kailash mansarovar yatra

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2017 By Luxury Bus/Land Cruiser

13 DAYS – EX. KATHMANDU Day 01 # Arrival at Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu airport as per your schedule. You will be welcomed by our tour representative

who will transfer you to your hotel where other yatris are staying. Check into your room and have

relaxed time. In the evening, we will have short briefing program about the Kailash Mansarovar

yatra formalities and itinerary. Night stay in the hotel.

Day 02 # Kathmandu City Temple Tour

After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and

BudhaNeelkanth, both are biggest holy temples of Nepal in regards to Lord Shiva & Vishnu

respectively. Evening at leisure in Kathmandu. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 # Kathmandu to Kodari border & continue to Nyalam (3750 m) 150 Kms. / 9 Hrs

Today early morning wake up and drive to Kodari border via Dhulikhet. Upon arrival at Kodari

border we will start immigration formalities. Our border representative will assist you to clear

immigration & customs in Nepal side. Then get ready to cross the border in Tibet region. You have to

walk for 5-10 minutes to reach the ‘Nepal-China Friendship Bridge’ and stay in queue as per serial

number mentioned in your passport. It may take longer time and our local officer or office will have

no control over the immigration formalities. So you need to stay patient and calm till you receive

your turn here. We clear Chinese immigration and custom formalities with the help of our Tibetan

guide. And then after, we get in to our vehicle in Tibet side for our onward journey to Nyalam. On

arrival, check into guesthouse and take rest for today.

Day 04 # Free day in Nyalam for Acclimatization.

This day is reserve for rest day for the acclimatization with Tibet’s climate. Our tour manager will

assist taking you to short hike in and around Nyalam county for warming up your body to adjust with

Tibet climate. Also, we enjoy the day with chanting Bhajan or Katha in our guesthouse.

Day 05 # Drive Nyalam to Saga / Dongba (4580 m) 8 hrs

After breakfast, drive through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak

herders with the distance view of snow capped mountains. We will be passing through the first

highest pass of Lalung La Pass (5200 m) where a superb view of high Himalayas can be seen from

Gaurishanker, Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. Drive past Peigutso Lake (4400m). We continue

driving crossing the river "Yarling Tsangpo" known as Brahmaputra, to reach Saga or Dongba (4580

m). Overnight at Hotel Saga or Dongba Guest House.

Day 06 # Saga or Dongba to Chui Gompa Lake Mansarovar (4560 m) 450 km/ 9 hours

We have very important day today as we are heading to the holiest place at Lake Manasarovar. As

per above time schedule, our day begins early morning with breakfast and leave for another point.

On the way before Mayumla Pass (4900 m), we take break for permit formalities and for lunch then





continue the journey crossing Mayumla pass and Paryang. You will have very good opportunity to

see first glimpse of Mt. Kailash from the shore of Lake Manasarovar. There will be few minutes halt

before heading to our camp / guesthouse at Lake Manasarovar for the permit formalities. This time

you can use for praying Mt. Kailash. After immigration complete, we will drive further to our camp

near Chiu Gompa and will stay in the guesthouse. Today, you will complete Lake Manasarovar

parikrama approx. 70% and rest will be complete when you return from Kai lash Trek. You will have

very significant moment in Lake Manasarovar with almighty bless and even graceful evening with

the breathtaking view of holiest Lake Manasarovar and Mt. Kailash. Besides this, you can also see or

visit Chiu Gompa Monastery situated in hillock near Guesthouse.

Day 07 # Drive Lake Manasarovar to Darchen (4663 M.)

Today morning, we wake up comfortably and we will find a good place for holy dip in Lake

Manasarovar for all our pilgrims. You can arrange your puja / havan (prayers) at feasible place

according to you. Our crew member will assist you if anything help require. After finishing holy bath

and puja, and taking lunch, we make short drive to Darchen. On the way to Darchen, we can also see

panoramic scenery of Rakshas Tal (Demon’s Lake) in the other side of Lake Mansarovar. Darchen is

the major administrative hub of Kailash region with very basic development in infrastructure and

facility and also considered as the base camp of Mt. Kailash from where the circumambulation

around Kailash begins. Stay will be in a guesthouse.

