Tour Detials

NRI & FOREIGN NATIONALS SPECIAL HOLY MOUNT KAILASH YATRA 2024

01.	Mount Kailash Overland Tour with Lhasa and EBC – 22 Days
02.	Muktinath Extension Tours – 5 Days
03.	Optional Activities
04.	Tour Booking Form
05.	Holy Mt Kailash – An Introduction
06.	Information
07.	Why to Choose Fishtail Tours and Travels as your Yatra Companion

MT KAILASH OVERLAND TOUR WITH LHASA & EBC

 YATRA INFORMATION

Tour code	Tour Name	Duration of the Tour	Destination covered
FT-MN 200	MOUNT KAILASH OVERLAND TOUR WITH LASHA & EBC	21 Nights/ 22 Days	Kathmandu Valley, Lhasa, Shigatse, Ronbuk Monastery. EBC  and Holy Mt Kailash & Lake Mansarovar

 

Fixed Departure Dates
Month	Group code	Date of Arrival in Kathmandu		Departure for Mt. Kailash		Return from the Yatra		Final Departure		Full Moon / No moon Dates
		Day	Date	Day	Date	Day	Dates	Day	Dates
April	FT-MN 101	Mon	01st April	Fri	05th Apr	Sat	20th April	Mon	22nd April
April	FT-MN 102	Mon	15th April	Fri	19th April	Sat	4th May	Mon	6th May	24rd Apr
May	FT-MN 103	Sun	28th April	Thurs	02nd May	Fri	17th May	Sun	19th May
May	FT-MN 104	Tues	14th May	Sat	18th  May	Sun	2nd June	Tues	4th June	23rd May
June	FT-MN 105	Sun	26th May	Thurs	30th May	Fri	14th June	Sun	16th June
June	FT-MN 106	Sat	15th June	Thu	20th June	Fri	5th July	Sun	7th July	22nd Jun
July	FT-MN 107	Mon	24th Jun	Fri	28th Jun	Sat	13th July	Mon	9th July
July	FT-MN 108	Mon	8th July	Friday	12th July	Sat	27th July	Mon	29th July	21st Jul
July	FT-MN 109	Sun	14th July	Thurs	18th July	Sat	3rd Aug	Mon	5th Aug	21st July
Aug	FT-MN 110	Sun	28th  July	Thurs	01st Aug	Fri	16th Aug	Sun	18th Aug
Aug	FT-MN 110	Tue	13th Aug	Sat	17th Aug	Sun	1st Sep	Tue	3rd  Sept	20th Aug
Sept	FT-MN 111	Mon	26th Aug	Fri	30th Aug	Sat	14th Sept	Mon	16th Sept
Sept	FT-MN 112	Tues	10th Sept	Sat	14th Sept	Sun	29th Sept	Tues	1st Oct	18th Sept
Oct	FT-MN 113	Tues	24th Sept	Sat	28th Sept	Sun	13th Oct	Tues	15th Oct
Oct	FT-MN 114	Sun	06th Oct	Thurs	10th Oct	Fri	25th Oct	Sun	27th Oct	17th Oct

 

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 Meter)

Day 02: Trip preparation and half day Kathmandu pilgrimage sightseeing

Day 03: Free day-waiting for visa.

Day 04: Free day-waiting for visa.

Day 05: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550 M, 140 km, 8 hours’ drive).

Day 06: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kyrung (2,700 M, 55 Km, Approx 2 hours’ drive)

Day 07: Drive from Kyrung to Saga (4,640 meter, 105 km, 3/4 hours’ drive)

Day 08: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar (4,556 M, 410 km, 7/8 hours’ drive) and Puja

Day 09: Drive from Mansarovar to Darchen (4,664 M, 30 km, 1 hour drive)

Day 10: Drive to Yamadwar (8 kms) & Holy Trek to Dirapuk (4,765, 10 km 5/6 hours trek

Day 11: Holy Trek from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk (4,700 M, 22 KM, 7-8 hours trek)

Day 12: Holy Trek from Zuthulpuk to Darchen (4,664 M, 14 km, 3-4 hrs trek)  and drive  to Saga (410Km, 7/8 hours’ drive)

Day 13: Drive to Shigatse (3,836, 550 km, 8/ hours’ drive)

Day 14: Drive to Lhasa (3,546, 290 km, 5/6 hours’ drive)

Day 15: Lhasa City Sightseeing.

