and Kailash

    ManasaroarYatrabookletarepostedonofcialwebsiteofthe

    MinistryofExternalAffairs.

    The duration of the Yatra proper is 27 days. Howeer, before

    beginning theYatra proper, the yatris need to spend 3-4 daysinDelhitocompleteariousformalities,suchasobtainingaisa,

    undergoingamedicalexamination,etc.Theyatrisneedtonalise

    theirtraelplansaccordingly.ThescheduleforthisyearsYatrais

    gienattheendofthisbooklet.Thetraeldatesindicatedforthe

    batchallottedtoeachyatrimaypleasebenoted.

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    Assoonasayatriisinformedabouthis/herselectionfortheKMYatra, a nn-n nk r.5,000/- wn n

    v Kmn Mn Vk Ngm,payableatDelhi,should

    besentassoonaspossible(anddenitelybeforethespecicdate

    gieninthetelegram)toconrmparticipationintheYatra.Ifthis

    draftisnotreceiedintime,itwillbepresumedthattheyatriisnot

    interestedinparticipatinginthisyearsYatra,andhis/herslotwillbegientoanotherapplicantfromthereserelist.

    th nk h n :

    Attach(China)

    ChinaRegistry(KMY)

    MinistryofExternalAffairs(MEA)RoomNo.255-A,SouthBlock

    NewDelhi-110011

    PHONE:01123014900/23016559

    E-MAIL:[email protected],[email protected]

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    Y m n h hy ng h wng cmnwh hm whn hy v n dh h Y:

    ony inn Pp (alid for more than 6 months

    asonSeptember1,2011)

    inmny bn, as gien at annx-a. All the yatris are

    requiredtosignthisIndemnityBondstatingthattheyundertakethe yatra at their own risk.The bond must be executed on a

    non-judicialstamp-paperofRs.10/-orasapplicablelocallyand

    authenticatedbyaFirstClassMagistrateoraNotaryPublic.

    tw cn pp z phgphrequiredduringmedical

    examination.

    unkng,incaseofeacuationbyhelicopterinemergency,asgienatannx-i

    Cnn mforcremationofmortalremainsonChineseside

    incaseofdeaththere,asgienatannx-J

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    Y m n h hy cyng cn n cv h wng m xpn:

    1.V incash(asapplicable)

    2.Cashordraft(payabletoKumaonMandalvikasNigam)for

    r. 22,000/-(inclusie of Serice Tax). (This is the balance

    amounttobepaidtoKumaonMandalvikasNigam(KMvN),

    after adjusting Rs. 5000/- already paid as conrmation of

    theyatrisparticipation)

    3.r. 3,100/-, in cash, for payment for general medical

    examination to be done at: Delhi Heart and Lung Institute

    Panchkuian Road, New Delhi PHONE: 2353 8351/8, 42999999,42999900TELEFAX:23514489.in c n nv

    q y h mc hy ng s ech

    t, n n r. 2,500/- w chg h

    pc m h y cncn. th chg

    nn n.(Alistofthetestswhichwillbeconducted

    during the medical examination is gien at annx-b forreference)

    4.aq ch pch ncy gn xchng,

    if not already done. It must be remembered that

    us$ 750/- has to be paid to the Chinese authorities.

    Presently, the charge of US$750 for eery yatri entails the

    following:lodgingfor12nights,completemealchargesforfour

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    daysatPulan(Taklakot),transportationchargesfortheentireduration, yak hire charges (transportingbaggage), horse/pony

    chargesatLipulekh,entryticketsforKailashandManasaroar

    and entry tickets for Kejia temple. Self paid items include:

    horses,yaks,porters,ponyhandlers,etc.usedfortheParikrama.

    The standard charges are: horse/pony RMB 150 per day, yak

    RMB100perday,porterRMB120perdayorpony/yakhandlerRMB 100 per day (rates are indicatie, subject to change,

    presentexchangeratebeing1RMB=Rs.6.9).FortheParikrama,

    thechargesarecalculatedasthree-dayridecharges.Also,m

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    The yatris must also ensure that they hae made adequate

    preparationsfortheYatra.Adetailedlistofminimumrequirementsisatannx C. annx d, e n fmayalsobeseenforadice

    onfooditemsandmedicinesthatonemayliketotakealong.

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    accmmn y n dh h Y n n hngh n ng y h dh Gvnmn :

    GujaratiSamajSadan

    2,RajNiwasMarg

    NewDelhi-54

    PHONE:23981796,23981797/8

    TELEFAX:23983066

    AbuswillbeproidedbyKMvNtoferrytheyatristoariousplaces

    inDelhi.Howeer,theyarefreetomaketheirownarrangements

    foraccommodationandtransportinDelhi.

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    staY iN delHi

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    daY 1

    Mc chck p

    The yatris will be required to report at dh H n lng

    in, Pnchkn r, Nw dh (t: 42999999,

    42999900, 23538351-8 fx: 23514489)formedicaltestsonan

    mpy mch.Samplesforarioustestswillbetakenonthis

    day.an mn r. 3,100/- ( gn mc chck p) h hp (n ch y c c) w hv

    p y ch y. in c y q y h mc

    h ng h s ech t, n n

    r. 2,500/- w chg h pc m h

    y cncn. th chg nn-n.

    N:Arecentpassportsizephotographwillhaetobeafxed

    tothemedicalformsofalltheyatris.

    a c mc w cnc dh H & lng

    in. Mc p m ny h hp/h

    c w n ccp. onc y c n,h/h w n pm pcp n ny h ch

    ng h y. Y h n h hy n g

    hh n n cnn hy ppy h y.

    staY iN delHi

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    OnthemorningofDay1,KumaonMandalvikasNigam(KMvN)personnelwillcollectalidIndianpassportandisafeeincash

    fromtheyatrissothatwhilethemedicalexaminationisbeing

    conducted,theChineseisasareprocessed.

    As Chinese Embassy gies a group isa for the whole batch,

    there will be no endorsement on any indiidual passport.Thepassports andgroupisawill be returned to the concerned

    LiaisonOfceronDay3.Ifayatrihasnotobtainedthenecessary

    foreignexchangetillthen,he/shemayensurethatthepassport

    istakenbackfromtheLOonDay3sothatthetransactioncan

    becompleted.

    daY 2t itbP Hp

    Onthe2nddayforthenalmedicalexamination,theyatris

    willberequiredtoreportat:itbP b Hp, tg Cmp,

    P.o. Mng, opp b Hp

    Phn: 26044941/26042291

    fx: 26046337

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    daY 3

    bng n h Y n Mean smn inmny bn

    Yatris are required to report at 1000 h h Mny

    exn a, ak bhwn (ank H) ng

    n h Y.Theymustalsobringwiththemthefollowingfor

    submissionbeforethebrieng:

    Ch/ forRs.22,000/-(payabletoKumaonMandalvikasNigam)

    th inmny bn

    an nkng foreacuationbyhelicopterinemergency

    a y n Cnn fm

    th m annx a, i & J pcvy. TheLiaison

    Ofcer(LO)wouldhaereturnedthepassportstotheyatrisbythen.

    Note:Theyatrismayarrangethe required foreign exchange and

    IndemnityBondfromtheirhometownsubjecttotheguidelinesof

    theResereBankofIndia(RBI)andasperAnnexure-Aofthisguide

    bookrespectiely.Y ngy v k nnc pcy nkng h y.

    staY iN delHi

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    MEA will also issue instructions to the Central Bank of IndiabranchatHotelAshoka,50-B,Chanakyapuri,NewDelhi-110021

    (Ph.24101848)toenabletheyatristocollectforeignexchange,if

    theysodesire.Thisbranchisopen24hours.Asthisbranchdoesnot

    acceptpersonalcheques,yatrismustensurethattheyarecarrying

    sufcientcash.

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    route of tHe Yatra

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    dyN.

    fm t Km Hgh(m)

    M np

    1. Delhi Almora 360 1890 ACcoach

    2. Almora Dharchula 210 908 NonACcoach

    3. Dharchula Tawaghat 19 1015 19kmbybus

    Tawaghat Pangu 25 25kmbybusor9kmbytrek

    Pangu Sirkha(iaNarayanAshram)

    13 2200 13kmbytrek

    4. Sirkha Gala 15 2440 Trek5. Gala Budhi 19 2680 Trek

    6. Budhi Gunji 19 3220 Trek

    7. Gunji(Stay)

    8. Gunji Nabhidhang 18 4246 Trek

    9. Nabhidhang

    Lipulekh

    Lipulekh

    Taklakot

    08 5334 Trek8kms

    Bus13kms

    10. HaltatTaklakot

    4112

    delHi to liPuleKH Pass

    The Kailas Mansarovar Yatra proceeds

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    route of tHe Yatra

    route oN CHiNese side

    At Taklakot, if required, the batch will be diided into two

    groups, with one group undertaking the Kailash Parikrama

    (on foot) followed by the Manasaroar Parikrama (by bus) and

    theotherdoingrsttheManasaroarParikramafollowedbythe

    KailashParikrama.Thisisprimarilybecausethecampsalongthe

    Parikramacanaccommodateonlyabout30peoplecomfortably.BoththegroupswillbetakentoQihubybus.Whilethegroup

    which will do rst the Manasaroar Parikrama will remain at

    Qihu, the group doing the Kailash Parikrama rst will be taken

    toDarcheninadifferentbus.

