Kathmandu routing kathmandu- syabrubesi – kerung -saga-manasarovar- darchen dhirapuk-zutulphuk-darchen -saga- kerung- syabrubesi -kathmandu.

kailash yatra by helicopter kathmandu – nepalganj – simikot – hilsa (by helicopter) – taklakot – manasarovar – darchen – dhirapuk – zuthulpuk – darchen – manasarovar – taklakot – hilsa – simikot (by helicopter) – nepalganj – kathmandu.

kathmandu - lhasa - shigatse -lhatse - saga - manasarover - darchen - derapuk   - charan sparsha - zuthulphuk - shigatse- kerung – kathmandu

day 1 of parikrama darchen- dirapuk 4860mtrs – 8 km trek

day 2 of parikrama diraphuk to zuthulphuk – 4760 mtrs – 22km trek

day 3 of parikrama zuthulpuk to darchen – 8 kms trek

Nepal: We always ensure that comfortable and decent mean of transportation is provided to all of it’s customers. Generally, types of vehicles vary upon group size. For example, non a/c car, bus, hiace, mini bus etc.

Tibet: In Tibet we use Deluxe a/c tourist coach for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Our yatris enjoy chanting bhajans whilst their journey in such comfortable coach.

Nepal:

Kathmandu

Lhasa Yatra: 5 Star Annapurna / 5 Star Shangri La or similar Overland Yatra: 4 Star Vaishali, Grand, Manaslu or simila

Nepalgunj

Siddhartha 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 Manasarovar Yatra itinerary includes guest house at all places in Tibet (no more camping).

Kerung: Guest house in Saga, Guest house Manasarovar: Guest house Darchen: Guest house Derapuk: Guest house Zuthulpuk: Guest house

Deposit: Non-refundable deposit of Rs.30,000 per person or equivalent in other currency and Rs.50,000 for NRI is required to secure place for your Yatra.

Final payment: The payment for the outstanding balance of for your Yatra is due 45 Days Prior to your departure date.

Method: If payment made in Indian Bank- Touch Kailash travels and Tours Everest Bank Limited Thamel Branch, Kathmandu Account no: 03500105200513 Swift code: - EBL A/c = EVBLNPKA

If Payment made by USD/NRI Nepal Investment Bank Limited Touch Kailash Travels and Tours Pvt Ltd. A/C - 01601010023296 Bank Address: - Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu Swift Code: - NIBLNPKT

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 email 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.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by Helicopter Yatra / Overland / Lhasa is includes Asthapad or Nandi Parikrama .However, the program is completely based on the climate and the Parikrama can be made only in the month of July & August.

Outer parikrama: Kailash Manasarovar overland Yatra, Kailash Manasarovar by Helicopter and Kailash Manasarovar by Lhasa are generally opted for 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 extra 1 day than our usal outer parikrama. 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.

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).

Generally, the answer is not. You enter with the group and you exit with the group. Or you can cancel your visa which will charge an extra amount of 300 Yuan per person.

Yes, you can do this. The cost is approximately 2500 -3000 Yuan and may vary payable directl to horse herder or the porter. Please note that, the package does not include these costs.

We provide 1 Sherpa for every 5-6 yatris. Generally, our group size is made of around 25 people for Overland and for Helicopter and Lhasa minimum 17 Yatrees in a group should be there.

You can commence your yatra any day. Some people prefer to reach at Manasarovar 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.

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.

You can buy a Matrix sim which is available in India and can travel with the same to Kailash.

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 right or can deny permit or even stop giving permits from time to time.

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.

The hygienic and pure vegetarian food will be provided during yatra. We will be providing drinking water.

Kailash Manasarovar 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.

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 or you can carry Dollars in your hand.

Holy Kailash parikarma is approx 52 kms trek to be completed in 2 nights / 3 Days. Night camping/guesthouse in Dirapuk & Zuthul-puk.

Holy Mt. Kailash yatra starts in the last week of April till September every year.

Day 1 of Parikrama Darchen- Dirapuk 4860mtrs – 8 km trek

Day 2 of Parikrama Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk – 4760 mtrs – 22km trek

Day 3 OF Parikrama Zuthulpuk to Darchen – 8 kms trek

The cost is approximately 2500 -3000 Yuan and may vary payable directly to horse herder or the porter

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 amount for accommodation and food in Darchen. – Airport tax of Kathmandu. To be paid cash direct at the airport while taking return flight.

In Kathmandu you may use USD OR Indian Currency (however denominations of INR 500 & 2000 are allowed in Nepal). For Tibet you will need Chinese Yuan only. For 14 days in Tibet we suggest you to carry approx Yuan 3500 to 4500 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 exchange their currency in Nepal-Tibet border.

Please refer to our booking terms & conditions.

We Provide: Down Jacket, Duffle Bag, Back pack – Oxygen if necessary and available in base camp

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.

You need to carry:6 months Valid Passport along with 4 passport size photographs , Voters ID card , Medical Insurance Policy

Yes, can take children (physically normal) along with you but at your own risk because you know your child better.

You have to take same precautions as you are taking for yourself.

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 30-40 per cylinder.

Yatra cost is same for children.

Yes, cooks will be travelling with you during the entire trip from Tibet. They will carry all necessary cooking items with them and you will get only vegetarian food during yatra.

Yes, you may discuss and suggest your choice. If possible and other yatris agree our cook will not mind cooking your choice of food also based on the availability of items with the cook.

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.

Yes, you can get helpers/porters for your kids/luggage; the charge may be approx Yuan 2000 per day

We will send another Vehicle (Coach).

No, it depends on weather.

Yes, toilet tents may be made available or Open Sky Toilets are available.

Water bottles / pure natural mineral water may be made available.

You can buy everything in Kathmandu, Nepal. Our executive will guide/help you or we suggest the Yatrees to carry all the items from your home.

Yes, you can bring camera & videos along with you. The voltage in Tibet is 220V. Can be re- charge most of the places but not during 3 days parikrama. We suggest to travel with extra batteries.

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.

No! you have to bring your pundit.

You should book this yatra minimum 45 days in advance. To book, we need copy of passport (1st page only) with Rs.30,000 per person for Indian Passport holders and Rs.50,000 for NRI passport holders advance non-refundable deposit.

Yes, we must send copy of your passport to China for approval.

In such case, you must stay back in Darchen for 3 days.

Please Consult your doctor

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.

The age limit is 70 years old. If you are below 70 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 of old aged people travelled with us and have successfully done the parikrama.