Mt. Kailash, the sacred mountain and the abode of the Hindu god Shiva is one of the world's greatest pilgrimage destinations especially for Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and others. The breathtaking beauty of this sacred mountain and the holy lake of Mansarover along with ruins of 9th Century of Guge Kingdom in Far Western Tibet are a reward of a life time to experience.

Reconized By and Popular among People as The Roof of the World, TIBET has fascinated humanity for centuries. This land beyond the mighty Himalayas, on the highest plateau of the world, was inaccessible to the outside world and has always been a challenge to all mortal beings as a unique destination: Tibet is a land of spectacular skylines, majestic mountain peaks, breath taking canyons, serene high-land lakes, rolling pastures and farmlands & pristine Forests. It also is a land of ancient Buddhist culture, artistic monasteries and centuries-old caravan trails. Its snow-covered mountains and windswept plateau are the highest in the world. The world's highest mountain - Mount Everest, rises in southern Tibet. Ka-erh in western Tibet, with an elevation of more than 15,000 feet (4,570 meters) above sea level, is believed to be the highest town in the world.

Tour Highlights:

• A tour to Join with group in Kathmandu , Nepal .
• A Journey to the 'Center of the Universe' over the Himalayas to the high Tibetan plateau.
• Parikrama around Mt. Kailash and take a dip in the holy Wonderful Lake Mansarovar.
• Be one, of a very select few, to travel to this remote and mystical place
• Snowcapped Mt. Kailash , awe-aspiring Tibetan plateau and large numbers of different monasteries etc.
• Believed to bring about salvation (Moksha) & assures the free from the sins of a lifetime

The trip begins by airways from Kathmandu to Nepalganj and continues to Simikot. After Simikot, we again make charter helicopter flight to Hilsa and drive to the Lake Manasarovar across widely spread open spaces of the Tibetan Plateau. On 7 days tour, trekking is required only during the 3 day Kailash parikrama when one has to cross the 19,500 ft high Dolma Pass.

Then we make our most attractive trip to Mt. Kailash and follow the pathway across huge dry plains for Nepalese border lies to the south. Finally, we take the trip back to Kathmandu . This is truly the trip of a lifetime with stunning scenery and cultural highlights.

ITINERARY DETAILS:

DAY 01: Arrival Kathmandu Air port and transfer to Hotel by our Scort.

DAY 02: Kathmandu city sight seeing
we will visit temple of Pashupatinath biggest Hindu Temple . After paying homage to the lord Pashupati will visit of Kathmandu city including Budhanilkantha, the where lies the temple of Vishnu Narayan famous for it's large idol of Narayan laying on the bed of snakes in water, Boudhanath Buddhist Stupa in town, BHAKTAPUR Durbar Square 15th century Famous Palace of 55 windows.

Day 03 : Kathmandu - Nepalgunj
Early morning Fly to Nepalgunj by Domestic Air and transfer to Hotel with our Scort stay Hotel Batika/Sneha.

Day 04: Nepalgunj - Simikot - Hilsa - Taklakot
Early morning Fly to Simikot 3500m.and rest few hrs to complete Immigration process of Nepalese side and than Helicopter to Hilsa -Taklakot border stay at lodge.

Day 05: Stay one more night for acclimatization at the same lodge.

DAY 06: Drive to MANASAROVAR - (4560m.)
After taking holy bath and performing Puja, will take you to Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake and proceed to Base Camp of Mt.Kailash - stay at Guest House in Darchen.

DAY 07: TREK TO DIRA-PUK (4900m)
Drive about 8 km to Tarboche, this is the starting point of Kora and trek to Deraphuk stay at camp. The 55km trek around Mt.Kailash. Those who do not want wish to trek around Kailash can go back to Mansarovar / Darchen and wait for the Kora group to return.

