Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for NRI (Ex. Kathmandu) : 16N/17D
16 nights · 17 days · China
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Kailash Mansarovar yatra by overland start from kathmandu, you will travel by road throughout the journey.
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Welcome to Nepal, a representative from Trekotrip will be there at the Tribhuvan International airport to meet & greet you and transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle.
Hotel: Deluxe Hotel - Hotel Tibet / Holiday inn Express
Meal: Dinner Only at Hotel
08:00 AM - After Breakfast - sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Shakti Peeth, Boudha Stupa and Budhanilkantha.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast visit Bhaktapur Durbar square and Dholeshwor mahadev.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning 08:00 AM - Visit Dakchinkali devi temple, return back to the hotel. Take a lunch & rest day.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast 09:00 AM - Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square & Swayambhu stupa.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overview
Kailash Mansarovar yatra by overland start from kathmandu, you will travel by road throughout the journey.
Mount Kailash isn’t only a mountain, it is a symbol of belief & faith among four religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Bon. The mountain lies near lake Manasarovar and lake Rakshastal. It is the source of four major holy rivers in Asia: the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra and Karnali. People who aren't able to perform a holy bath at Lake Manasarovar go into above rivers with the same belief and faith.
Mansarovar is another holy place which lies north of Mt. Kailash. Like Mt. Kailash also has its own religious value among some religions. They have their own beliefs and faith aboutKailash Mansarovar Yatraas per their devotional texts.
Summary
Start Point | Kathmandu, Nepal
End point | Kathmandu, Nepal
Travel Type: | Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) by Overland
Trek Distance | 42 KMS
Duration | 16N/ 17D
Mt. Kailash Height: | 5,580 meters from sea level
Highest point on trek: | Dolmala Pass (5,600 meters)
Best time | May, June, July, Aug, Sept
Travel route:
Kathmandu -Dhunche- Syabrubesi- Timure- Kerung - Saga- New Dongba - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen -Diraphuk –Zuthulphuk – Saga- Kerung- Kathmandu – Departure
Mansarovar Yatra 16n-17d · Non Full Moon Batch: USD 2580 — Non Sharing ( 6 nights in Kathmandu ) 280 USD
Mansarovar Yatra 16n-17d · Full Moon Batch: USD 2880 — Non Sharing ( 6 nights in Kathmandu ) 280 USD
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Packing Essentials
Sometimes, the difference between comfortable and secure journeys and the ones that are not depends on what's inside the backpack. Therefore, you should pack all the essentials before starting your journey towards the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Some of the key things to pack include:
Waterproof trekking shoes &1 Normal Shoes
Waterproof winter jacket with hood
Waterproof trousers
Medications
Local currency
Walking stick
Sunglasses
Torch
Hot water bottle
Sunscreen
Vaseline
Antifungal powder
Snacks
Raincoat
1 Towel
Thermal - 3 Set
3 to 4 Set of winter clothes
Socks - Winter 3 pair & Summer 3 Pair
All foreign nationals, except Indians, need visas to enter Nepal. Multiple entry visas for 30 days (US$ 50) or 90 days (US$ 100) can be obtained from any Nepalese embassy or consulate. You can also get a visa on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu or at the Immigration Office at the entry points of Nepal.
Tourist visas can be extended for a period of 120 days at the Immigration Department in Kathmandu. However, nationals of the following countries will not get a visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. They need to obtain visas from Nepalese embassies or diplomatic missions in their respective countries prior to their arrival in Nepal.
For an online visa application click here. You will find information to get the Nepal visa online.
Documents Required
Important Information that you should read.
Nepal portion - A valid passport and Visa is mandatory for all foreign nationals to enter Nepal. Nepal immigration offers Visa on arrival facility at Kathmandu airport against all valid documents and visa fee.China/Tibet portion – A valid passport, visa and a special permit to visit Kailash region is mandatory for all foreign nationals willing to undertake Kailash Yatra.
Foreign Nationals and NRIs
Nepal portion - A valid passport and Visa is mandatory for all foreign nationals and NRIs (Non-resident Indians) to enter Nepal. Nepal immigration offers a Visa on arrival facility at Kathmandu airport against all valid documents and visa fee.
China/Tibet portion – A valid passport, visa and a special permit to visit Kailash region is mandatory for all foreign nationals and NRIs (non-resident Indians) willing to undertake Kailash Yatra.
Travel Insurance
It is strictly advisable and is mandatory to carry a valid Travel Insurance covering the Kailash region. Our trips does not include the price for travel insurance and it is the sole responsibility of the pilgrim/traveler to ensure that he/she is adequately ensured for the full duration of the trip
Medical Certificate
We require a valid copy of the health certificate of the pilgrims issued by his/her physician mentioning that the pilgrim/traveler is in perfect condition to undertake yatra to Mount Kailash at a height of above 15000 feet. Medical certificates are not the responsibility of ours and we do not take any liability for any health issue.
