MOUNT KAILASH YATRA VIA KERUNG : OVERLAND TOUR

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1 TOUR NAME MOUNT KAILASH YATRA VIA KERUNG : TOUR CODE KML /06/018 DURATION TRIP ROUTE MAJOR ATTRACTION BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TRIP STYLE TRIP LEVEL GROUP SIZE ACTIVITY PER DAY MAJOR ACTIVITY PRICES OVERLAND TOUR 13 NIGHTS/ 14 DAYS Kathmandu - Dhunche or Syabrubesi-Rasuwagadhi-Kyirong County-Dongba- Mansarovar Lake-Darchen-Mt.Kailash-Dongba-Kyirong-Kathmandu Mount Kailash known to be the abode of Lord Shiva is one of the world s most revered holy places., Parikama, Lake Manasarvor, Gaurikunda & Rakshasa Tal May-Sep Guide Or Individual Challenging Min.2 PAX & Above 9.30 Am- 4 Pm Depending On The Activities You Will Book Every Day. Trekking, Sightseeing & Religious Tour Indian PP Holder : INR 1,32,000 /- Per Person Full Inclusive Foreign PP Holder & NRI: USD 2600 /- Per Person Full Inclusive OVERVIEW Mt. Kailash, 6,740 m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. Mt. Kailash is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual center for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jain religion and the pre Buddhist animistic religion - Bonpo. To Tibetans it is known as Khang Rimpoche (Precious Jewel of Snow) and they see it as the navel of the world. It is said that a stream from holy Mt. Kailash pours into a nearby lake and from here rivers flow in the four cardinal directions. The River of the Lion Mouth to the North, the River of the Horse Mouth to the east, the River of the Peacock Mouth to the south and the River of the Elephant Mouth to the West. Strangely enough, four major rivers do indeed originate near Kailash, the Indus, the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Karnali and the Sutlej. Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave. OUTLINE ITINERARY

2 DAY DATE ACTIVITIES MEAL Day 01 Arrive In Kathmandu (1350m) & Transfer To Hotel. D. Day 02 Pre-Trip Meeting And Full Day Kathmandu Sightseeing B.L.D. Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche or Syabrubesi B.L.D. Day 04 Drive Rasuwagadhi & to Kyirong County. B.L.D. Day 05 Acclimatization Day At Kyirong County Rest Day B.L.D. Day 06 Drive to Dongba B.L.D. Day 07 Drive from Dongba to Mansarovar Lake B.L.D. Day 08 Drive to Darchen B.L.D. Day 09 First Day of Outer Kora Trek to Dirapuk B.L.D. Day 10 Second Day of Outer Kora On to Zuthulphuk with Trek to Dolma B.L.D. La Pass Day 11 Drive to Dongba B.L.D. Day 12 Drive back to Kyirong B.L.D. Day 13 Drive to Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel B.L.D. Day 14 Transfer to airport for your final departure B. Note: B- Breakfast, L- Lunch & D- Dinner. DETAILED ITINERARY Day 01: Arrive In Kathmandu (1400m) & Transfer To Hotel. Upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport our representative will meet you & assist to transfer the Hotel. Evening there will be briefing about the trip at hotel. Alt: 1400 m Meals: Dinner Only I Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 02: Pre-Trip Meeting And Full Day Kathmandu Sightseeing We will do Pashupatinath Darshan & Aarati there. Visit to Buddhanilkantha, Swayambhunath Temple & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche or Syabrubesi After breakfast take drive to Dhunche or Shyabru Besi which are Nepal border towns near Rasuwagadhi border. The road conditions and traffic may make this journey a little longer and hectic. We arrive at Dhunche / Shybru Besi and check into our guest house for stay. Rest of the time is free and we will go to bed early as next morning we will leave early to Rasuwagadhi for immigration formalities.

