Trip Notes
NOTE: Tour program ,Visa fee, air fare, entrance fee, hotel rate subject to increase without prior information so please write us instead of direct booking.
This itinerary is based on Indian Passport in case of Foreign Passport other than Indian; they must reach at Kathmandu 3 working days prior to tour start date(i.e. day 01 in the itinerary) for Visa Process and the extra day’s accommodation is not included in this package.
Booking Policy
1. Application should be submitted at least 30 days before the provisional date of departure.
2. Minimum of 6 months valid Passport scan copy by mail or passport copy by courier should summit when the booking is made
3. Upon the confirmation 25% deposit amount per person (INR 25,000) is required which is nonrefundable.
4. In the case of Lhasa Kailash tour deposit amount is USD 1000 or equvalent currency.
5. Our company trip booking form with your signature as per our term and condition
6. All the clients need to carry ID Proof, (Voter ID Proof) OR passport original while traveling by air.
7. The itinerary can be changed without notice due to unavoidable circumstance beyond our control such as political unrest, Natural calamities, changes in itinerary by the Chinese authorities etc.
Meal
We provide pure vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch and dinner cooked by our Nepali staff crew, who will be taken from Kathmandu in our trip Kailash Manasarovar Overland Tour and Kailash Tour by Helicopter or arrange from local lodge. Only during Kailash Kora, packed lunch is provided which is for 2 days only.
Beside our foods you will be required to bring your favorite supplementary food like biscuits, nuts, pickles, or any other your favorite tinned products to add variety to the meals.
Extra Expenses
We have mentioned all the extra expenses of your trip in every trip details. Please be sure with it before your trip confirmation with us.
Normally
* Personal Helper and Horse * Emergency rescue in case of need *
Booking Policy
Application should be submitted at least 30 days before the provisional date of departure.
Minimum of 6 months valid ( from Tibet entry date) Passport scan copy by mail or passport copy by courier should summit when the booking is made. Upon the confirmation INR 25,000 is required which is nonrefundable. All the clients need to carry ID Proof, (Voter ID Proof) OR passport original while traveling by air.
The itinerary can be changed without notice due to unavoidable circumstance beyond our control such as political unrest, Natural calamities, changes in itinerary by the Chinese authorities etc.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Kailash Manasarovar Overland Tour:- Accommodation of Kathmandu is on 3/4 star category hotel on twin sharing and accommodation in Kailash region is on group sharing local Guest houses/ Mud houses. In Nepalgunj also 2 star standard. Please do not expect more facilitated accommodation in Kailash. Toilets are out of room and it is common. More place like Manasarovar, Derapuk and in Juthulpuk is open toilet.
Transportation
Transporation in Tibet is by bus and Van. it is depend on group size. By the new rules of Tibet from Aug 2014, not more than 17 pax in one bus even though bus is more than 17 seater. Transporation in Nepal side will use car, van, Hiace or bus as per group size.
Emergency Rescue
Emergency Rescue is in case of any problem with your health. In case of emergency rescue, hiring extra jeep and drive as soon as possible up to Nepal boarder is only one option. Tibet Government not allow to enter any helicopter flights even in emergency cases. in case of another Itinerary via Lhasa and Kailash Tour by Helicopter is different. Rescue can be done via Lhasa by taking schedule flight back to Kathmandu.
Staffs
There will be Nepali staff for supporting and preparing veg foods in entire trip of Kailash Manasarovar Overland Tour, Kailash Tour by Helicopter, which is mostly Indian bigger group. Other than those trip is run without Nepali staffs from Nepal. There will be professional and helpful guide and driver from Tibet. still as per group demand we can provide our Nepali crew in every trip of Tibet/ Mt Kailash.
Western Tibet is more remote and food arrangement is hard for bigger group so that we provide Nepali crew/staffs. central Tibet at Lhasa part is more facilitated with local restaurant and there is choice of Menu for Lunch and Dinner. Breakfast is at same hotel you stay
Down Jacket/Duffel Bag
We can provide warm jacket without paying for your trip which is returnable after the trip.
We provide duffel bag to put your goods and hand carry bag too. You can leave your suitcase or any of your bag in kathmandu/Nepalgunj hotel carried from your home.
Warm head cover Cap
We provide you warm and head cover cap for your trip. Comfortable warm walking shoes, Extra one pair Water bottle at least for 2 liter including Thormas for keeping water hot.
You have to drink at least 3 litter water for a day and your team will provide you drinking water at every meal time. Hot water will be provided morning and evening only. so you have to have your thermos to keep hot water during day time.
