KAILASH MANSAROVAR VIA LHASA & ALI – 11N 12D
12 Days / 11 Nights
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Overview
- Duration:12 days 11 nights
Highlights
- Health Pre-caution:
- Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illnesses 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 to name among a few. It is common to all irrespective of age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dosages and strong antibiotics must be avoided. Some symptoms do indicate that the body mechanism is readjusting to new environment.
- Route & climatic conditions:
- Once the voyage commences, the panoramic Himalaya and Tibet cocoon the pilgrims in their effulgence and they drift beyond the reach of a conventional world. Deep silence and eerie expansiveness rule the atmosphere. A resourceful pilgrim, however, would enjoy his every step. Route from Kathmandu to Rasuwagadi (Timure) (Nepal-China border) is narrow and scary but from the border onward roads are well maintained. The high altitude Tibetan terrain is dry, cold and windy. Night is colder than day. Torrential rains, strong icy winds are common features. The average altitude is above 3,500 meters and the route covers many high altitude passes.
- Risk and Liabilities:
- We will endeavor to make your journey smooth and pleasant as far as possible. However, the entire program in Tibet is conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Fishtail Tours & Travel (P) Ltd. & its associated organizations will not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstances such as government restrictions, delay in receiving Tibet Travel Permit and Visa due to TTB’s own rules and regulations, landslides, road blockages, floods, snow, political unrests, cancellation of flights, delay due to shortage of land cruiser Jeep/Coach in Tibet, personal sickness or accident. Any extra cost incurred shall be borne by travelers themselves.
- Required Documents:
- Minimum of six months valid passport and two copies of passport size photographs.
- A normal health certificate from your personal doctor for travelers aged 50 years and above may be required.
- Fitness:
- This is not a trek or expedition but a tour; therefore no specific level of fitness is required. Anybody can join this Yatra if they think they are fit and have a strong willpower. People suffering from cardiac or respiratory problems should consult to their doctor. Morning and evening walks, jogging, stretching, meditation and regular exercises make the journey comfortable for all.
- Food and Beverages:
- Delicious continental & Indian food will be served. Breakfasts and Dinners will be served in campsite by trained Nepali staffs. Packed lunch will be provided during daytime. We will serve mineral water for drinking purpose.
- Clothing and Necessities:
- As the temperature varies greatly between day and night (from max. 20 degrees Celsius to min. –16 degrees Celsius) one should prepare accordingly. However, we suggest all yatries to travel light – carrying maximum 10 to 15 Kg per person.
Includes/Excludes
- Special welcome at the International airport in Lhasa
- Three nights' accommodation in Lhasa at 5 star hotel.
- Two nights stay at hotel Gesa/ Xianxi (4 star deluxe) at Ali or Himalaya or Similar in Taklakot(Purang) .
- Lhasa city sightseeing& airport transfers as per the itinerary
- Two Night stay at Hotel Himalaya or Eho at Darchen
- Fully Trained Nepali staffs
- Professional government license holder English speaking tour guide in Xizang (China)
- Three times a day meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and tea/coffee and cookies) while on the yatra, Mineral & boiled water,
- Oxygen cylinder and oxygen pillow as per the requirements,
- Tibet Visa & Permit Fee
- Ground transfers in Tibet on Deluxe Coach,
- Required trekking equipment
- First aid kit
- Free use of North Face feather Down Jacket
- Backpack, Monkey cap, Rain coat (Pancho) , Puja Bag with Puja materials & duffel bag for free, Yatra Completion Certificate
- Wages, meals, accommodation, transportations, equipment, insurance and other facilities to the tour staffs during the trip
- All types of rescue arrangements
- All kind of local and government TAX etc.
- 24 /7 Support
- Travel Insurance (Personal)
- International airfares
- Horse(s) & Porter(s) for personal use
- Tips for the trekking, tour staffs & driver
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, trekking-tour equipment, SIM Card etc.
- Cost may incurred by unpredictable cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
- Others expenses which are not mentioned above in PRICE INCLUDES section.
Itinerary
Expand allDAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU &TRANSFER TO HOTEL
Arrive Kathmandu ,meet welcome and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 02: PREPARATION & PILGRIMAGE SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast leave for Pilgrimage sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa and Budhanilakanth temple. Return to hotel, lunch, briefing about the Yatra and necessary preparation. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 03 FLY TO LHASA & FREE DAY IN LHASA
Breakfast and transfer to airport for flight to Lhasa. Arrive Lhasa (3600 meter), meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free to acclimatize with the environment. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 04: LHASA CITY SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast leave for full day city sightseeing tour to Magnificent Potala Palace ( From Outside only) -the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; the place where the former great Dalai Lama's stupas are being kept; once the seat of the Tibetan government. With a history of over 1,300 years, the Potala Palace is the treasure of Tibetan religion and culture, storing plenty of figures of the Buddha, murals, sutras etc. After visiting Potala Palace, you will visit one of the three largest monasteries of Gelugpa- the Sera Monastery, and the Dalai Lama's summer palace of the treasure Park of Tibet, the Norbulingka. Return to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 05: FLY TO ALI OR PURRING & OVERNIGHT STAY AT ALI / TAKLAKOT B/L/D
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Ali/ Taklakot ( 4,274 meter). Arrive Ali / Taklakot airport after 2 hour flight and drive to Darchen and overnight.
DAY 06: DRIVE TO MANSAROVAR & PUJA AT MANSAROVAR & DRIVE BACK TO DARCHEN
Breakfast and drive to Mansarovar (4,590 meter, 30 Kms ,1 hours' drive). Arrive Mansarovar and take Holi bath, puja, Tarpan etc. (Self) and drive to Darchen (4,664 M, 30 KM, 1 hrs).Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 07: DRIVE TO YAMADWAR & HOLY TREK TO DIRAPUK,
With packed lunch box, drive to Tarboch Flag Polethe first prostration point, - an auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground. Visit Yamadwar and further drive to Sershong ( 8 kms, 15 mins drive), Meet your porters/ pony caretaker etc. and trek to Dirapuk (4,765 M, 10 km , 5/6 hours trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse
DAY 08: HOLY TREK TO ZUTHULPUK,
Continue Parikrama over Droma La Pass (5,585 M) to Zuthulpuk (4,700 M, 22 KM, 7-8 hrs trek). Overnight stay at camp/ guesthouse.
DAY 09: HOLY TREK TO NEAR DARCHEN & DRIVE TO ALI
Last and final day of Mt. Kailash Parikrama ends near Darchen (4,664 M, 14 KM, 3-4 hrs trek) & drive to Ali/ Taklakot (200/ 150 KM, 4 hrs drive). Arrive at Ali & overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10: FLY TO LHASA & TRANSFER TO LHASA CITY
Fly to Lhasa (3,700 M) and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel at Lhasa.
DAY 11: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT FOR FLIGHT TO KATHMANDU
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Evening Holy water offering and Arati Pooja at Lord Pashupatinath Temple. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
DAY 12: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT FOR ONWARD FLIGHTS.
After Breakfast , Check out and timely transfer to airport for onward flight.
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