Itinerary

1

ARRIVAL AT KATHMANDU (1,350 M), Dinner

Arrival at Tribhuban International airport (1,350M), meet and welcome by our office representative & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

2

TRIP PREPARATION & KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING, B/L/D

After breakfast, you'll embark for Swayambhunath, an iconic hilltop Monkey Temple that is over 2,500 years old. You’ll enjoy the panoramic 360 view of Kathmandu City and different Himalayan ranges. Afterwards, explore the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where kings were crowned. Also, the living goddess Kumari and the Kumari temple are the next attractions. One wooded temple, i.e., Kastamandap temple, will be smiling at you with warm regards.  We'll visit the Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred place where Lord Pashupatinath is worshipped for eternal peace and salvation. Return to the hotel, lunch, briefing about the yatra, and preparation for the yatra. Overnight stay at the hotel.

3

DRIVE TO SYABRUBESI (140 KM, 8 hrs drive) B/L/D

Drive to Syabrubesi (1,550 M). After arrival at Syabrubesi check into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel

4

DRIVE TO KYRUNG (20+ 25Kms1 hours’ drive) B/L/D

After breakfast, drive to Nepal-China border, Timure (20 km, 30 Mins drive). Complete Nepal and China side immigration formalities & walk further ahead & get introduced to your Chinese guide/coach drivers. After the introduction, proceeds the journey to Kyrung (2,700 M, 20 km, 30 mins drive). Arrive at Kyrung and overnight stay at the guesthouse.

5

DRIVE TO SAGA (105 KM, 4 hours’ drive) B/L/D

After breakfast, drive to Saga. En route, you will witness beautiful waterfalls, rivers, and mountains along with the Tibetan landscape. After approx.4/5 hours’ drive, you will reach Saga (4,640 M). Arrive in Saga and overnight stay at the hotel.

6

DRIVE TO MANSAROVAR, (410 Kms, 7/8 hours’ drive) B/L/D

After breakfast, drive to Mansarovar (4,556 M). Arrive Mansarovar, take a holy bath; perform Puja, Hawan, and Devtarpanetc (self). Freshly cooked dinner will be served at the edge of Mansarovar Lake. Overnight stay at guesthouse.

7

DRIVE TO DARCHEN (30 KM, 1 hour drive) B/L/D

Drive to Darchen (4,675 M), en-route visit to Chuigumpa hot spring will be organized. Finally arrive at Darchen and overnight stay at hotel.

 

8

HOLY TREK TO DIRAPUK (8 Km drive and 10 Km trek) B/L/D

With packed lunch box, drive to Tarboch Flag Pole, the first prostration point, - an auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground. Visit Yamadwar and further drive to Sershong. Meet your porters/ pony caretaker etc. and trek to Dirapuk (4,765 M). Overnight stay at guesthouse

9

VISIT POLUNG GLACIER &NORTH FACE B/L/D

After breakfast start trek to close of North Face, bottom of Mt. Kailash (6,714 M) and Polung Glacier. Return to Dirapuk (4,765 M). Lunch and overnight at guesthouse/ Camp.

10

HOLY TREK & CLIMBING TO ZUTHULPUK B/L/D

Early in the morning start climbing via Khandasang La, KuberKund to east face. Light lunch served on the way. Camp at third prostration point/ Zuthulpuk. Dinner & overnight at guesthouse.

11

HOLY TREK TO DARCHEN B/L/D

After breakfast start trek to Darchen (4,675 M, 14 Kms, 2 hours trek). Overnight stay at hotel at Darchen.

12

VISIT TO NANDI PARBAT, ATMA LINGAM ETC.

Early morning drive or trek to Serlong Gumpa. Proceed trek or climbing further to Atma Lingam, Kuwar Kund, Nandi Parbat etc. Return to Darchen and overnight stay at hotel.

13

VISIT TIRTHPURI & DRIVE TO SAGA

Breakfast and drive to Tirthpuri (45 km, 1 hours’ drive). Visit Tirthpuri and drive to Saga (4,640 m, 430 km, 7/8 hrs drive). Packed lunch will be served on the way. Overnight stay at hotel at Saga.

14

DRIVE TO KYRUNG (105 KMS, 4/5 HRS DRIVE)

Drive to Kyrung (2,700m, 105km, 4/5 hrs drive). Arrive Kyrung city and check into hotel. Rest of the day is free for personal activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

15

DRIVE TO BORDER & DRIVE TO KATHMANDU (165 KMS, 8/9 HRS DRIVE).

