Kailash Manasarovar Yatra for the Indian Pilgrimage - 16 Days

Price : INR 65,000 4Pax

Kailash Mandela is also considered Mount Sumeru in Buddhism and Hinduism. Pious Hindus look upon Kailash as heaven or throne of Mahadeva - the great God Shiva. Pilgrimage to holy Mount Kailash assures rebirth in Shiva’s paradise. A pilgrimage journey made to this holy site assures freedom from sins of a lifetime.

Mount Kailash and Manasarovar are rooted in antiquity dating back to Vedic era. Manasarovar is believed to have originated from the mind of lord Brahma; hence called Manas-Sarovar. Four great rivers of Asia - Karnali, Sutlej, Indus and Brahmaputra originate from Kailash region. For those without a specific faith the mountain’s physical form and colour makes it a natural symbol of purity.

The itinerary mentioned here is just a sample. Trips could be customized according to your interest and budget.

Price : INR 65,000 Per Person on group joining basis.

Price Includes :
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu on BB basis on twin sharing
- Fully catered tours with support of Nepali crew and/or specialist Indian cook.
- Accommodation at tented camp & local guest houses (as specified in the itinerary).
- Round trip transportation in Tibet by 4WD Land cruiser (4passengers in each car) and support truck.
- Tibet travel permit and other applicable entrance fees.
- Supply of mineral water throughout the trip.
- Required Yak & Yak driver for luggage during trekking (Parikrama) around Mt. Kailash.
- Gammov bag (pressure bag), Oxygen bottle and first-aid kid for emergency use.
- Private boarder transfer, Kathmandu sightseeing & airport transfer
- Tibet visa (including rush fee)
 

Price Excludes :
- International airfare, airport tax.
- Nepal visa fee [for NRIs]
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- Personal equipment & clothing.
- Additional visa fee of USD 14 imposed on American passport holders.
- Photography & filming fee
-All meals while in Kathmandu.

 

Booking Condition

All the personal details - passport photocopy, full name and address, date of birth, profession, nationality must be sent 2 months in advance with 25% (of total trip cost) non-refundable advance payment.


ACCOMMODATION

While in Nepal you will be staying in a hotel. In Tibet sleeping and eating will be in tents unless specified otherwise in the itinerary. Where guest houses are mentioned in the program we endeavour to stay in the best possible accommodation, though you should be aware that most of the guest houses in Tibet are quite basic. The bedrooms are usually very small and shared bathroom facilities are often outside. At times it may be necessary to stay in a dormitory with several other travelers if individual rooms are not available. However, final accommodation is set according to your interest.


FOOD

Your kitchen crew will provide tasty, plentiful and nutritious meals daily with a variety of local and Indian dishes. Food will be prepared either by an Indian specialist cook or a Nepali cook specially trained on Indian food preparation.
We use as much fresh produce as possible and our cooks and kitchen crew maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and food preparation hygiene. Special dietary requirements can always be catered to.


TRANSPORTATION

The road in Tibet can be quite rough at times and unpassable for many vehicles. For this reason we use 4-wheel-drive Toyota Land Cruiser. For deluxe trips we use Toyota 4500 and for standard trips Toyota 62 is used. These vehicles are extremely reliable and will make the journey as comfortable as possible. For the section between Kathmandu and Tibet border transportation comfortable private mini tourist coach is provided. In Tibet there will be a truck for carrying luggage, camping equipments. While on trek we will provide yak to carry your personal gear. Extra yaks, yakmen and horses can be provided for an additional cost.
 

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Every Participant undertaking this trip must be physically fit. The trek around Kailash requires some strenuous hiking and altitude can take a physical toll on the body. We recommend to carryout physical exercise prior to the trip. If you have any chronic health problems please consult your doctor.