3 Alt: 1600 m-2000m I Dist: 130km/ 145 km. I Driving hr: 6hrs/6.5 hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight at lodge/guesthouse. Day 04: Drive Rasuwagadhi & to Kyirong County. Today we will step out of your comfort zone and start our Yatra towards the Holy Mount Kailash. After having breakfast we will drive towards Nepalese border Rasuwagadi. There will be some custom formalities which shall be done by our local representative later cross the border and enter in Tibet Land. Accompany with Nepalese Sherpas and Tibetan guides board your Tibetan vehicle; Chinese bus will be there will start our journey towards Tibetan/Chinese region continues toward the town of Kerung. Alt: 1800m 3950m I Dist: 120 km I Driving hr: 4hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight at lodge/guesthouse. Day 05: Acclimatization Day At Kyirong County Rest Day After breakfast we will organize a short trek or you can explore the local area and market places it would be ideal for the mind and body. Evening will have a short briefing before or after dinner. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight stay will be in a basic guesthouse at Kerung. Day 06: Drive to Dongba After breakfast be ready for the enjoyable and scenic journey towards New Donga drive through the mountains territory and then the plains provides us an incredible view of huge and bluish Brahmaputtra river. We will take a break in Saga town for Lunch then continues driving towards New Dongba. Upon arrival in New Dongba check into the guesthouse/lodge. Alt: 2459km I Dist: 335 km I Driving hr: 7hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight at lodge/guesthouse. Day 07: Drive from Dongba to Mansarovar Lake Drive towards Mansarovar Lake (7hrs) crossing beautiful places and stay at the shore of the Lake. Fill spiritual water. Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake by vehicle (2 hrs-110 km). Alt: 4500 km I Dist: 335 km+110 km I Driving hr: 7hrs. +2 hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight stay Guesthouse. Day 08: Drive to Darchen Most of the day Take holy bath and perform Puja (prayer ritual) at Mansarovar Lake. Drive to Darchen (2hrs) Alt: 4500 km I Dist: 335 km+110 km I Driving hr: 2 hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight stay Guesthouse.

4 Day 09: First Day of Outer Kora Trek to Dirapuk After short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) which is 12 kms trek (5-6 hrs). You will visit North face of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsh). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama. Alt: 4860 km I Dist: 12 km Treks I Walking hr: 5-6 hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight stay Guesthouse. Day 10: Second Day of Outer Kora On to Zuthulphuk with Trek to Dolma La Pass Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulpuk (22 km trek for 7-8 hours trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to the 18,600 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along with the river to Zuthul-puk. Alt: 4765 m I Dist: 22 km Treks I Walking hr: 7-8 hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight stay at Lodge. NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen Day 11: Drive to Dongba After short Trek (2 hrs) and reach to the point where the coach will be waiting and we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Dongba. Alt: 4765 m I Dist: 110 km I Walking hr: 2 hrs. I Driving Hrs. 2 hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight stay at Lodge. Day 12: Drive back to Kyirong Return to Kerung after breakfast start driving towards Kerung. Our today's journey will be a little longer after driving on well pitched roads and mountainous terrain we reach Kerung for an overnight. Stay in a guesthouse in dormitory style. Alt: 3950 km I Dist: 380 km I Driving Hrs.7-8 hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight stay at Guesthouse. Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel Drive back to Kathmandu via Rasuwagadhi border completing immigration formalities around 8-10 hr / 265 km. Then, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. Alt: 1350 m I Dist: 265 km I Driving Hrs hrs. Meals: All Meals (B, L & D) I Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 14: Transfer To The Airport For Final Departure. After breakfast, our airport representative will drop you back to Airport for your final departure before

5 3 hrs. Of your flight time with "sweet memory" of Nepal. Tour ends... Sweet memories remain! Meals: Breakfast Only PRICES INR US $ Cost Per Person in Twin Sharing Basis with Full Board Plan 1,32,000 /- USD 2600/- SPECIAL OFFER Book Kailash Yatra -10 days and Get day trip to Manakamana FREE Book Kailash Yatra with Lhasa Trip 1 Night Nagarkot Package FREE INCLUDES Accommodation: 3 Nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using in 5 Star hotels in Kathmandu in twin sharing basis. 1 Nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using in respective hotel/guest house in Dhunche or Syabrubesi in twin sharing basis. Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses/ Hotel in twin sharing basis as per itinerary. Mineral water throughout Kailash Yatra. Transportation: Kathmandu airport arrival and departure transfers by private A/C coach. One Full Day Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing. Kathmandu China Border Kathmandu by private A/C coach Transport services as per the itinerary by Jeep/Bus on sharing basis. In Tibet, land transfer by luxury bus A/C Coach. Supporting truck to carry equipment Supporting truck to carry luggage, food, equipment etc. Yak & Yakmen for trekking equipment and food during Kailash Parikarma. Japanese land cruisers (4WD) & support trucks Staffs: Highly qualified and experienced Sherpa staff throughout the trip. Tibetan Guide. Rescue Equipments: Air compressor bag [Gammo Bag]. First Aid Kit. Oxygen Cylinder. Permit / Fees: Tibet & Simikot [Nepal] permit.

