KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA

Itinerary

DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

On arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel. In the evening, attend a detailed program briefing followed by dinner. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

DAY 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Early morning optional Himalayan mountain flight (extra cost). After breakfast, proceed for a guided city tour including Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkantha (Sleeping Vishnu). Return to the hotel, the rest of the day is free for shopping and packing. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

DAY 03: Nyalam (3,700 mts. / 160 km)

This marks the beginning of your Yatra. Depart early morning with packed breakfast for the Nepal–China border (approx. 5 hrs drive). After completing customs and immigration formalities, enter Tibet (an autonomous region of China). Continue your journey to Nyalam, a small Tibetan town. Overnight stay at a guesthouse. Meals will be provided (breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner).

DAY 04: Acclimatization at Nyalam

Full day at leisure in Nyalam for acclimatization. You may explore the town and its surroundings. Overnight stay at guesthouse.

DAY 05 : Nyalam – Dongba / Paryang

After breakfast, drive for about 8 hours across the Tibetan plateau to Dongba / Paryang. Overnight stay at guesthouse. 

DAY 06 : Dongba / Paryang – Mansarovar

Morning drive (approx. 7 hrs) to Lake Mansarovar, one of the holiest lakes in Asia. On arrival, perform Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle/horse/yak. This will be your first night on the banks of the sacred lake. Overnight stay at guesthouse.

DAY 07 : Mansarovar – Darchen

In the morning, take a holy dip in Lake Mansarovar, followed by Pooja, Havan, and other spiritual rituals as per your tradition. Later, drive to Darchen (approx. 2.5 hrs). Optional excursion to Astapad can be arranged at additional cost. Overnight stay at guesthouse.

DAY 08: Darchen – Diraphuk

Today begins the first day of Kailash Parikrama. After breakfast, drive to Yam Dwar, from where you start your trek (6–7 hrs walk). Those unable to trek may hire horses at extra cost. Yaks will carry kitchen equipment and supplies. Overnight stay at mud house or tent (subject to availability). 

DAY 09: : Diraphuk – Zhulthulphuk

This is the toughest day of the Yatra, as you cross the Dolma-La Pass (5,400 mts.), the highest point of the journey. Weather at the pass is highly unpredictable with chances of sudden snowstorms, so an early start is essential. En route, have Darshan of Gaurikund (touching the lake is difficult). Overnight stay at mud house or tent.

DAY 10: Zhulthulphuk – Paryang

Trek back to Darchen, where vehicles will be waiting and drive towards Mansarovar, where you will have the opportunity to collect the sacred water (spiritual jaal). From here, we begin our return journey towards Kathmandu, following the same route. The same arrangements for accommodation and meals will continue as before. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Paryang.

DAY 11: Paryang – Nyalam

Drive back to Nyalam, marking your final night in Tibet. Overnight stay at guesthouse.

DAY 12: Nyalam – Kathmandu

After completing the necessary customs formalities, we will be received on the Nepal side and proceed with a drive of approximately 5 hours to reach Kathmandu. Upon arrival, checkin at the hotel.

DAY 13: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Document required

1) Passport

2)Voter id.

3) Addhar card.

4) Pan card.

5) Passport size photograph.

6) medical health certificate

Fixed Departure

May 2nd , 18th , 26th 

June 6th , 17th , 24th

July. 5th , 16th , 24th

August. 4th , 15th , 23rd

September. 2nd , 13th , 21st

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

• Arrival and departure transfers
• Sightseeing tours of Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha
• 3 nights ’ accommodation in a 3-star hotel at Kathmandu on twin-sharing basis with all meals
• Transfer to Kodari by tourist bus
• Accommodation on the Tibet side in standard hotels/tents
• Camping arrangements including two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, and necessary camping equipment such as dining and toilet tents
• Pure vegetarian meals prepared by our escort
• Transportation by A/C coach or Japanese Land Cruisers (4WD) with support trucks
• Services of an English-speaking Tibetan guide
• Accompaniment of a Nepali tour leader
• Provision of Gamow bag, oxygen, and a basic first-aid kit
• Kailash permit and standard Tibet/China visa fees
• Kodari land tax

TOUR COST EXCLUDUE:

• International airfare: Home – Kathmandu – Home
• All beverages, photography charges, and telephone calls
• Travel insurance for participants
• Emergency evacuation expenses
• Riding yak/horse during Kailash Parikrama (to be paid directly to the yak/horse herder)
• Additional costs incurred due to landslides or for hiring extra transportation
• Expenses related to urgent visa fees or any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

Note: A 10% Service Tax is compulsory

Mode Of payments 

• To confirm the Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage Tour Package, a payment of 25% of the total package cost is required at the time of booking.
• Along with the booking, the following documents must be submitted:
• Copy of passport
• Medical health certificate
• Six passport-size photographs
• The remaining balance (100% of the total cost) must be transferred to Sanjh Holidays ’ account 30 days prior to the tour departure date.
• An additional 5% GST and 5% CTS Tax (total 10% compulsory tax) will be applicable. 

Important Note:

If any natural calamities in that condition your tour operator or transport are not responsible

Terms and Conditions

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 Nylam (12000ft) 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. 

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

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. with international roaming contact sim card mobile

Important Pre-Departure Information :

Clothing:

Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to travel to Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold. Indian woman Pilgrims strictly advisable 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 to have a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day