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DAY -1
02/06/2012

Arrival Kathmandu(1300 m)
Take off for the Kailash yatra -  Arrive Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Tribhuvan International Airport who will assist you to transfer to your prebooked hotel. Overnight in the Hotel Shankar or similar.

DAY-2
03/06/2012

Temple visit in Kathmandu
After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple andBudhaneelkantha. Evening at leisure in Kathmandu. We'll obtain your Chinese visa in Kathmandu on this day however your travel permit for Tibet would be applied well in advance by us. Overnight in the Hotel Shankar or similar.

DAY-3
04/06/2012

Drive Kathmandu to Zhangmu  (2300 m) 140 kms./ 6 - 7 hours drive
After breakfast, we will drive to the frontier town of Nepal at Kodari enjoying a scenic drive through Dhulikhel. From here, a short walk to the friendship bridge for the drive to Zhangmu, the main entrance of Tibet, China at the height of 2,300 m. Which is about 145 kms from Kathmandu. Overnight in the Hotel Zhangmu or similar.

DAY-4
05/06/2012

Drive Zhangmu to Saga (4600 m) 240 kms./ 6 - 7 hours drive
After breakfast, we will be passing through the first highest pass of Lalung La Pass (5000 m) where a superb view of high Himalayas can be seen from Gaurishanker, Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. Drive past Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peigutso Lake (4400m). We continue driving crossing the river "Yarling Tsangpo" known as Bhramaputra, to reach Saga (4600 m) 240 kms./ 6 -7 hours drive. Overnight at Hotel Saga or similar.

DAY-5
06/06/2012

Drive Saga to Prayang (4750 m) 255 kms/ 6 - 7 hrs.
After breakfast, drive to Paryang (4750 m) 255 kms/ 6 - 7 hrs. Drive through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of yak herders with distance view of snow capped mountains. On this day the road is quite flat, hence the drive will be comfortable compared to other days. Overnight at Guest House

DAY-6
07/06/2012

Drive Prayang to Chui Gompa (4560 m) 223 km/ 7 - 8 hrs.
After breakfast, drive to Mayum river for 112 km and have lunch. Thereafter drive to Hor Quo (4560 m) 223 km/ 5 - 6 hrs. We continue driving crossing Mayum La Pass (5200 m) and arrive at Hor Quo. Today is the day of lifetime, as we will have the first sight (darshan) of Holy mt. Kailash and holy lake Mansarovar parikarama & enroute view Rakshas taal overnight at Guest House (lake Mansarovar)

DAY -7
08/06/2012

RUDRA YAGNA DAY  - 1  OVERNIGHT GUEST HOUSE

DAY – 8
09/06/2012

RUDRA YAGNA DAY  - 2  OVERNIGHT GUEST HOUSE

DAY-9
10/06/2012

RUDRA YAGNA DAY  - 3 OVERNIGHT GUEST HOUSE

Drive Mansarovar To Darchen (4620 M) am . Morning Free for Prayer & later Drive to Darchen(4560 M): Darchen is located beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of guesthouses. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Darchen, the beginning and end point of the Kora.Drive To Serlungf Monastery For Asthapath And Nandi Parbat Darshan To view of Mount Kailsah. The Group will stay Overnight at Darchen Guest House & make final preparation for the Kailash Parikarama. Overnight at Guest House.

DAY -10
11/06/2012

(PARIKRAMA DAY 1)

Drive to Tarboche (13 km) and trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) 7 km/ 5 - 6 hrs.: After breakfast, drive approx. 13 Kms. to Tarboche, the trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also known as the outer "Asthapath". The first day of our Kora is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads us to few ups and downs till we reach our camp/guest house at Dirapuk (4860 m) 7 km/ 5 - 6 hours trek. Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face. Those not feeling themselves fit to continue parikarma will drive back to Darchen and wait for the Parikarma group to return. Overnight in Camp/Guest House.

DAY -11
12/06/2012

(PARIKRAMA DAY 2)

Continue Parikrama over Dolma La Pass (5600 m) to Zuthul Phuk (4700 m) 19 kms./10-11 Hrs. (Overnight New Fixed Camp):
Today our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Holy Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight stay after 5-6 hours walk. Zuthul Phuk (4700 m) 19 kms./10-11 Hrs.Overnight in Camp.