6 Normal Chinese Visa fee. Communication Facilities: Local Mobile [Chinese] (will be charged as per the use). Walky Talky. Complimentary: Windcheater Jacket. Duffle bag. Trip Certificate. Tibet Handy Map EXCLUDES International flight to and out of China. Nepal visa for NRIs & foreigners. All personal expenses like telephone calls, tips, shopping, laundry, cold/hard drinks etc. Personal use of pony/porter during Parikarma [Kora]. Single room supplement in Kathmandu. Any extra services such as extra vehicle / hotel nights / sightseeing tours than mentioned in the itinerary. Evacuation cost. Travel Insurance. Extra cost such as extra night stay than mentioned in the itinerary, ill health, cancellation, changes in itinerary that are incurred due to unforeseen reasons such as road blockage due to landslide, heavy snowfall, strikes, flight cancellation etc. Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from Tibet. Service which are not mentioned above in inclusion part. HOTELS WE USE CLASS IN KATHMANDU 5 STAR Hyatt Regency / Hotel Shangri-La / Similar 4 STAR Yatri Suites & Spa / Similar 3 STAR Hotel Amadablam / Hotel Mananag /similar FIXED DEPARTURE Month Normal Arrival Dates May 13/19/ 22 FM/25 FM/ 31 June 06/12/18/21-FM / 24-FM /30 July 06/12/18/21-FM / 24-FM /30 August 05/11/17/19-FM/22-FM/28

7 September 07/11/14 Note: Above date is Kathmandu Arrival date and Full Moon (FM) will be at Lake Mansarovar Nepalgunj Arrival Date (08 Days) is 1 day after arrival date above. VEHICLE ALLOCATION PAX Travelling Vehicle Type 2 3 Adults Toyota / Ford Figo / Tata Indica / Nissan Car 4 10 Adults Toyota Hi Ace 13 Seated With Roof For Baggage Adults Toyota Or Nissan Jumbo Hi Ace 16 Seated With Roof For Baggage Adults Japanese Costar Bus -24 Seated Adults Deluxe Tata Mini Bus -35 Seated Adults Deluxe Coach -40 Seater # A/C VEHICLE SUPPLEMENT: 15% OF THE TOTAL TRANSPORT COST OPTIONAL TOUR S.N. PARTICULARS INDIAN PP HOLDER OTHER PP HOLDER 1. MOUNTAIN FLIGHT INR 8200 US$ 200/- 2. MUKTINATH DARSHAN 3. CHANDAGIRI VISIT 4. MANAKAMANA DARSHAN 5. PARAGLIDING INR 8500 US $ JUNGLE SAFARI ( 2N 3D ) 7. CULTURAL DINNER INR 1300 US$ 20/- KAILASH FAQS We have realized that many yatris do not enough information about their yatra of lifetime and do not know what to expect in Tibet while their yatra. Therefore, we have prepared this document with the view that yatris will find it useful. Q. 01: How many days required for Mt. Kailash Yatra? Holy Mt. Kailash yatra require - 14 days by A/C deluxe coach and 10 days by Helicopter via Nepalganj. Q. 02: How we will be doing 14 days Yatra? 14 days Kailash Yatra by by A/C deluxe coach - Kathmandu to Kodari (Nepal Tibet border) non a/c tourist bus will be used. In Tibet, A/C deluxe coach will be used. Routing Kathmandu-Zhyagmu-Nyalam-Saga-Paryang-Mansarovar-Darchen Dirapuk-

8 Zuthulpuk-Darchen-Paryang-Saga-Nyalam-Kathmandu days Kailash Yatra by Helicopter Kathmandu Nepalgang Simikot Hilsa (by helicopter) Taklakot Mansarovar Darchen Dirapuk Zuthulpuk Darchen Mansarovar Taklakot Hilsa Simikot (by helicopter) Nepalganj Kathmandu. Also 3 days Mt. Kailash Parikrama. Q. 02: What sorts of transport/vehicles are provided for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra package (Nepal & Tibet) side both? Nepal: We always ensure that comfortable and decent mean of transportation is provided to all of its customers. Generally, types of vehicles vary upon group size. For example, non a/c car, bus, hiace, mini bus etc. Tibet: We have always been assessing the services on the ground. We have been using land cruiser in the past years for our yatris due to the road condition in Tibet. However, upon our assessment, we have found out that, road condition in Tibet has dramatically progressed. Thus, looking at the road condition and comfortable point of view, we have decided to use deluxe a/c tourist coach for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Our yatris enjoy chanting bhajans whilst their journey in such comfortable coach. Q. 03: What sorts of hotels are provided for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra package (Nepal & Tibet) side both? Nepal: Kathmandu Helicopter Yatra: 5 Star Annapurna / 5 Star Shangri La or similar Overland Yatra: 4 StarRoyal Singi, Grand, Manaslu or similar Nepalgunj Siddhartha, Vatika, Sneha or similar (For Helicopter Only) Tibet: Bearing comfort of our yatris in mind, we have decided to minimize use of camping wherever possible. Thus, our Kailash Mansarovar Yatra itinerary includes guest house at all places in Tibet (no more camping). Nyalam: Guest house New Dongba: Guest house Taklakot: Guest house Mansarovar: Guest house Darchan: Guest house Derapuk: Guest house Zuthulpuk: Guest house Q. 04: How can we make payment? A. We have following payment options: - Pay on line through credit card OR - Swift transfer to OUR BANK account. Contact us for our bank details.

