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Mt. Kailash Inner Parikrama (Kora) "The most sacred of Mountains" - 20 Days (Fixed Departure 17 August 2009)
Mt. Kailash (6714m), Asia's most sacred mountain, is located in a high and isolated enclave of West Tibet . It is one of three pilgrimages sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri Tsosum. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the supposed land of origin of the pre-Buddist Bonpos. Mt Kailash is their sould-mountain, which they also call Yungdrung Gu Tse, the Nine-story Swastika Mountain .
It is a 53-km pilgrim path around Mt. Kailash . It begins and ends at Darchen, a small settlement at the mountain south base and in the process visits four monasteries crosses the high Drolma La Pass (5636m). Three days is perhaps the minimum time required to walk leisurely around the mountain: spend two nights in or near Drira Phuk and Zutrul Phuk Monasteries. If conditions permit, try to stay four or five days, which would allow time for short trips to the inner regions of the area.
ITINERARY - Mt. Kailash Inner Parikrama (Kora) "The most sacred of Mountains" (Fixed Departure 17 August 2009)
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport or Bus Park and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Royal Singhi.
Day 02: Breakfast at hotel & morning Pashupathinath Darshan, lunch at hotel afternoon Clothing inspection and tour briefing. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Roya Singhi.
Day 03: Early breakfast at hotel, today we arrive at Tibet. Lunch at border ( Nepal side), After immigration and custom formalities we proceed to Zhangmu (Border Tibet Side), here we meet our Chinese guide, drivers and vehicles (Toyota Land Cruiser), After immigration and custom formalities we continue drive to Nyalam (Our first Overnight in China ). Dinner and overnight at Lodge Hotel Nyalam.
Day 04: Whole day we are here for the acclimatization, all meals will be provided, Overnight at lodge Hotel Nyalam.
Day 05: after breakfast we drive to Saga (220 Kms.), en-route you will be passing Through Lalungla pass (1600ft) a huge lake Paigu-Tso and Brahmaputra River . A Delicious packed lunch will be served on the way. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Saga (New Hotel).
Day 06: After breakfast at around 9 a.m. We will be proceeding to Paryang(235 kms) Throughout journey the altitude will be 15,000ft. Lunch on the way. Dinner and Overnight at Lodge Parmath Guest house.
Day 07: Today is the day for the lifetime that you are going to have Darshan of the Holy " Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover ". Day's programm as usual, after Breakfast at around 9 am. We drive through Mayumla pass (17000ft). The Highest point of the driving, Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight at camp, Horchu Guest house.
Day 08: Till 2 pm free for Pooja and Hawan, Drive to Darchen thru Mansarovar parikrama.Overnight at Darchen Lodge (New one).
Day 09: One day parikrama / Stay at Darchen (Outer Parikrama).
Day 10: Day rest at Darchen ( Person who could not finish one day parikrama, arrive at Darchen on time) Darchen Lodge (New one).
Day 11: Tirthapuri Excursion and drive to Seralung gompa Overnight at Tent.
Day 12: Nandi Parikrama and over night at Seralung gompa Overnight at Tent.
Day 13: Trek Hilltop of Seralung gompa , reach Diraphuk , Stay at Guest House.
Day 14: Diraphuk - Kuberkund, kuker vally by INNER KORA and reach Zhuthulphuk. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 15: Zhuthulphuk to Darchen and to Horchu, Overnight at guest house.
Day 16: Mansarovar - Dongba or may be even Saga Overnight at Guest House.
Day 17: To Kodari Borderland Lodge.
Day 18: To Kathmandu Hotel Royal Singhi.
Day 19: Day rest in Kathmandu.
Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu.
Cost: Ask for Quotation
Cost of above package:
SERVICES INCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST
- Hotel with full board in Kathmandu 3/4 Star Hotel.
- Airports pick up and drop services.
- One half day sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu.
- Pick up and drop services to / from Nepal / China border by non AC Tourist Bus.
- Transport by 4W Japanese Land Cruiser.
- Supporting Truck for Luggage.
- Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Team.
- English speaking Tibetan guide.
- Buffet Indian veg. meals (South Indian, Gujrati , Marwadi )
- Chinese visa fee of Nepali and Client.
- Sleeping mat, Jacket and Sleeping Bag while on Kailash Tour (returnable after trip).
- Free Duffel Bag .
- Guesthouses and camping charges in Tibet .
- All camping and cooking equipment.
- Yak for Kailash parikrama luggage only.
- All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet .
- Gamow bag, oxygen.
SERVICES EXCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST
- Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home.
- All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls.
- Insurance of clients.
- Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse harder)
- Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation INR 350 per person.
- Kodari land tax INR 200 per pax (direct payable at Kodari)
- Services other than specified.
What we provide to our clients:
- Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Gamow bag and Oxygen.
- We don't charge extra for the parikrama. If you wish to take help of a yak or horse, the cost will be approx US$ 60 for Yak and USD 100 for horse payable directly to the yak herder. All Indian pilgrims are advised to hire one. You have to understand that the yaks are not domesticated but are meant to carry luggage.
Model of payments
- 20 days prior to tour departure date, 100% of the total cost should reach Samrat Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd account by telex transfer with passport of client.
Tour Cancellation policy
- All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
- 20 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost.
- 15 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
- 10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
- 07 days and less departure 100% of total trip cost.
IMPORTANT PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION:
Clothing:
Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are the rule of Tibet . Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to down right cold. Indian Pilgrims strictly no Sari. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful is a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.
What to take:
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material, though expensive, is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.
Bring with you:
Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; 'namkeen' etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.
Health:
This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit - no two ways about that. Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in 'no road' conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.
Altitude Sickness:
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Nyelam (12000ft) and a night in Simikot those who take journey of Helicopter before moving on to the higher altitudes.
Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage. We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
Currency:
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 7.9 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 5-6 approx; Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal .
Risks & Liability:
Samrat Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd 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, Samrat Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd 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, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
