My India Trip

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon arrival, meet our representative at the Tribhuvan International Airport who will assist you to transfer to your pre-booked hotel
In the evening, briefing of Kailash Yatra will be given
Overnight at a 4-star hotel on twin-sharing basis

Day 2 After breakfast, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple
It is one of the most significant Hindu temple of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu
Tour the temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath
The temple is listed in UNESCO world heritage sites list and also Tours Budha Neelkantha
Overnight at a 4-star hotel on twin-sharing basis

Day 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Syapru besi / Timure by private 2 X 2 bus
While passing along the road on the bank of Trishuli River, you can catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himalaya, terraces and green hills
As you pass through Dhunche, feel as if you are heading towards deep land
Overnight in Syabrubesi / Timure, dormitory type guest houses

Day 4 Drive from Kathmandu to Syapru besi / Timure by private 2 X 2 bus
While passing along the road on the bank of Trishuli River, you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himalaya, terraces and green hills
As you pass through Dhunche, you feel as if you are heading towards deep land.
Overnight in Syabrubesi / Timure, dormitory type guest houses

Day 5 After a nice pleasant rest and wonderful stop at Kerunga morning
Continue drive on world highest and largest Tibetan plateau into hoteler Tibet wild windswept high and dry landscapes
From here heading over a small pass to reach Brahmaputra River or Yalung Tsangpo after crossing the river on a bridge reach at Saga town
Overnight stay at the hotel Saga, or similar dormitory

Day 6 We will be going for a short trek of about two hours in Saga itself
Overnight at the hotel Saga, or similar dormitory

Day 7 After breakfast, drive through Paryang (241 km/3-4 hours)
Have lunch on the way
Drive through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with distance view of snow-capped mountains
On this day the road is quite flat, hence the drive will be comfortable compared to other days
There after drive to Hor Quo
We continue driving crossing Mayum La pass
Today is the day of lifetime, as we will have the first sight of Holy Mt. Kailash and Holy Lake Mansarovar
We drive for Holy Lake Mansarovar Parikrama, en route view Rakshastal, relax and meditate at Lake Mansarovar
We arrive at Chui Gompa
Overnight stay at dormitory type guest houses

Day 8 In the morning, take holy bath and go for hawan pooja at lake
Then, drive to Darchen
Overnight at Kailash Himalaya Hotel dormitory

Day 9 After breakfast, drive approx. 10 km to Tarboche, the trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama
The first day of our Kora is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying
The trail leads us to few ups and downs till we reach our guest house at Dirapuk
Overnight in dormitory type guest house Dirapuk

Day 10 Today, our Circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Holy Mount Kailash
The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Dolma La, 5,630 m
Enjoy the walk before descending to the gradual field towards Zutulpuk for the overnight stay after 3-4 hours walk
Overnight in Zutulphuk Guest House dormitory.

Day 11 It is well worth the short climb up to these caves before beghoteling the final stage of the trek
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk 10 km/ 3-4 hours
Once we reach at the trek end point near Darchen, our luxury bus will be waiting to take the group back to Saga by tracing our footsteps returning home leaving the holy place
Those who could not do Parikrama would be waiting to welcome other group members at the Darchen
Overnight at Hotel Saga dormitory

Day 12 We will drive back to the Syabrubesi in a comfortable ride
We will have some free time as we descent on a paved path
We will spend the rest of the time relaxing
Overnight in Syabrubesi Guest House dormitory

Day 13 Drive downhill to Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for our final leg of journey to Kathmandu (140 km/8-9 hours)
Overnight at a 4-star hotel on twin-sharing basis

Day 14 Today, you would fly back after completing the once in a lifetime Yatra
After breakfast, free for souvenir shopping and other independent activities
In time transfer to international airport to board your onward flight

Hotel Details
Hotel Royal Singi (3-star) in Kathmandu, or similar
Kailash Himalyan Hotel in Darchen, or similar
Grand Hotel of Western Post in Saga, or similar
Dirapuk Guest House in Dirapuk, or similar
Mansarovar Guest House, or similar
Timure Guest House, or similar

