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KAILASH PILGRIMAGE TOUR

 

KAILASH MANSAROVAR: High on the remote western Tibetan plateau in the northern most region of the Himalayas, sits Mount Kailash, the holy mountain. The Tibetan people have named it Kang Rinpoche, or snow jewel, and the Hindus refer to it as Mount Meru. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain pilgrims from the world over go to this holy mountain to circumambulate rather than scale the 22,028- foot high peak.
Hindus who walk around the 32-mile circumference of Mount Kailash use the term parikrama. They believe that lord Shiva, one of their three main gods, resides atop what they call Mount Meru. Tibetans refer to the clockwise circumambulation as a kora. Both words mean the same thing pilgrimage. Doing a walk around the mountain can away a lifetimes worth of sins.

KAILASH PILGRIMAGE TOUR
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places to Visit: Kathmandu– Nyalam-Saga-
Prayang- Manasarovar-Darchen-Dera Phuk
Mt. Kailash Tour (Kailash PILGRIMAGE TOUR – 14 nights)

SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • 11 night’s accommodation in Tibet using guesthouse /camp.
  • 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Tibet Visa & Permit Fee [Normal].
  • Yaks & Yak Men for luggage during Kailash Parikrama.
  • Ground transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land Cruisers or bus as applicable.
  • Services of English speaking guide in Tibet.
  • Services of our trekking equipment and Sherpa staff.
  • oxygen cylinders.

EXCLUDES:

  • Using extra nights in lodge (except the mentioned on itinerary).
  • Yak/porter for personal using
  • Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra cost because of partition from the main group or serious health condition.
  • Flight or any costs TO or FROM Kathmandu from your destination/ home town.
  • No cost is including for those who separate from the main group
COMPLETE ITINERARY

Day 01-Kathmandu (1300 m): Pick up from the airport/ Drive to hotel/ briefing/ if time permits our guide will take you to Pashupatinath for Darshan during Aarati time. Dinner


Day 02-Kathmandu: .Breakfast, trip to temples and back to Hotel for lunch. After lunch, final preparation for the Yatra i.e, checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during Yatra, if anyone requires buying or hiring anything, our staff will assist & accompany you, evening dinner, overnight at the hotel

Day 03-Drive to Nyalam (150km), 3750mMorning after breakfast leave Kathmandu to commence Yatra to Nyalam [3800M]. We reach Friendship Bridge [Nepal – China Boarder] by mini-coach or Tourist coach. Walk along for 10 minutes to cross the bridge and there get acquainted with Chinese guide and land cruiser drivers. They will give brief information regarding the further trip then proceed to Zhangmu, 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 04-Rest Day at Nyalam, 3750m: It is a day for acclimatization

Day 05-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 Brahmaputra River way to typical Chinese and Tibetan town, Saga for night.

Day 06: 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 07-Drive Prayang to Manasarovar (4558m) 277km 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 Manasarovar. Night stay in a small village nearby Lake Manasarovar.

Day 08: Manasarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Darchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.

Day 09: It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be kept on appearing. For 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.

Day 10: 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 11: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp.

Day 12: Drive to Saga (417km) 10 hrs

Day 13: Drive Saga to Nyalam: (296km) 6-7 hr.

Day 14: Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu (150 km) 9-10 hr. Arrive Kathmandu. Rest day free, overnight at hotel

Day 15: Transfer to Airport for your onward flight.

Travel Tips for Mt. Kailash - Mansarovar Yatra

Accommodation: Accommodation will be very simple with a cozy room with common bathrooms and toilets. However, hot water will be provided in every room for refreshing and for drinking.

Food: The food will be supplied from our side while camping breakfast, lunch & dinner with occasional tea break. While staying in lodges enroute the meal will be provided from the best available Chinese or Tibetan restaurants. The food will be very simple as per the clients taste. All meals provided will be vegetarian.

