NRI & FOREIGN NATIONALS SPECIAL HOLY MOUNT KAILASH YATRA
| 01, | Mount Kailash Overland Tour with Nandi and Inner Parikrama (Kora) – 19 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 |
HOLY MT. KAILASH INNER PARIKRAMA (KORA)
YATRA INFORMATION
| Tour Code | Tour Title | Duration | Destination Covered |
| FT-MN 400 | Holy Mt. Kailash with Nandi & Inner Kora | 18 Nights/ 19 Days | Kathmandu, Holy Mt. Kailash, Mansarovar Lake, Tirthpuri, Sapta Rishi Cave, Nandi & Inner Kora |
TRIP FACTS
| Tour Grade | Tour Duration | Highest Elevation | Road Condition | Walking and trekking Duration | General Information |
| 4 | 19 Days | 6,100 Meter | Black Topped Highway | Approx 55 Km Holy trek including 5 Km steep Climbing. | High level Adventure trek. The Surface journey is smooth and comfortable till Parikrama starting point. |
Date of Departure: 28th July and 12th August.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 M)
Day 02: Visa Submission and Half day Kathmandu sightseeing.
Day 03: Waiting for visa and free day.
Day 04: Waiting for visa / free day.
Day 05: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550 M, 140 Km, 8 hours’ drive)
Day 06: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kyrung (55 km, 1 hour drive)
Day 07: Drive from Kyrung to Saga (4,640 M, 105 km, 4 hours’ drive)
Day 08: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar (4,556 M, 427 km, 7/8 hours’ drive) and Puja
Day 09: Drive from Mansarovar to Darchen (4,675 M, 30 km, 1 hour drive)
Day 10: Drive from Darchen to Yamadwar (8 km) & Holy Trek to Dirapuk (10 km)
Day 11: Visit Charan Sparsh , Polung Glacier and North face (6,714 M) and return to Dirapuk (4,765 M)
Day 12: Holy Trek and climbing to Zuthulpuk
Day 13: Holy Trek to Darchen & rest
Day 14: Drive or trek to Serlong Gumpa and trek to Saptarishi / Nandi Korra and return to
Darchen.
Day 15: Visit Tirthpuri (If permitted) and drive to Saga (4,452 M, 370 km, 6/7 hour drive)
Day 16: Drive from Saga to Kyrung.
Day 17: Drive from Kyrung to Friendship Bridge and further drive to Kathmandu (200 kms, 8/9 hours’ drive).
Day 18: Holy Water offering at Pashupatinath temple and free day in Kathmandu. Evening Farewell dinner at Typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural program.
Day 19: Timely transfer to airport for flight to onward journey.
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: FREE DAY / WAITING FOR VISA
Free days for personal activities. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner at hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 03: FREE DAY / WAITING FOR VISA
Free days for personal activities. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner at hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 04: PREPARATION & 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 05: DRIVE TO SYABRUBESI (140 KM, 8 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m, 140 km, and 8 hrs drive). After arrival at Syabrubesi check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Syabrubesi.
DAY 06: DRIVE TO KYRUNG (55 KMS, 1HR DRIVE)
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.
DAY 07: DRIVE TO SAGA (105 KMS, 4,640M, 4/5 HRS DRIVE)
After breakfast drive to Saga (4,640 meter, 105 km, 3/4 hrs drive)/ New Dongpa (4,462 meter, 182 km, 4/5 hrs drive). There is nothing so special but you will enjoy the beautiful Tibetan landscape. After approx.3/4 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 DRIVE)
After breakfast, drive to Mansarovar (4,556 m). Arrive Mansarovar, take a holy bath; perform Puja, Hawan, and Devtarpan etc. (self). Freshly cooked dinner will be served at the edge of Mansarovar Lake. Overnight stay at guesthouse at Manasarovar.
DAY 09: DRIVE TO DARCHEN (30 KM, 1HR DRIVE)
Drive to Darchen (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
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/15 mins drive), meet your porters/pony caretaker etc. & trek to Dirapuk (4,765 m, 10 km, 5/6 hrs trek). Overnight stay at hotel at Dirapuk.
DAY 11: VISIT CHARAN SPARSH, POLUNG GLACIAR AND NORTH FACE
With packed lunch box proceed to visit Charan Sparsh, Polung Glacier and North face. Return to Dirapuk and overnight stay at guesthouse.
DAY 12: HOLY INNER CLIMBING TO ZUTHULPUK
Early in the morning start climbing via Khandasang La, KuberKund to east face. Light lunch served on the way. Camp at third prostration point/ Zuthulpuk. Dinner & overnight stay at guesthouse.
DAY 13: HOLY TREK TO NEAR DARCHEN & REST DAY
Holy Trek to Darchen (4,664 m, 14 km, 3-4 hrs trek) and take a rest . Overnight stay at hotel at Darchen.
DAY 14: VISIT TO NANDI PARBAT, ATMA LINGAM ETC.
Early morning drive or trek to Serlong Gumpa. Proceed trek or climbing further to Atma Lingam, Kuwar Kund, and Nandi Parbat etc. Return to Darchen and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 15: VISIT TIRTHPURI & DRIVE TO SAGA
Breakfast and drive to Tirthpuri (45 km, 1 hours’ drive). Visit Tirthpuri 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 16: DRIVE TO KYRUNG (105 KMS, 4/5 HRS DRIVE)
Drive to Kyrung (2,700m, 105km, 4/5 hrs drive). Arrive Kyrung city and check into hotel. Rest of the day is free for personal activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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.
PRICE INCLUDES
PRICE EXCLUDES:-
OPTIONAL – EXTENSION TOUR
MANAKAMANA, POKHARA JOMSOM & MUKTINATH
| Tour Code | Tour Title | Tour Title | Tour Duration |
| FME-51A | 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
PRICE EXCLUDES
OTHER OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
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:
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.
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?
BOOKING PROCEDURE
For the booking of Mt Kailash or any other Tibet / China Tour the following document and payment must reach to us.
$250