Day 16: Lhasa City Sightseeing and free day.

Day 17: Drive to Shigatse (3,846, 290 km, 5/6 hours’ drive)

Day 18: Drive to Rongbuk Monastery (5,000 meters, 335 Km, and 5-6 hrs.)

Day 19: Drive to EBC (12 Km, 15 mines drive) and visit EBC and drive to Kyrung (343 Km, 6/7 hours’            drive)

Day 20: Drive to Nepal / China friendship bridge (55 km, 1 hour drive   ) and, complete immigration formalities and further drive to Kathmandu (200 Kms, 8 hours’ drive)

Day 21: Free day in Kathmandu. Evening Farewell dinner at Typical Nepali Restaurant

Day 22: Transfer to airport for flight to your home destination.

 

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVAL KATHMANDU

Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu (1,345m), meet and welcome by our office representative & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 02: APPLICATION FOR VISA HALF DAY KATHMANDU PILGRIMAGE SIGHTSEEING

Breakfast leave for Pilgrimage sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath stupa and Budhanilakanth temple. Return to hotel, lunch, briefing about the yatra and preparation for yatra. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

DAY 03: FREE DAY FOR PERSONAL ACTIVITIES. WAITING FOR VISA.
Today you are free to explore your own. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Kathmandu.

DAY 04: FREE DAY FOR PERSONAL ACTIVITIES / PREPARATION
Today you are free to explore your own. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Kathmandu.

 DAY 05: DRIVE TO SYABRUBESI (140 KM, 8 HRS DRIVE)

After breakfast drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m, 140 km, 8 hrs drive). After arrival at Syabrubesi check into the hotel. Overnight stay at guesthouse or hotel at  Syabrubesi.

DAY 06: DRIVE TO KYRUNG (55 KMS, 1HR DRIVE, 2,700 M)

After breakfast drive to Nepal China Friendship Bridge (20 km, 30 min drive). Complete Immigration formalities in Nepal side & walk approx. 15 mins to cross Friendship Bridge. Complete all China side immigration formalities & walk further ahead & get introduced with your Chinese guide/coach drivers. After introduction, proceed to Kyrung (2,700 M). Arrive in Kyrung. Overnight stay at hotel at Kyrung city.

DAY 07: DRIVE TO SAGA (105 KMS, 4,640 M, 4/5 HRS DRIVE)
after breakfast drive to Saga (4,640 meter, 105 km, 4/5 hrs drive)/ New Dongpa (4,462 meter, 182 km, 5/6 hrs drive). On the way to Saga you will enjoy the beautiful waterfall & Tibetan landscape. After approx. 4/5 hours ‘drive you will reach to Saga (4,640 M). Arrive in Saga. Overnight stay at hotel at Saga.

DAY 08: DRIVE TO MANSAROVAR (410 KM, 7/8 HRS, 4,556 M DRIVE)

After breakfast, drive to Mansarovar (4,556 m, 410 km, 8 hours’ drive). Arrive Mansarovar, take a holy bath; perform Puja, Hawan, and Devtarpan etc. (self). Freshly cooked meals, tea/ coffee etc. will be served at the edge of Mansarovar Lake. Overnight stay at guesthouse at Manasarovar.

DAY 09: DRIVE TO DARCHEN (30 KM,1 HR DRIVE, 4,664 M)

Drive to Darchen (30 km, 30 mins drive, 4,664 M), en-route visit to Chuigumpa hot spring will be organized. Finally arrive in Darchen. Overnight stay at hotel at Darchen.

DAY 10: DRIVE TO YAMADWAR & HOLY TREK TO DIRAPUK (10 KM DRIVE & 6 HRS TREKS, 4,765 M)  

With packed lunch box, drive to Tarboch Flag Pole -the first prostration point – an auspicious gateway & the sky burial ground. Visit Yamadwar & further drive to Sershong (8 km/10 mins drive), meet your porters/pony caretaker etc. & trek to Dirapuk (4,765 m, 10 km, 5/6 hrs trek). Arrive Dirpuk and have a darshn of North face of Holy Mount Kailash. Overnight stay at guesthouse at Dirapuk.