DAY – 12
13/06/2012

(PARIKRAMA DAY 3)

Zuthulphuk to Darchen trek 10 km/ 3 to 4 hrs. And drive to Saga (4600 m):
The morning can be spent exploring the caves and visiting the temples and shrine that has been built around Milarepa's cave. A married elderly couple supervises the temple, which is usually an active residence for over half a dozen Tibetan devotees, helpers, or relatives who continuously busy themselves with the tasks of maintaining the buildings. One imagines Milarepa's disciples meditating here. Many of the caves contain meditation platforms, self-contained by dry stonewalls which divide them from their cooking partitions and entrance areas. It is well worth the short climb up to these caves before beginning the final stage of the trek. The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk 10 km/ 4 - 5 hrs. Once we reach at the trek end point near Darchen, our land cruisers will be waiting to take the group back to Prayang by tracing our footsteps returning home leaving the Holy place. (Those who could not do parikarma would be waiting to welcome other group members at this point). Overnight at Hotel Saga Or similar

DAY – 13
14/06/2012

Drive Saga to Kathmandu:
Drive downhill to Zhangmu & Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for our final leg of journey to Kathmandu (150 Kms)/ 8 - 9 Hrs. After reaching Friendship Bridge, we'll be leaving our Tibet side vehicles on the other side of border and will walk for approximately 15 minutes towards Nepal Immigration Post where our coach for Nepal would be waiting for us. Our Border guide will assist us to shift our belongings towards Nepal Side of the bridge. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

DAY – 14
15/06/2012

DAY IS EXTRA AND FREE FOR RELAXATION & SHOPPING AT KATHMANDU.

DAY - 15
16/06/2012

Fly Back To Your Home With Memories Of Mount Kailash & Holy Lake Mansarovar
After Breakfast, Free For Souvenir Shopping And Other Independent Activities. In Time Transfer To International Airport To Board Your Onward Flight.

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THE ABOVE COST  INCLUDES:

1

Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers in Kathmandu.

Four nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis at 4* Hotel in Kathmandu Hotel Shankar Or Similar. with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (pure vegetarian).

3

One night accommodation on Zhangmu sharing basis in basic hotel with attached toilet facility.

4

Two night accommodation in New Hotel Saga or equivalent on sharing basis in Saga with attached toilet facility.

5

One night accommodation in Prayang guest house or equivalent on sharing basis in Prayang with common toilet facility.

6

Four night accommodation at Chui Gompa Guest house (basic guest house) at Mansarovar without toilet / shower facility.

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One night accommodation in Darchen guest house or equivalent on sharing basis in Darchen with common toilet facility.

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One night accommodation at Dirapuk Hotel (best available guest house) at Dirapuk without toilet / shower facility.

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One night accommodation at Zuthulphuk in tented camps (fixed / movable) without toilet / shower facility.

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One half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley.

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Transportation Kathmandu / Tibet Border / Kathmandu by Non A/c Coach

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Camping arrangement backed by Nepalese Sherpa crew on full board basis – except inside Nepal, all the meals in Tibet side shall be cooked and provided by our Sherpa staff.

13

Hiring charge of Sleeping Bags.

14

Services of an English speaking Nepalese team leader from Kathmandu and an English speaking Tibetan guide from Kodari Border onwards.

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Transportation inside Tibet by Deluxe 4500 CC Japanese Land Cruiser or Toyota  Van .

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A support truck to carry food / camping equipments etc

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Necessary Yak & Yak men to carry your luggage (one piece per person only) for Kailash Kora

18

Applicable entrance fees to visit Monasteries.

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Normal Tibet Entry Visa fee.

20

One duffel bag per person.

21

One down jacket per person on returnable basis.

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Yatra completion certificate to each pilgrim.

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THE ABOVE COST EXCLUDES:

1

Travel & medical insurance

2

Rescue evacuation cost in case of emergency

3

Airfare to Kathmandu and back.

4

Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation or porterage on The Arniko Highway (INR 500 - 700) per person.

5

Expenses of personal nature viz. soft / hard beverages, photography charges, porter age at the airports / hotels, laundry, tips, telephone calls etc.

6

Yak / Pony hiring charges for riding during Kailash Parikrama

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Anything not specifically mentioned in the clause, “The above cost includes”.