KAILASH & MANSAROVAR YATRA

BY LUXURY COACH/JEEP (GROUP JOINING SIC BASIS)

TRIP OVERVIEW

Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia. It is believed to be the physical embodiment of
the mythical Mt Meru, said to be the center of the universe or navel of the world. Mt. Meru is depicted
as a mandala, and its image occurs throughout both Buddhist and Hindu parts of Asia. Mt Kailas is holy to
followers of four religions. To Hindus, Kailas is the abode of Shiva and nearby Manasarovar Lake is the
soul of Brahma. Tibetans call Kailas Kang Rimpoche. Jains worship it as Mt Ashtapada, the peak from

which the religions founder, Rishabanatha, achieved spiritual liberation. Followers of Bon-Po, the
ancient pre- Buddhist shamanistic religion of Tibet, revere Kailas as the soul of Tibet. Mt. Kailash has long
been an object of worship for four Major religious, for Hindu, it is domain of Shiva, It is also the abode of
samvara-a multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan
Buddhism. The jains of India also reverse the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints
emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine storeys Swastika
Mountain, upon which the Banpo founder Shenrab alighted from haven. The 53 Km. Kailash circuit is the
holist of all-Hindu as well as Buddhist pilgrimages and the beacon, which draws most traveler to western
Tibet. It is said that a single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 circulations
will achieve Salvation.

Lake Mansarovar: At an elevation of 4510m, is more important to Hindus than to Buddhists. Hindu
pilgrims make an 85kms circuit around Manasarovar that is made longer and more difficult by marshes
and complicated stream crossings. The Tibetans, being more pragmatic, often make a circuit of the lake
in the winter when the streams are frozen and the route is shorter. Near Manasarovar is another large
lake, Rakshas Tal, the Demon Lake that holds far less spiritual significance.

Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred lake Manasarovar (4510m), where ritual bath will deliver a
pilgrim to Brahm's paradise and drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.


ITINERARY DETAILS:-

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & welcome dinner
Morning, arrive in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, meeting assistance & transfer to your hotel. Later in the
evening, dinner at hotel with tour briefing.
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 02: Half-day Sightseeing tour & Drive to Kodari/Tatopani
After breakfast, commence on a half-day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple & Boudhnath stupa.
After visit, drive to Kodari/Tatopani (Nepal/Tibet Border). Check in at Local Lodge.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge

Day 03: Drive Kodari to Nyalam (3700m)
Early morning, drive to Friendship bridge. After immigration formalities at border, drive into Tibet - an
autonomous part of China. Today we will stop at Naylam for overnight stay.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge

Day 04: Free day for acclimatization
Full day free for excursion of Nyalam city. This is very necessary to have free day after you gain some
altitude so that your body can cope the new environment.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge

Day 05: Drive Nyalam to Dongba (4500mts. - 375kms)
After breakfast drive from Nylam to Dongba for about 07:00 hours.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge

Day 06: Drive Dongba/Paryang (4500mts. - 335kms) to Mansarovar Lake
After breakfast drive from Dongba to Mansarovar (7 Hrs) by 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.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge

Day 07: Drive Mansarovar to Darchen (4600mts. 110 Kms)
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 on this day.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge

Day 08: Drive/Trek Darchen to Diraphuk (4890mts. 12 Kms.)
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.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight stay at Mud House or Tented camp

Day 09: Trek Diraphuk to Zhulthulphuk (4790mts. - 22kms.)
This day is bit complex journey and we have to pass Dolma-La Pass, which is 5400 meter in high, 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. En-route we can have Darshan of Gaurikund from far sight.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight stay at Mud House or Tented camp

Day 10: Trek to Zhulthulphuk & drive to Paryang/Dongba
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.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge

Day 11: Drive Paryang/Dongba to Nyalam
Drive back to Nyalam, which is the last stay in Tibet part.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Local Lodge

Day 12: Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu
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.
Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 13: Departure transfer
Transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to board outbound flight
If you want to extend tours by visiting Muktinath, Pokhara or Manakamana temple then same will be
possible but required additional nights & cost.

END OF THE SERVICES!!