 DAY 11: HOLY TREK TO ZUTHULPUK (5,585 M, 7 to 8 HOURS TREK)

Continue Parikrama over Droma La Pass (5,585m) to Zuthulpuk (4,700m, 22 km, 7-8 hrs trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse at Zuthulpuk.

DAY 12: HOLY TREK TO NEAR DARCHEN & DRIVE TO SAGA

Last and final day Kailash Parikrama ends near Darchen (4,664 m, 14 km, 3-4 hrs trek) and drive to Saga (4,640 m, 430 km, 7/8 hrs drive). Packed lunch will be served on the way. Overnight stay at hotel at Saga.

DAY 13: DRIVE FROM SAGA TO SHIGATSE (4,380 M, 460 KM, 8/9 HRS DRIVE)
Drive Saga to Shiigantse (460 Kms, 8 /9 hours’ drive). Arrive Shigatse and check into hotel.  Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 14: DRIVE FROM SHIGATSE TO LHASA (3,600 M, 290 KM, 5 HRS DRIVE)
Drive to Lhasa (3,600 meter, 290 km, 5/6 hours’ drive). Arrive Lhasa and check into hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore your own. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 15: 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 16: FREE DAY IN LHASA
Today, you are free to explore Lhasa city on your own. Alternatively guide may plan your additional sightseeing with extra cost. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 17: LHASA SHIGATSE VIA GYANTSE                             
After breakfast, drive to Gyatse (260 Kms, 4 hours’ drive). En-route visit Holy Yamdrok Lake, Mt.NyechenKangsar glacier, GyantseKubum stupa and   cross 3 high passes with altitude of 4794m, 5039m & 4280m. Arrive Gyatse, lunch and proceed to Shigatse( 3,900 Meter- 90 Km). Finally arrive Shigatse and check into hotel. After get refreshed proceed to visit Palkor MonasteryandTashilhunpo Monastery. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 18: DRIVE TO RONGBUK MONASTERY
Breakfast fast and drive to Ronbuk Monastery (5009 meter, 343 Km, 7 hours’ drive). En-route enjoy the beautiful view of the Himalayas and Tibetan landscape). Arrive Ronbuk Monastery and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY19: VISIT EBC & DRIVE TO KYRUNG                                             

After breakfast, visit Everest Base camp (12 km, 5350 meter), Enjoy the stunning view of Mt Everest and surrounding. Afterward drive to Kyrung (343 Km, 7 hours’ drive) . Arrive Kyrung city and overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 20: DRIVE TO BORDER & DRIVE TO KATHMANDU (165 KMS, 8/9 HRS DRIVE)
Early morning, after breakfast drive to Nepal China- Friendship Bridge (55 Km and 1 hours’ drive). Complete China side Immigration formalities and proceed further to complete Nepal Side immigration formalities. After completion of immigration formalities, you will be driven to Kathmandu (165 Km, 8/9 hours’ drive). Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

 DAY 21: PUJA AT PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE

Breakfast and proceed to Pashupatinath Temple for Holy water offering. Return to hotel and free time until your departure transfer to the International airport for your onward flight. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

DAY 22: DEPARTURE

Our cheerful representative will drop you off to the airport three hours prior to the flight departure. The mystic land of the Himalayas holds many more secrets to be told. Come back again for another adventure visiting our spectacular mountains.

PACKAGE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

• Special welcome at the International airport in Kathmandu.
• 6 nights stay at 4/5 star eqv hotel in Nepal on twin sharing AP basis
• Pilgrimage sightseeing in Nepal as per the itinerary.
• 10 Nights stay at Tibet’s stay at 3/4 star equivalent hotels as per the itinerary.
• Guesthouse accommodation at Mansarovar Lake, Dirapuk, Zuthulpuk and Ronbuk Monastery.
• Lhasa Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Professional English-speaking tour escort.
• Twin / Triple sharing 3 star hotel accommodation at Lhasa, Shigatse, Darchen and Saga & best available dormitory lodge accommodation at Mansarovar, Dirapuk and Zuthulpuks per the itinerary.
• 3 time a day meals in Nepal & Tibet (China).
• Tibet visa and permit fee.
• Ground transfers in Tibet using deluxe Coach as per the group size.
• Oxygen cylinders and first aid kit.
• Kathmandu/ Lhasa/ Kathmandu flight.
• Free use of special North Face feather down Jacket.
• Free materials –Back Pack, Rain Coat (Poncho), Monkey cap, Puja bag with puja items, and Duffel bag.
• Yatra completion Certificate.