9 - Pay by credit card. - Send a Demand Draft by courier. Q. 05: What is Chinease Visa & Tibet Travel Permit? The Chinese visa is a paper based document known as group visa. In a first stage of process, we would require completed documentation from you by post. The list of documents that are require are listed in booking confirmation document which we will forward you by post or once we receive deposit payment. We will obtain your Tibet Travel Permit Once, we obtain Tibet permit, will apply for Chinese visa (generally, this happens on a very next of your arrival in Kathmandu). We would need your original passport to do this. We will return your passport once, we obtain Chinese group visa. Since, all this process is time consuming; we highly suggest our yatris to book or decide Yatra as early as possible. Q. 06: Is Asthapad excursion included in our Yatra? Kailash by Helicopter Yatra includes Asthapad excursion. Our standard Kailash Mansarovar overland Yatra does not include Asthapad excursion. However, we are more than happy to arrange this excursion for you with a little extra cost of 50 per person. Q. 07: What is Inner & Outer parikrama? Outer parikrama: Our standard Kailash Mansarovar overland Yatra and Kailash by Helicopter are generally outer parikrama. These are easy to complete. Inner parikrama: On the other hand, inner parikrama is quiet challenging and takes longer than outer parikrama. Generally, it takes 3-4 days longer than our standard overland tour and cost 399 per person extra. Please ensure you are healthy enough to do this parikrama. We do not recommend inner parikrama for anyone beyond the age of 60 years old unless they are good health condition. Q. 08: What if I am unable or don t want to do parikrama? If you are unable to do or don t want to do parikrama, you may choose to stay in Darchen. We will provide you with accommodation and food in Darchen (base camp for Kailash). You will stay in Dacrhen and wait until other return from the parikrama. However, you are responsible to bear any cost for such stay (which you can pay directly). Q. 09: Can I return without parikrama and without waiting for group? Generally, the answer is not. You enter with the group and you exit with the group. Q. 10: Can I do parikrama riding on horse (pony) and how much does it cost? Yes, you can do this. The cost is approximately Yuan and may vary payable directly to

10 horse herder or yak man or the porter. Please note that, the package does not include these costs. Q. 11: What will be the group size or how many people are in the group? We provide 1 Sherpa for every 5-6 yatris. Generally, our group size is made of around 25 people. Q.12: Is it essential or good to commence the tour on a full moon day? You can commence your yatra any day. Some people prefer to reach at Mansarovar or Kailash on full moon day. Full Moon departures are subject to 10% additional cost. There are several reasons why yatris choose full moon. - Festivals in Tibet happen during Full Moon (especially Saga Dawa Full Moon Festival: the holiest day in Tibetan Buddhism) Full-Moon in Mansarovar: Many yatris prefer doing puja during the Full moon (Purnima) Many want to see beautiful view of full moon over Mount Kailash Prefer doing Kora during Full-moon Disadvantages yatris travelling on Full-Moon: Tibet might close: Occasionally immolation happens in Tibet during festivals during summer time. Like last year in May 2012, Tibet was shut down by government for a month or so. So many Yatris were stranded or postponed their dates even though they have all the permit and paperwork. Crowd: Since many people want to go to Tibet during the full moon, there will be overbooking of Guest houses and vehicles in Tibet. To reduce this, a government agency, CIPSC (Chinese Indian Pilgrim Service Centre) has incurred extra 10% charges for the travellers. Unnecessary price increase: Due to high demand all services in Tibet side, many local people will make goods and services expensive. So if you need any additional goods or services that we do not provide then it might be pricey. Q. 13: What sorts of items should I carry? We suggest you take warm clothes like sweater, trousers, thermo coat, monkey cap, trekking shoes, high neck, gloves etc. For extensive, Kailash kit list, please refer to our trip dossier which we will post once we receive deposit payment. Q. 14: Can we keep in touch with our friend & family during the Yatra? You may bring GSM phone (unlocked) with you and buy Chinese sim card at phone shop on the way to Kailash. Q. 15: TTB All arrangements within Tibet are solely at the discretion of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB); a government organizations, and we have no control over the quality of vehicles or facilities. TTB has

11 right or can deny permit or even stop giving permits from time to time. Q. 16: Do you cater tailor-made itinerary if, yes, and then what are the criteria? Yes! We are able to tailor-made standard itinerary but we would require your group size of 25 people at least. Even, in some cases, we may still be able to provide you with tailor-made itinerary but with higher cost. These are known as private yatra. Q. 17: What type of food and drink will be provided during Kailash Yatra (especially in Tibet)? The hygienic and pure vegetarian food will be provided during yatra. We will be providing drinking water. Q. 18: What sorts of clothing and accessories are suggested for yatra? Kailash Mansarovar yatra involve yatris travelling to the high altitude areas. Hence, the climate tends to be cold. Thus, yatris are recommended to take warm clothes, thermo coat, monkey cap, comfort shoes, masks, walking sticks, sunscreen lotions and sun glasses etc. during yatra. However, please refer to our yatra dossier for extensive list. Q. 19: Can we use foreign currency in Tibet? The answer is No! The currency that is used in Tibet is only Chinese Yuan. You can change your currency to Chinese Yuan once you arrive in Kathmandu or Tibet border. Q. 20: In how many days would I finish Mt. Kailash parikarma and how long it is? Holy Kailash parikarma is approx 52 kms trek to be completed in 2 nights / 3 Days. Night camping/ guesthouse in Dirapuk & Zuthul-puk. Q. 21: What is the best time to travel? Holy Mt. Kailash yatra starts in the last week of April till September every year. Q. 22: How many days would I need to hire the Yak / Horse and a Porter during the whole trip and how much it costs? If you do not want to trek you can hire horse/pony for parikarma. Parikarma (kora) that is for 3 days. It will cost you approx. Yuan 2000 per Yak with Yak man. Q. 23: What are the hidden charges i.e. to be paid direct? Additional expenses incurred due to delay, Accidents, Natural disaster & Political action. Following are the charges not included during yatra. - Yak and Yak man cost Rescue or evacuation if need, Tibet visa separation cost Travel insurance, drink, laundry, Telephone/fax, Additional transportation cost. If you are not going for Kailash Parikrama due to any reason and staying back at Darchen for three days, you have to pay extra 50 per day for accommodation and food in Darchen. Airport tax of Kathmandu. To be paid cash direct

12 at the airport while taking return flight. NIMAI WORLDWIDE DESTINATION CO. Q. 24: How much amount we should carry and in what form whether traveller s cheque, Dollar or Tibetan cash or Indian Rupees In Kathmandu you may use USD OR Indian Currency (however denominations of INR 500 & 2000 are not allowed in Nepal). For Tibet you will need Chinese Yuan only. For 14 days in Tibet we suggest you to carry approx Yuan 3000 Per Person. Which you may need for emergency and to pay for horse during Kailash Parikrama. Balance (unused Yuan) may be exchanged again on the way back. INR 100 = NPR 160 INR 100 = CNY 14 (CHINESE YUAN) you can exchange Yuan in Kathmandu or in Tibet border. Most of the yatri/customer exchanges their currency in Nepal-Tibet border. Q. 25: What is your cancellation policy? Cancellation Policy: A charge of 10% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 25 days of departure date. A charge of 25% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 20 days of departure date. A charge of 50% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 10 days of departure date. No refund for any cancellation made thereafter. Verbal cancellation will not be entertained. Q. 26: Do you provide something? We Provide: - Camping Equipment s (to be returned at the end) Sleeping bags (down with inside extra cover), (to be returned at the end) Jacket (down) (to be returned at the end) Oxygen Back-up & Gaymo Bag. Q. 27: What medical reports do I need to carry? No medical report is required but we insist every yatri to consult their doctor before traveling to high altitude. Also every yatri must declare their physical status and specify if they are allergic to any medicine. Q.28: Besides the passport what other official documents will I need on the yatra? You need to carry:- Valid Passport with 4 passport size photographs Medical Insurance Policy Q.29: Can we take children with age group of 6 and 10 years? Yes, can take children (physically normal) along with you but at your own risk because you know your child better. Q.30: What are the precautions taken for the children?