ROUTE & CLIMATE CONDITIONS

The route from Kathmandu to Tatopani (Nepal-China border) is narrow and scary but most of it is black topped. The high altitude Tibetan terrain is dry, cold, windy and dusty. Nights are colder. Torrential rains and strong icy wind is common feature, flooding rivers and landslides are frequent. The average altitude is above 3,500 m and the route covers many high altitude passes.

The best time of year for this tour is from April to beginning of October.


BASIC RECOMMENDED ITEMS:

Jacket (down) / polar fleece (rain and water proof)
Trousers wind / rain-proof
T-shirts
Thermal underwear
Woolen and sun hats, scarves (muffler), towel, woolen or cotton socks, gloves,
A pair of sun / snow glasses
Trekking boots
Sunscreen / sun lotion
Flash light with spare bulbs and batteries
Sandals
Water bottle
Day pack for your personal belongings
Walking stick.
Carry some of your favorite travel diet like chocolates, canned food.
4 Passport size photos.
 

RISK AND LIABILITES :
• Our effort is to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, as all the Tibet tours and treks are run strictly under Tibet Tourism Bureau. Highlander or it’s Tibet counterpart agent shall not be responsible for any alteration or cancellation of program due to any unavoidable circumstances beyond our control such as road blockade, landslide, snow, political unrest cancellation of flight, helicopter mechanical problem, delayed arrival, sickness or accident. Any extra cost incurring thereby shall be borne by the clients on the spot. Since Tibet is very remote place and road are very rough sometime good vehicle may break down.
• We highly advise guests to have full insurance against medical and personal accident risk.

IMPORTANT NOTE : Every effort will be made to keep to the above mentioned itinerary. As this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of fellow travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy going nature will be an asset!

Kailash Manasarovar Helicopter Tour

This tour is ideal for those devout pilgrims who are short in time OR cannot undertake the grueling journey over the Tibetan plateau due to age or other health factors. They will fly on fixed wing aircrafts operated by a private airline Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Simikot and Nepalgunj / Kathmandu sector. The chopper meets the group at Simikot and transfers them to Hilsa. The land cruisers drive over a week from Lhasa to meet the group at Sher and later drop them back to Sher. As you can see the logistics have to be carefully planned the tours have to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance.

In addition we can combine Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar tour with Central Tibet Lhasa, Guge Kingdom and Tsaprang or Tibet Everest Base Camp tour in Tibet and Muktinath Tour, Manakamana Darshan, Kathmandu-Pokhara Sight Seeing, Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan Tour and Mountain Flight in Nepal.


Muktinath Tour
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra could be combined with Muktinath Tour. An Ancient holy site Muktinath (3,802 m) has been sacred for over 2,000 years. The Mahabharata mentions it as Shaligrama. There is a gilt-roofed pagoda to Vishnu, Jwala Mai temple enshrining miraculous flames of natural methane gas and a sacred spring for devout pilgrimage to bathe to earn Mukti - spiritual liberation. While it could be 5 hours round trip by helicopter from Kathmandu, it could also be attended by fixed-winged flight to Jomsom and pony ride of 22 kms / 4 days based from Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Lhasa Tour
For those who are having more time can begin in Kathmandu with sightseeing then fly to Lhasa or you can drive to the monasteries and fully immerse ourselves in the Buddhist culture.

Simikot Trek to Mt.Kailash
Trekking from Simikot is great acclimatization, fantastic views, mosaic culture, sound atmosphere and awesome living style.

Everest Base Camp
Without doubt, a highlight of this trip is the visit to Everest Base Camp, where the sheer grandeur of Everest's north face has to be seen to be believed. Inspiring landscapes and mountain views combined with its rich Buddhist history and culture, make visiting Tibet a truly unforgettable experience.

Mountain Flights
Everest Experience Flight
We are proud to be part of a country, nestled in the laps of the beautiful Himalayas. For many years, people have been drawn by the mystery and beauty that has surrounded them. Now with our Everest Experience flight we make your visit to the highest peak just as easy.