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Kailasa and Mansarovar are as old as the Creation itself and involves a 34 kms walk on foot around Mt. Kailash at 19000 ft
believed to be the centre of the Universe and the ultimate above sea level. The landscape around is snow, ice and rocks
pilgrims destination for the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and the with hardly any humans in sight.
Bongo. Kailash is considered as the holiest mountain on earth
through millennia and monks, yogis and pilgrims from all over Kalash Circuit (Kora):
the world have travelled for a Darshan of this sublime peak to This 52 kms parikrama is done in 3 days. It begins and ends
attain moksha. The mountains’ exceptional isolation and the in Darchen at 15150 ft and the pilgrims cross Dolma pass at
peculiar contours of black granite gives it the appearance of 18600 ft. above sea level.
a Shivalinga. It is also known by Meru, Sumeru, Sushumna,
Ashtapada:
Hemadri (golden mountain), Ratnasanu (the jewel peak),
Pilgrims can visit this from Darchen after a 5 hour trek.
Karnikachala (lotus mountain), Deva Parvatha (summit of
gods) and many more... Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva and Mansarovar Circuit (Kora):
his divine consort Parvathi and this radiant peak is considered The 88 kms parikrama of Mansarovar begins at Horchu and
to be the throne of Truth, Wisdom and Bliss and it is at this ends at Chiu with the route going along the lake
apex where the Sound and the Light merge into OM.
Holy Parikramas
The Inner circuit (Kora): Ganga Chiu
This is considered to be the toughest of all parikramas and
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KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA - By Helicopter
(12 Days / 11 Nights - Ex Kathmandu)
Day 1: Welcome to your ‘Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter’ Day 7: This morning drive to Serchung (4 km / approx 30 min)
yatra ! On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (on your and then trek to Dirapuk (approx 7-8 hour)
own) post customs and immigration, get transferred to your Transport: Trek / Jeep; Night: Dirapuk – Camp / Tent
hotel. In the afternoon, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour
of Kathmandu visiting Pashupatinath and Boudhnath Temple. Day 8: Today’s trek is amongst the most difficult day of the
Later in the evening get a pre departure Kailash Yatra briefing. yatra including a steep climb up to Dolma La Pass (5,636 mtrs),
Transport: Coach; Night: Kathmandu – Hotel the highest altitude of your parikrama. Stay here for offering
prayers and to relax. Slowly descend to your camp in Zuthulpuk
Day 2: This morning, drive to Kathmandu airport in time to (18 kms / 9-10 hour trek)
board your flight to Nepalgunj (450 mtr). On arrival, check Transport: Trek; Night: Zuthulpuk – Camp / Tent
into your hotel and rest of the day is at leisure.
Transport: Coach / Flight; Night: Nepalgunj - Hotel Day 9: This morning trek to Darchen (5 kms / 2 hour trek) and
from thereon drive to Purang (13 kms /3 hour)
Day 3: This morning fly to Simikot (2950 mtr). Get acclimatized Transport: Trek / Jeep; Night: Purang – Guest House
to high altitude.
Transport: Coach / Flight; Night: Simikot - Hotel Day 10: This morning drive to Hilsa (40 kms / 1 hour drive).
Board your chartered helicopter to Simikot, then fly to to
Day 4: This morning board your helicopter from Simikot for a Nepalganj and onward fly to Kathmandu On arrival get
30 mt. flight to Hilsa. Arrive Hilsa and drive for 1 ½ hour to transferred to your hotel
reach Purang (3750 mtrs). Transport: Jeep / Helicopter / Flight / Coach; Night:
Transport: Helicopter / Jeep; Night: Purang – Guest House Kathmandu – Hotel
Day 5: Drive to Mansarovar (90 kms / approx. 3 hr drive) to get Day 11: The day is at leisure to relax or visit the Pashupatinath
your first view of the holy Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar. Stay in temple (on your own) or for that last minute shopping.