    The Qihu group will moe to Darchen after completing theManasaroarParikramawhiletheothergroup,aftercompletingthe

    KailashParikrama,willreturntoQihu.

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    19

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    10

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    Zongzerbu

    Darchen

    12

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    (Haltat

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    route of tHe Yatra

    MnsrovrPrkrm(bybus)

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    Darchen

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    (via

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    Deraphuk

    14

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    Bus&

    Trekking

    17.

    Qugu

    Qihu

    10

    10

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    Zongzerbu

    19

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    Trekking

    18.

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    12

    5182

    Trekking

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    returN JourNeY

    ThetwoParikramagroups,haingcompletedboththeParikramas,

    willreuniteatQihuandreturntoTaklakot.

    dy

    N.

    fm t Km M

    tnp19-20. HaltatTaklakot

    21. Taklakot /Nabhidhang/

    Nabhidhang/Kalapani

    26/17 BusandTrek

    22. Kalapani Budhi 27 Trek

    23. Budhi Gala 19 Trek

    24. Gala Sirkha 15 Trek

    25. Sirkha Pangu 13 Trek

    Pangu Dharchula 44 Bus

    26. Dharchula Jageshwar 275 Bus

    27. Jageshwar NewDelhi 413 Bus

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    Yatra sCHedule

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    daY 1

    dh am

    From New Delhi, the yatris will be taken in an air-conditioned

    coachtoAlmora,asmalltowninthefoothillsoftheHimalayas

    in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand.As the yatris hae to leae

    Delhiinthemorningby0600hours,theymustensurethattheir

    baggage is packed and ready by 0500 hours.The journey fromKathgodam to Dharchula is performed by non-A.C. buses. The

    KMvNwillmakearrangementsfornighthaltonreachingAlmora.

    Thisisanidealdayfortheyatristogettoknoweachother.For

    thesuccessfulcompletionoftheYatraitisessentialtodeelop

    betterunderstandingofeachotherparticularlythestrengthsand

    weaknessesofeachyatri.

    daY 2am dhch

    ThedaybeginsearlyasthedriefromAlmoratoDharchulatakesalmost11hours.Thenon-ACCoachwilltraersethroughthesmall

    townofPithoragarhandtheIndo-TibetBorderPolice(ITBP)Camp

    HeadquartersatMirthi.Pithoragarh,wheretheyatrisstopforlunch,

    offersspectaculariewofmountainpeaksandgreenhillsides.The

    iewfromthewatchtowerattheguesthouseissplendid.Howeer,

    yatrisareadisednottospendtoomuchtimehereasthejourney

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    toDharchulaisthroughsteepmountainroads.ItisadisabletohaeaquickmealandaimtoreachDharchulabylateafternoon.

    Yatriswhoarepronetomotionsicknessareadisedtotakeproper

    medicationatPithoragarhitself.ThetownofDharchula,located

    onthebankofrierKali,withNepaljustacrosstherier,isthelast

    bigtownenroutetoKailashManasaroar.Theyatrisareadisedto

    makenecessarylastminutepurchaseshereasthisplaceproidesacomparatielylargeselectionofgoodsatreasonablepricesas

    comparedtoanyotherplacefurtheronduringthecourseofthe

    journey.ItmustbenotedthatatDharchula,baggagerestrictions

    willcomeintooperation.Eachyatriwillberequiredtocarry5kgs

    ofcommonfoodstuffforthegrouptobeconsumedontheChinese

    side.Asthetotalbaggageweightislimitedto25kgs,eachyatriisrequestedtoensurethathis/herpersonalluggagedoesnotexceed

    20kgseach.

    Dharchulaiswherealltheyatriswouldneedtodecideonhiring

    ponies and/or personal porters for the entire trip on the Indian

    sideuptotheTibetanborder.TherequirementsmaybeconeyedtotheLiaisonOfcerinadance,sothatnecessaryarrangements

    canbemadefortheentiregroup,incoordinationwiththeKMvN

    ofcials.

    Yatra sCHedule

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    Yatra sCHedule

    daY 3dhch skh (v tw Gh / Png)

    Onthirdday,Yatriswillundertake44kmsjourneyfromDharchula

    toPanguiaTawaghatbybusandthen13kmstrekfromPanguto

    Sirkha(KMvNCamp)iaNarayanSwamiAshram.Trekkingwould

    startfromPangu.AtPangu,Yatriscanhireportersandponiesforcarryingluggageandforpersonaluseforthefurtherjourney(up

    to Lipu Pass). Pangu lies in Chaudasvalley of Dharchula tehsil

    andistherstillageenroutetotheYatra.AneiewofKhela

    andsurroundingsisseenfromthisplace.Onecanalsoiewthe

    HimalayanpeaksinNepalregion.

    SituatedontheKailashMansaroarRoute,NarayanSwamiAshram

    hasbeenbuiltbyShriNarayanSwamiji.TheconstructionofAshram

    startedintheyear1936.Ittook10yearstoconstructtheAshram.

    Allthematerialforthetempleandhousingweretransportedfrom

    Almora.300to500peoplewereengagedintheconstructionof

    the temple and the buildings. Narayan Ashram is known for itspicturesque,scenicandmesmerizingbeauty.

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    daY 4skh G

    Sirkha is at a distance of 14 kms from Gala. A few shops are

    aailableinSirkha.FromSirkha,YatriswillproceedtowardsSamuri

    (2316mts)whichisatadistanceof2kms.Thereissteepascent

    through thick forest from Samuri to Rungling or Samuria-Dhar(3048mts).ThisisfollowedbyasteepdescentfromSamuria-Dhar

    to the stream Simkhola-gad. From Simkhola-gad, a gentle slope

    willleadYatristotheillageGala(KMvNCamp).

    daY 5G bh

    Thedaybeginswithastrenuous18kmdownhilltrektoBudhi.

    Onanaerage,thetrektakesabout7to12hoursdependingon

    thetnessleelsoftheyatris.Themostarduouspartofthetrek

    istherst7to8kmsuntilLakhanpur.Theroutedownhillisrocky&narrowandmustbetraersedonfoot.Stepshaebeencared

    outoftherockheretomakethetreksomewhatcomfortable.After

    Lakhanpur,thetracktakesmoreorlessaleelcourse,alongthe

    rierKali,whichisaerybeautifulstretch.Alongtheway,asthe

    yatrismayhaetocrossthroughsomewaterfalls,raincoatsmaybe

    kepthandy.TheillageofLamariisonthisroutewhichisagoodplace to rest and enjoy a hot cup of tea.

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    Yatra sCHedule

    FromLamari,thecuringtrailwilltaketheyatristhroughMalpa,thesiteofthetragiclandslideof1998.Here,therubblestillcoersa

    partofthecamp.KMvNwillproidelunchfortheyatrisatMalpa.

    Thelaststretchofthetrailisacrossaquaintbridgewhichleads

    tothecampatBudhi.Oncetheyatrishaerecoupedsufciently,

    theymayisittheoldourmill(Gharat)runonhydelpower,whichsuppliesthelocalillagewithneatta.

    daY 6bh Gnj

    AfteranoernightstayatBudhi,theyatriswillbeginoneofthe

    mostscenictreksontheIndiansideofthejourneywithasteep

    climbof5kms.Justasstrainisfelt,thepathleelsoutandwinds

    itswaythroughthespectacularalleyofChhialekh.

    Thesightsofspecialimportanceinthealleyincludeitsprofusionofraremountainowers(likecobraowers,irises,MayAppleower,

    KasturiKamaletc.)andtheglacier.Theyatriswillwalkthrough

    abeautifulgreenmeadowontheirwaytoGarbyang,alsoknown

    asthesinkingillage,withquainthouseshaingcareddoorsand

    newelposts.TheapproachtoGunjiisthroughathicketofaromatic

    trees,whichexudesthelocalincense.Theyatriswillalsohaethe

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    pleasureofseeingtheconuenceoftheKaliandtheTinkerrierswiththeTinkerhurtlingawayintoNepal.

    daY 6 & 7Gnj

    AtGunji,thereisatwonighthaltwheretheITBPmedicalteamwill

    testtheyatrisagaintogaugetheirtness.Theywillbeallowedto

    continuethepilgrimageonlyiftheyclearthistest.

    daY 8Gnj Nhhng (v Kpn)

    From this point, the ITBP team, and its doctors, will guide the

    yatrisuptotheTibetanborderfromwheretheChineseauthorities

    will take oer. This trek along the Kali is done in stages with

    ITBPjawansguidingtheyatriseerystepoftheway.TheroutefromGunjiclimbshigherandeleatesinagradualmannerwith

    egetationchanges.AstheyatrisgetclosertoKalapani,theywill

    passamountainwhichhasSagevyasascae.AccordingtoHindu

    legend,thisisthecaewhereSagevyasaperformedpenancefor

    years.AagpostedbytheITBPisindicatieoftheentrancetothe

    cae.TheITBPhasbuiltahydelprojectoertherierKali,which

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    Yatra sCHedule

    suppliespowerfortheKalapanicamp.AtKalapani,theyatrisndan emigration checkpoint, where all the documents including

    passportareeriedbeforetheymoetowardstheborder.

    ThestretchfromKalapanitoNabhidhangisanuphillclimb.Asthe

    yatrismoetotheupperreachesoftheHimalayas,theKaliwillbe

    leftfarbelow.

    The9-kmstretchtakestheyatrisaboethetreelinereealingthe

    faceofthemountains.Duringtheoweringseason,therouteitself

    islikeacarpetofowersinshadesofyellow,purple,pinkandwhite.

