Lots of people have misconception about this route thinking they will make the Manasa Sarovara and Kailash Parikrama by Helicopter which is not the case. This route can be undertaken by yatris who are financially sound and also considering the time factor. This route starts from Lucknow to Nepalgunj by Road; Nepalgunj to Simikot by Flight and by helicopter from Simikot to Hilsa. Hilsa is the border of Nepal, we have to undergo entry formalities, crossing the border by walk and later upon completing immigration formalities at the Tibet border, proceed to Taklakot by Bus. A day's time is given for acclimatization and later proceed to Hore (Horchu) by the side of Manasa Sarovar and also cover Manasa Sarovara Parikrama of 102 Kms. on road by the bus and proceed to Darchen (Base camp), we have a common route for Kailash Parikrama as before.
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| DAY | ITINERARY DETAILS |
| 01 | Arrival at Lucknow airport & transfer to hotel at Nepalgunj - Overnight stay at hotel. |
| 02 | Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Simikot. Complete immigration formalities & proceed to the Lodge. Overnight stay at lodge at Simikot. |
| 03 | Early morning walk to airport for chartered Helicopter flight to Hilsa. Cross the bridge to Sera where our Bus will be waiting. After short introduction with our Chinese guide & driver, drive to Taklakot (Known to Chinese as Purang) - 30 km - 2 hours. Arrive at Taklakot and check into guesthouse. Full day free to acclimatize and relax at Taklakot. Overnight stay at guesthouse. |
| 04 | Drive to Mansarovar (120 Km - 3 hrs). Perform puja, hawan and Dev Tarpan (self) followed by Manasarovar Parikarma by Bus. Overnight stay at guesthouse |
| 05 | Morning holy bath and Puja at lake Mansarovar. Visit Chiu Gompa & drive (30 KM) to DARCHEN (4,560 m) for about 2 hours. After lunch, visit to Astapad (8 km drive) can be organized with an extra cost. Overnight stay at guesthouse |
| 06 | With packed lunch box, drive to Tarboche Flag Pole, the first prostration point, -an auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground. Visit Yamadwar and further drive to Shersong (total 8 km). Meet your porters/pony caretaker etc. and trek to Dirapuk (4,765 m,12 km, 3 to 4 hours trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse. |
| 07 | Continue Parikrama over Dolmala pass (5,610 m) to Zuthulpuk (4,700 m) (20km/ 7 to 8 hours trek). Overnight stay in a camp. |
| 08 | Last and final day of Mt. Kailash Parikrama ends near Darchen (08 km/ 3 to 4 hrs trek) & drive to Taklakot/ Hilsa (120 Km, 2 hours). Arrive Taklakot/ Hilsa. Overnight stay at Guesthouse. |
| 09 | Drive to Hilsa and walk to Hilsa helipad to take chartered helicopter flight to Simikot. After immigration at Simikot, proceed for Nepalgunj by scheduled flight. Arrive Nepalgunj. Overnight stay at hotel |
| 10 | Proceed to Lucknow to board flight back to Bangalore |
✓2 nights stay at hotel Siddhartha or similar in Nepalgunj on twin share basis with all meals
✓1 night stay at best available guesthouse in Simikot with all meals.
✓6 nights accommodation in Tibet using guesthouse with all meals
✓Fully trained Sherpa team, 3 times a day meal, mineral and boiled water for drink.
✓Oxygen cylinder and oxygen pillow as per the requirements.
✓Tibet Visa and Permit Fee
✓Yak and Yakmen to carry equipments and food materials during Parikrama
✓Ground transfers in Tibet using deluxe coach
✓Services of an English-speaking guide in Tibet.
✓Required trekking & kitchen equipments.
✓Oxygen cylinders & First Aid Kit.
✓ Free use of warm Down-Jacket and Sleeping bag
✓ Backpack and duffel bag for free.
✓Lucknow to Nepalgunj and back by Road, Nepalgunj/ Simikot/Nepalgunj by flight and Simikot/ Hilsa/ Simikot by chartered Helicopter flight.