Mansarovar Chiu (4500 mtr) Transport: NA; Night: Kathmandu
Transport: Jeep; Night: Mansarovar Chiu – Guest House
Day 12: Today bid farewell to your ‘Kailash Mansarovar
Day 6: Early morning take a dip and offer prayers in the Mansarovar Helicopter’ yatra as you are transferred to the airport for your
lake and then start the Mansarovar parikrama (115 kms / onward journey. (on your own)
aprx. 5 hr). Drive to Darchen (4620 mtr / 1½ hour drive) Transport Mode: Coach
Transport: Trek / Jeep; Night: Darchen – Guest House
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Gauri Kund
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KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA – By Overland
(16 Days / 15 Nights – ex Kathmandu)
Day 1: Welcome to your ‘Kailash Mansarovar Overland’ yatra ! Day 6: After breakfast we drive across the vast Tibetan plateau
On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (on your own) to Prayang (4600 mtr / 225 km), passing through many villages
post customs and immigration, get transferred to your hotel. and rivers. Packed lunch will be served on the way.
Day at leisure to explore the city on own. Transport: Jeep; Night: Paryang – Guest House
Transport: Coach; Night: Kathmandu – Hotel
Day 7: This day proceed on your longest drive (4558 mtr /
Day 2: Today morning proceed on a half day sightseeing tour 277 kms / 8 hour drive) to Mansarovar. In the afternoon get the
of Kathmandu visiting Pashupatinath and Boudhnath Temple. first glimpse of the Holy Manas and Darshan of Mt. Kailash
The afternoon is at leisure. Later in the evening get a pre from The Hore prostration center.
departure Kailash Yatra briefing. Transport: Jeep; Night: Chiu Gompa – Guest House
Transport: Coach; Night: Kathmandu – Hotel
Day 8: Early morning take a dip and offer prayers in the holy
Day 3: Drive approx 150 kms / 8 hour through Bhaktapur, Mansarovar lake. Later start the Mansarovar parikrama (115 kms /
Dhulikhel and reach the Friendship Bridge on the Nepal- approx. 5 hr). Post the Mansarovar parikrama drive to Darchen
Tibet border. Get transferred by local mini coach followed (40 kms / 1 hour drive) via Gosul and Chiu Monastry.
by a 10 minute short walk to meet your Tibetan guide and Transport: Jeep; Night: Darchen – Guest House
the land cruiser drivers. Proceed to Zhangmu to complete the
immigration and custom formalities and then drive to Nyalam. Day 9: Drive to Darboche (5 kms / ½ hour drive) and start your
Transport: Coach / Jeep; Night: Nyalam - Guest House Kailash Parikrama (10 kms / approx 6-7 hour trek).
Transport: Jeep / Trek; Night: Dirapuk – Camp / Tent
Day 4: Entire day is free for acclimatization. Short treks during
the day will be undertaken in preparation for the Kailash Yatra. Day 10: Today’s trek is amongst the most difficult yatra day as
Transport: Coach / Jeep; Night: Nyalam - Guest House you steep climb up to Dolma La Pass (5,636 mtr), the highest
altitude of your parikrama. Stay here for offering prayers and
Day 5: Drive to Saga Bank, (4500 mtr / 6 hour drive), your to relax. Slowly descend to your camp in Zuthulpuk (18 kms /
first long drive over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet. En route 10 hour trek) via the holy Gauri Kund.
enjoy the grand view of Mt. Shishapangma (8021 mtr), the Transport: Jeep / Trek; Night: Zuthulpuk – Camp / Tent
3rd highest mountain in Tibet, Gauri Shanker and other high
mountains from Lalung La Pass (5050 mtr). Packed lunch will Day 11: After breakfast, visit the Zuthulphuk miracle cave. Trek
be served at the sacred lake Peigutso. Cross the Brahmaputra to Takser Takmar (approx 3 hours). Board the vehicles to drive
river to reach Saga. to Hore (52 kms / 5 hour) on the shores of Mansarovar.