Inclusions
Airport arrival and departure transfers by 2x2 AC coach
Three nights at 4-star hotel on twin-sharing basis with daily breakfast, lunch and dhoteler (pure vegetarian)
One half-day sightseeing by 2x2 AC coach in Kathmandu
Transportation Kathmandu / Tibet Border / Kathmandu by 2x2 coaches
Two nights in guest house dormitory in Syabrubesi / Timure
One night stay hotel in Kerung twin-sharing
Transportation inside Tibet by 2x2 luxury coach
Accommodation at guest houses or hotel in Tibet
Three nights Saga dormitory type hotel
One night at Mansarovar Parmarth Asshram dormitory type
One night at Darchen Hotel dormitory
One night at Dirapuk Guest House dormitory
One night at Zuthulphuk Guest House dormitory
All the meals in Tibet side shall be cooked and provided by our staff
Two water bottles daily which will not be available during Parikrama
Services of an English/Hindi-speaking Nepalese team leader from Kathmandu and an English-speaking Tibetan guide from Rasuwaghadi Border onwards
Normal Tibet/China group visa fee
Complimentary one duffel bag; one shoulder bag; down jacket per person on returnable basis
Oxygen cylinder, first-aid medical kit

Exclusions
Travel and medical expenses during Kailash Yatra
Rescue evacuation cost in case of emergency
Airfare to Kathmandu and back
Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation or porterage
Expenses of personal nature viz. soft/hard beverages, photography charges, porterage at the airports hotels, laundry, tips, telephone calls etc.
Nepal visa fees (not applicable for Indian passport holder)
Pony; porter hiring charges for riding during Kailash Parikrama
If we return early from Tibet before 10 days, then all expenses should be borne by the Yatris
If stay in Nepal is more than 3 days, then these all expenses should be borne by the Yatris
All other expense not shown above

Terms and Conditions
Fill the application form with all the details.
Affix one passport size photograph; enclosed two extra copies.
Enclose a medical certificate and report duly certified by a recognized physician 30 days before Yatra date.
Every Yatri should bring their original passport, election card, pan card at the time of booking of Yatra.
A validity of your passport is 6 months after Yatra departure date.
Indian passport holder must have his/her original election card during the Yatra.
Every Yatri should bring their original passport, election card and pan card at the time of booking of Yatra.
Every pilgrim should arrange their own air ticket to and from Kathmandu, overseas insurance cover and China sim card and 3500 RMB for Parikrama.
An experienced Nepali guide will accompany you during Kailash Yatra.
The tour operator is not responsible for any delay in Itinerary of Yatra on account of some exigencies.
An administrative charges will be deducted from the refund amount to Yatri in case of China government, refuses to issue visa or Yatra permit.
In Kailesh Mansarovar Yatra only 20 kg luggage is allowed which includes duffle and shoulder bag.
Foreign passport holder should hand over their passport at Kathmandu well before the three working days from the Yatra date. The expenses of stay in Kathmandu during this period should be borne by the Pilgrimage.
For obtaining Nepal visa for NRI - On arrival visa - visa can be obtained upon arrival at Kathmandu airport Immigration. You will require two copies of your passport size photos and around USD 45 or equivalent rupees or pounds to cover Nepal visa fees.
Participants over 70 years can also apply for permit completing the following formalities and conditions: Medical certificate from an Indian government hospital certifying that participant is fit to travel above 4000 meters.
Application letter by participant signed by 2 direct relatives. There must be 2 direct relatives traveling with the participants. Participants suffering from high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma are prohibited from applying the permits.
INR 25,000/- for Indians, 500 USD for NRI to be deposited with the application form.
balance amount. Payable at least 60 days prior to departure in USD and INR.

Cancellation Policy
Token advance amount of INR 25,000/- for Indians and 500 USD for NRI forfeited irrespective number of days of intimation.
50% Cancellation from 21 days prior to departure date
75% Cancellation from 15 days prior to departure date
100% Cancellation from 10 days; below prior to departure date
Please send your cancellation by e-mail or letter only. Verbal cancellation will not be entertained.

All disputes regarding the conducting of the tour subject of jurisdiction at Ahmedabad (India).