    Thisstretchissubjecttobriskwindsanditisadisablethatone

    wearsproperclothesandkeepsheadcoered.

    ItisfromthecampatNabhidhangthatonecaniewtheunique

    phenomenonofOm.Themountainontheeasternside,OmParat,

    haspatternsonthesnow,whichresembleanaturallyformedOm,

    araresightsincethemountainisusuallywreathedinclouds.

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    daY 9Nhhng lpkh

    ThisisthelaststretchinIndiabeforetheyatriscrossoertothe

    Tibetanside.Thisisatreacherouswalkatthebestoftimesand

    moresoiftheweatherconditionsarenotpropitiousatthenarrow

    pass, which is at 16,500 ft.The crossing of the pass is a nelytimedaffairwiththegroupcrossingintoTibetmeetingthegroup

    thathascompleteditsParikramaandisreturningtoIndia.Yatris

    haetoleaethecampasearlyas0300hourssoastomeetthe

    returninggrouparound0700hoursatthepass.Thecrossingmust

    becompletedbetween0700hoursand0900hours,thetimewhen

    theweatherconditionsaregenerallyfaourable.

    Yatrismusttakecaretoaoidsuccumbingtohighaltitudetiredness,

    as the winds are bitter and the atmosphere is rare with little

    oxygen.Eenahalf-hourhaltcanbedifculttowithstand.Itishere

    thatthegrouphastoshowahighspiritofcooperationtoensure

    thateachmemberisabletocrossthisdifcultstretchacrossiceandsnowsuccessfully.ITBPpersonnelwillofcoursebepresentto

    renderrequiredassistancetotheyatris. i , hwv, v

    h h y kp m cmph mng

    v p cm.AttheLipulekhPass,theywillleae

    IndiabehindandbegintheirjourneyintoTibet.

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    TheguidesproidedbytheChineseGoernmentwillmeetthematthepass.

    lpkh tkk

    Theterrainhereiserybarren,withhardlyanyegetationinsight.

    After the yatris hae successfully crossed the Lipulekh Pass, the

    ChineseauthoritiestakeoerandthedescentintoTibetbegins.(Note:ThetimedifferencebetweenIndiaandTibetisplus2

    hours.)Yatriswillhaetowalkforanhourandahalfafterwhich

    ponieswillbemadeaailable.Afterajourneyofabout5kmson

    theponies,theywilltraelinbusestoTaklakot.Asthereareno

    metalledroadshere,thebusrideisabone-rattlingonethrough

    streamsandrockypaths.

    daY 9 & 10tkk

    Taklakot (Purang) is an old trading town. It has seeral marketplaces,GompasandBuddhisttemples.Yatriswillbeputupina

    guest house with basic facilities. Hot water for bathing will be

    aailableforabout2hours,atatimethatwillbecommunicated

    tothem.Foodisalsoseredatsettimes,whichwillbeindicated,

    andnormallyincludesrice,soupandboiledegetablesproidedby

    theguesthouse.

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    TheChineseauthoritieswillcheckallthepapershereandcollectUS$750asYatrafee.TheyatriswillstayatTaklakotfortwodaysto

    completealltheImmigrationandCustomsformalities.Theymay

    exchangesomeoftheirDollarsforChineseYuan(IUS$=6.84Yuan

    approx.)iftheywishtobuyeatablesorotherthingsfromthelocal

    market.

    The yatris will hae to indicate their requirement of porters &

    yaksfortheKailashParikramatotheirLiaisonOfcerhere,sothat

    appropriatearrangementscanbemade.Portersandyaks/ponies

    cannot be hired afterTaklakot.The standard charges are: horse/

    ponyRMB150perday,yakRMB100perday,porterRMB120per

    day or pony/yak handler RMB 100 per day (rates are indicatie,subjecttochange).FortheParikramas,chargesarecalculatedas

    threeday-ridecharges.

    daY 11 to 18

    th Pkm

    AnEnglish-speakingTibetanguideaccompanieseachgroupduring

    the Parikramas of Kailash and Manasaroar. The camps along

    the route offer basic facilities and each camp can comfortably

    accommodate only 30 persons at a time.Therefore, if required,

    the batch may split into two groups- one goes to Kailash rst

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    followed by Manasaroar while the other goes to Manasaroarrst and then to Kailash. The Liaison Ofcer constitutes

    the groups keeping in iew their functional effectieness.

    th cn h ln oc n h g w

    n n h pc y y.

    TheyatriswillbetakenbybusfromTaklakottoQihu,therstcampontheManasaroarroute.Fromhere,thegrouprstundertaking

    theKailashParikramaleaesforDarcheninaseparateehiclewhile

    theManasaroargroupremainsinQihu.

    OnthewaytoQihu,theyatriswillpassbytheRakshasTal,abeautiful

    lake separated by a thin stretch of land from the Manasaroar.This lake, unlike Manasaroar, is not so reered by yatris but is

    remarkablybeautifulinitsownway.WhileManasaroarislikened

    tothesunandlight,RakshashTaliscomparedtothemoonand

    thedarknessofnight.ItisbelieedthatRaanameditatedonthe

    shoresofRakshasTaltoseekShiasfaour.Thelake,is,therefore,

    referredtoasRaanaTal.ItisfromRakshashTalthatonegetstherstiewoftheMountKailash.

    Yatra sCHedule

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    th Pkm Mn KhThe route goes through a barren landscape, with snow-capped

    mountainsonthehorizon.OncethebuscrossestheGurlaPass,

    at16,200ft,theHolyLandspreadsout.Totherightwouldbethe

    beautiful Manasaroar Lake, while RakshashTal will be to their

    left.

    TheParikramaofMt.KailashbeginsfromDarchen.Yatrisspendthe

    dayinthetown,whichproidesonlybasicfacilities.Thegrouphas

    tomakeitsownarrangementsforfoodandthisiswherethe5kilos

    ofcommonfoodstuffcarriedbyeachyatricomesinhandy.Astoe

    andaroomforcookingwillbeproidedbytheChineseauthorities.

    ThisisthelastplaceformakingISDcallsonthisParikramasincetheothercamps,bothontheKailashandtheManasaroarroutes

    arenotequippedwithsuchfacilities.

    This48KmParikramaofKailashstartsfromtheBarkhaPlains,aat,

    barrenstretchofland.TherstlegwilltaketheyatristoDeraphuk,

    14kmsfromDarchen.Therst10kmsarecoeredbybus/truck.UponreachingtheYamdwarthepropertrekbegins.Afterabout

    10kms,theyatrisentertheLaChuvalleyorthevalleyoftheRier

    oftheGods.Alongtheway,magnicentrockcliffstoweraround,

    withstreamsandwaterfallsowingfromsomeofthem.Someof

    the rocks hae inscriptions of Buddhist mantras on them.Yatris

    whohaechosentorideonyakshaetowaithereforabouttwo

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    hoursfortheyakstoarrie,sinceyaksmoefasterthanpeopleonfoot,andtheyakhandlerstakethisintoaccountwhentheyx

    theirtimeofdeparture.

    TheliteralmeaningofDeraphukisCaeoftheFemaleYaksHorns.

    ItproidesamagnicentiewofMt.Kailash.Thisistheclosestand

    clearestiewonecangetofKailash,aspectacularsightespeciallywhen illuminated by the rays of the setting sun.The yatris will

    spendanightinthiscamp.

    The next day, they will set off from Deraphuk on a trail which

    ascends to an 18,600-feet pass, supposed to be guarded by a

    TibetangoddesscalledDolma.Alongtheway,aatstretchstrewnwithdiscardedclothingcanbeseen.ThisisShiSthal,whereYama,

    theKingofDeathissupposedtojudgethosewhocrossit.Crossing

    the Dolma pass remains a test of faith and determination, as

    blizzardsareknowntostrikewithoutwarning.Arockhereissaid

    torepresentthegoddessTaraDei.YatriscanpraytoGoddesswith

    theprayerags,placepotsofbutterandlightincensesticks.Itisnotadisabletostayherefortoolongastherareedatmosphere

    maycausebreathingproblems.

    As the yatris descend from the Dolma Pass, they will pass the

    emerald green Gauri Kund, the lake where goddess Parati is

    supposedtohaebathed.Yatriscarrybackcansfullofwaterfrom

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    here.Thosewishingtocarrywaterfromthislakemayasktheiryak-handlerstogodownandllthecans.Y h n mp

    cm wn hmv h p ppy n ch n

    mp cn c nj.

    Thesteepdescentcontinuesthroughglaciersandpathslledwith

    boulders till one reaches Zongzerbu. After a nights halt, yatrisheadbackforDarchen,takingadifferentroute,whichismostly

    on at terrain. From Darchen, the yatris may, if time permits,

    isitAshtapad(thesouthfaceofMtKailash)whichis5Kmsaway.

    TherouteisscenicandtheiewofMountKailashfromAshtapad

    isbreathtaking.

    ThiscompletestheParikramaofMt.Kailash.

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    Pkm MnvOn the foothills of Mount Kailash, lies the magnicent lake of

    Manasaroar. The lake changes colour with the passing hours

    andseasons.Itmaybeplacidnowandtempestuoussoonafter.