DAY 08: TREK TO ZUTUL-PUK (4790m)
will again Proceed to Drolma Chu Valley , heading up towards a high pass, the Drolma La (5640m). It's a tough climb to the summit which is festooned with prayer flags but from there it is all downhill or flat to Zuthul-phuk. Stay at the camp of Zuthul phuk

DAY 09: TREK TO DARCHEN (4560m) - DRIVE TO MANASAROVAR
After completing Kora will go further 2 hrs treks where our Jeeps awaiting for us. Drive to Taklakot via Darchen - stay at Taklakot Guest House/Camp.

DAY 10: Early morning drive to Hilsa -Surkhet Nepalgunj/Surkhet & fly back to Kathmandu or Drive to Indian Border and drop to Lucknow by Sumo for onward journeys.

Day 11: Transfer to Airport for onward journeys.

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SERVICES INCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST

• Hotel with full board in Kathmandu Star Hotel.
• Airports pick up and drop services.
• One half day sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu.
• Pick up and drop services to / from Nepalgunj and China border.
• Transport by 4W Japanese Land Cruiser.
• Supporting Truck for Luggage.
• Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Team.
• English speaking Tibetan guide.
• Buffet Indian veg. meals (South Indian, Gujrati , Marwadi )
• Chinese visa fee of Nepali and Client.
• Sleeping mat, Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag while on Kailash Tour (returnable after trip).
• Free Duffel Bag and water bottle.
• Guesthouses and camping charges in Tibet .
• All camping and cooking equipment.
• Yak for Kailash parikrama luggage only.
• All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet .
• Simikot trek permit fee for (Helicopter Tour) .
• Airfare KTM / Nepalgunj / Simikot and Nepalgunj / Kathmandu (Helicopter Tour) .
• Helicopter Charter cost as per program (Helicopter Tour) .
• Chemical Toilet for helicopter group.
• Gamow bag, oxygen.
• Satellite phone for Helicopter group, call charge is extra as per minute.

SERVICES EXCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST

• Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home.
• All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls.
• Insurance of clients.
• Emergency rescue expenses
• Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse harder)
• Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation Rs . 500 per person.
• Kodari land tax Rs . 300 per pax (direct payable at Kodari)
• Services other than specified.

What we provide to our clients:

• Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Gamow bag and Oxygen.
• We don't charge extra for the parikrama. If you wish to take help of a yak or horse, the cost will be approx US$ 60 for Yak and USD 100 for horse payable directly to the yak herder. All Indian pilgrims are advised to hire one. You have to understand that the yaks are not domesticated but are meant to carry luggage.

Payment Policy:

• 30 days prior to tour departure date, 30% of the total cost should reach Tirupati Holidays Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd account by telex transfer with passport of client.
• And full payment should be making before departure to Manasarovar & Mt. Kailash Yatra.

Tour Cancellation policy:
All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained. The cancellation policy as following.

• 20 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost.
• 15 days before trip departure 20% of total trip cost.
• 10 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
• 07 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost. Cost
• 03 days before trip departure 100% of total trip cost. cost

IMPORTANT PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION:

Clothing:
We highly recommend one down jacket, one warm thick pull-over, one thin pull-over, two warm pants, two light loose cotton pants, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do) one warm windproof cotton jacket, four cotton sleeve T-shirts, two thermal under pants, warm sweaters, two thermal vests, one rain coat or windbreakers, one pair comfortable shoes & light rubber sandal, light leather boots in case of snow, six pairs of warm woolen socks, one light cotton or silk scarf, one large cotton or silk scarf, one pair of warm gloves, soft paper tissues, monkey cap & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust, two towels, Wind - Rain Jacket, sun hat, sun glass, sun cream, chap stick.

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.

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.

Altitude Sickness :
Altitude Sickness is an environment related condition that can effect anyone who ascents too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly. Clients may have required oxygen cylinders with mask which should bring by the clients on their own as these items are not easily available in Kathmandu . Since clients should travel. In high altitude, they need to submit the certificate, which indicates that he/she can travel in high altitude. These certificates should be provided by the medical doctor. This required specially for the Indian nationals. Tourists need to drink liquor as much as possible during the journey and must avoid the alcohol.

Currency:
The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 7.9 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 5-6 approx; Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal .

Risks & Liability:
We and our its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, we 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, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot