Holy Lake Manasarovar and Mt: Kailash Yatra

( 14 Days / 13 Nights ) - Tour Package

Travel Packages Holy Lake Manasarovar and Mt: Kailash Yatra

Destination Covered

Kathmandu

Package Tour Detail

What we provide to our clients :

Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Gamow bag and Oxygen.
We don't charge extra for the parikrama. If you wish to take help of a yak or horse, the cost will be approx US$ 60 for Yak and USD 100 for horse payable directly to the yak herder. All Indian pilgrims are advised to hire one. You have to understand that the yaks are not domesticated but are meant to carry luggage.

Model of Payments

25 days prior to tour departure date, 30% of the total cost should reach SANDHYA HOLIDAYS account by telex transfer with passport of client.
And full payment should make before departure to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

Tour Cancellation Policy

All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
20 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost.
15 days before trip departure 20% of total trip cost.
07 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
05 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
03 days before trip departure 100% of total trip cost.

IMPORTANT PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION :

Clothing :
Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are the rule of Tibet . Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold. Indian Pilgrims strictly no Sari. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful is a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.

What to take :
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material, though expensive, is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.

Bring with you :
Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; 'namkeen' etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.

Health :
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit - no two ways about that. Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in 'no road' conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.

Altitude Sickness :
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Nyelam (12000ft) and a night in Simikot those who take journey of Helicopter before moving on to the higher altitudes. Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage. We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.

Currency :
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 7.9 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 5-6 approx; Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal .

Risks & Liability :
SANDHYA HOLIDAYS and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, SANDHYA HOLIDAYS and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

Day Wise Breakup

Day 1 - Kathmandu (1300 m.) Arrival

Welcome arrival in Tribhuwan Int'l airport/Drive to hotel/if time permits our guide will take you to Pashupatinath for Dharsan during Arati time. Final preparation for yatra i.e, checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during yatra. Over night at hotel.

Day 2 - Drive to Nylam (150km), 3750m

Morning after breakfast leave Kathmandu to commence yatra to Nyalam [3800M]. We reach Friendship Bridge [Nepal - China Boarder] by mini-coach. Walk along for 10 minutes to cross the bridge and there get acquainted with Chinese guide and land cruiser drivers. They will give a brief information regarding the further trip then proceed the journey to Zangmu, where all the immigration and custom formalities are ought to be accomplished. After the accomplishment of all formalities, we proceed to Nyalam. Arrival at Nyalam and overnight stay at guesthouse.

Day 3 - Rest Day at Nylam, 3750m

It is more a day for acclimatization.

Day 4 - Saga/4450m

(Labug-La 5050m, Peku-tso and Saga, 232km) on the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. By the late afternoon you will cross Bhramha Purtra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night.

Day 5 - Paryang (4600m) 185 kms 7-8 hrs

Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers are attired by beautiful traditional costume, waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies along with big smile.

Day 6 - Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4558m) 277 Kms 8 hours

The longest driving day starts with full of excitement, by the late afternoon you can have the first sight of Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Here, a small village near by Lake Manasarover.
Holy-Manasarovara: at 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 Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba.

Day 7 - Puja and drive to Tarchen (4575m) 40kms

Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.

Day 8 - Trek to Dehara Puk/4909m

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 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.

Day 9 - Trek to Juthulpuk (4790)

Trek to Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 5650m. between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. 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 the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).

Day 10 - Manasarovar

End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp at Manasarovar.

Day 11 - Saga

Drive to Saga (185kms) 7-8 hrs.

Day 12 - Nylam or Zang Mu

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

Day 13 - Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu (150 kms) 9-10 hrs.

Day 14 - Departure

Transfer to airport for your onward flight.

Package Includes

Hotel with full board in Kathmandu 4 Star Hotel.
Airports pick up and drop services.
One half day sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu.
Pick up and drop services to/from Nepal/China border by non AC Tourist Bus.
Transport by 4W Japanese Land Cruiser.
Supporting Truck for Luggage.
Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Team.
English speaking Tibetan guide.
Buffet Indian veg. meals (South Indian, Gujrati, Marwadi).
Chinese visa fee of Nepali and Client.
Sleeping mat, Jacket and Sleeping Bag while on Kailash Tour (returnable after trip).
Free Duffel Bag.
Guesthouses and camping charges in Tibet.
All camping and cooking equipment.
Yak for Kailash Parikrama luggage only.
All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet.
Gamow Bag, Oxygen.

Excludes :

Airfares from Home-Kathmandu-Home.
All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls.
Insurance of clients.
Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse harder).
Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation INR 350 per person.
Kodari land tax INR 200 per pax (direct payable at Kodari).
Services other than specified.

Contact Detail

Sandhya Holidays

Contact Person :- Mr Prashant Pandya
A/17, First-Floor, Ajanta Commercials Center, Near Income-Tax, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - 380009
Web Address :- http://www.sandhyaholidays.com

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