Clothing
Casual wear 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 or 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.
What to take
Winter wear: Gore-Tex material though good quality 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, sun glass, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.
Cancellation before 35 days of the travel date / before the second installment: A deduction of ₹5,000 per person will be applied from the booking amount. The remaining balance will be refunded.
Cancellation after the second installment (within 35 days of the travel date):Cancellations made within thirty (35) days of the scheduled travel date, or following the payment of the second installment, are strictly non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for cancellations occurring during this period.
Alternative Option (Date Change):If you wish to avoid the ₹5,000 deduction, instead of cancelling your trip, you may shift your booking to the next month or to any batch in the following year ( subject to availability). This option allows you to carry forward your booking without cancellation charges.
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After breakfast drive to Kodari by bus. The drive to Kodari is not long in distance but the road and traffic conditions can make it tiring and time taking. Upon reaching Kodari stay in a lodge/guesthouse. Dinner and stay at the guesthouse.
Stay: Guest House
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
Distance: 55km | Altitude: 3750m | Durations: 1 hr
After breakfast- immigration formalities the group will cross the border on foot to reach China side. The pilgrims are then transferred on their Chinese bus for onward drive to Nyalam (55 Km). We travel in sturdy and comfortable vehicles that are controlled and guided by Tibetans. The accompanying Nepalese Sherpas get into the coaches after loading the food materials water etc and the onward journey into the Tibetan/Chinese region continues toward the town of Nyalam. On arrival, check into room and take rest for today. Overnight stay will be in a guesthouse at Nyalam in dormitory style.
Stay: Guest House
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
This day is reserved for rest for acclimatization in Tibet’s tough climate. Our tour manager will assist you for a short Local walking at Nayalam for warming up your body to adjust with Tibet’s high altitude. Also, you can enjoy the day with chanting Bhajan or Katha in the guesthouse.
Stay: Guest House
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
After on enjoyable drive through the mountains terrain and then the plains provides us a marvelous . The yearlong Tsangpo (Brahmaputtra River) is crossed over on, past the turn off for the northern route, and arrive at settlement of Saga (4840m). The landscape gradually changes to the high plains of Tibet, soft beautiful and photogenic.. Stay overnight at guest house.
Stay: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
08:00 AM - Drive towards Manasarovar Lake (390 Km / 8 hrs) crossing beautiful places and stay at the shore of the Lake. Fill spiritual water.
Today we will do a half day Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by another vehicle( Local vehicle).
Stay: Guest House( Multiple Sharing )
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
Most of the day - Perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Manasarovar Lake
After Lunch - We will do rest of Mansarovar parikrama & drive to Darchen (35 km - 1hrs)
Stay: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
10:00AM - After a short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is the starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) which is a 12 km trek (5-6 hrs). You will visit the North face of Mt. Kailash.Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for the rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
(If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen - Mud Guest House multiple sharing (if using hotel Himalaya /any Chinese Hotel with attached bathrooms then Cost Difference USD50 per person for 2 nights to be paid directly by guest) till Group return from Parikrma; we will arrange accommodation & Meals.)
Stay: Guest House( Multiple Sharing )
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
Today is the most challenging day in our Yatra. Who would like to go for Charan Sparsh / 4 Km one way. ( If the Chinese government allows it. Scins august 2024 they have closed charanspars ) Can go Early in the Morning or can go the previous day Day 12 after reaching Diraphuk.
07:00AM - Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulphuk (22 km trek for 10-12 hours trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to 5700 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along the river to Zuthulu-puk.
Stay: Guest House( Multiple Sharing )
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at
08:00AM - After a short Trek (8kms - 2 - 3hrs) and reach the point where the coach will be waiting, we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Saga. (480 KM - 9-10 hrs)
Stay:Hotel
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast we begin our journey towards Nyalam. On the way we pass through the town of Saga, Driving on well pitched roads and mountainous terrain we reach Nyalam for an overnight. Stay in a guest house
Stay: Guest House
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast drive from Nyalam towards we walk to the Nepalese immigration control in Nyalam, complete the re-entry formalities and get transferred to our hotel in Kathmandu. This should take about 6- 7 hours by bus. Dinner and night stay will be in the Hotel.
Stay:Hotel Tibet / Holiday inn Express
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at the Airport 3 hours before flight time (30 mins drive).
Meal: Breakfast Only
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). Sunglasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sunblock or sunscreen 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 .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 19500 ft 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 Kayrong (2700m) 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 a Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.
Currency
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.00 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 10.00 approx. Money can be exchanged at the Nepal Tibet Border. Re-exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at the border itself before re-entering Nepal.
Risks and Liability
Kailash Vision Treks Pvt. Ltd and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Kailash Vision Treks 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, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.