KAILASH PILGRIMAGE TOUR By Landcruiser (4500 cc Toyota Landcruiser)

ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu (1300 mtr)
Day 02 Kathmandu – visit temples
Day 03 Kathmandu – Friendship bridge – Nyalam by landcruiser. 3750 mtr (150 kms)
Day 04 Nyalam – day free for acclimatization.
Day 05 Nyalam – Saga by landcruiser. 4450 mtr (245 kms) (passing through Labug-La 5050 mtr)
Day 06 Saga – Paryang by landcruiser. 4600 mtr (230 kms)
Day 07 Paryang – Mansarovar by landcruiser. 4558 mtr (277 kms)
Day 08 Puja in Mansarovar – Tarchen by landcruiseer.  (40 kms)
Day 09 Tarchen – Tarboche by landcruiser than trek to – Dirapuk (4860 mtr) (7 kms trek / 5 – 6 hrs)
Day 10 Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk (4760 mtr)(18 kms trek/9-10 hrs)
Hardest but holiest day (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,200 mtr)
Day 11 Zuthulpuk – Tarchen (Darchen) (10 kms trek) – Mansarovar
Day 12 Mansarovar – Paryang – Saga (460 km)
Day 13 Saga – Nyalam or Zang Mu by landcruiser. (296 km)
Day 14 Drive to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus. (150 km)
Day 15 Transfer to Kathmandu to connect your onward flight.

** YATRA ENDS **

Fixed departure dates 2010

Month	Arrive Kathmandu
April	22*
May	11, 16, 18*, 21, 23 & 25
June	3, 6, 17*, 20 & 22
July	1, 6, 15* & 20
Aug	5, 15*, 18, 22 & 26
September	5, 14* & 17

* Full Moon dates
# few of above dates may be for 16 days.

YATRA COST  …….contact us

Cost includes:

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

Not included:

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

Normal Group size :  25 + people in each group.

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.

 

Booking condition:

• Kindly send scanned copy of your passport (1st page only) by e-mail.
• 10% of the total cost must be deposited with the passport for confirm booking. (non-refundable)

Payment terms:

• 50% of the total package cost may be deposited 15 days prior to departure date.
• Remaining amount may be deposited 7 days prior to departure date.

Payment Options:

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

Cancellation Policy:
30 days before departure date, INR 10,000 will be charged as cancellation.
15 days before departure date, INR 35,000 will be charged as cancellation.
07 days before departure date, No refund allowed.

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

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

Day 02   Kathmandu – visit temples
Today morning half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Visit: Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkanth. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch free time for final preparation for Kailash Yatra i.e. checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during the yatra. If you need to buy few things or hire something our staff will assist you.
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03: Kathmandu – Nyalam 3750 mtr (150 kms)
Early breakfast and begin Mt. Kailash - Mansarovar Yatra. Drive through Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel and reach Friendship Bridge (i.e. Nepal-China border) by mini coach. Short walk of about 10 minutes to cross Friendship Bridge and meet your Tibetan guide and landcruiser drivers. Brief information and than drive to Zhangmu and complete immigration and custom formalities. Continue drive to Nyalam and direct transfer to guest house. Rest of the day free and overnight stay.
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04: Nyalam – day free for acclimatization.
Today is free for acclimatization. We will be going for short trek which is a preparation for Kailash Parikrama and helps to acclimatize fast. overnight at guest house.
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05: Nyalam – Saga 4450 mtr (245 kms) (passing through Labug-La 5050 mtr)
Early breakfast and drive to Saga by Toyota Landcruiser. First long drive over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keeping you busy. Today you will be passing through the first highest pass Labug-La 5050m. Stop and stay for about 10 minutes at Labung-La and experience how you feel at an altitude of 5050 mtr. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peigutso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing River Brahmaputra (Tibetan name “Yarling Tsangpo”) to reach Saga (4600m).
Overnight stay at guest house.
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06: Saga – Paryang 4600 mtr (230 kms)
After breakfast drive to Paryang by Toyota Landcruiser. Passing through many villages and camps of yak herders. Far south you can see snow capped mountain peaks. Most of the time you will be driving on plains, hence a comfortable drive. Arrive Paryang and enjoy hot tea. Overnight stay at guest house.
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07: Paryang – Mansarovar 4558 mtr (277 kms)
Early breakfast and get ready for longest driving day by Toyota Landcruiser. Late afternoon you can have first view of Holy Kailash Parbat and Mansarovar. Hore – a small village near Holy Mansarovar Lake. Holy Mansarovar (14950 ft/4558m) – the highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rakshash are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba.
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 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 Toyota Landcruiser and continue drive towards Tarchen (Darchen). Tarchen is considered as a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama.
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 09: Tarchen – Tarboche (13 kms drive) – Dirapuk (4860 mtr) (7 kms trek / 5 – 6 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Tarboche – starting point of Kailash Parikrama, by Toyota Landcruiser. Tarboche is also known as outer “Asthapath”. It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep on appearing. For 7 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk (4760 mtr) (18 kms trek / 9-10 kms) (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,200 mtr)
Today you will be climbing to Drolma-la (Dolma-La 18600 ft) and than descending gradually to Zuthulpuk (4760m). Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass.
Today is the most difficult day of the trek. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By late afternoon you will arrive Zuthulpuk (the cave of Miracles, the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have preformed miracles here).
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Zuthulpuk – Tarchen (Darchen) (10 kms / 4-5 hrs) – Mansarovar (end of Kailash Parikrama)
Morning free time to explore the caves, temples and shrine around Milarepa cave. After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp near Mansarovar Lake.
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Drive to Paryang / Saga by Toyota Landcruiser (460 kms) 8-9 hrs.
Meals included:   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu by Toyota Landcruiser (296 kms) 6-7 hrs.
Meals included:   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu by Mini Coach (150 kms) 9-10 hrs.
Meals included:   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Transfer to airport for your onward flight.
Meals included:   Breakfast

** YATRA ENDS **

 

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