    Thereectionofthesun,theclouds, thestarsandeen,Kailash,

    keepsthebeholderspellbound.Thelakeislarge,being88-kmin

    circumferenceandwithamaximumdepthof300ft,itsfascinatingariety and beauty capture the heart and imagination of the

    iewers.The water of the lake can be freezing at certain times

    of the day and during certain seasons- and pleasantly warm at

    others.Regardlessofthetemperature,deoutyatrisdontmissan

    opportunitytotakeadipinthelake.

    Yatra sCHedule

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    TherstcampatQihu,wheretheyatrisspend2daysiswell-equippedandoffersastunningiewofthelake.Theretheyatris

    canbatheinthelakeandofferpuja.Itisrequestedthatdamage

    tothepristinesurroundingsinanymannershouldbeaoidedand

    useofsoapordetergentwhilebathingisprohibited.Thosewishing

    tohaeaproperbathmayisitthebathsatthehotwatersprings.

    TheirchargesareYuan20perhead(subjecttochange).

    TheparikramabeginswithadriethroughtheastplainsofBarkha

    toQugu,adistanceofabout85kms.ThereisabriefhaltatHore,

    which has a basic market where one can purchase fresh fruits

    andegetables.ThecampatQuguislocatedonthebanksofthe

    ManasaroarLake.Yatriscan,iftheywish,performtheirpujahere.

    The next day, the yatris return to Qihu, thus completing the

    ParikramaofLakeManasaroar.Theywillstayonemoredayat

    Qihu to meet the other half of their original group, and return

    toTaklakottogether.

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    Mvng fw.After a two-day stay at Taklakot to complete Emigration and

    Customsformalities,theyatrishaetocrossbackintoIndiaia

    theLipulekhpass.

    The return journey from Lipulekh to Dharchula is ia the same

    routeastakenontheonwardjourneyexceptthatfromDharchula,theyatrishaetotraeltoJageshwarinsteadofKathgodamand

    thentoDelhi.

    th ln oc

    TheMinistryofExternalAffairsappointsaLiaisonOfcer(LO),who

    isanofceroftherankofUnderSecretarytoGoernmentofIndiaoraboeforeachbatch. ln oc h xcv h

    n h gp. H/h pn mnnng

    cpn n y cnc. th l.o. h hy c

    whh ny nv y h cnn n h y n

    h n h y. H/h cn n pc

    n n cnn chng. He/sheisresponsibleforthegeneralwelfareofthegroupandforliaisingwiththeIndianand

    theChineseauthorities.He/sheshallbethesolespokesmanforthe

    group.Itisessentialforthewellbeingandsafetyofthegroupthat

    theyatrisfollowhis/herinstructionscarefully.Yatrismustsupport

    LOinthedischargeofhis/herfunctions.

    Yatra sCHedule

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    fc n h inn sTheKumaonMandalvikasNigam(KMvN)proidesaccommodation

    atallthehaltsfromNewDelhitoLipulekhPass.Atthecampsalong

    the route, accommodation inpucca barracks and prefabricated

    breglasshutsisproided.Thereareregulartoiletfacilitiesatall

    camps. Portable generators proide electricity at all camps for

    limitedhoursinthemorningsandeenings.Mattressesandquilts/sleepingbagsareproidedatallcamps,sothattheyatrisdont

    needtocarryanyquilts/sleepingbagswiththem.Howeer,ifthey

    sowish,theymaycarryabedsheetandpillow-coerforpersonal

    hygiene.Utensilsforcookingwillalsobeproidedtoeachgroup

    foruseinthecampsontheChineseside.Theseutensilsdonothae

    tobereturned.

    Yatra sCHedule

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    fc n h Chn Taklakot is an important town in the area. Accommodation is

    proidedatPulanGuestHousefortheyatris,whereregularrooms

    areaailablewithcots,mattresses,comforters(razai),etc.Electricity

    andhotwaterforbathingisaailableatspecictime.AtTaklakot,

    theChineseauthoritiesproideegetarianfoodofChineseaour,

    suchasbread,egetablesoup,noodles,boiledrice,etc.

    The camps at Dharchen, Deraphuk, Zongzerbu, Qugu and Qihu

    arebasicstructuresandhaeseeralrooms,whicharetobeshared.

    Eachroomcanaccommodate4to6yatris.Mattresses,pillowsand

    comforters(Razai)areproided.ThereiselectricityonlyatDarchen

    camp.Yatrishaetopreparetheirownfoodinallthesecamps.TheChinesesidewillproidehotwaterandastoeforcooking.

    UtensilsareproidedbyKMvN.Yatrisarealsoadisedtocarry

    somefooditemsoftheirchoicefromIndia.

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    loGistiCs

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    lgggOnly25kgsofluggageisallowedperyatri.Howeer,theyatris

    areadisedtolimittheirpersonalbelongingsto20kgonly.The

    remaining5kgswillbeutilisedtocarrythecollectiefoodstuffs

    purchasedbythegroupforconsumptionontheChineseside.Any

    luggage in excess of 25 kgs will not only be subjected to extra

    charges but, in case there is a shortage of ponies/porters, theexcessluggagewillnotbetransported.Yatrisarealsorequestedto

    strictlyadheretothislimitonthereturnjourneyfromTibetand

    keepshoppinginTaklakottotheminimum.

    Baggageiscarriedbyponies/mules/yaksonbothIndianandChinese

    side. It is desirable to wrap indiidual items in polythene bags,placetheminacanasbagandcoerthebagalsowithpolythene.

    Canasbagswithzipsareidealastheyarelightweightandtough.

    th y n w cy h p c ng

    h Y.

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    Hng p n nm npHiringamule/ponyontheIndiansidewillcostRs.7500/-(both

    ways).PersonalporterscanbehiredforRs.6500/-(bothways).

    TheserateshaebeenxedbytheUttarakhandGoernmentand

    aresubjecttochange.Theseportersandponiesshouldbehired

    atMangtiontheupwardjourneyandfromLipulekhPassonthe

    returnjourney.Poniesandporters(forthestretchfromMangtitoLipulekh)willhaetobehiredatDarchulaitselfsincenoponiesor

    portersareaailableattheintermediatecampsandarrangements

    haetobemadeinadance.

    FortheKailashParikramainTibet,portersandponiesneedtobe

    hiredatTaklakot.

    f

    vegetarianmealsaremadeaailableateachhaltpoint.Yatrismust

    notethatitisdifculttoarrangeaarietyofegetables,particularly

    inhighaltitude&remoteareas,wherefreshsuppliesarescarce.

    Mc fc

    Two medical personnel proided by the State Goernment of

    Uttarakhand will accompany each batch of yatris up to Gunji.

    Beyond Gunji, Indo-Tibetan Border Police will take oer the

    medicalarrangementsuptoLipulekhPass.Yatrisareneertheless

    adisedtocarrysomebasicmedicines(see annx f).Theyatris

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    Symptoms are aggraated by lack of rest. Dehydration andhyperentilation prolong the illness which otherwise subsides in

    afewdays.

    tmn:

    IfAMSismildtomoderate,ascentmustbediscontinued&rest

    mustbetakenatthesamealtitude.Ifnoimproementisnoticed,descent to lower altitude must be undertaken. Acetazolamide

    (Diamox)canbeadised.SeereformofAMSmustbetreated

    likeHACE.

    ii. Hgh a C em (HaCe)

    Thislifethreateningconditionoccursduetoseereswellingofbraintissuefromuidleakageleadingtodeteriorationofbrainfunctions.

    ItisthemostseereformofAMS.HACEoftenmanifestsatnight,

    canprogressrapidlyandmaybelethal(coma/death)withinafew

    hoursto2days.Symptomsincludeheadachethatdoesnotrespond

    to medicines, fatigue, isual impairment, bladder dysfunction,

    bowel dysfunction, ataxia (loss of coordination of moements),paralysisononesideofthebody,graduallossofconsciousness

    andmentalstatuschanges(quantitatieorqualitatie).Descentto

    loweraltitudesmaysaethoseafictedwithHACE.

    loGistiCs

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    tmn:Immediate descent to the lower altitude where the person last

    slept well (500-1000mt if in doubts). Portable hyperbaric bag

    maybeusedoroxygenmaybegieninanymannerarticially.

    Acetozolamideanddexamethasonemaybeadised.

    iii. Hgh a Pmny em (HaPe)HAPEiscausedduetoleakandaccumulationofuidinthelungs

    leadingtorespiratoryfailure.Thismayoccurwithorwithoutsigns

    ofAMS.HAPEoftenmanifestsatnight(typicallythesecondnight

    ofascent),progressesrapidly,islethalwithinhoursandmaylead

    todeelopmentofHACE.HAPEischaracterizedbythefollowing

    symptoms:shortnessofbreatheenwhenresting

    persistentdrycough,brightredstainedsputum

    weakness,fatigue,drowsiness

    chesttightness,fullness,congestion

    fastbreathing,increasedheartrate

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    tmn:The patient is adised not to exert and must be immediately

    transportedtotheloweraltitudewherethepersonlastsleptwell

    (descentof500-1000mtifindoubt).Gieoxygen,usehyperbaric

    bagandCPAP.Iftreatedpromptly,HAPEpatientsrecoerin1-2

    days.

    SomeotherHighAltitudeIllnessesare:

    rn hmhg:

    The retinal haemorrhage commonly occurs at 16,000 ft. and

    aboe and resoles without treatment.Transient dimmed ision

    andeentotalblindnessisalsoreportedwithorwithoutretinalhaemorrhages.

    om c n pph m:

    Oedema/swellingmayalsobenoticedathighaltitude.Thrombo-

    phlebitis,meaninginammationduetobloodclotting,mayoccur.