        COST EXCLUDES

• Any expenses of personal nature as telephone calls, laundry, porterage, mineral water (Except served by the company) or any other services which are not mentioned on cost include part.
• Baggage and personal insurance.
• Extra costs that may arise due to delay to receive Tibet Travel Permit and Visa, prolonged delays or postponement of flight due to technical reasons/ acts of nature/ riots/ curfew/ government regulations or any other conditions whatsoever, which
  are beyond the control of Fishtail Tours & Travels and its associated agents.
• Personal expenses, tips and donations, insurance against loss of baggage, flight pre-pond and postpone expenses, damage of valuables, theft of personal items/belongings, medical expenses in case of accident and helicopter expenses for emergency evacuation.
• Entrance fee during sightseeing in Kathmandu & Lhasa.

OPTIONAL – EXTENSION TOUR

 

MANAKAMANA, POKHARA JOMSOM & MUKTINATH

Tour Code	Tour Title	Tour Title	Tour Duration
FME -51 A	Muktidham Extension Tour	4 Nights / 5 Days	Manakamana, Pokhara, Jomsom & Muktidham

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel,

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (925 meter, 200 KM / 6-7 hrs) via Manakamana

Day 03: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2720 M, 25 Minutes) & drive to Muktidham by local jeep (30 km, 1 hour drive). Pooja Hawan, Tarpan and & return to Jomsom.

Day 04: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (850 M) & half day Pokhara sightseeing,
Day 05: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu (25 Min) & join on Holy Mount Kailash Yatra program.

COST INCLUDES

• One night 4 star equivalent hotel accommodation in Kathmandu,
• Two nights 3 star equivalent hotel accommodation in Pokhara,
• One night 3/2 star equivalent Hotel accommodation at Jomsom,
• Kathmandu / Manakamana/ Pokhara by a/c vehicle as per the group size.
• Flight Pokhara-Kathmandu,
• Flight Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara,
• Jomsom-Muktinath-Jomsom by local jeep on SIC basis,
• Half day Pokhara sightseeing as per the itinerary,
• Pokhara Hotel – Airport transfer in private vehicle,
• Annapurna Conservation Entry Permit,
• TIMS Permit,
• ACAP permit fees.
• All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – Veg) during your trip,
• Nepal government license holder tour-trekking guide,
• Wages, meals, accommodation, transportations, equipment, insurance and other facilities to the staffs during the trip,
• All types of rescue arrangements,
• All kind of local and government TAX etc.

 PRICE EXCLUDES

• Insurance that covers Trekking/ Travel/ Accident/ Medical/ Emergency evacuations,
• International airfares,
• Sightseeing entrance permits,
• Tips for the staffs and driver,
• Alcoholic & soft drinks,
• Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, trekking equipment, SIM Card etc.
• Nepal Visa fee,
• Cost raised by unpredictable cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
• Others expenses which are not mentioned above in PRICE INCLUDES

 OTHER OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. Mountain Flight: USD 250.00 (Subject to change), Includes: to/ from airport transfers, service of tour officers and 1 hour mountain flight (guaranteed window sheet).
2. Gosaikunda Heli Tour: (Minimum 4 Pax) USD 400 .00, Includes: To & Fro airport transfer, tour escort services and to & Fro Gosaikund Helicopter ride.
3. Damodar Kund Heli Tour from Jomsom: USD 2,000.00 per person (Minimum 4 person) include: Special permit fee, Heli Ride to /From Damodarkund with one hour Heli detention for Puja and Hawan and necessary assistance.

Note: All the above prices are subject to change without prior notice.

THANK YOU!!!