Clothing & Accessories: Depending upon the season, during June, July, August till September, day time will be pleasant and quite warm with about 15-20 degrees celsius. During afternoon time 1-4 pm can be windy. The morning and evening will be chily between minus 2 to 0 degree celcius. We recommend one down jacket, one warm thick pull-over, one thin pull-over, two warm pants, two light loose cotton pants, one warm windproof cotton jacket, four cotton sleeve T-shirts, two thermal under pants, two thermal vests, one rain coat, one pair each of light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal, six pairs of warm woolen socks, one light cotton or silk scarf, one large cotton or silk scarf, one pair of warm gloves, soft paper tissues, monkey cap & sun hat, two towels, Wind - Rain Jacket, sun hat, sun glass, sun cream, chapstick.

Transportation: During the drive we will be providing a 4-wheel drive (Land cruiser or similar), truck as a backup with all camping gear and crew. Maximum 4-5 people will be accommodated in a land cruiser. While on trek, during the Kora, we will provide Yaks to carry the camping & your personal heavy gears.

Guide/ Escort: A Tibetan/ English speaking guide will escort the group throughout the trip including few Nepali staffs for the camping.

Photography: As Tibet get very bright sunlight due to thin air, so taking photographs can be quite glare. We recommend you to take the advise from the photographic shop while purchasing the film rolls for Tibet. Taking photographs inside monastery will be charged as per Monastery rule. Please ask your guide before taking photographs inside the monastery or Army Camps.

Medicine: We suggest you to bring your own first aid kit with adequate medication regarding altitude sickness, nauseas, dehydration and some painkillers.

Insurance: We highly recommend all clients to be insured against Medical, accidents & necessary emergency evacuation, if needed.

Physical Fitness: Before booking for this trip with us, clients should be in sound good health preparation for this trip. We advise bit of exercise like morning or evening walk or jogging.

Visa & Documentation: Clients must be in possession of a valid passport to obtain visa. We will require the following details from your passport at the time of booking the trip - Full Name as in Passport, Nationality, Date of issue & expiry of Passport, Passport No, Date of Birth & Occupation

Altitude Sickness: Acute mountain sickness is a frequent problem in the Himalayan region. The altitude of the peaks and trills between them are among highest on earth. Acclimatization to altitude above 3000 meters takes time. The body undergoes a number of physiological changes acme of which are immediate like increased pulse rate & respiratory rate. Others appear more slowly over a period of weeks like the change in acid base balance and production of extra red blood cells. These changes plus the effect of intense sunlight, walking hard & dehydration may cause a number or mild vague symptoms such as Loss of appetite, fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, sleeplessness, mild shortness of breath with exercise. The best treatment is prevention! Avoid rapid ascents; take acclimatization symptoms seriously using rest days or diamox. If symptoms are severe and the patient is ill DESCEND IMMEDIATELY 300 Meters of descent or more should be sought. This usually gives rapid improvement.

Payment: A 50% deposit must be sent in advance to our company or its associates. Balance 50% should be paid at least 30 days before the trip departure.

Equipment on Trip: We provide 2 men roomy tents to sleep in. We also provide Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tents, Dining Tables, Folding Chairs and full kitchen utensils. We will provide Sleeping Bag and Foam Mattress for bed.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

You need at least 3 pair of change of your clothing for this trip. Shorts, skirt or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day along with T-shirt, long sleeved cotton shirts and sun hat. During the evening and the higher altitudes warmers clothing will be needed, breeches, track. Well fitting, comfortable boots are to be preferred over training shoes for the actual trekking and clothing will be required for both extremes of climate, for hot sun when trekking through the lower foothills to freezing temperatures at night when camping in the high valleys.