Transport: Jeep; Night: Saga – Guest House Transport: Trek / Jeep; Night: Hore – Camp / Tent
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Day 12: Drive to Paryang ( 277 kms / 8 hour drive) Overland YATRA Cost Includes
Transport: Jeep; Night: Paryang - Guest House / Camp • Accommodation in a 5 star hotel in Kathmandu and in basic
hotels / guest house / tents as per itinerary during Yatra
Day 13: Drive to Saga (185 kms / 6 hour drive) • Airport pick up and drop services as specified in the itinerary
Transport: Jeep; Night: Saga - Guest House / Camp • Half day Kathmandu city tour with English speaking guide
• Kathmandu – Border – Kathmandu transfer by tourist coach
Day 14: Drive to Nylam (296 kms / 7 hour drive) • Transportation in Tibet by Toyota land cruiser as per the
Transport: Jeep; Night: Nylam - Guest House itinerary (4 persons in each jeep)
• Vegetarian meals on Yatra – breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu (150 kms / 10 hour drive). • Chinese visa fee for the yatra
Transport: Jeep / Coach; Night: Kathmandu – Hotel • Tibet travel permit, entrance fees, Shishapangma conservation
fee, Upper Humla permit fees and Simikot trek permit fee
Day 16: The morning is at leisure. Bid farewell to your ‘Kailash • Supporting Truck for luggage, fuel and camping equipments
Mansarovar Overland’ yatra as you will be transferred to airport • Sleeping mat, Down Jacket and sleeping bag during Yatra
for your onward journey (on your own) (returnable after trip)
Transport: Coach • Experienced Nepali team leader and supporting sherpa
• Yak and Yak men to carry luggage only during the Kailash
Overland Fixed Departure Yatra Dates Parikrama
May 2010 1, 16, 31 • Insurance for staff and Tibet Alien Travel Charges
• Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC), Oxygen, Gamow bag
June 2010 13, 20
and basic medical kit box
July 2010 1, 18 • Travel Insurance - Trawelltag
August 2010 7, 15
September 2010 5, 16
Zuthulphuk Caves
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HELICOPTER & Overland YATRA Cost Excludes
• Airfare, India - Kathmandu – India and airport departure tax in India and Nepal
• Rescue and Emergency cost including evacuation cost
• Donations during the Yatra
• Personal insurance & emergency rescue by Jeep or Helicopter charges
• Extra porter & transport charges in the event of landslides
• Tips during Yatra to guides, cooks, helpers, drivers, sherpas
• Excess baggage charges on domestic flights and helicopters (currently limited to 15 kgs per person)
• Beverages during the Yatra and stay in Kathmandu
• Hire of horses, yaks, personal sherpas during the Yatra
• Personal Yak to ride during Parikarma (approximate cost for 3 days @ INR 7500 per person)
• Nepal visa fees for Non Resident Indians and Foreign Nationals
• Additional Jeep drive to Serlung
• Accommodation cost at Darchen for those unfit to travel to Kailash Parikrama and wish to stay at the base camp
• Any items & services not mentioned in ‘Cost Includes’
Payment Cancellation
Helicopter & Overland Tour Helicopter & Overland Tour
Booking Amount: Booking Amount Non-Refundable
Up to 30 days before 40% of the total tour cost
Overland Tour Rs. 15000/- per person
departure date excluding the Booking amount
Between 29-15 days 75% of the total tour cost
Helicopter Tour Rs. 25000/- per person
before departure date excluding the Booking amount
14 days and below the
Within 30 days from booking date 100% payment 100% of the total tour cost
departure date
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Planning your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
- Necessary forms and documentation are required to be filled. under the insurance will be advised.
- 6 Passport size photographs are required + 1 photo needs to be - The area of travel has very restricted communication facilities.
fixed on the application form. Through satellite phones and telephone booths in some areas we
will try to stay connected during the tour period. You may leave
- 6 month valid passport from the date of travel. A copy of the our Nepal contact with your family members back home and they
passport needs to be submitted 45 days prior to travel so as to reach would be able to given messages when called.
the concerned authorities in time to apply for Chinese visa. This
process takes a minimum 30 days. Nepal Visa is obtained upon - 4W Jeeps will be used on tour. These have restricted space so we
arrival at Kathmandu airport. Important: Carry at least 6 passport request all to carry minimum luggage in the jeeps. Separate jeeps /
size photographs with you. truck will carry the main luggage.