13 You have to take same precautions as you are taking for yourself. Q.31: Will one oxygen cylinder be sufficient for four of us? Our team will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some yatri prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan per cylinder. Q.32: What will be the charges for children? Yatra cost is same for children. Q.33: Will your cook be travelling with us during the entire trip. Will he be carrying stove and utensils can he make vegetarian items. Yes, cooks will be travelling with you during the entire trip. They will carry all necessary cooking items with them and you will get only vegetarian food during yatra. Q.34: Can we prescribe the menu for cooking on daily basis? Yes, you may discuss and suggest your choice. If possible and other yatris agree our cook will not mind cooking your choice of food. Q.35: Is VISA cost included in the total tour cost? Yes, cost of Tibet Visa is included. However, cost of Nepal visa is not included (applicable for foreign nationals only). Indian passport holders do not need Nepal Visa. Q.36: Can we find some helpers to help our kids/luggage during the trekking part of the journey? Will they be available there or do we have to take them with us. Yes, you can get helpers/porters for your kids/luggage; the charge may be approx Yuan 300 per day. Q.37: What will be the arrangement in case there is any break down of vehicle (Coach)? We will send another Vehicle (Coach). Q.38: Are there any frequent landslides on the way? No, it depends on weather. Q.39: Is good sanitation available during the camping days? Yes, toilet tents may be made available. Q.40: Availability of drinking water on the yatra? Water bottles / pure natural mineral water, or water purification tablets may be made available. Q.41: Where we can find facial cream and all other items?

14 You can buy everything in Kathmandu, Nepal. Our executive will guide/help you. Q.42: Can I bring video camera and digital camera? Weather we will have possibility to recharge the batteries or is there any restrictions to use these things. Yes, you can bring camera & videos along with you. The voltage in Tibet is 220V. Can be re-charging most of the places but not during 3 days parikrama. We suggest to travel with extra batteries. Q.43: What about communication possibilities? Darchen (base camp of Mt. Kailash) is the last point where communication facility is available. Mobile will not work in Kailash region. It works only in town. Our guides will be using satellite phones during parikrama. Q.44: Is there any pandit available? No! You have to bring your pundit. Q. 45: When we should book the Holy Mt. Kailash Yatra and how to book? You should book this yatra minimum 45 days in advance. To book, we need copy of passport (1st page only) with 25% advance deposit. Q. 46: Is it necessary to send our document with advance 45 days before? Yes, we must send copy of your passport to China for approval. Q.47: If we are not feeling comfortable or physically fit for parikarma then what we will do. In such case, you must stay back in Darchen for 3 days. Q.48: What type of medical test is required for this trip? TMT test. (Not compulsory) Q. 49: What we must carry? Be sure you have the needy items! Warm clothes, water bottle, water purification tabs, sun tan lotion utility knife, dusk musk, medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox (unless you are allergic to sulpha drugs) for altitude sickness, It is also good to carry dry fruit, juice powder, breads, candy, canned or packed food, nuts, pickles and biscuits. * if you do not have any of the above items, our executive will assist you in Kathmandu. Q.50: Do you have any age restriction? The age limit is 65 years old. If you are below 65 years old and physically fit you may travel but we insist everyone to consult their doctor and must mention that you are going to high altitude. Couple

15 of old aged people travelled with us and has successfully done the parikrama. GENERAL INFORMATION & TIPS FOR KAILASH MANAS YATRA MOUNT KAILASH YATRA CLIMATE / WEATHER INFORMATION When you are planning to undertake trip to holy Mount Kailash Lake Mansarovar and nearby places, you must be curious to know the temperature chart for Kailash Mansarovar region. We are giving below some tentative information based on our studies about weather and temperature near Lake Manasarovar, Mount Kailash and temperature chart for important destinations falling en route to Kailash Mansarovar travel. This chart includes weather information for Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Lhasa, Shigatse, Nyalam, Saga, Darchen, Nepalganj, Simikot, Hilsa and other places nearby. We hope this Kailash Yatra weather information may offer some help to pilgrims for preparing for their visit to this holy land. CITY WEATHER JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC KATHMANDU MIN MAX LUCKNOW MIN MAX NEPALGANJ MIN MAX SIMIKOT MIN MAX HILSA MIN MAX

16 TAKLAKOT MIN MAX NYALAM MIN MAX SAGA MIN MAX LHASA MIN MAX SHIGATSE MIN MAX LHATSE / LAZI MIN MAX ALI / NGARI MIN MAX * The above is only tentative information designed from details collected by us from various sources. We neither warrant nor do we take any responsibility for the accuracy of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra weather information provided above. For more information on whether you may visit or or may browse other weather websites available on