Early morning, after breakfast drive to Nepal China- Friendship Bridge (55 Km and 1 hours' drive). Complete China side Immigration formalities and proceed further to complete Nepal Side immigration formalities. After completion of immigration formalities, you will be driven to Kathmandu (165 Km, 8/9 hours' drive). Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

16

PUJA AT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE

Breakfast and proceed to Pashupatinath Temple for Holy water offering. Return to the hotel and have free time until your departure transfer to the international airport for your onward flight. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

17

DEPARTURE

Our cheerful representative will drop you off to the airport three hours prior to the flight departure. The mystic land of the Himalayas holds many more secrets to be told. Come back again for another adventure visiting our spectacular mountains.

Useful Info

Health Precaution: Oxygen is less available at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induce certain illnesses generally not encountered in the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness (malaise), high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence, and insomnia are to name among a few. It is common to all, irrespective of age, sex, and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dosage, and strong antibiotics must be avoided. Some symptoms do indicate that the body mechanism is readjusting to a new environment.

Route & climatic conditions: Once the voyage commences, the panoramic Himalaya and Tibet cocoon the pilgrims in their effulgence, and they drift beyond the reach of a conventional world. Deep silence and eerie expansiveness rule the atmosphere. A resourceful pilgrim, however, would enjoy his every step. The route from Kathmandu to Rasuwagadi (Timure) (Nepal-China border) is narrow and scary, but from the border onward, roads are well-maintained.  The high-altitude Tibetan terrain is dry, cold, and windy. Night is colder than day. Torrential rains, strong icy winds are common features. The average altitude is above 3,500 meters, and the route covers many high-altitude passes.

Risk and Liabilities: We will endeavor to make your journey smooth and pleasant as far as possible. However, the entire program in Tibet is conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Fishtail Tours & Travel (P) Ltd. & its associated organizations will not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstances such as government restrictions, delay in receiving Tibet Travel Permit and Visa due to TTB’s own rules and regulations, landslides, road blockages, floods, snow, political unrests, cancellation of flights, delay due to shortage of land cruiser Jeep/Coach in Tibet, personal sickness or accident.  Any extra cost incurred shall be borne by the travelers themselves. 

Required Documents:

• Minimum of six months' valid passport and two copies of passport-size photographs.
• A normal health certificate from your personal doctor for travelers aged 50 years and above may be required

Fitness: This is not a trek or expedition but a tour; therefore, no specific level of fitness is required. Anybody can join this Yatra if they think they are fit and have strong willpower. People suffering from cardiac or respiratory problems should consult their doctor. Morning and evening walks, jogging, stretching, meditation, and regular exercises make the journey comfortable for all.

Food and Beverages: Delicious continental & Indian food will be served. Breakfasts and Dinners will be served in the campsite by trained Nepali staff. Packed lunch will be provided during the daytime. We will serve mineral water for drinking purposes.

Clothing and Necessities: As the temperature varies greatly between day and night (from max. 20 degrees Celsius to min. –16 degrees Celsius), one should prepare accordingly. However, we suggest all yatries to travel light, carrying a maximum of 10 to 15 Kg per person. We also provide certain clothing and essentials from our end. Kindly go through the details and decide the requirement accordingly: 

Clothing Requirement:

Clothing requirements may vary as per the yatra duration. Based on 14 14-day Overland Yatra, the following clothing is suggested;
4/5 Pairs of Thermal wares
Enough undergarments and warm soak
4 pairs of outer clothing
Hand Gloves
Light Jackets & Sweaters
Shoes with water-resistant 
Muffler and sandal
Hand Towel
Enough Soaks ( Thick Woolen socks for Parikrama)
Other clothing, including night clothing, as per personal need and preference

General Essentials:

Torch Light with battery 
Multivitamin Tablets
Sun protection cream with 50 PH 
Regular medicines that are being used
Wet and dry tissues
Dry fruits and  energy bars
Vicks or Amritanjan
Dark Sun Glasses
Body Lotion
Water bottle – 2 bottles of 1 liter each 

What we offer:

Feather Down jacket with up to -10 cold resistance 
Backpack for valuable and general essentials 
Duffel bag for personal clothing
Walking Stick for the 3-day Parikrama
Wind cheer or Puncho to cover cold wind and rain during parikrama
Monkey Cap
First Aid Box for general medicine
3 Times a day freshly cooked meal
Boiled and mineral water, Enough Climbing rope, Crampon boots, Plastic boots, Snow Bar, Ice axe

Insurance: Full travel insurance covering medicine, Helicopter evacuation (in case of emergency), loss of personal belongings, postponed/ pre-pond expenses of inward and outward flight, and trip cancellation is strongly recommended.