- Always carry your money and relevant documents in a waist - Recommended Clothing to carry on Trip
pouch. Advisable to carry diary, pen and books on the area. Lightweight suitcase or bags; Thermal inner wear; Light quilted
jackets; Thick woolen sweaters, pullovers, trousers, socks; Woollen /
- This is a spiritual yatra and there is no specific level of fitness. Leather gloves; Caps to protect from sun, wind, snow and rain;
However good health and physical fitness is required to undertake the Woollen Monkey cap to protect from wind and cold; Scarf; Cotton
yatra. Those with history of blood pressure, heart ailments, cardiac undergarments; Windcheaters / Umbrella / Raincoat with hood;
ailments, respiratory problems, eplilepsy and asthama should avoid Dark sunglasses to protect from sun glare / normal spectacles (contact
this trip due to travel and walks at high altitude. Doctors approval
lenses are not advisable on the trip); Facial tissues; Ear muffs, Eye
and fitness certificate needs to be attached and a MUST document
masks; dust or surgeons mask (to protect from dusty winds); Sun
to be submitted. Recommended for those planning the travel is
tan lotions to protect sun burn against strong sunlight.
Morning and evening walks, jogging, stretching, meditation and
The above is recommended clothing items. Please carry items as
regular exercise to gain fitness.
per your individual requirement.
- Request all to carry their regular medicines that is prescribed to
- Recommended Equipments to carry on Trip
them by their doctors.
Camera with sufficient rolls / chips and batteries; Torch with spare
- Due to high altitude travelers may experience high altitude batteries; Video camera with charged batteries and spare dvd’s; Ipod
sickness, mild headaches, nausea and loss of appetite. This can be to listen to personal music; Chargers; Binoculars; Thermos flasks;
reduced by drinking water and juice at regular intervals. Swiss multi purpose knife; Leak proof plastic water bottles / cans to
carry holy water from Mansarovar / Gauri Kund; Candles; Lighter;
Kailash Mansarovar is cool during nights and warm during days. Match box etc.
Summer (May-August) is pleasant with average temperature 15°C. The above are recommended equipments. Please carry items as
Monsoon (September-October) is accompanied with rain fall and per your individual requirement.
temperature drops to 10°C.
The ideal season to visit is from May to October. - Vegetarian meals will be provided during the entire duration of
the yatra. On yatra the meals are prepared by the Nepali trained
- The weather in Tibet and in the border areas of Nepal is very cooks. Packed lunches will be provided during day. Mineral / boiled
unpredictable. The itinerary and services may require a change should water will be served for drinking.
this happen and should this result in increase in the travel cost for
reasons, whatsoever, the same will have to be paid by the travelers. - Currency
Nepal: Travel cheques, credit cards and Indian Rupee are valid.
- Pilgrims have to carry their own bags and personal belongings. Carrying of Indian Rupees in Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denominations
Should they require assistance, porters for the entire duration of is a punishable offence in Nepal.
the trip will have to pre-blocked at the time of booking their yatra On Tour: Renminbi, the official Chinese currency used by the
package at an additional fee. Tibetans is used in denominations Yuan 1, 2, 5,10, 100.
INR 100 = Chinese Renminbi 14.75 (as on 2nd Feb 2010 and subject
- Insurance is a MUST and forms a part of the package for those to change)
up to 60 years. Those above 60 years will have to consult the
doctor prescribed by the Insurance company and pay additional - A complete pre-departure briefing will be done in Kathmandu.
insurance fee as advised. Insurance includes curtailment of tour, Our sherpas / porters on tour are friendly and willing to provide
hospitalization, evacuation, loss of personal belongings, other assistance. The group leader is an experienced member who has
medical emergencies and trip delay / cancellation. Details covered done the Kailash Mansarovar trip many a times.
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