Microsoft word - 13 days kailash itinerary by bus 2014

Package Cost
: 97000/- + [Service Tax Extra] + Air Fare [Per Person for India Passport Holder]
Duration Days
Departure Date
: 7th July 2014
Itinerary
: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Luxury Coach/Jeep - 13 Days
Day 01: Katmandu (1300 mts.) Arrival, our representative will meet at the airport and escort to the
Hotel, Program briefing at the evening, dinner, overnight stay in Katmandu.
Day 02: Katmandu - Early morning optional Himalayan mountain flight tour. After breakfast start to
Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath and Budha Nikanth Darshan, back to hotel and rest
of the day is free for shopping and packing, overnight stay in Katmandu.
Day 03: Katmandu to Nyalam (3700 mts. - 160kms.) - This is the first day of the Yatra. Very early
with pack 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. Overnight stay at Guest House.
Breakfast and dinner in camp side and packed lunch will be provided prepare by our escorts.
Day 04: Nyalam Full day acclimatization - Full day free for excursion of Nyalam city.
Day 05: Nyalam to Dongba/ Paryang (4500mts. - 375kms) - After breakfast drive from Nylam to
Dongba for about 08:00 hours. Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
Day 06: Dongba/Paryang (4500mts. - 335kms) to Mansarovar - After breakfast drive from
Dongba to Mansarovar 07:00 hours. Conducting Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle. This is the first
day stay at the bank of the Manasarovar Lake. This is the first day stay at the bank of the
Manasarovar Lake, Overnight stay at Guesthouse.
Day 07: Mansarovar to Darchen (4600mts. - 110kms.) - We will choose the special point to take
dip in Manasarovar Lake and conducting Pooja, hawan and spiritual activities according to your
tradition. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay at Guesthouse. Astapad excursion
can be done at extra cost.
Day 08: Darchen to Diraphuk (4890mts. - 12kms.) - This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. We
should start our journey after breakfast as early as possible. This day we drive up to yumdwari and
start walking continuously for about 6 to 7 hours. Horse can be hired at extra cost those who cannot
walk. Yak will carry the kitchen untensils and equipment. Overnight stay at mud house or tent on the
basis of availability.
Day 09: Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk (4790mts. - 22kms.) - This day is bit complex journey and we
have to pass Dolma-La Pass, which is 5400 meter in hight, The weather is unpredictable in Doma-la
Pass and at any time snowstorm can fall. So we try to start our journey as early as possible. In route
we can have Darshan of Gaurikund but it is very difficult to go and touch. Overnight stay at mud
house or tent on the basis of availability.
Day 10: Zhulthulphuk to Paryang - We will Trek down to Darchen, catch our vehicle and Drive to
Mansarovar fill up spiritual jaal, later our tour starts back for Kathmandu following the same route
and same system applies for all subjects of our accommodation and meal Overnight stay at
guesthouse in Paryang.
Day 11: Paryang to Nyalam - Drive back to Nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.
Day 12: 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 in at Hotel.
Day 13: Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport, catch flight for next Destination.
Options for early departure or you use your extra day for Himalayan mountain flight, Manakamana
road trip, or Muktinath tour.
ESTIMATE FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Horse for personal ride on kora days is approx USD 350.00 Extra ride for day trip to Astapad USD 55.00 per person Extra day in Kathmandu USD 45.00 for with 2 meals and accommodations. USD 55.00 for Manakamana day trip including both way cable car tickets and transportation. Muktinath and Manakamana day trip USD 555.00 per person including two nights in Pokhara, one night Jomsom round trip flight with meal, transport. COST INCLUDES:
Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha. 3 nights 3 star hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals 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 Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee. Kodari land tax. COST EXCLUDES:
All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls 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 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 recommended to travel to Tibet. Be
sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold.
Indian woman 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 to have 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, sun glass, 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 Nylam (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 10.00 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: 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, 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, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or
accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

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