Rain wear (Umbrella or Raincoat) Woollen/thermal long underwear 3 pairs of thick and tights warm socks warm light gloves Wind and water prooft trouser and Jacket Up and down warm thormal
Useful Info
Do not bring any books, magazine, pictures about Tibet, Buddhism or about any Lama’s. Custom of China won’t allow entering with those kinds matteriels.
Fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, liquids like Ghee, Oils are not allow entering from Chinese custom at Kodari.
Do not take any pictures and videos in Chinese customs, Army and police station
Make queue in every customs and in checking post as per your visa list number (your guide will give you instruction from first day)
Take cooperative position from every Nepali and Tibetan staffs and in Immigration sites
Health Precaution
Oxygen level is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illness generally not encountered over the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise], high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. Some of symptoms indicate that the body mechanism is readjusting to new environments. The best idea is deliberately slow down all the activities and follows the following rules:
Rest.
Relax-do not exert, be excited.
Reduce talking.
Walk slowly – adopt one third of your speed and space.
Keep your load light.
Walk for 15 minutes and rest for 5 minutes.
Whenever you feel uncomfortable, just stop; rest and relax.
Ignore the sudden outbursts of fellow pilgrims and avoid arguments.
Observe silence with smile.
Never go too high and too fast.
Consume plenty of liquids; never proceed with an empty stomach.
Chant a prayer or visualize everything around to suit your pleasant thoughts or put on the earphones and listen to your favourite music, bhajans, chanting etc.
Be careful not to catch a cold. It is better to be over clothed than under protected. En-route avoids taking bath or drinking water from Lake Streams or rivers, as your system is not conditioned for this.
Keep your boots/Ked inside tent. Protect yourself against dust and direct sunshine during the long stretches of driving. Face, feet and hands must be well protected.
The uneven ground, steep slope and slushy banks are full of potholes. Do not combine walking and sight seeing together.
Always listen to your guide or the one with experience. Never leave the group.
On this trip, over exertion is to be avoided and drinking plenty of fluids is recommendable. During winter, heavy warm clothing is a must.
Physical Fitness
Kindly consult your doctor and get yourself examined for this yatra
As Mount Kailash and lake Manasarovar is situated at high altitudes please start exercises like walking, jogging, yoga and other breathing exercises in order to have a successful yatra at least from a month before.
DOCUMENTS:
You are advised to own a small waist pouch or document bag to manage the following documents properly;
Passport with Photo copies, Photographs, Identity card, Diary for addresses, contacts, small notes etc.
Ball pens with spare refills Maps/Charts/Books etc.
Credit cards & Currency.
Airline/Railway tickets/vouchers.
Any other document for personal purposes.
COMMON ITEMS
Big bag for putting your equipment and others
A small light trek bag
Water bottle / Thermos flask for hot water (1 liter).
Note: Touch Kailash Travel provide you big bag and small day carry bag for Yatra
CLOTHING
Enough clothing for the whole Yatra including 3 pairs trek suits/leisure wear/jogging troushers/4 to 5 t-shirts/2 polar flees one light quilted /shirts/poloneck/salwar kameez etc. Do not over load.
Wool socks (around 4 pairs), thick tights, wool monkey cap, scarves, warm light gloves, scarf.
Wool/thermal long underwear.
Rain wear (Umbrella or Raincoat)
Note: Down Jackets and Sleeping bags will be provided on returnable basis for the Yatra
FOOTWEAR
Sports comfortable shoes/trainers (Good one Nike, Adidas etc). Have a spare one too
A pair of light Sleepers
TOILETRIES
Toiletries kit (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toilet rolls, towels etc).
Sun screen lotion/cream
facial tissues, wet once,
CAMPING ITEM
Tourch/Candle/match box/lighter/batteries
Knife
Plastic mug
Dusk masks/face masks
PERSONAL & GENERAL ITEMS TO MAKE YOUR JOURNEY ENJOYABLE
Any regular medicines that you take
Dark Sunglasses
Your favourite food which will keep you going including Nuts, biscuits, powder juice
Kapoor/Vicks/Inhaler etc
Binoculars/Camera/extra batteries
Milk powder for tea
FIRST AID KIT – ALSO INCLUDE
First aid kit (typical backpacking kit for minor injuries/ our guide also will carry).
Diamox/Aspirin/pain killers
Lip balm/Mustard oil/Vaseline
Plasters
TCP, salt, mint, Vicks for sore throats
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