Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Religious significance:

Many sects in Hinduism consider that Kailash is the ultimate destination of souls. It is
believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi reside here, amidst the snow clad
mountains. The sacred places lies in the “Ugama Sthana” (birthplace) of some of the
longest rivers in Asia – Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra and the Karnali river. This pilgrimage
centre is famous not only among Hindus but also visited by Buddhists and Jains.

Sankara Yatra will realise your dreams of a holy pilgrimage of Kailash Manasarovar. The
Itinerary for the Manasarovar Yatra is mentioned below:

Days Tour Itinerary

Day-1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m). Overnight stay at hotel

Sightseeing around Kathmandu –visit temples – departure preparation.

Day-2 Kathmandu Activities in main pilgrimage sites and pre departure briefing.
Overnight stay at hotel

Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750 m (156 kms). Drive to Nepal Tibet border
Day-3 (Kodari) walk to friendship bridge. After custom formalities drive to Nyalam.
Overnight stay at Guest house

Day-4 Nyalam- day free for acclimatization. Short hiking. Overnight stay at guest house

Nyalam-New Dongba 4600 m (390 kms) (Cross the pass Tong La 5126m and
Day-5
Lalung-La 5050m). Overnight stay at guest house

Day-6 New Dongba-Manasarovar 4558 m (277 km) Overnight stay at guest house

Manasarovar-Darchen (40 km) Morning bath, puja and hawan in bank of

Day-7
Manasarovar. Drive to Darchen. Overnight stay at guest house
Darchen-Tarboche (13 km drive) – Dirapuk (4909 m). Overnight stay at guest
Day-8
house
Dirapuk-Zuthulpuk (4760 m) (18 km trek/9-10 hrs) (passing through Dolma – la
Day -9
pass 5,600 m). O/N stay at guest house

Zuthulphuk –Darchen (10 kms/4-5 hrs)- Manasarovar-Dong ba (end of Kailash

Day-10
Parikrama/Kora). Overnight stay at Guest house

Drive Dongba to Nyalam (376 km/7-8 hrs) Meals included: B,L,D. Overnight stay
Day-11
at Nyalam Guest house

Drive Nyalam to Kathmandu (156 km/6-7 hrs). Meals included: B,L,D. Overnight
Day-12
stay at hotel

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 Final departure. After breakfast we will drive you to airport for your onward
Day-13
journey

Date of Travel: 22nd May, 27th June, 20th July & 17th August, 2015

The age limit for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is 9 to 70 years.

Important Information to Yatrees:

 Yatrees having valid Passport only can participate in the tour

 We have innumerable queries on the Chinese Visa, Passport and Tibet permit. We
make it clear from our end that we handle all the responsibilities of visa processing
and issuance of permit from Tibetan authorities.

 Yatrees need to e-mail their copies of passport and visa to us to apply for Tibet
permit. We would get the Tibet permit 15 days prior to the departure date.

 Later, we need originals of your passport for applying of Group Visa permit. Once
we receive Group Visa, we shall send back your originals back to you.

 NRI and foreign nationals have to send the color copies of their passport by e-mail
for visa processing.

 Yatrees need to carry warm clothing such as woolen sweaters, woolen socks,
monkey caps, thermal wear, lip balm, gloves etc.

 Indian and Nepalese sim cards do not work in Tibet. There are several service
providers such as Matrix, who provide temporary sim cards that can be used during
the Yatra.

 Weather in Nepal and Tibet is highly unpredictable; there are chances of

temperatures falling less than 0 degree Celsius. However, the days are beautiful
when the Sun is out. There will be snow fall during the months of December,
January and February. The temperature could be as high as 28 degree Celsius to
minus 5 degree Celsius.

Since there is lot of time is involved in the processing of Visa papers, it is advisable that the
yatrees book their tours well in advance to avoid any paper delays

Package is inclusive of

 3 nights accommodations in Kathmandu in a 3/4/5 star hotel ( As per chosen

packages )

 Vegetarian meals 3 times a day.

 Supporting crew including our own cooks

 Permits for Manasarovar and parikrama

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  Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved guide

 Transportation by Deluxe A/C bus in Kailash and Non A/C bus- Nepal side

 Kailash Permit, Tibet (Chinese) visa fare

 All equipments for camping Tents, mattress, dining tent, kitchen tent, kitchen
utensils etc

 Sleeping bag/Down Jacket on a returnable basis

 Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipments), small bag for day
pack

 Services of an experienced tour manager

 Enough Oxygen cylinder for entire group

Package is not inclusive of:

 Travel Insurance

 Emergency evacuation expenses

 Personal expenditure

 Photography charges and telephone calls

 Medical expenses

 Any additional expenditure caused by reasons beyond our control such as

o Natural calamities

o Flight delays

o Rescheduling or cancellations

o Riots, strikes. Etc

 Extra cost incurred of transportation, porterage, due to landslides, snow fall,

adverse climatic conditions, political and natural and natural disturbances and
other unforeseen conditions.

 Services other than specified in inclusions.

 Yak / Pony charges ( will cast approximately USD 400 – USD 450 per Horse, Horse-
man & personal helper for three days )

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The cost of the package:

Ex-Kathmandu Standard Package Deluxe Package Five Star Package

Amount in Rs. 1,10,000 1,20,000 1,30,000

Flight charges 20,000(Approx) 20,000(Approx) 20,000 (Approx)

Special Permit Fee*(297 USD) 20,000 20,000 20,000

Note:

 *Flight charges have been quoted at an approximate rate and might vary at the
time of booking

 *Special Permit fee of 297 USD is applicable, if Chinese Government apply special
permit fee at the time of arrival. As per the new rule, only 17 people are permitted
to travel in bus (capacity of 30 passengers).

Booking:

Booking amount for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra would be Rs. 10,000/- (Non-refundable
and to be paid at the time of booking). Remaining amount has to be paid 45 days before
the departure date.

Mode of Payment:

DD/Cheque has to be drawn in favour of “Sankara Yatra” payable at Bangalore.

You can also deposit cash or make online/NEFT payment in favour of Sankara Yatra
State Bank of Travancore A/c no. 67273178983

Branch Dollars colony branch

A/c type Current A/C

IFSC code SBTR0000942

Place of Booking:

Bangalore: Chennai: Coimbatore Hyderabad:

New BEL Road Anna Nagar West Ramnagar Vidyanagar
T: 080 43000900 T: 044 40593377 T: 0422 4337222 T: 040 42212119

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