17 internet. HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS All participants must provide health certificate given by a reputed doctor confirming that the participant is fit to travel in altitude of 5700 meters. We do ask you to bring along your own small first aid kit (available at Pharmacies). Some of the items we ask you to bring in the kit are antiseptic cream or wound disinfectant Iodine and tube-squeeze cream. Foot care and Blister Treatment, band-aids, adhesive roll & strips, gauze pads, moleskin, (please bring trusted and broken in waling boots). Gauze Pads: 3" at least 6 pads-gauze roll: 2-3 rolls adhesive tape "2" rolls ace bandage for the ankle, elastic bandage 3" rolls, water disinfectant tablets Antibiotics: Triethoprim, sulfamethoxazole, bactrim DS or septra DS, Double strength (160mg 800mgs) Antidiarrheals: Lomotil & pepto, bismol tablets and make sure you bring Charcoal tablets!! Please see your doctor for more advice! Concerning antibiotics & antidiarrheals, Deamox: 20 Tablets Anti: Inflammatory: Advil, Rufen or Mortin, aspirin, tylenol or general painkillers, strong sunscreen oil, skin antibiotic cream, anti-fungal ointment lozenges, strepsils (Plenty), Small Scissors & Knife, Waterproof matches safety pains. Thermometer, lighter dehydration salt packets, foot powder and cream, heat balm for muscles, joints, Vicks etc Fitness: Please start to get in shape now! Good 30 minute walk, jogging daily, stretching and regular exercise should put you in the right shape (concentrate on your heart & legs- Aerobics), Porters will be carrying the bulk of your equipment, but it is recommended that you bring a good day pack and are fit enough to carry shacks, filled water bottle/canteen food. Snacks, camera, film, map, jumper, sun hit, first aid kit, light weight, rain gear, extra clothes etc. Altitude Sickness: This is an environment related condition that can affect anyone who ascends too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly. Here we would like to suggest, to read any book on trekking which has a chapter on this and also consult your doctors. RESPONSIBILITY All arrangements within Tibet are solely at the discretion of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (CTTB) a Government Organization, and we have no control over the quality of the vehicles or the facilities. Satyam Tours and Travel Pvt. Ltd reserve the right to change itineraries without advance notice, depending on the weather and road condition and China Tibet Tourism Bureau (CTTB) reserve right to change itineraries without advance notice, depending upon any various diseases characterized by a high fever or any other strike in China. CURRENCY All Major Foreign currencies and TCS are accepted in Zhangmu Bank in return for Yuen. The basic unit of Chinese Currency, Yearn equal Rs 9 Jiao and 1 Jiao equal 10 Fen, at Present US $1=8 Yean (Approx), Credit card not accepted. I yean=inr 7/- (Approx).

18 CUSTOM FORMALITIES Valuable goods taken for personal use (radio & video cameras etc) should be declared at customs office by completing a customs declaration from and brought back on return journey. Antiques must be properly certified, otherwise they may be confiscated TRANSPORTATION Kathmandu to Kodari Private Minibus will be provided for the group. Border crossing from Kodari to Zhangmu (Tibet) will be on trucks, approximately 30 min. ride. Throughout the journey in Tibet you will be traveling in 4500 Land cruiser or 62 model Land cruiser. Trucks will be provided for luggage and all camping equipment and food supplies STAFF Our highly experienced Sherpa staff will be responsibility for all camping & cooking arrangements GUIDE/ESCORT Local English speaking guide will escort the group throughout the tour in Tibet OXYGEN One oxygen cylinder with will be provided in each vehicle and during the PARIKARMA. Please note that Oxygen is to be used only in case of emergency BRIEFING AND ORIENTATION There will be a briefing on the programme on next day of your arrival in Kathmandu. It's very important that all participation attend this briefing ACCOMMODATION Accommodations in all palaces are Lodge, but during to time of PARIKARMA and stay at Mansarovar over Night will be in tent. The rooms at these places are very basic without any modern facilities. You will be required to bring sufficient supplementary fool like chocolates, biscuits, nuts, pickles, bhujias, swahilies and your favorite tinned products to add variety to the meals. Lunch will be packed of light snacks VISAS AND DOCUMENTATION Your must be in possession of valid passport for at least 6 months. We will obtain your VISA for Tibet and will require the following information, when making your reservation. Full name as it appears in your passport, passport number, date if expire, place of issue, nationality, date of birth and occupation, Two passport size photographs are also required. Additionally, you must allow a minimum of 10 full working days in Kathmandu for the visa. Getting a visa for Tibet on the Indian passport is guaranteed once the tour is booked. Your passports should reach us not later then 20 days prior to your departure. Your Passport incase of delay receive with us, you have to additional pay $43 per person for emergency VISA, here we would like request you resume your passport before 20 days of Departure PHOTOGRAPHY Still cameras, home video cameras, are allowed to in China, but beware, please don't take photos, video