    Pvnn Hai

    1.Frequentsmallmealsrichincaloriesandcarbohydrateslikejams,

    fruits, and starches help.Gradual ascent within the tolerance

    zone,drinkingofsufcientwaterandgoodacclimatizationto

    decreasedoxygenleelsathighereleationsisadisable.

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    loGistiCs

    2.Drugs:acetazolamide(Diamox)2x125-250mgperdaycanbe taken if forced rapid ascents are undertaken or medical

    historyofAMSexists.Aspirinreducesplateletaggregationand

    decreasestheriskofHAPE.

    3.Alcoholormedicationsthatcausedepressionofbreathingsuch

    as Sleeping Pills, Sedaties and Strong pain-killers should beaoided.

    4.vulnerableGroupslikeolderpeople,children,pregnantwomen

    orpeoplewithpre-existingdiseaseshouldexercisecaution.

    N.b. - Y ngy v n h mcn

    c y hm y ppv y q phycn c. u ny mcn wh pp mc vc

    cn hm vn n hgh cnn.

    fqny ak Qn (faQ) n mc xmnn

    Q.Why do you go to great lengths to do a detailed medicalexaminationfortheYatris?

    A.Theyatrisarerequiredtotrekthroughhighaltitudeareas.In

    such places, the atmospheric air is under low pressure and

    peoplesufferduetolessoxygen.Intheseconditions,ayatrimay

    deelop diseases like pulmonary edema/cerebral edema and

    acutemountainsickness,etc.Indiidualswhoaresufferingfrom

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    coronary artery diseases, arious lung diseases like bronchialasthma,hypertensionanddiabetesmaycollapseanddie.As

    such,Yatrisarescreenedthoroughlybeforetheyareinducted

    intohighaltitudestopreentanysuchincidence.

    Q.Willthemedicalexamguaranteethattheyatriwillnotsuffer

    frompulmonaryoedema,etc?A.Nomedicalexaminationcanguaranteethat.Inspiteofthorough

    medicalexamination,ayatrimaystillbecomeaictimofhigh

    altitudeillnesses.

    Q.Isthereanyagefactorforyatris?

    A.Itisrecommendedthatnooneshouldbeinductedintohighaltitudesaftertheageof70yearsasonecannotacclimatise

    properlyandcopeupwiththestressatsuchadancedage.But

    itisalsoobseredthatsomeyoungpeopleofagegroupof19-

    30yearsaremorepronetohighaltitudediseasesthanolder

    agegroups.

    Q.WhyareyoungerpeoplemorepronetoHAPE?

    A.Exact cause is not known. Howeer, it is obsered that, at

    times,youngerpeoplearelessinclinedtorespecttherulesof

    acclimatizationduetoafalsesenseofbraado.

    Q.Ifayatrihasbeentohighaltitudepreiouslyandhis/herstay

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    wasuneentful,willhestillneedamedicalexamination?A.Thatisallthemorereasonforadetailedmedicalexamination

    asitisseenthatpeoplewhoareinductedsecondorthirdtime

    aremorepronetohighaltitudediseasesthanthersttimers.

    Q.Howcanayatribecomet?

    A.The yatri should be free from all major ailments like heartdiseases, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, hypertension, menstrual

    disorders,cancers,etc.Yatrisareadisedtobringtheirweight

    toaeragestandards,exerciseregularly,dobreathingexercises,

    quit tobacco, alcohol, etc. A doctor may be consulted who

    canhelpindetectinganymajorailments,sothatunnecessary

    expenditureforcomingtoDelhiandreturningareaoided.

    Q.IsthemedicalexaminationdoneinDHLI&ITBPsBaseHospital,

    NewDelhitheonlymedicalexaminationthattheyatrishae

    toundergo?

    A.No.TheyatrisareputtoanothermedicalexaminationatGunji

    whichislocatedatanaltitudeof3,220mts.toassessbodysreactiontohighaltitude.Iftheyatrisarefoundtthere,they

    areallowedtoproceedfurther.

    Q.Whathappensifayatrifallssicken-route?

    A.If a yatri suffers from minor ailments, there are medical and

    paramedicalstaffsonthe Indiansidetoproiderelief. ITBPis

    loGistiCs

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    well-equippedandhasHAPObagswhereinsidepressurecanbeequalormorethansealeel.Butshouldayatrisufferfrom

    anymajorhealthproblem,he/shemayneedeacuationtoa

    hospital by helicopter at his/her own cost. Yatris may note

    thatduetoadministratieprocedureinolingtheChineseside

    andduetodifcultclimaticandgeographicalcondition,such

    eacuationfromtheChinesesidemaytaketime(atleast48hours).Therefore,yatrisshouldensurethattheyarecondent

    oftheirhealthbeforetheyundertakethisyatra.

    Q.Shouldtheyatriscarrythemedicinesprescribedbytheirdoctor,

    whichtheyhaebeentakingregularly?

    A.Yes,theyareadisedtotakesufcientstockofmedicinestolasttheentiredurationoftheYatra.Theyarerequestedtodiscuss

    thismatterwiththeITBPdoctorsalso.

    Q.DotheyatrispayforthemedicalexaminationatITBPolice

    Hospitalalso?

    A.No,theyatrisdonothaetopayinITBPoliceHospital.ThemedicalexaminationatITBPBaseHospital,DelhiandatGujni

    isentirelyfree,throughthecourtesyofITBPolice.

    Q.ForwhatpurposesdoesKMvNchargenon-refundableamount

    ofRs.5000/-fromyatris?Whatarethereasonsfornotrefunding

    itincaseonedoesntcompletetheYatra?

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    A.KMvNproideslogisticalsupporttotheyatriswhileonIndianside. They make arrangements for food, shelter, security,

    medical attendance, transportation, guide, porters etc.These

    arrangements are required to be made in adance. As a

    result,eenifonedoesnotperformtheYatraeentually,the

    expenditurecannotbereimbursed.

    Q.WhyarethemedicalreportsproidedbyrecognizedGoernment

    andPriatehospitalsnotaccepted?

    A.TheKailashManasaroarYatraisaeryarduousandphysically

    challengingYatra.Yatrishaetopassthroughareaswhichareas

    highas19,500feetinaltitudeunderinhospitableconditions.

    Thereisadangertopersonslife.KeepinginiewthespecialrequirementsofKailashManasaroarYatra,theyatrisundergo

    specialtestsinDHLIandITBPhospitalsinDelhi.Thereportsof

    otherhospitalarenotacceptedtoensurethattheyatrisundergo

    uniformmedicalexaminationsof thebestqualitytailoredfor

    therequirementsofKailashManasaroarYatrasoastoensure

    safetyandwell-beingoftheyatris.

    Q.If any yatri is rejected on medical ground, can he/she be

    considered for a subsequent batch on recoery from the

    medicalconditions?

    A.TheKailashManasaroarregionhardlyhasanymedicalfacilities

    anditiserydifculttoairliftaperson,whoneedsimmediate

    loGistiCs

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    medicalhelp,toIndia.Asameasureofcautionandprudence,therefore, if a yatri is declared medically unt, he/she is not

    allowedtoparticipate intheYatraduringthatyearinhis/her

    owninterest.

    Q.DoNGOsandoluntaryorganizationshaeanyroletoplay

    inKailashManasaroarYatraorganizedbyMinistryofExternalAffairs?

    A.NGOsandoluntaryorganizationsplayimportantroleinany

    societywithregardtodisseminationofinformationandaid-

    relatedwork.Itisuptotheindiidualyatritoaccepttheirhelp

    ornot.MinistryofExternalAffairsdoesnotappointorauthorize

    anyNGOoroluntaryorganizationsfortheworkrelatingtoKailashManasaroarYatra.

    Q.Whataretheparametersforselectionofyatris?

    A.All Indian nationals who hae attained the age of 18 years

    andarebelowtheageof70yearsareeligiblefortheKailash

    ManasaroarYatra.Theyatrisareselectedthroughacomputer-generatedrandomgender-balancedselectionprocess.Afterthe

    yatrisreportforYatraatNewDelhi,theyundergoathorough

    medical examination at Delhi Heart & Lung Institute and

    ITBP Base Hospital, New Delhi. The parameters of medical

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    loGistiCs

    examinationaredecidedbytheITBPBaseHospitalkeepingtherequirementsofKailashManasaroarYatrainmind.

    Cmmncn fc

    TheGoernment of India establishes a wireless link between the

    ITBPForceandtheChinesesidetokeeptrackofariousbatches

    performingYatra and share information on their moement andwhereabouts.Itisalsousefulduringanyemergencythatmayarise.

    EachLOisproidedwithaSatellitePhone,enablingthemtostay

    intouchwithITBP/KMvN,andtoaskforassistanceincaseofany

    emergency.un n ccmnc h cy

    m ny pn qmn. STD/ISDfacilityisaailableatDharchula,Gala,Budhi,Gunji,Nabhidhang,TaklakotandDarchen,

    tobeusedonself-paidbasis.

    Phgphy

    Yatris are adised to carry extra batteries as the discharge rate

    ishigherathighaltitudes.PowersupplyisaailableforalimitedperiodeachdaytillDharchulaontheIndianside,andinTaklakot

    (Tibet) for recharging batteries. For digital and ideo camera,

    theyatrismaycarryanextrasetofmemorycardandcassettes

    respectiely.