1. Fiber Pile Jacket: 1
2. Shorts or Skirt: 1
3. Light Cotton Trousers: 1
4. Breeches/ Track Suit Bottoms/ Ultra Fleece Trousers: 1
5. Duvet Jacket: Down or synthetic
6. Wool Balaclava, Wool Mitts.
7. Waterproofs: Jacket and trousers
8. Sun Hat Scarf: Silk/Nylon, useful for keeping the sun off the back of your neck.
9. Sunglasses/ Goggles: Essential to get a pair which cuts out 100% UV rays.
10. Sun Cream: High protection factor [15 or higher] or high altitude glacier cream.
11. Lip Slave/Labisan: Protection for the lips. Get one with a sunscreen.
12. Water Bottle: 1 Liter. Metal
13. Iodine: 2% Solution [TINCTURE OF IODINE] obtained from most chemists put into a small glass dropper bottle. 8 drops of iodine will sterilize 1 liter of water in 20 minutes.
14. Toilet Items: Soap, Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Comb, Sanitary protection, Toilet rolls [2], etc. Toilet paper is provided on Trek.
15. Head Torch: [Petzl recommended] -spare batteries and bulbs.
16. Sewing Kit
17. Small Knife: Swiss army style - has many uses.
18. Note Book/ Diary/ Pens
19. Small Padlock: Useful for locking your kit bag
20. 4 Passport Size Photographs
21. A Copy of your Insurance Certificate.
22. Money Belt
23. Reading Material: (1Book).
24. Walkman and 2 tapes - for those early nights. Spare batteries.
25. Chocolate Bars, Sweets.
26. Personal Medical Kit.
27. Small plastic Bags/ Stuff Sacs or Pillow Cases: To separate and keep the gear in your kit bag in order
28. Cigarette Lighter: for burning toilet paper and rubbish.

OPTIONAL

1. Ski Stick: Telescopic for easy carrying
2. Thermarest: Or similar self-inflating mattress, gives decadent luxury.
3. Camera Gear.
4. Games: Cards, chess etc. for the evenings.
5. Umbrella: Not only for rain, makes a great sunshade.
6. Wet Wipes: Or similar.

Insurance & Emergency Expenses: We suggest that clients insure themselves against a comprehensive claim policy. Which should also include Helicopter Evacuation if necessary. Please note that our Kailash Tour Package does not include any rescue or evacuation expenses in emergencies. Any Emergency arrangement other than regular straightforward tour itinerary service should be borne by the clients themselves.

Camera & Films: A 35 mm system with interchangeable lens will allow you to get the best shots in most situations. A wide angle [28-35mm] and a telephoto [80-200mm] are very useful. Sky ling filters protect your lens [skylight IB] and a polarizing filter is useful for snow scenes. A brush for cleaning your lens is important and your camera and lens need to be in protective cases. Kodachrome 64 is excellent for slides and for prints 100 ASA film is suitable. Faster films may be needed if using zoom lenses and 200 ASA film would be required if you plan to visit Chitwan National Park. 12 rolls of film per trek are not too many for the enthusiast.

General Considerations when Packing: Keep the weight and bulk down to a minimum. Baggage allowance on most international flights is 20 Kg's/44 lbs.. Most people tend to bring more clothes than they do actually need. You will only need one change of clothes for Kathmandu. On trek it is important to dress in layers. When it is hot you will only be wearing a base layer, when it gets colder you can add to this until you are wearing most of your clothes!

Personal Medical Kit: We suggest that you bring the following:
1. Elastoplasts.
2. Adhesive tape 4" crepe bandage Elasticated knee and /or ankle support if you experience strain these joints Blister dressings, e.g. moleskin, compead, spenco dressings Nasal Decongestant Throat lozenges/ glucose sweets.
3. Wide spectrum antibiotic [Ciproxin recommended] Anti -diarrhea - Imodium or Lomotil. A course of Flagyll [treatment of giardia].
4. Codeine Phosphate - conspirator, cough suppressant and pain killer Cold and flu suppressant Aspirin / paracetamol.
5. Rehydrate powder - useful for adding to your water bottle and for fluid replacing purposes.
6. Small pair of scissors any special medicines you require.

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