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Holy Kailash Parikrama (Kailash Inner Kora) "The most sacred of Mountains" - 17 Days (Guaranteed Fixed Departure 17 August 2013)

Mt. Kailash (6714m), Asia's most sacred mountain, is located in a high and isolated enclave of West Tibet . It is one of three pilgrimages sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri Tsosum. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the supposed land of origin of the pre-Buddist Bonpos. Mt Kailash is their sould-mountain, which they also call Yungdrung Gu Tse, the Nine-story Swastika Mountain .

It is a 53-km pilgrim path around Mt. Kailash . It begins and ends at Darchen, a small settlement at the mountain south base and in the process visits four monasteries crosses the high Drolma La Pass (5636m). Three days is perhaps the minimum time required to walk leisurely around the mountain: spend two nights in or near Dira Phuk and Zutrul Phuk Monasteries. If conditions permit, try to stay four or five days, which would allow time for short trips to the inner regions of the area.

Planning and Preparation of Mt. Kailash Yatra

Itinerary: Holy Kailash Parikrama (Kailash Inner Kora) - 17 Days

Day 01: Katmandu (1300 mts.) Arrival, our reprehensive will meet at the airport and escort to the Hotel, Free at own and Evening dinner, overnight stay at Katmandu.

Day 02: Katmandu - After breakfast start to Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath and Budha Nikanth Darshan, back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing and program briefing.

Day 03: Katmandu to Nyalam (3700 mts. - 160kms.) - This is the first day of the Yatra. After breakfast depart from Katmandu to China border by reserved tourist coach. It takes about 05 hours. Our agent will complete custom formalities and check into Tibet - an autonomous part of China. After lunch drive to a small Tibetan town called Nyalam by Land Cruiser. Overnight stay at Nyalam Guest House. Breakfast and dinner in camp side and packed lunch will be provided.

Day 04: Nyalam Full day acclimatization - Full day free for excursion of Nyalam city.

Day 05: Nyalam to Saga / Dongba (4500mts. - 375kms) - After breakfast drive from Nylam to Dongba for about 08:00 hours. Overnight stay at Dongba in tent or guesthouse.

Day 06: Saga / Dongba (4500mts. - 335kms) to Mansarovar - After breakfast drive from Dongba to Mansarovar about 07:00 hours. Overnight stay in tent or guesthouse.

Day 07: Mansarovar to Darchen (4600mts. - 110kms.) - Mansarovar Parikrama by Land Cruiser. We will choose the special point to take dip in Manasarovar Lake and do Pooja of Lord Shiva. Full day free for spiritual activities. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay there.

Day 08: Drive to Yumdwari, start trek as first day Parikrama to Dirapuk, O/N stay at tent.

Day 09: Trek to Dolmala pass, continue trek to Gauri Kund, Sindhu River and camp at River side.

Day 10: Trek to Kuber Kund, Darshan on east face of Kailash, continue trek to Zuthul puk, O/N stay at the tent.

Day 11: Trek to Darchen, rest. O/N stay at the guest house.

Day 12: Drive to Astapad, trek to bottom Kailash, O/N stay at the camp.

Day 13: Trek to sapta Rishi cave, Nandi Parikrama, continue trek to Darchen, O/N stay at the guest house.

Day 14: Darchen to Dongba - Drive back to Dongba.

Day 15: Dongba to Nyalam - Drive back to Nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.

Day 16: Nyalam to Katmandu - After custom formalities we will be picked up by Nepal side and continue drive to Kathmandu for about 05.00 hours and check into same hotel.

Day 17: Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport, catch flight for next Destination. (Contact Samrat Tours & Travels for more information about option day trip at additional cost).

Cost: Ask for Quotation
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Tour Cost:

INR 145,500.00 Per Person for Indian.
NRI US$ 3150.00 Per Person for Foreigner or NRIs.

ESTIMATE FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Horse for personal ride on kora days is approx INR 13000.00
Extra ride for day trip to Astapad INR 1500.00 per person
Extra day in Kathmandu INR 1800.00 for Indian and 45.00$ for others with 2 meals and accommodations.
INR 2200.00 for Manakamana day trip including both way cable car tickets and transportation.
Muktinath and Manakamana day trip INR 22500.00 per person including two nights in Pokhara, one night Jomsom round trip flight with meal, transport.

COST INCLUDES:

Arrival & departure transportation
Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Budhanilkantha.
3 nights hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals
Transfer to Kodari by tourist bus
Tibet side: accommodation in decent hotel/tents
While camping we provide two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping equipments like dining & toilet tents
Pure vegetarian meals prepare by our escort.
A/C coach/ Japanese land cruisers (4WD) & support trucks
English speaking Tibetan guide
Nepali tour leader
Gamow bag, oxygen, basic first-aid kit.
Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee.
Kodari land tax.

COST EXCLUDES:

Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home
All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
Travel Insurance of clients
Emergency evacuation expenses.
Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation
expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than specified

MODEL OF PAYMENTS

20 days prior to tour departure date, 100% of the total cost should reach Samrat Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd account by telex transfer with passport of client.

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 50% of total trip cost.
10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
07 days and less 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 advisable 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) 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 = 6.00 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 9.50 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:
Samrat Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd 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, Samrat Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd 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.