COST PER PERSON ON GROUP JOINING BASIS USING LUXURY COACH (MINIMUM 2 PAX & ABOVE
REQUIRED ON TWIN SHARING/TRIPLE SHARE BASIS):-
PACKAGE TYPE APPLICABLE FOR INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDER
3* PACKAGE ON SIC BASIS INR 95,000 nett per person
4* PACKAGE ON SIC BASIS INR 98,000 nett per person

Please note:

3* Package means from arrival to Kathmandu airport till departure transfer from Kathmandu airport
all services will be provided on group joining basis. Hotel used will be of standard category (3*
equivalent) for Nepal potion and for Tibet it will based on standard local Lodges/Tented camp/Mud
House as mentioned in the tour itinerary or whatever available .

4* Package means from arrival to Kathmandu airport till departure transfer from Kathmandu airport
all services will be provided on group joining basis. Hotel used will be of First Class category (4*
equivalent) for Nepal potion and for Tibet it will based on standard local Lodges/Tented camp/Mud
House as mentioned in the tour itinerary or whatever available .

Lunch/Dinner mentioned during Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will be served either packed or hot lunch
either at lodges en-route or prepared by our cooks/escorts. All meals will be pure vegetarian.

FIXED DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2014 (Dates indicated means clients need to arrive in Kathmandu on
the mentioned dates to match the departure date for Kailash Yatra)
July: 04 July (Full Moon Trip), 07 July (Full Moon Trip), 14 July, 21 July & 28 July
August: 02 Aug (Full Moon Trip), 05 Aug (Full Moon Trip), 12 Aug, 19 Aug & 26 Aug
September: 01 Sep (Full Moon Trip), 04 Sep (Full Moon Trip) & 09 Sep
Please note: the mentioned above itinerary is for Outer parikrama of Kailash. For Inner parikrama
required another itinerary with extra days & additional cost will be applicable.

EXTRA COST APPLICABLE IF YOU WANT TO HAVE BELOW EXCURIONS DURING YATRA
TIRTHAPURI VISIT: INR 8500 NETT PER PERSON EXTRA
ASHTAPADA VISIT: INR 3500 NETT PER PERSON EXTRA



COST INCLUDES:

- 2 night accommodation at Hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals
- 1 night at Local Lodge at Kodari/Tatopani with all meals
- Necessary airport transfers as per the tour itinerary using air-conditioned Coach (SIC basis)
- Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the tour itinerary in Kathmandu (SIC basis)
- Surface transfer from Kathmandu to Kodari & back by tourist coach (SIC basis)
- 09 nights/10 Days Accommodation at local lodges, tent, mud house as per the tour itinerary
during Kailash Yatra (If we need to have accommodation at tented camp due to unavailability of
rooms at destinations then we will provide two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping
equipments) with dining & toilet tents. Our group will stay together.
- Pure Vegetarian meals during Yatra prepared by our escort/cooks as per availability
- All Tibet part surface transfers (from Kodari till drop at Kodari) by air-conditioned coach with
support vehicles (SIC basis)
- An English speaking Tibetan guide during Yatra
- Nepali tour leader escorting tour from Kathmandu
- Oxygen cylinder, basic first-aid kit if required
- Kailash permit as applicable
- Tibet Visa applicable for Indian nationals holding Valid Indian Passport (For NRI holding overseas
passport additional cost will be applicable)
- Overland taxes as applicable and government taxes

COST EXCLUDES:

- International airfares
- All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
- Travel Insurance
- Emergency evacuation expenses if required
- Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
- Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation
- Expenses occurred due to situation beyond our control such as emergency evacuation cost etc.
We will try to act soonest as per the situation however cannot guarantee due to geographical
location & rural area such as Kailash & Mansarovar
- Any other services not mentioned above will be extra

PAYMENT CONDITION & CANCELLATION POLICY

50% of the Advance payment required to confirm the booking. Balance payment need to arrive 25 days
prior to group arrival in our bank account.

Once the Yatra is confirmed we need to immediately process for Tibet visa & Kailash permit. All
arrangements need to make in advance to avoid any inconvenience to group. As such once the tour is
confirmed on any cancellation penalty charges will be applicable.

Mytrip2nepal 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, mytrip2nepal 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, 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO CLIENTS:-

Kailash & Mansarovar Yatra is a lifetime experience and very few of the people can actually have this
opportunity to go closer to salvation. Due to location, laws & policy of Chinese government and
Geographical condition it is often consider as difficult Yatra to organize & also to take. We will ensure
that we provide maximum satisfaction to clients with very safe and comfortable Yatra. However we
appreciate client to come with open mind if some changes happened due to situation beyond our
control. For any unused Yatra due to health condition or any, the price will be non-refundable as we
have to pay all the payment to Chinese counterpart in advance which will be totally non-refundable as
per the terms & conditions of Tibetan Tourism Bureau.


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