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    WhYatrisundertakingthepilgrimageduringmid-JunetoAugustshall

    bedoingsoduringthemonsoons.Therainsareunpredictable.The

    rstfewdaysofthetrek,inthelowerreaches,mayofteninole

    walkingintherain.Themonsoonislessintenseinthehigherreaches.

    Forthelattercolderpartofthetrek,itisnecessarytoaoidgetting

    wet.A good raincoat is essential, and so also are woollens andwindcheatersforprotectionagainstwindy,rainyweather.Inthe

    higheraltitudes,ittendstobehotduringday-timeandcoldafter

    sunset.Therearealsocoldwindsandthecombinationofchanging

    weatherandexposuretoultra-ioletradiationcandamagetheskin,

    unlessadequateprecautionsaretakenbyapplyingliberalamount

    ofsuntanlotion.Eachyatrimustuseabroadpeacaporstrawhattoprotectonesfaceagainsttheharshsunlight.Extrapairsofwarm

    socksareusefulduringwetweather.

    d n dn h Y

    The mountains must be treated with respect and attempts to

    conquermountainsorshowingoffphysicaltnessshouldnotbemade.Onemustwalkatasteady,rhythmicpace.Walkingwitha

    companionisagoodsafetymeasureagainstsuddensicknessand

    accidents.

    Duringelectricstormsoneshouldnotattractlightningbyputting

    uppointedobjectslikeice-axesorwirelessaerials.Similarly,one

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    loGistiCs

    shouldkeepawayfromhighconicalrocks.Ifataloweraltitude,sheltermustnotbetakenunderalonetreeorontopofahill.Itis

    safertositoutintheopen.

    The yatris should aoid wearing one or two ery thick woolen

    layers.Instead,looseclothesinseerallayerswithanouterwind

    coeringshouldbeworn.

    Atleasttwopairsofgoodtrekkingshoesshouldbeboughtbefore

    theYatra.Theyatrismustpractisewalkingwiththeseshoesbefore

    theycomefortheYatra.

    Theyatrismustensurethattheyweartwopairsofsocks(cotton

    andwoolen)insidetheclimbingboots.

    Theyatrismustensurethattheirfeetremaindry.Theymustuse

    dustingpowderbeforewearingsocksandchangeintodrysocksas

    soonastheyreachthecamp.Useofwetsocksorwetshoescauses

    extreme discomfort, blisters and skin ailments. It is therefore

    adisabletocarryextrapairsofsocks.

    Wellttinggloesmustdenitelybeworntoprotectthehands.

    Extremities (hands and feet), ears and nose must be protected

    againstextremecold.Continuousexposureofextremitiescanbring

    down the body temperature drastically and cause high altitude

    pulmonaryoedema.Itiseryimportanttodrinkalotofwater

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    and uids during trekking. Liberal amounts of hot, sweet uidsandenoughnourishmentmustbetakentoproideenergyforthe

    body.

    It is imperatie to use good quality tinted snow-glasses or dark

    sun-glassestoprotecteyesagainstsnowblindness.Useofcheap,

    poorqualitysun-glassesshouldbeaoided.

    Suncreamorcalaminelotionshouldbeappliedtotheexposedparts

    ofthebodytoaoidsunburn,particularlyduringtheParikramas.

    ItisadisabletotakebathinManasaroarLakeonlyiftheyatri

    feels that his/her body can sustain the low temperature in thearea.

    Prompt treatment for minor cuts, blisters and ulcers must be

    taken.

    Theyatrismustmoetheirngers,toesandfacialmuscles,andexercisetheirlimbsduringperiodsofimmobilitybywigglingthe

    toesandngersandwrinklingthefacemusclesatinterals.Itis

    importanttokeepinmotiontoremainwarm.

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    loGistiCs

    Eeryyatrishouldensurethathe/shedoesnotgetseparatedfromhis/her fellow yatris. If there is heay snowfall or snow storms,

    yatrismuststayclosetoeachotherandaoidbeingseparated.

    Theymusttrekinsmallgroups.

    The yatris must ensure that the group commences the days

    trekkingearlyinthemorningandstickstothedeparturetime.

    TheinstructionsoftheLiaisonOfcermustbefollowedproperly.

    dn

    Do not neglect to consume sufcient food and uids. Do

    rememberthatyatrissufferfromlossofappetiteathighaltitudes,sotheyshouldforcethemseles,ifnecessary,toconsumeenough

    nourishment.

    Donttrekinonesortwos.Dontgetseparatedfromthemain

    groupoftrekkingandensurethatthepersoninfrontremainsin

    sight.

    Donotwearclimbingbootsthatleakoraretight.

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    Donotwearwetsocksorpermityoursockstowrinkleinsidetheboots,asthiswillcauseblisters.

    Donotneglectminorinjurieslikecuts,blistersandulcersasthese

    maybecomefrost-bitten.

    Donotsleepwithbootson.

    Donotcarrytooheayaload.

    Do not oer-exert. Fatigue can lead to cold and more serious

    problems,especiallyathighaltitudes.

    Aoid alcohol during theYatra and especially at high altitudes,

    asthisisdangerousandhasseriousconsequences.

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    aPPeNdiX

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    Mc Chck-p fmKh Mnv Y (KMY)

    (t y Y)

    Part-i

    Aphotograph

    tobeafxed

    (th mc chck-p m h h y w n

    p n h hp w q h wng .)

    1. NameoftheYatri_______________________________________

    (inblockletters)

    2. Age____________________________________________________

    3. Sex____________________________________________________

    4. Address________________________________________________

    5. DelhicontacttelephoneNo./

    MobileNo.______________________________________________

    6. Occupation____________________________________________

    7. Haeyoueersufferedfromanymajorinjury?_____________

    _______________________________________________________

    8. Haeyoueerbeenoperateduponandifso,statenatureand

    date?__________________________________________________

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    MediCal CHeCK-uP forM

    9. Whh y hv pcp n? i ,a) Whetheryouhaebeenmedicallyexaminedandifso,what

    wastheresult?_________________________________________

    b) Reasonofuntness,ifsodeclaredpreiously_______________

    c) WhetheryouhaebeendisqualiedatGunjiornot?Ifso,for

    whatreasons?__________________________________________

    10. Hv y v m ny h wng?

    a) Nerousbreakdown

    b) Dischargefromearsoranyandothereartrouble

    c) Fitsofanykindd) Enlargedglandsorswellingintheneck

    e) Feerofprolongeddurationaccompaniedbycough

    oromitingofbloodorlossofweight.

    f) Typhoidfeer

    g) Rheumaticfeerwithjointpainandswelling.h) Anykindofheartdisease

    i) Malaria

    j) Faintingattack

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    k) Diphtherial) Kidneydisease

    m) Bronchialasthma/otherlungdisease

    n) Anyotherseriousillness

    11. Hv y v kn mcn n h 6 mnh :a) Hypertension

    b) Heartattack

    c) Asthma

    d) Anyothercardiac,renal,neroussystem,abdominalandlungs

    disorderetc.Ifso,giedetailsplease.

    12. Hv y ny phyc/mn n

    mnn v?

    SignatureofYatri

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    Part-ii(t y h Mc oc)

    1. Hemogram:HB________ESR_______TLC________DLC______

    P____________L_________M____________E_______________

    2. Bloodgroup

    3. UrineRE

    A. i)Albumin

    ii)Sugar

    B. Microscopic

    4. bchmy b

    i) Sugar(Fasting)______(PP)_______

    ii) HbA1c

    iii) Ureai) Creatinine

    ) SerumBilirubin SGOT

    SGPT

    MediCal CHeCK-uP forM

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    5. ChestXRay6. StressECG (TMT) BP

    7. PulmonaryFunctionTest

    InmyopinionShri/Smt/Kumari_____________________________

    Age________yearsisFIT/UNFITtoperformthe

    KailashManasaroarYatra.

    Date:NameandSignature

    MedicalOfcer

    BaseHospital,ITBPolice

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    aNNeXure a

    (Onanon-judicialstamp-paperofRs.10/-ifexecutedwithinthe

    UnionTerritoryofDelhioronastamp-paperofthealueprescribed

    bytheconcernedStateGoernment)

    inmny bnWHEREAS the Goernment of India in consultation with the

    GoernmentofPeoplesRepublicofChinahasarrangedpilgrimage

    ofIndiancitizenstoKailash/Manasaroar.

    WHEREAStheexecutantShri/Smt./Km._______________________,

    son/daughter/wife of Shri____________, resident of____________________,acitizenofIndia(hereinaftercalledheirs,

    legal representatie and assignees) has made an application for

    joiningthepilgrimagetoKailash/Manasaroar.

    WHEREAS the applicant has agreed to abide by the terms and

    conditionsprescribedbytheGoernmentofIndiaofhisownfreewill,oluntarilyandwithoutanycoercionorpressureofanykind.

    WHEREAStherulesprescribedbytheGoernmentofIndiarequire

    anIndemnityBondtobeexecutedbytheapplicant.

    70KAILASHMANASAROvARYATRA2011

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    th bn Wn a fwInconsiderationofthePresidentofIndia(hereinaftercalledthe

    Goernment)haingagreedtoassist inthearrangementforthe

    pilgrimage of the applicant to Kailash/Manasaroar, the aboe-

    mentionedapplicantagreestoabidebythefollowingconditions:

    1.That the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) hasrecognised the Kailash Manasaroar Yatra as a trekking

    expedition and it may inole high risk to the person or

    property of the applicant caused by any natural calamity

    orduetoanyotherreason.