✓Simikot Permit fee
✓ Air fare from Bangalore to Lucknow and back to Bangalore
✓ Horse and porter for personal use.
✓ Personal items & clothing
✓Extra costs that may arise due to delay to receive Tibet Travel Permit and Visa, prolonged delays or postponement of flights due to technical reasons/ acts of nature/ riots/ curfew/ government regulations or any other conditions whatsoever, which are beyond our control.
✓Personal expenses, tips and donations, insurance against loss of baggage, flight prepond and postponement expenses, damage of valuables, theft of personal items/belongings, medical expenses in case of accident and helicopter expenses for emergency evacuation.
Tour Cancellation should be made in writing.There is no refund for services not used. In
case of
any cancellation the booking amount will be completely forfeited. In addition, the
following
cancellation rules will be applicable on the balance amount payable.
For Kailash Manasa Sarovar Yatra
✓For Kailash Manasa Sarovar Yatra
✓21 days before tour departure : 30% of the tour cost will be levied.
✓15 days before tour departure : 50% of the tour cost will be levied.
✓ 07 days before tour departure : 75% of the tour cost will be levied.
✓ The above cancellation rules are applied as per the rules and regulation of China Tibet Tourism Bureau and (IPSC) Indian pilgrims service Center,China. For MukthinathYatra
✓45 days before tour departure : Full refund except for administrative expenses (apprx. Rs. 1000/- per head).
✓1 day prior to tour departure : Maximum of Rs. 4,000/- will be withheld.
Shri Hansaa Travels and its associated agencies at Nepal will put its effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the programs in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau. Shri Hansaa Travels act as intermediary between the concerned Hotels, Transport Operators and our associated Nepali Agents and are therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourist, including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political action and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Program, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and are subject to change without advance notice in the event of circumstances beyond our control.
Shri Hansaa Travels and its associated agencies at Nepal will put its effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the programs in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau. Shri Hansaa Travels act as intermediary between the concerned Hotels, Transport Operators and our associated Nepali Agents and are therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourist, including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political action and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Program, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and are subject to change without advance notice in the event of circumstances beyond our control.
✓I have understood the information regarding conditions, weather, terrain, etc., potential problems to be faced during Kailash Manasa Sarovar Yatra.
✓I have understood that the tour cost only includes services as outlined in the Itinerary and I also understand that the itinerary could change under unforeseen circumstances for which additional expenses incurred will be borne by me.
✓I have also understood the part of RISK & LIABILITY, and I will pay on the spot if it occurs.
✓I also understood that I will bear emergency evacuation in case of natural calamities, personal illness etc., & expenses of personal nature like telephone, laundry, tips, portage etc., and also insurance.
✓I declare that I am undertaking this Kailash Manasa Sarovar Yatra on my own wish and risk and not by anybody's force.
✓Stay at Kathmadu, Nepalgunj, Simikot etc. will be as per schedule, any increase, will be borne by me and have also noted that the tour may have to be cancelled due to certain conditions laid down by the Chinese authorities.
✓I have also noted that the payment made towards Pony / Porters for Kailash Parikrama are non-refundable.
✓I have also noted that no refund will be made once the tour is launched and even if the tour is aborted due to natural calamity or the restrictions placed by the Chinese authority.
There will be a briefing on the programme at Bangalore and also on the day of your arrival in Kathmandu. It is very important that all participants attend this briefing.
Local English speaking guide will escort the group throughout the tour in Tibet. Our highly experienced Sherpa staff will be responsible for all camping & cooking arrangements.
Kathmandu to Kodari, private minibus will be provided for the group. Border crossing from Kodari to Zhangmu (TIBET) will be by walk for approximately 10-15 minutes. Throughout the journey in Tibet you will be traveling in 4WD Japanese vehicles. A truck will be provided for luggage and all camping equipments and food supplies.