19 Chinese Government area, like Army camp, Chinese Govt. home etc INSURANCE We recommend that you insure yourself against sickness, EMERGENCY rescue, accident hospitalization, cancellation etc. As we accept no responsibility for damages or expenses which may arise from mishaps to persons of their belongings during those pilgrimages. COMMUNICATION There are must of overnight stay area have communication connection. However! Please be informed that is may be difficult at times to get the connection. If any urgent messages have to be send to any of the participants, please contact us at our Kathmandu head office address. CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTS Sleeping Bag down with inside extra cove Down Jacket, Polar fleece, Light quilted. Pure wool and thick cotton socks Thermal underwear (Inner-full fitting) wool or mixed combination. Wool pullovers-polo neck, Flannel shirts. Warm light gloves, Snowcap(with ear covering) Wool monkey cap, Sun hats & scarves. Comfortable Trekking boots and Sandals Sun / Snow glasses Towels-including small hand towel. Hot water bottle. Light Trek bag (for camera, and very essential things.) and duffel bag to keep your personal belongings. Rain coat with hood. Ladies can select other clothing materials as per her interest. Torch with spare cells & bulbs Video camera: as per the interest. Plastic mug/whistle. Swiss knife ( multipurpose) First aid box / personal medicine Walking stick MEDICINES AND FIRST AID KITS Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches. Ibuprofen for general aches and pains. Immodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea. Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness. Please discuss with us before starting to take this medicine. 1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as mole skin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc. Your guides will have more extensive medical

20 gear, but you should have the basics for general use. MISCELLANEOUS, BUT IMPORTANT! Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies). Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave on at our office in KTM just in case if you need to change the date of your). Durable wallet / pouch for travel documents, money & passport. Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is helpful, to hang around your neck and some are now being sold with a cord already attached. Handy as it avoids you from having to stop and look for it. SPF 40 is recommended and should be relatively new since it loses its effectiveness over time. Pocket knife or small Swiss Army type. Water purification Iodine tablets or Polar-pure crystals. Payment Terms & Conditions Full Payment Half Payment Partial Payment NOTE : Initial booking amount of US$ 900 Per Person to be deposited at the time of booking along with Copy of Passport. 50% of payment should make 30 days prior to the departure of trip to Tibet. All payment should be cleared before the commencement of Trip. TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY A charge of 10% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 25 days of departure date. A charge of 25% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 20 days of departure date. A charge of 50% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 10 days of departure date. No refund for any cancellation made thereafter. Verbal cancellation will not be entertained. NOTE If you wish to extend your trip to any pilgrimage site such as Muktinath, Janakpur Dham, Damodar Kund, Kagvusundi Lake etc. or you want to go for any short trips such as Pokhara, Chitwan, Dhulikhel, Nagarkot etc. please ask us. Risk & Liability We will do it best to make the tour with safe and smooth. As all the tour programs are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB), We will not be accountable for any changes due to change of official rules and laws of Tibet. Moreover We will also not be liable for

21 any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, and political unrest, cancellation of flight, sickness and accidents. Any extra cost arising due to the above circumstances shall be borne by the clients on the spot. Bank Details: In order to secure your bookings you are kindly requested to deposit the booking amount in our bank account as below: We will advise at the time of confirmation. Important Note: As stated above the air sectors Hilsa-Simikot-Nepalgunj are very complicated and totally weather permitted. Delay or rescheduling or interruption in flights on this sector is a common nature of this journey. If, due to climatic conditions, shortage or rescheduling of flights, you get stuck at Hilsa please note that we have backcountry accommodation here, natural water, limited food and limited living facilities. Health issue, especially with old age people are quite possible, therefore it is advisable to stay with the group so that help may reach you in the event of necessity. Additional night stay at Hilsa/Simikot/Nepalgunj on return are not included in the package and if need be, additional stay and food will be chargeable which is payable directly to Nepalese team (approx INR 2500 per day). There is no refund or adjustment for any unutilized stay, food or any other service. We provide first aid facilities but all other additional medical expenses in the event of hospitalization and/or emergency evacuation charges are to be paid by the pilgrim/traveler only. Important remark: The above price is subject to change in the event of change in the policy of local governments and concerned authorities, sudden hike in permit fee, visa fee, Govt. taxes, major fluctuation in currency rate and any other reason beyond our control, at any time. Any additional expense incurred due to such reasons shall be payable by the pilgrim/traveler, before the commencement of the trip failing to which their bookings can be cancelled without further notice and all payments will be forfeited. By making reservations with Nimaitours.com or its associates and depositing your advance payment with agents, our representatives, or us you agree to each of the foregoing terms and conditions and agree that you are thereby bound. You also acknowledge that you have carefully read and understood the foregoing terms and conditions.

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