Kailash Mansarovar Journey Trip Advise

Kailash the home to Lord Shiva, the powerful God of Hindu mythology is the knowledge mountain. In the spiritual sense, the inner dimensions, it tells you everything that you need to know about liberation, existence, and creation. Just bring clarity to your perceptions and you will be able to delve within this inexhaustible library.

Mansarovar on the other hand signifies, ‘Consciousness Lake’, the most sacred of its kind throughout the world. It is believed that its waters contain healing properties and you just need to take a dip in its holy water and wash away your sins forever. The distance between both these places is approximately 20 km. The fame of Mansarovar also stems from the fact that it is where the Kalpavriksha -the divine tree of wish fulfillment grows as per mythological beliefs.

Hundreds of pilgrims come here every year via a path extremely difficult for travelling. Added to this is the limitations posed by extreme weather conditions, which makes this trek only ideal for the healthiest people. To ensure that you come here with the right frame of mind and know exactly what you’re getting into, the government has released a detailed Trip Advisory. Here below are the finer points on the same.

1. A situation at high altitude coupled with the fact that the route to here traverses through passes at 19,000 feet. This in combination with inhospitable climate and profound atmosphere challenges the human body to the extreme. Naturally, people having diabetes, high BP, breathing difficulties, heart conditions or chest pain are not 100% physically fit are advised not to undertake this grueling journey.
2. Knowing the symptoms of mountain sickness is crucial for this trip. General problems include vomiting, nausea, appetite loss, sleeping difficulty, lightheadedness, dizziness, weakness, and fatigue are common. Constant presence of headache along with one or more of the other symptoms all through the trek may lead to life-threatening problems and need quick addressing.
3. Proper acclimatization of the body before this trek at high altitude is extremely important. Ideally, it is a 3-phase process with tourists spending three nights at an altitude of 9000 feet and two nights at 15,000 feet and 12,000 feet respectively. Every tour operator must ensure this.
4. During the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra you need to forget all about the material comforts that you’re used to back home. The living conditions here are quite primitive and resources are available only at a rudimentary level. Remaining mentally prepared for hard living is a good idea because it makes you ready for all kinds of hardship is that you may face during the trek.
5. It is important that you undergo a thorough health checkup from reputed hospitals before booking this tour. Trip advisory recommends the following tests -hemoglobin, DLC, TLC, ESR, Rh-type blood group, serum, blood urea and serum creatinine.
6. In case of a medical emergency, it becomes important to airlift the patient to the hospital both in India or Nepal. So, you should make sure that your tour operator provides this facility

Sacred Journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by helicopter will make the journey easier and faster. This helicopter package is a luxury tour where you will stay in 5 star Hotel at Kathmandu. You will be flying to Nepalgunj and to Hilsa, from where you will drive to Mansarovar. Please join us in this divine Kailash Journey.

Tour Facts
Kailash Tour 10 Days Ex. Kathmandu (or 8 days Ex. Lucknow )
Fly till Nepal – Tibet border & by Road in Tibet
5 Star Hotel in Kathmandu & 4 Star in Nepalgunj

Note for Chinese Visa Fee :
USD 360 for USA and Canadian passport holder
USD 260 for other passport holders
For Indian passport holder – Visa Fee is included

Registration Process
Email us at yatra.ktm@gmail.com
Scanned passport copies (Colored copied is required for Non-Indian Passport Holders)
Advance payment: USD 300 per person.

Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival
Your Arrival Time – Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel.
07:00PM – A short briefing about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra before dinner
Meal: Dinner Only at Hotel
Hotel: 5 Star Hotel – Shangri-La Hotel or similar

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Fly to Nepalgunj
08:00AM – After Breakfast – Half day sightseeing of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Temple
12:00PM – Packing and preparation for the trip
02.15PM – Drive to Airport for Nepalgunj Flight by domestic air. Transfer to Hotel in Nepalgunj ORdrive to Surkhet (2hrs) and stay at Surkhet Sunny Resort based on situation.
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch at Hotel in Kathmandu, Dinner at Nepalgunj Hotel
Hotel: 4 Star Hotel – Siddhartha Hotel, Surkhet Sunny Resort or similar