    2.Thattheapplicantisjoiningtheaforesaidpilgrimageofhis/herownfreewillandonhis/herownpersonalriskandconsequences

    andundertakestobearallexpensesforthepilgrimage.

    3.Thattheapplicantshallabidebytherules,regulations/terms

    and conditions prescribed by the Goernment of India and

    undertakestoholdhimself/herselfresponsibleforanybreachoriolationthereof.

    KAILASHMANASAROvARYATRA2011 71

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    4. Thattheapplicantorhis-herlegalrepresentatiewillnotholdtheGoernmentofIndialiableinanymannerwhatsoeerin

    theeentofanyaccidentoranyuntowardhappeningthat

    mayresultininjurytotheapplicantordamageorlossof

    propertytotheapplicantofanynatureduetoanynatural

    calamityorduetoanyotherreasonwhatsoeer.

    5. Thattheapplicantorhis/herlegalrepresentatiewillnot

    claimfromtheGoernmentofIndiaanydamagesinthe

    eentofanylossordamagetohis/herpersonorproperty

    includingdeath.

    6. Thattheaboe-namedapplicantherebyfurtheragreesthatthisIndemnityBondshallremaininfullforceandeffect

    duringtheperiodoftheaforesaidpilgrimageandfora

    periodofoneyearthereafterandthatshallcontinuetobe

    enforceabletillalltheduesoftheGoernmentandallclaims

    raisedbytheGoernmentunder/orbyirtueoftheaforesaid

    undertakinghaebeenfullypaidanditsclaimssatisedordischargedortilltheGoernmentcertiesthattherulesand

    regulationshaebeenfullyandproperlycarriedoutbythe

    applicantandaccordinglydischargestheIndemnityBond.

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    7. ThattheaboenamedapplicantherebyfurtheragreeswiththeGoernmentthathe/sheshallnotbeallowedtoproceed

    furtherandshallhaetoreturnfromthepilgrimageifthe

    Goernmentissatisedthathe/sheisunttoproceed

    furtheratanytimeorstageofthepilgrimage.Theaboe

    namedapplicantfurtheragreesthatintheeentofhis/her

    notbeingallowedtoproceedandhaingtoreturnfromthepilgrimage,nomoneydepositedbytheaforesaidapplicantfor

    thepurposeofpilgrimagewillberefundedtohim/her.

    8. Theaboenamedapplicantherebyagreethathe/shewill

    abidebythescheduledrouteorscheduledhaltsasissued

    bytheGoernmentofIndia,andthathe/sheorhis/herlegalrepresentatiewillnotholdtheGoernmentofIndia

    liableinanymannerwhatsoeer,intheeent,ifhe/shedoes

    notconformtothescheduledrouteorscheduledhaltsas

    proidedbytheGoernment.

    9. Thattheaboenamedapplicantfurtheragreestorefundtheentiresuminforeignexchangewhichwassanctionedforthe

    pilgrimagetotheGoernmentofIndiasResereBank,ifhe/

    shedoesnotproceedorreturnfromthepilgrimageatany

    stageofthepilgrimage.

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    10.ThattheaboenamedapplicantfurtheragreeswiththeGoernmentthattheGoernmentshallhaethefullest

    authoritywithouthis/herconsentandwithoutaffectingin

    anymannerhis/herobligationshereundertoaryanyofthe

    rulesandregulationsaccordingtothecircumstancesfrom

    timetotimeandtoforebearorenforceanyofthetermsand

    conditionsofthesaidagreementandhe/sheshallnotberelieedfromhis/herliabilitybyreasonofanysuchariation.

    11. Theapplicantundertakesthathe/shewillbearfull

    responsibilityforexpensesonemergencymedicalaswellas

    emergencyaireacuation,iftheneedarisesduringtheyatra.

    12. ThisIndemnityBondwillnotbereokedbyanychange

    ofcircumstances.

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    13. TheaboenamedapplicantlastlyundertakesnottoreokethisIndemnityBondduringitscurrencyexceptwiththe

    preiousconsentoftheGoernmentinwriting.

    Inwitnesswhereoftheaboenamedapplicanthasexecutedthis

    IndemnityBondat__________(Place)onthis__________(date)day

    of__________(month)__________.

    WITNESSES EXECUTANT

    1.

    2.(TobeattestedbyFirstClass

    MagistrateorNotaryPublic)

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    aNNeXure bMc t a dh

    TestsconductedduringmedicalexaminationinDelhiareas

    follows:

    1. H.B.

    2. TLC3. DLC

    4. ESR

    5. BloodGroupwithRh-type

    6. BloodSugarFasting/PostPrandidal

    7. BloodUrea8. SerumCreatinine

    9. Serum.Bil.,S.G.O.T.,S.G.P.T

    10.LipidProle

    11.UrineRE

    12.ChestX-Ray

    13. T.M.T.

    14.E.C.G.

    15. PulmonaryFunctionTest(PFT)

    16.HbA1c

    17.Stress-Echo-Test(ifrecommendedbydoctor)

    (Source ITBP)

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    aNNeXure CMnmm cmmn qpmn h Y.

    1. Wind-proofjacketwithparka 1no.

    2. Sweaters 2fullsleee

    1halfsleee3. Balaclaa(Monkeycap) 1no.

    4. Woollenandleathergloes 1paireach

    5. Woollen/cottonlongjohns 2pairs

    6. Woollensocks 4pairs

    7. Cottonsocks 4pairs8. Jeans/Pants 3nos.

    9. Shorts 2nos.

    10. FullsleeeShirts/T-shirt 6nos.

    11.Sunglasses(goodquality),

    withchainforhangingaroundneck 1no.12.Hunter/Marching/Trekkingshoes

    (extrashoelacescanbecarried;

    normalshoeswillbeuselessfortrekking) 2pairs

    13.Peacaporbroadbrimmed 1no.

    strawhat(forprotectionfromthesun)

    14. Waterbottle(large) 1no.

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    15. Torchlight(carrytwosetsof 1no. extracellsandonebulb)

    16. Raincoat(largesize) 1no.

    17. Beltpouchforcamera/money/ 1no.

    medicines/documents

    18. LargePlasticsheetforwater 1no.

    proongtheluggage

    19. Plate/Mug/Spoon 1set

    20. Toiletpaper

    21.Sunscreenlotion

    (forprotectionfromsunburn)30SPF 1no.

    22.Candles

    23.Matchbox/lighter

    24. Multipurposeknife 1no.

    25. Rubberslippers 1no.

    26.SnowGlasses(Uvprotected)

    27.Extramemorycard/cassetteforcamera(optional)

    28.Walkingstickswouldalsobeusefulandmay

    beboughtatDharchula.

    (SourceKMvN)

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    aNNeXure dsgg n c h h pkm

    Since yatris hae to carry food for the duration of both the

    Parikramas, i.e. 9 days, they should plan and purchase the food

    items in India itself.As a basic guideline, the food items should

    beeitherpre-cooked/partly-cookedoreasytocook,asfoodtakesmuch longer to cook at high altitudes. As far as possible, food

    shouldbeconsumedinliquidform.

    Thenormalpracticeisforeachbatchtodecideontheamount

    andtype of food itemsthey wish to carrywith them andmake

    purchasesaccordingly.Yatrisofeachgroupcouldmakecombinedpurchase of food items in New Delhi for the sake of logistical

    conenienceduringtheYatra.

    Itisusefultosupplementthesesupplieswithitemssuchasfruits,

    softdrinks, juices, sweets/toffees, etc. (seeAnnexure E).Thelast

    pointwheretheseitemscanbeboughtisTaklakot,butpricestherearehigherthaninDharchula,whichitselfarehigherthaninDelhi.

    Taklakotisalsothebestplacetostockuponfreshegetables,such

    aspotatoes,cabbage,greenpeppers,brinjal,etc.,forconsumption

    on theChineseside whereyatriswill hae to preparetheirown

    food.

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    s N. f im avg dyrqmnp Y

    t p Y 9 y

    1 Atta 40gmsX9 3.6kgs

    2 Rice 250gmsX9 2.250kgs

    3 Dal 100gmsX9 900gms

    4 Noodle/MaggiPackets 100gmsX9 900gms

    5 Freshvegetables 250gmsX9 2.250kgs

    6 Pre-cooked/Tinnedveg 200gmsX9 1.800kgs

    7 InstantSoupPackets 25gmsX9 250gms

    8 Tealeaes/Coffee 08gmsX9 72gms

    9 Milkpowderfortea 50gmsX9 450gms

    10 Suji/Cornakes/Dalia 30gmsX9 270gms

    11 RenedOil 100gmsX9 900gms

    12 Sugar 80gmsX9 720gms

    13 Potato 50gmsX9 450gms

    14 GaramMasala 20gmsX9 180gms

    15 Besan 20gmsX9 180gms

    16 Pickle 05gmsX9 45gms

    17 TomatoPuree 25gmsX9 225gms

    18 PoojaSamagriforHaan (1PktperYatri)

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    aNNeXure ef im f Pn Cnmpn-emgncy rn

    OntheIndianside,theKMvNauthoritiesproidebreakfast,lunch

    and tea twice daily to the yatris. On the Chinese side, food is

    proidedonlyduringthestayatTaklakot.Itisadisableforeach

    yatritocarrysomenourishingfoodstuffs,forpersonalconsumption,apart from the common foodstuffs for the group.The following

    itemsarerecommendedtobecarriedbytheyatris.Thelistisnot

    exhaustie.

    a. Biscuits-sweet/salty

    b. Mixeddryfruitsc. Lemondrops

    d. Chocolates/toffees

    e. Souppowderpackets

    f. Cheesecubes

    g. Chewinggum

    h. Instantdrinksi. Glucose

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    aNNeXure fu Mcn th My

    b C by th Y

    The medical ofcer accompanying the yatris on the Indian side

    hasastockofgeneralmedicines.OntheChineseside,thereareno

    doctorstoaccompanytheyatrisduringtheParikramaofKailashand Manasaroar. The yatris must carry their personal stock of

    medicines.Afewrecommendeditemsare:

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    sl. N. Nm Mcn un Qy.