                                                   

                                                TOUR BOOKING FORM

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I am interested to join in your regular Mt Kailash Tour (Please tick in one): Overland Tour/ Heli Tour/ Mt Kailash Via Lhasa Tour/Mount Kailash Inner Kora on my own decision which is scheduled to departure from Kathmandu on………….. And final departure from Kathmandu on…………………………… and here by deposited initial nonrefundable booking Charge U$ 500.00 / INR 25,000/- by cash/ Bank transfer /cheese No:………………. through bank………………………………on………………………..

I am fully aware about the landscape & climate of the route and other required general information about the yatra.  I am traveling on my own decision. I am also aware  about the duration of yatra and additional cost to be paid in case of any problem – flight cancellation due to bad weather , visa and permit problem which are beyond control of Fishtail Group or its associated partners.

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 HOLY MT KAILASH AND MANSAROVAR LAKE- AN INTRODUCTION

Holy Mt Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, center of creation & the Universe are as old as the creation. Thousands of Sages, Ordinary Mortals, Philosophers and even Gods had submerged in the blissful trance at the very sight of this divine grandeur. It is the MERU, SUMERU, SUSHUMNA, HEMADRI (Golden Mountain), RATNASANU (Jewel Peak), KARNIKACHALA (Lotus Mountain), AMARADRI, DEVA PARVATHA (Summit of Gods), GANAPARVATHA, AJATADRI (Silver Mountain). Regarded as SWAYAMBHU, the self-created one, everything is said to emanate from here and finally returns here. Mind is the knot tying consciousness and matter-that is set free here.

Famously known to be an abode of LORD SHIVA and his divine consort PARVATI, Mt. Kailash expounds the philosophy of PURUSHA and PRAKRITI-SHIVA and SHAKTI. The radiant SILVERLY summit is the throne of TRUTH, WISDOM and BLISS-SACHIDANANDAM. The primordial sound AUM (NADABINDU) from the tinkling anklets of LALITA PRAKRITI created the visible patterns of the universe and the vibrations (DVANI) from the feet of Lord Shiva (NATARAJA) weaved the essence of ATMAN, the ultimate truth. The scriptures reiterate that one, who takes the holy dip at Mansarovar and carries out the Parikrama around Kailash, is absolved of his/her sins through generations and is absorbed into the Supreme Finality. There is no re-birth; sorrows or joys and he/she will be with ultimate – the Lord Shiva. In other words, they become Shiva.

In addition to the Hindus, the entire region is also one of the most important pilgrimage centers for the Buddhists. They worship DEMCHOK (Buddha in forceful form) seated on the summit of Kailash. It is also called Dharmapala; one version quotes the deity as a form of Shiva’s manifestation. The description of the deity is more or less like Shiva. Devi is also given a similar form like Parvati. Buddhists adore Kailash as KANG RINGPOCHE and Mansarovar as TSO MAPHAM. Guru Rinpoche (The great Indian Master PADMASAMBHAVA who introduced Buddhism) and Saint Milerapaare greatly revered here by the pilgrims. Since TANTRISM runs through the main core of Buddhism here, their customs and practices would be found running close and parallel to Hindu traditions. Like Hindus, they also consider (DOLMA (DEVI) and GAURI KUND (ThukiZingbu) as holiest spots. Buddhists strongly believe that pilgrimage to this place liberates them to NIRVANA.

Besides, Jains acknowledge Kailash as ASTAPADA and PADMAHRADA. It is believed that ADINATH VRISHABDEVA – the first Tirtankara attained Nirvana here. A few claim that GURU NANAK meditated here. Across the river CHU, there on the Nyanri range stands an impressive temple. Inside this monastery there is a marble statue radiating peace and compassion. This statue is claimed to be that of Guru Nanak.

The entire area echoes with spiritual vibrations. Even the agnostics shall discover new balance amidst that fathomless serenity. One has to experience it. The common belief is that those who are ordained only could be there.

 INFORMATION

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 – planning is the key. Route from Kathmandu to Tatopani/ 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.

Travelers should bring the following items: Woolen gloves, Balaclava, Sun hat, Thermal wear, Water bottle, Woolen socks, Towel, Light Jacket, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Torch with extra batteries/bulbs, Muffler, Mask, Raincoat, Sweater, Shirt/T-shirt (2 sets) & Trekking shoes.