We will be providing vegetarian breakfast and dinner cooked by our Sherpas, who will be taken from Kathmandu. You will be required to bring sufficient Supplementary food like chocolates, biscuits, nuts, pickles and your favorite tinned products to add variety to the meals. Lunch will be packed with light snacks.
The last place to make any international calls is in Darchen, Tibet. However, please be informed that it may be difficult at times to get the connection, if any urgent messages has to be sent to any of the participants, then please contact us at the hotel address in Kathmandu.
✓ 2/ 4 men tent, foam mattresses, Sleeping bag
✓ Toilet tents, Dining tents, Tables and Stools
✓ Cooks, helpers , Kitchen tents, equipments, food
✓Guide, 4 WD 4500cc Land Cruisers, Equipment truck
✓Oxygen cylinders in each vehicle
✓Kit bag for your clothes and equipments
PASSPORT AND VISA
You must be in possession of a valid passport for at least 9 months. We will obtain your
visa
for Tibet, and will require the following information when making your reservation. Full
name as
it appears in your passport, passport number, date of expiry, place of issue,
nationality, date
of birth and occupation, four passport size photographs are also required. Additionally,
you
must allow a minimum of 10 full working days in Kathmandu for visa. Getting a visa for
Tibet on
an Indian passport is guaranteed once the tour is booked. Your passport should reach us
not
later than a month prior to your departure.
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
All participants must provide health certificate given by a reputed doctor confirming
that the
participant is fit to travel at an altitude of above 5000 meters. We do ask you to bring
along
your own small first aid kit (available at Pharmacies). Some of the item we ask you to
bring in
the kit are : Antiseptic cream or Wound Disinfectant, Iodine and tube-squeeze cream,
Foot care
and Blister Treatment, Band-Aids, adhesive roll & strips, moleskin. (Please bring ankle
high
boots to avoid muscle sprain). Gauze Pads : 3", at least 6 pads, Gauze Roll: 2-3"roll.
Adhesive
Tape 2" roll, Ace Bandages for the Ankle, Elastic bandages 3" roll, Water disinfectant
tablets,
Antibiotics: Triethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole-Bactrim Dsor septra DS-double strength
(160mg /
800mg). Antidiarrhealslomotil & pepto-bismol tablets and make sure you bring Charcoal
tablets!!!
Please see your doctor for more advice! Concerning antibiotics & antidiarrheals,
Diamox-20
tablets: Anti-Inflamatories: Avil, Brufen or Mortin. Asprin / Tylenol or general
painkillers,
Strong sun screen oil, skin antibiotic cream! Antifungal ointment, Lozenges/ Strepsils
(plenty)
.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in Nyalam and Darchen will be in lodges. The room at these place are very
basic,
without any modern amenities. During rest of the journey, high altitude tents will be
provided.
While camping, we shall be providing all tent mattresses, sleeping bags and camping
equipments
required for the trip, except for Personal clothing. There will be no laundry services
throughout the trip. Single room cannot be guaranteed.
FITNESS
Please start to get in shape NOW!!! A good 30 minute walk, jogging daily, stretching and
regular
exercise should put you in a right shape (Concentrate on your heart & legs-Aerobics).
Porters
will be carrying the bulk of your equipment, but it is recommended that you bring a good
day
pack and are fit enough to carry sacks, filled water bottle, small scissors & knife,
waterproof
matches, safety pins, thermometer, lighter, Dehydration salt (electoral) packets,
Neosprine
powder and cream, Heat balm for muscles/ joints, Vicks inhaler/Vapourub, Chapsticks, Dry
Fruits
/ snacks, camera film, map, jumper, sun hat, first aid kit, lightweight rain gear, extra
cloth
etc.
The apex scheme launched by many airlines allow passengers to travel in economy class at discounted rates. To avail such discounts, passengers have to book the tickets very early. Our tour fare is based on these Apex Fares and can vary depending on your date of booking.
The apex scheme launched by many airlines allow passengers to travel in economy class at discounted rates. To avail such discounts, passengers have to book the tickets very early. Our tour fare is based on these Apex Fares and can vary depending on your date of booking.