    1 Crocin(forfeer) Strip 01

    2 Pantaprazole Strip 02

    3 Digene(foracidity) 01

    4 vitaminC500mg(forbuildingupimmunitytocold)

    01

    5 PulElectrol(fordehydration) Pkt 02

    6 Diamox Strip 017 anh

    (i) Norox Strip 01

    (ii) NoroxTZ Strip 01

    (iii) Neutrolin-B Strip 01

    8 anc

    Leooxacin(onceaday) 05tablets

    9 CoughSyrup Bottle 01

    10 angc

    Brufen400mgorCombiam Strip 01

    11 Lipsol(lipbalm) No. 01

    12 Bandagecloth Roll 01(15cm)

    13 Bandagecloth 01(7.5cm)

    14 Cotton gms 100

    15 TinctureBenzoin ml. 50

    16 AdhesiePlaster(smallspool) No. 01

    17 BandAid Pcs 04

    18 Betadinelotion,Betadineointment 01each

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    Since diarrhoea is a common complaint in mountain areas, the

    yatris must remember to take ORS packs to replenish the loss

    ofsalts.

    Yatris who prefer homeopathy may carry required medicines.

    Tr. Coca is supposed to be useful for High Altitude Pulmonary

    Edema(HAPE).

    IfayatrihappenstobeadoctororLO,hemaycarryemergency

    medicines like Lasix/Sorbtrate/Diamox/Amlodipine 5 mg/Decadron,etc.

    Itmaybeusefultocarryaunitofoxycare(oxygen)witheach

    batch.

    (SourceDHLI/ITBP)

    N.b. - Y ngy v n h mcn

    c y hm y ppv y q phycn

    c. u ny mcn wh pp mc vc

    cn hm vn n hgh cnn.

    aNNeXure -Gsm cnc

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    sN.

    Nm n tphn/M N.

    fx N.

    1 ShrivinodK.Passy,Attach(China),MinistryofExternalAffairs,R.No:255A,SouthBlock,NewDelhi-110011

    011-2301-4900 011-23016559/[email protected]@mea.go.in

    2 ShriSantoshKumar,YatraAssistant,MEA255A,SouthBlock,NewDelhi

    011-23014900 [email protected]

    3 UnderSecretary(EA)MinistryofExternalAffairs,R.No:270A,SouthBlock,NewDelhi-110011

    011-2301-2847 [email protected]

    4 DistrictMagistrate,Pithoragarh,Uttarakhand

    05964-225441,22530109412909588

    [email protected]

    5 SDM,Dharchula,Uttarakhand

    05967-22220705967-222817

    [email protected]

    6 ManagingDirectorKMvN,OakParkHouseMallital,Nainital

    0594-22357002236209, [email protected]

    7 GeneralManager,KMvNOakParkHouseMallital,Nainital

    0594-223635609411107621

    [email protected]

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    8 ShriRakeshArya,PRO,KMvN,NewDelhi

    011-41519366011-233198359818871227

    [email protected]

    9 ShriS.S.Harta,DIG(Ops),ITBP,NewDelhi

    011-24364266 [email protected]

    10 7thBattalion,ITBP,Post

    Mirthi,Dist-Pithoragarh,Uttarakhand

    05964-232143

    (Exchange),05964-232127(KMYTemporaryControlRoom)09412092567

    05964-232838

    [email protected]

    11 Dr.D.K.verma,Dy.Commandant,

    BaseHospital,ITBP,NewDelhi.

    011-2604438726047568

    09891177582

    [email protected]

    12 Dr.NeelamSethi,DirectorMedicalSerices,DelhiHeart&LungInstitute(DHLI)

    011-42999999 [email protected]

    13 GujratiSamajSadan

    2,RajniwasMarg,Delhi-10054

    011-

    23981796-8,23983066

    011-23983066

    14 Manager,CentralBankofIndia,AshokaHotelBranch,50B,ChanakyaPuri,NewDelhi

    011-2410412526110101/Extn.395824101848

    011-24679639

    15 EmbassyofIndia,Beijing.HOC

    008610-65320481(O)65324765(H)

    [email protected]

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    aNNeXure HPn pc y nkng

    Kh Mnv y

    BatchNo._________________________________________________

    DateofStartingfromDelhi__________________________________

    Name____________________________________________________

    Age_______________________________________________________

    Fathersname______________________________________________

    Nameandaddressofnextofkin______________________________

    _________________________________________________________

    d v & cnc phn N.

    InDelhiBloodGroup

    IdenticationMarks

    Job/profession

    (eg.Got./Pt.

    Corporationetc.)

    (SIGNATURE OF YATRI)

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    aNNeXure iunkng y h Y in c

    mgncy hcp vcn

    1. NAMEOFYATRI :

    2. FATHERSNAME :

    3. DATEOFBIRTH :

    4. ADDRESS

    (WITHSTATEANDPINNO.) :

    5. TELEPHONE(WITHCODE)

    MOBILENO. :

    6. OCCUPATION :

    7. PASSPORTNO :

    DATEOFISSUE :

    PLACEOFISSUE :

    vAILDUPTO :

    8. NEXTOFKINTOBEINFORMEDIN CASE OF EMERGENCY :

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    I,_____________________________________________ understandthat Kailash Manasaroar Yatra is a high altitude trekking

    expedition under inhospitable conditions which may inole

    serious risk to person/property of the yatri. I am undertaking

    theKailashManasaroarYatraatmyownolition,cost,riskand

    consequences.

    I undertake that I will bear full responsibility for expenses on

    emergencymedicaltreatment,iftheneedarisesduringtheyatra.

    Iundertaketobearfullresponsibilityforexpensesonemergency

    medicalaireacuationwhichcouldrunintolakhsofrupees,ifthe

    needsoarisesduringtheyatra.

    DATE:

    PLACE:

    (SIGNATUREOFYATRI)

    (FullnameinBlockLetter)

    BatchNo______________

    RegistrationNo.________

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    aNNeXure JCnn m y

    h Kh Mnv Y

    1. NAMEOFYATRI :

    2. FATHERSNAME :

    3. DATEOFBIRTH :

    4. ADDRESS :

    (WITHSTATEANDPINNO.)

    5. TELEPHONE (WITHCODE)

    MOBILENO.

    6. OCCUPATION

    7. PASSPORTNO :

    DATEOFISSUE :

    PLACEOFISSUE :

    vAILDUPTO :

    8. NEXTOFKINTOBEINFORMEDIN CASE OF EMERGENCY :

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    I,______________________________________________understandthat Kailash Manasaroar Yatra inoles high altitude trekking

    under inhospitable conditions which may pose serious risk to

    personoftheyatri.IamundertakingtheKailashManasaroarYatra

    atmyownolition,cost,riskandconsequences.

    I _______________________herebyundertakethat incaseoflossofmylifeonChineseterritoryduringyatra,thedecisionregarding

    cremationofmortalremainsatsite(i.e.Chineseterritory)shallbe

    lefttoLiaisonofcerofthebatchwhowillnotbeboundtoseek

    priorconsentofmyfamilymembersorrelaties.

    I _______________________ further undertake that withoutprejudicetotheforegoing,allclaims,disputes,differencesshallbe

    subjecttotheJurisdictionofCourtsinNewDelhionly

    DATE:

    PLACE:

    (SIGNATUREOFYATRI)

    (FullnameinBlockLetter

    RegistrationNo_______________

    BatchNo.____________________

    SignatureofSpouse/nexttokin

    (Fullnameinblockletters)

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    DOLMALA 5550 M

    DARCHEN5182 M

    Mt. KAILAS

    136

    14

    15

    1235

    25

    100

    19

    7

    9

    10

    17

    18

    15

    57

    50

    99

    69172

    320

    289

    20

    51

    PARAKHA

    MANSAROVAR TO LHASA

    NAVIDANG 39887 M

    TAKALAKOT 4000 M

    BUDHI 2740 M

    GALA 2018 M

    MANGTI 2240 M

    MIRTHI

    24 BN

    PITHORAGARH

    21 BN

    SIRKHA 2200 M

    JAGESHWAR

    DELHI

    GUNJI 3500 M

    KALAPANI 3370 M

    LIPULEKH PASS 5334 M

    RAKSHASH TAL

    DHARCHULA

    ALMORA

    BHIMTAL

    KATHGODAM

    QUGU 4500 M

    HORE 4600 M

    ZONGZERBU

    DERAPHUK

    KailasH MaNsaroVar Yatra route

    CHiNa

    (tibet)

    iNdia

    Legend

    Itratioal Bouary

    Mtall Roa

    Foot/mul track

    Passs

    IMP Placsniht Halts

    M l

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