Trip Dossier

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Transfer from airport to hotel. A representative from our office will be there to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. At the hotel, you will be briefed on your itinerary. 

Day 2: KTM sightseeing Pashupatinath & Budhaneelkantha – Fly Nepalgunj (1 hr)

Visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the sacred Hindu pilgrimage spots dedicated to Lord Shiva and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple lies on the banks of the holy river Bagmati. Also visit Narayanthan to see the massive statue of Lord Vishnu, reclining on a bed of coiled serpents. Transfer to airport. Board a domestic flight bound for Nepalgunj. Overnight at a hotel or guest house in Nepalgunj.

Day 3: Fly Nepalgunj - Simikot (50 mins)- Heli flight to Hilsa(22mins)-Drive Purang (1 hr)

Catch an early flight to Simikot via a domestic carrier. From Simikot, board a helicopter and fly to Hilsa. Have refreshments at a local guest house.  Trek for about 45 mins to reach Sher, the Tibetan border town. After your documents are verified and checked by border officials, board a vehicle and drive (1 hr) to Purang.

Day 4: Rest at Purang (4200m)

Today we take a day off to acclimatize. We let our body get accustomed to Tibet’s thin air before going higher. 

Day 5: Drive Purang to Mansarover (4560m)-3 hrs

From Purang we take a scenic drive to Mansarover Lake via Rakshas Tal. We stop by Rakshas Tal and Mansarover and take in the beauty of the surroundings, light incense and perform Puja and if possible take a purification dip in the lakes’ sacred waters. 

Day 6: Drive to Yam Dwar - First day of Parikrama to Dirupuk (5160m)

We drive for two hours to Yam Dwar(4730m). The ‘Yam Dwar’ (Gateway of Yanraj’s abode) is a chorten with a passage. It is believed that one has to enter Kailash- abode of Lord Shiva by passing through Yamaraj’s (Lord of Death) door. From Yam Dwar we begin our Kailash Parikrama. Trek or ride a pony to Dirupuk(5160m). Overnight at guest house.
Note: As Kailash Parikrama can be physically taxing those who don’t feel like exerting themselves will stay at Darchen and wait for the rest of the group to complete the parikrama

Day 7: Second Day of Parikrama- to Zuthulpuk(4670m)

Wake up early and continue with the Kailash parikrama, retracing the same path millions of devotees have treaded. Today’s trek is extremely strenuous as we walk for more than 8 hours traversing the high Drolma La(5630m) pass. While descending to Zuthulpuk, you get to view Gauri Kunda, the sacred lake where Goddess Parvati created Ganesh while taking a bath. Overnight at a guest house or tented camp.

Day 8: Third Day of Parikrama- Chongdo- drive to Purang or Hilsa

End your Kailash parikrama with a walk to Chongdo. From Chongdo board a vehicle and drive to Purang. If it’s early and if weather permits we cross over to Hilsa. 

Day 9: Fly Hilsa-Simikot-Kathmandu

From Hilsa we charter a helicopter and fly to Simikot. From Simikot fly to Nepalgunj. From Nepalgunj airport we catch a connecting flight to Kathmandu. 

Day 10: Depart Kathmandu

Our representative will drop you at the airport on time to catch your return flight. 

Cost Inclusion/Exclusion

Cost Inclusion

Accommodation:

• 2 Nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using 5star hotel in Kathmandu in sharing basis.
• 1 Night accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using best available hotel in Nepalgunj in sharing basis.
• Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses in sharing basis
• Mineral water throughout Kailash Yatra.

Transportation:

• Kathmandu airport arrival and departure transfers

• One half-day Kathmandu sightseeing covering Pashupatinath & Budanilkantha by coach.
• Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Simikot / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu transfer by Air.
• Simikot / Hilsa / Simikot by Helicopter.
• In Tibet, land transfer by luxury bus.
• Supporting truck to carry luggage, food, equipment etc.
• Yak & Yakmen for trekking equipment and food during Kailash Parikarma.

Staffs:

• Highly qualified and experienced Sherpa staff throughout the trip.
• Tibetan Guide.

Others Equipments:

• Table & Chair.
• Sleeping bag & Mattress.
• All necessary equipments.

Rescue Equipments:

• Air compressor bag [Gammo Bag].
• First Aid Kit.
• Oxygen Cylinder.

Permit / Fees:

• Tibet & Simikot [Nepal] permit.
• Normal Chinese Visa fee.

 Communication Facilities:

• Satellite Phone (will be charged as per the use).
• Local Mobile [Chinese] (will be charged as per the use).
• Walky Talky.

Complimentary:

• Windcheater Jacket.
• Duffle bag.
• Trip Certificate.

Cost Exclusion

• Nepal visa for NRIs & foreigners.
• International Air tickets
• US$ 120+USD 198 Per person for US Passport Holders
• US$ 120+USD 114 Per person for Other foreign Passport Holders
• All personal expenses like telephone calls, tips, shopping, laundry, cold/hard drinks etc.
• Personal use of pony/porter during Parikarma [Kora].
• Single room supplement in Kathmandu.
• Any extra services such as extra vehicle / hotel nights / sightseeing tours than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Evacuation cost.
• Travel Insurance. 
• Extra cost such as extra night stay than mentioned in the itinerary, ill health, cancellation, changes in itinerary that are incurred due to unforeseen reasons such as road blockage due to landslide, heavy snowfall, strikes, flight cancellation etc.
• Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from Tibet.
• Service which are not mentioned above in inclusion part.

Notes

• In our group joining tour no. of pax will be minimum 17 Pax and above
• All other extra expenses will be strictly charged on pax own account.
• Child below 2 Yrs. is considered as Infant hence no charge is applicable for Tour however Air Fare is Chargeable (Terms & Condition Applies)
• Pax aged 10Yrs. & above is considered as Adult
• Package rate is subject to change if there are changes on number of pax, number of nights or change of travelling date.
• Maximum waiting time for all tours and Transfers will be 15 min
• Maximum waiting time in Airport will be 1 hour.