CANCELLATION:

All notices of cancellation must be sent to our office in writing; verbal cancellation will not be accepted. There is no refund for services not used. In case of any cancellation, the booking amount will be completely forfeited. In addition, the following cancellation rules will apply to the balance amount payable.

• 21-day period from our departure date: 30% cancellation charges.
• 15-day period from tour departure date: 50% cancellation charges.
• 7 days or fewer periods: 75% cancellation charges.

The above cancellation rules are applied as per the rules and regulations of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau and (IPSC) Indian Pilgrims Service Center, China

MOST IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED AND PREPARED:

It should come into the notice of all Kailash Yatries that all Tibet and Holy Mt. Kailash Yatra/Tour operators in Nepal have very few roles to play in handling Tibet and Holy Mount Kailash Yatra operations. The decision of the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and the China India Pilgrim Service Centre (CIPSC) is final and mandatory to be followed and accepted by all. Hence, interested clients for Tibet and the Holy Mt Kailash Yatra (especially Indian Yatries) are requested to be prepared, both mentally and physically, for the following adverse situations and do the necessary preparations accordingly. In case of the occurrence of any of the following conditions, the management of Fishtail Group of Tourism Hospitality or its associates won’t be liable and be held responsible.

Though you might have submitted both your name list with advance payment and the application for the Tibet Travel Permit in time as per the rules, it cannot be guaranteed that the Tibet Travel Permit and the Visa will arrive in time. Sometimes, the Tibet Travel Permit or the Visa might be rejected by the concerned authorities, i.e., TTB and CIPSC at the very last hour (even after you arrive in Nepal or after issuance of your nonrefundable to and fro ticket to Nepal). 

In case of failure to obtain the Tibet Travel Permit and the Visa on time as per the stipulated date of arrival/departure, all additional expenses in Nepal (accommodation, food, transportation, etc.) have to be borne by the client himself/herself.

In case of rejection of your Tibet Travel Permit and the Visa by the concerned authorities, i.e., TTB and CIPSC, at the last hour (after arrival in Nepal), the client himself/herself has to issue a fresh return ticket or manage his/her return journey on his/her own expense.

 The entire price given below in Indian currency is calculated at the rate of 83/- per US Dollar, i.e., (ROE) 83/- at the time of pricing. All the differences due to currency fluctuation will be borne by either side.

WHY TO CHOOSE KAILASHTREKS & TRAVELS AS YOUR PILGRIMAGE YATRA OPERATOR TO HOLY MT. KAILASH AND MANSAROVAR–THE JOURNEY TO THE ABODE OF LORD SHIVA?

The Yatra to Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar is considered one of the toughest Yatras, as the area lies in a high mountain terrain.  Thus, it requires a highly experienced team to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for the pilgrims. The Fishtail Tours &Travels team has been effectively trained to conduct these kinds of tours and has been organizing the Yatra for more than 17 years.

We have a very cordial relationship and rapport with FEC/ TTB on every aspect. In case of an occurrence of any emergency during the Yatra, all the Yatries can get immediate help and support from the Chinese government. As mentioned earlier, our team members are trained to maintain personal hygiene, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. We serve pure vegetarian, fresh, healthy, and hygienic meals during the Yatra. We always use high-quality international standard equipment to ensure the comfort and safety of the Yatris. Kailashtreks team values your money and assures you that every penny you spend for the trip will be worthwhile, as our sole priority is to provide you with the best quality service and guarantee your safety. We have no hidden costs, except for personal expenses not covered by the contract. We never charge a single penny during the entire journey. 

BOOKING PROCEDURE:

For booking Mt. Kailash or any other Tibet/China Tour, the following documents and payment must reach us.

Minimum Booking Charge- Indian National INR 25,000/- (The booking charge may be higher than the minimum booking charge, which may vary as per yatra types). Properly filled out booking form with duly signed (given below).

• Clear passport copy with a minimum of 6 months' validity.
• 2 copies of passport-sized color photographs.

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