Insurance: Full travel insurance covering medicine, Helicopter evacuation (if in case of emergency), loss of personal belongings, postponed/ pre-pond expenses of inward and outward flight and trip cancellation is strongly recommended.

CANCELLATION:

All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in writing; verbal cancellation will not be accepted. There is no refund for services not used. In case of any cancellation the booking amount will be completely forfeited. In addition, the following cancellation rules will be applicable on the balance amount payable.

• Before 21 days- as per the nonrefundable booking charge USD 500.00
• Within 21 days from the departure date: 30% cancellation charges.
• Within 15 days period from tour departure date: 50% cancellation charges.
• Within 7 days and less periods from the date of departure: 75% cancellation charges.

The above cancellation rules are applied as per the rules and regulation of China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and Foreign Exchange Center (FEC), China

MOST IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED AND PREPARED

It should come into notice of all Kailash Yatries that, all Tibet and Holy Mt. Kailash Yatra/Tour operators in Nepal have very fewer roles to play in handling Tibet and Holy Mount Kailash Yatra operation. The decision of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and Foreign Exchange Center (FEC) is final and mandatory to be followed and accepted by all. Hence, interested clients for Tibet and Holy Mt Kailash Yatra (especially Indian Yatries) are requested to be prepared, both mentally and physically, for the following adverse situations and do the necessary preparations accordingly. In case of occurrence of any of the following conditions, the management of Fishtail Group of Tourism Hospitality Industries or its associates won’t be liable and be made responsible.

Though you might have submitted both your name list with advance payment and the application for the Tibet Travel Permit in time as per the rules, it cannot be guaranteed that the Tibet Travel Permit and the Visa will arrive in time. Sometimes, the Tibet Travel Permit or the Visa might be rejected by the concerned authorities, i.e., TTB and FEC at the very last hour (even after your arrival in Nepal or after issuance of your nonrefundable to and fro ticket to Nepal)

In case of failure to obtain the Tibet Travel Permit and the Visa on time as per the stipulated date of arrival/departure, all additional expenses in Nepal (accommodation, food, transportation etc.) have to be borne by the client himself/herself.

In case of rejection of your Tibet Travel Permit and the Visa by the concerned authorities, i.e., TTB and FEC, at the last hour (after arrival in Nepal), the client himself/herself has to issue fresh return ticket or manage his/her return journey on his/her own expense.

The entire price given below in Indian currency is calculated at the rate of 80/- per US Dollar, i.e. (ROE) 80/- at the time of pricing. All the difference due to currency fluctuation will be borne by either side.

WHY TO CHOOSE FISHTAIL TOURS & TRAVELS AS YOUR PILGRIMAGE YATRA OPERATOR TO HOLY MT. KAILASH AND MANSAROVAR–THE JOURNEY TO ABODE OF LORD SHIVA?

• The Yatra to Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar is considered as one of the toughest Yatras as the area lies in a high mountain terrain. Thus, it requires highly experienced team to ensure safety and comfortable journey for the pilgrims. Fishtail Tours &Travels team has been effectively trained to conduct these kinds of tours and has been organizing the Yatra for more than 17 years.
• We have very cordial relationship and rapport with FEC/ TTB on every aspect. In case of an occurrence of any emergency during the Yatra, all the Yatries can get immediate help and support from the Chinese government.
• As mentioned earlier, our entire team members are trained for maintaining personal hygiene, safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
• We serve pure vegetarian, fresh and hygienic meals during the Yatra.
• We always use high quality international standard equipment to ensure comfort and safety of the Yatris.
• Fishtail team values your money and assures you that every penny you spend for the trip will be worthwhile as our sole priority is to provide you with the best quality service and guarantee your safety.
• We have no any hidden costs, except for personal expenses not covered by the contract. We never charge a single penny during the entire journey.

BOOKING PROCEDURE

For the booking of Mt Kailash or any other Tibet / China Tour the following document and payment must reach to us.

• Non-refundable booking Charge- Indian National INR 25,000/- & NRI/ Foreigner US $500.00.
• Properly filled booking form with duly signed (given below).
• Clear passport copy with minimum 6 months validity.
• 2 copies of passport sized color photographs.