Day 03: Fly Nepalgunj – Simikot – Hilsa & Drive to Taklakot
05:15AM – Drive to Airport for flight to Simikot. Rest for few hours at Simikot.
09:00AM – Take Helicopter to Hilsa and wait for other members to arrive at Hilsa( It is a group visa and all have to enter Tibet side in group)
03:00PM – From Hilsa drive to Taklakot and stay at Hotel. We will stay overnight at Simikot, Hilsa or Taklakot depending upon the weather and other situation.
Meal: Breakfast at Nepalgunj or Simikot, Lunch at Hilsa, Dinner at Taklakot
Hotel: Hotel at Taklakot with attached bathroom

Day 04: At Taklakot – Rest Day
All Day – Entire day free for acclimatization.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Hotel at Taklakot with attached bathroom

Day 05: Drive to Manasarovar Lake
09:00AM – Drive towards Mansarovar Lake (90 kms). You will see your first view of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake after 3 hrs.
01:00PM – Take holy bath and perform Puja, Parikrama of Mansarovar lake. Stay at Mansarovar lake side Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Mansarovar Lake Side Lodge

Day 06: First Day of Outer Kora – Visit Ashtapad & Trek to Dirapuk
09:00AM – Visit Ashtapad – It is almost 20 minutes drive to reach Ashtapad if the Chinese government allows.
09:20AM – At Ashtapad – From Ashtapad you can see a best & closest view of Mount Kailash. You can take your time for pooja.
10:00AM – After short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) which is 12 kms trek (5-6 hrs). You will visit North face of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsh). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
Meal: Breakfast at Mansarovar, Lunch & Dinner at Mansarovar OR on the way during Parikrama
Hotel: Mansarovar Lake Side Lodge OR Mud house on the way during Parikrama

Day 07: Second Day of Outer Kora – On to Zuthulpuk with Trek to Dolma La Pass
07:00AM – Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass to Zuthulpuk (22 km trek for 7-8 hours trek) . This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to the 18,600 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along with the river to Zuthulpuk.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Stay at the Lodge (Zutulpuk)

NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen

Day 08: Drive to Hilsa-Simikot via taklakot
09:00AM – After short Trek (2 hrs), we will reach Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting. From there drive to Hilsa-Simikot via taklakot.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Mansarovar guest house at Simikot or similar

Day 09: Fly to Nepalgunj & Fly back to Kathmandu
09:00AM – Fly Simikot to Nepalgunj / Surkhet and fly back to Kathmandu (or proceed to Lucknow by Road)
Meal: Breakfast at Simikot, Lunch at Nepalgunj, Dinner at Kathmandu
Hotel: 5 Star Hotel – Shangri-La Hotel or similar

Day 10: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at Airport 1-2 hour before flight time (30 mins drive).

Meal: Breakfast Only
Optional: Everest Mountain Flight at 06:00 AM, Muktinath & Manakamana Darshan

Note: – Due to weather condition sometimes you may not be able to make your flight at your scheduled time. So we recommend you to keep one day additional while returning and please make sure your ticket is flexible to change your date.

Cost Includes

• 2 nights (Twin sharing) at 5 star Hotel – Hotel Shangri-La with vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• One night in Nepalgunj with vegetarian meals (twin sharing).
• 2 nights at Taklakot (Tibet side) in 3 star category hotel with attached bathroom. At other places in tibet side it will be dormitory Guest House on sharing basis with Tibetan common toilet.
• Pick up & drop transfers in Kathmandu
• One half-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
• Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu air ticket (fixed wing – Yeti Air OR Buddha Air)
• Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj air ticket (Fixed wing – Twin Otter aircraft OR Dronier)
• Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot by Helicopter (only 4 to 6 persons can be carried at a time)
• Domestic airport taxes (all sectors)
• All Indian vegetarian meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner) while on the tour
• Transportation in Tibet by Private luxury a/c coach
• Tour around Lake Manasarovar on vehicle
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• One professional tour Manager
• Necessary experienced supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas, tour Manager from Nepal)
• All necessary Kitchen & camping equipments
• Oxygen for emergency use
• Medical kit bag / First Aid kit
• Humla region restricted area permit & royalties
• All applicable taxes & service charges

Cost Excludes

• Horse Riding expenses during the Parikrama
• Your travel insurance. It is mandatory to obtain a insurance for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter.
• Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation service
• Personal expenses
• Tip for guide & driver
• Extra accommodation charge in Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa if flight is cancelled due to bad weather
• Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from Tibet.
• Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances