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 Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to your hotel. Over night at Kathmandu.

DAY 02 A.M: Half-day city TOUR of Pashupatinath temple. P.M: Briefing about the KAILASH Manasarovar TOUR. Overnight at Kathmandu.

DAY 03 Transfer to airport for your flight to Nepalgunj. On arrival transfer to hotel and rest.

DAY 04 Early morning transfer to airport for chartered HELICOPTER or flight to simkot for immigration formalities & Proceed to Hilsa by chartered HELICOPTER flight. After arrival at Hilsa, we set out for Sera, a short hike of approximately 1-km to the Tibetan border where our land cruisers will be waiting.

After brief introductions with our Tibetan guide, we will drive for Taklakot [known to Chinese as Purang] and on arrival transfer to guesthouse and rest.

DAY 05 Full day free to acclimatize and relax at Taklakot.

DAY 06 Drive from Taklakot to Manasarovar [120 km � 3 Hrs].

DAY 07 During morning hour take holy bath or just relax at the edge of holy Manasarovar Lake. After breakfast, drive for Manasarovar Parikrama via Chuigumpa & hot spring. Arrive darchen and overnight at camp or guesthouse.

DAY 08 Drive to Tarboche [Astapath] 8kms & perform puja at Astapath before starting Parikrama. Start KAILASH Parikrama, trek to Dira Puk [10 Kms 4-5 Hrs.]. Overnight at camp.

DAY 09 Continue Parikrama over Dromala pass to Zuthul Puk [22 kms 7-8 Hrs.] . Overnight at camp.

DAY 10 End Parikrama near Darchen [14 kms 3-4 hrs] . Drive to Taklakot. Overnight at guesthouse or camp.

DAY 11 Early morning drive to Sera via Khojarnath Temple [an ancient Temple of Lord Ram , Laxman and Sita]. From Sherpa, we walk back to the Hilsa helipad to wait for our flight back to Simkot. After immigration, proceed for Nepalgunj by chartered HELICOPTER or aircraft [fixed wing]. Arrive Nepalgunj & further proceed to Kathmandu by flight [fixed wing]. Overnight at Kathmandu.

DAY 12 Final Departure transfer for onward journey.

MOUNT KAILASH YATRA BY HELICOPTER (FIXED DEPARTURE DATE FOR 2011)

Note: * Full Moon Day may 27 and June 26

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SERVICES INCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST

• 3 Nights accommodation at 3 or 4 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin share basis.
• 1 night accommodation at hotel in Nepalgunj on twin share basis with all meals [vegetarian].
• 7 nights accommodation in TIBET using guesthouses / camping [as per itinerary].
• TIBET visa authority, monument entrance fee & permit fee.
• Yaks and yak men for luggage during KAILASH Parikrama for luggage.
• Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu airfares including insurance and airport taxes.
• Airport transfers.
• TIBET using Toyota Land cruisers or bus as applicable.
• Services of our trekking equipment and Sherpa staff.
• All Trekking & camping equipment including Gamow Bags, Sleeping bags and oxygen cylinders.

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 Scenic Mountain Travels & Tours 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