Day 08 # Morning to YamDwar then Parikrama trek to Dirapuk (4775 m) 12 km/7 hrs.

Today, we wake up early and take breakfast then head to Tarboche / Sersong. All pilgrims have

opportunity to pass through Yama Dwar before trek commence. Also, the members who are not

going for parikrama will return from Yama Dwar after very close darshan of Mt. Kailash from this

point and get back to Darchen waiting for parikrama group. And other travelers who are going for

parikrama will continue trekking ahead by foot or horse. Yatris who select to hire horse/yak will be

given name coupon to choose the horse & porter if any travelers book for this and the same horse or

porter will accompany throughout the trip. And we will manage Yaks & Yak men to carry our

camping logistics for kora/parikrama. Night stay at a guesthouse/camp at Dhirapukh.

Today trek is flat and gradual ascend along through the bank of Glacier River so it will be easy and

reach Diraphuk camp comfortably within 5 hours. Diraphuk is one of the best and closest points

from where we can see crystal clear north face of Mt. Kailash standing ahead. You will have great

opportunity to take several memorable picture of Mt. Kailash from here. The night temperature will

be too cold below zero degree so we will have quick dinner and rest in bed.

Day 09 # Continue Parikrama over Dolma La Pass (5660 m) to Zuthul Phuk (4700 m)

21 Kms. /11 hrs

Wake up very early morning before dawn, take quick light breakfast and get ready to begin your

parikrama towards next destination Zuthulphuk. This day is considered as toughest day of Kailash

Manasarovar Yatra. The trek goes steep climb up continuously upto Dolma La high pass (5600 m) for





about 4 hours and steep down to Gauri Kunda and upto flat valley for about 2.5 hours then after you

will walk all the way flat land for about another 2/3 hours. That’s why, it is the tough & longest trek

of about 8/9 hours. We should cross the high pass as early as possible in pleasant weather before

strong windy at day time. At the top of Dolma La, you can even find the place called Shivasthal that

is covered with holy flags and the personal related things like clothing, ornaments.

After crossing Dolma La pass, you will see Gauri Kunda at downhill in the right side of your path.

Then further walking down for a while, we will take break for lunch. This downhill trail is not easy

due to rocky & loose stones so we should walk very carefully. Then after, you will catch soon flat

trail that reach to Zuthulphuk. Also please note, the travelers who are in horse ride should also walk

for 2 to 3 hours in between trekking while you are coming steep down after Dolma La. Night stay at a

guesthouse/camp at Zuthul Phuk.

Day 10 # End Parikrama near Darchen and drive back to Saga or Dongba (4580 m) trek

10 km/ 4 hrs.

This is our last trek day and we have to make short trek about 2.5 hours so we wake up in normal

time and begin trekking to descend Darchen town.

Once we reach at the trek end point (Chongdo) near Darchen, our Luxury Bus will be waiting to take

the group back to Saga or Dongba by completing the remaining course (approx. 30%) of parikrama of

Lake Manasarovar by tracing our footsteps returning home leaving the Holy place. (Those who could

not do Parikarma would be waiting to welcome other group members at the Darchen).

Overnight at Hotel Saga or Dongba Dormitory type Guest House.

Day 11 # Return journey from Saga or Dongba to Nyalam

Today is our last day in Tibetan Plateau. We will return to Nyalam town, the last night near border

town of Nepal. We will chant and enjoy all the team together in the last evening with wonderful

memory. Also, we will keep gratitude program to all staff team members from Nepal and Tibet side

for their hard work & devotion to make your trip safe and successful.

Day 12 # Return journey to Kathmandu

After 10 days long trip and enjoyable trip in high isolated land of Kailash Manasarovar we feel more

safe and comfortable today once we drive to the border in early morning. Our eyes feel relief to s ee

all lavish greenery surrounding and easy breathing once we across Nepal. As previous way, we will

clear immigration and custom formalities in both Tibet & Nepal side and take lunch near the border

then move to Kathmandu. Drive from Kodari to Kathmandu can take longer due to bad road

condition near the border area. Upon arrival at Kathmandu we check in hotel at and refresh.

Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.

Day 13 # Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Kathmandu Airport to depart for onwards journey.





Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2016

YATRA KATHMANDU

ARRIVAL DATE

KATHMANDU

DEPARTURE DATE

1 18/05/2016 30/05/2016

2 22/05/2016 03/06/2016

3 01/06/2016 13/06/2016

4 19/06/2016 01/07/2016

5 07/07/2016 19/07/2016

6 19/07/2016 31/07/2016

7 03/08/2016 15/08/2016

8 19/08/2016 31/08/2016

9 02/09/2016 14/09/2016

10 14/09/2016 26/09/2016

Package cost for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2016 From Nepal:

Nationality BY LUXURY BUS BY LAND CRUISER

For Indian Nationals 1,20,000 INR PER PERSON 1,40,000 INR PER PERSON

For Non Indian Nationals/NRI 1,50,000 INR PER PERSON 1,70,000 INR PER PERSON

NOTE: ABOVE COST IS BASE ON PRESENT VISA FEE. IPSC RATES. IF THERE IS ANY CHANGES ON THIS FACTOR APNA BHARAT TOURS & TRAVELS RESERVE RIGHT TO INCREASE THE PRICE ACCORDINGLY.

ALTHOUGH WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN CONSTANTLY MAINTAINING OUR PROGRAMME; THE MENTIONED PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE….

The inclusions in the above package price are listed below

Airport Arrival/Departure transfers in Kathmandu. Three nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis at Hotel in Kathmandu, with daily breakfast,

lunch and dinner (pure vegetarian). One half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Buddhanilkanth in Kathmandu. Transportation Kathmandu / Tibet Border / Kathmandu by Coach. Three night accommodation on sharing basis in Nyalam Guest House with common toilet facility. Two night accommodation in New Hotel Saga or Dongba Guest House. Two night accommodation at Chui Gompa basic guest house at Mansarovar without toilet/shower

facility. One night accommodation at Dirapuk guest house at Dirapuk without toilet / shower facility. One night accommodation at Zuthulpuk in tented camps, without toilet / shower facility. Camping arrangement backed by Nepalese Sherpa crew on full board basis Except inside Nepal, all the meals in Tibet side shall be cooked and provided by our Sherpa staff. Services of an English/Hindi speaking Nepalese team leader from Kathmandu and an English speaking

Tibetan guide from Kodari Border onwards. Transportation inside Tibet by Luxury Bus A support truck to carry food / camping equipments etc





Normal Tibet/China group visa fee. One duffel bag and down jacket per person on returnable basis. Insurance for our Sherpa team / team leader Oxygen cylinder & First Aid medical kit.

The Exclusions in the above package price are listed below

Travel & medical expenses during Kailash Yatra. Rescue evacuation cost in case of emergency. Airfare to Kathmandu and back. Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation or porterage. Expenses of personal nature viz. soft/hard beverages, photography charges, porterage at the airports

hotels, laundry, tips, telephone calls etc. Pony & Porter hiring charges for riding during Kailash Parikrama. Mineral Water. Anything not specifically mentioned in the clause, “The above cost includes”.

Booking Conditions for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2016 From Nepal:

A booking fee of INR 20,000/= and 500 USD FOR NRI is required 75 days in advance along with the passport copy and 3 recent passport size photos.

The remaining of the Tour Cost must be made 45 days before the commencement of The Yatra. The participant must hold minimum 6 months valid passport & Original Election Card at the time of

entering Tibet China. Letter from a doctor certifying that the participant is fit to undertake this pilgrimage. Booking Must be made minimum 75 days prior to each departure date. Booking Form duly filled up The Visa for the Foreign Passport Holders will be applied at The China Embassy in Kathmandu the

participants must handover their passport to the Organizer at the Hotel in Kathmandu immediately after arrival.

Group Visa for the Kailash Yatra will be applied a month in advance at The China Embassy in New Delhi. Indian Passports Holders must be submitted Original Passport before 15 days prior departure to the organizers in India

Cancellation Policy for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2016 From Nepal:

Once a booking is made, the deposit fee is non-refundable. Token Advance Amount of Rs. 20,000 or NRI 500 USD Forfeited Irrespective No. Of Days of

Intimation. 50% Cancellation from 15 days prior to departure. 75% Cancellation from 10 days prior to departure. 100% Cancellation from 7 days & below prior to departure. Please send your cancellation in writing or by Email. Verbal cancellation will not be entertained. All disputes regarding the conducting of the tour Subject of Jurisdiction at Ahmedabad (India).





CLOTHES

As it gets very cold, please carry extra warm clothes:

Warm jacket, fleece

Waterproof and windproof jackets

Thermal hats

Thermal trousers

Thermal gloves

Fleeces

Thermal muffler/scarf

Shawls

Thermal sweaters

Thermal inners (tops and leggings)

Night wear

Thermal socks (Including thick woolen and thermal)

Towels

FOOTWEAR

Closed shoes - we recommend good grip trainers suitable for mountain wear

Waterproof boots if you wish

TOILETRIES

Sun block essential. At high altitude everyone will be susceptible to sun burn

Lip balm

All person toiletries

Skin moisturizers

Toilet paper

SUPPLEMENTARY FOOD You will be provided with meals throughout

the Yatra but we recommend that you bring with you a choice of your own snacks.

Items could include: instant soups, chocolate, dried fruits/nuts, energy bars, lucozade tablets etc.

MEDICINES Diamox (250 mg) 10 tablets per person Cough Syrup 1 bottle per person & Throat

Lozengers Paracetamol 10 tabs per person Savlon/ Plasters

OTHER ESSENTIALS

1-1 ltr Thermos (to fill water from large jug)

Powerful torch with batteries

Sunglasses, Sun hat/cap

In Nepal INR 500 and 1000 Rupee notes are not valid please carry smaller denomination notes

Money belt to carry money - please make sure you have the ability to keep your own valuables secure

Emergency telephone numbers

Travel agent's number and address

Personal medication

Camera

Plastic bags for keeping items dry

Dust/face mask (to protect from dust)

Adapter (Chinese socket)

ACCOMMODATION

Traveling Kathmandu onwards, the accommodation will be extremely basic. Expect small, cold, but relatively clean rooms. Most guest houses have poor plumbing and hot water may not be available.

ROOMING ALLOCATION

All rooms on the journey and in Kailash will be single sex rooms. Therefore, we will provide separate male and female rooms. This means you will not always be able to share a room with your marital partner if you are travelling

IMPORTANT RULES OF CONDUCT IN TIBET

PHOTOGRAPHY

Be extremely careful not to take photographs of airports and military bases. Pictures of bridges, civil unrest, or public demonstrations are also not allowed. Most monasteries and museums also restrict photography inside the buildings.

WEATHER AND ACCLIMATISATION

ASCEND SLOWLY

Our Yatra will take extra days to travel and rest





together.

TOILETS

En-route most toilets are outside or nonexistent and as all Yatris do, you will need to find quiet spots when you stop.

so that our body can adjust to the oxygen levels. This process is called Altitude acclimatization.

DRINK EXTRA FLUIDS

Bring a water bottle and energy-drink packets to prevent dehydration. You should drink even if you do not feel thirsty.

EAT LIGHT, HIGH-CARBOHYDRATE MEALS

Carry extra snacks, such as protein bars, to keep up your energy.

AVOID SEDATIVES

Do not take medications that cause drowsiness. WEATHER AND CLIMATE

In August-September, expect wet weather. Days are unpredictable and nights are cold and frosty. Temperatures can be as high +10/+15 degrees Celsius with night temperatures reaching as low as -10/-15.