Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Overland

Equipment List

• 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.
• Binoculars.
• Plastic mug/whistle.
• Swiss knife ( multi purpose)
• First aid box / personal medicine
• Walking stick

Cost Included

• Arrival & departure transportation
• Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha.
• 3 nights 3 star hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals
• Transfer to Kerung by tourist bus
• Tibet side: accommodation in decent hotel/tents
• While camping we provide two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping equipments like dining & toilet tents
• Pure vegetarian meals prepare by our escort.
• A/C coach/ Japanese land cruisers (4WD) & support trucks
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• Nepali tour leader
• Gamow bag, oxygen, basic first-aid kit.
• Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee.
• Kerung land tax.

Cost not Include

• Airfares from Home – Kathmandu – Home
• All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
• Travel Insurance of clients
• Emergency evacuation expenses.
• Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
• Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation
• Expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than specified

Before You Go

Fitness & Health : 

Those in good health should have no difficulty traveling to this region. Due to the high altitude of this area, travelers may experience the effect of altitude sickness, which is characterized by mild headaches, nausea and loss of appetite. Altitude sickness can be reduced by frequently drinking non-alcoholic liquids such as water and juice, 3 to 4 litres a day. Travelers are reminded to protect themselves from the strong sun light which can cause sun burn. Those with health conditions including asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, epilepsy and cardiac problems should seek doctor’s approval before embarking on this journey.

Mobile or Phone at Tibet 

We understand the importance of being in touch with your dear and near ones.You could leave behind our office contact details with your family back home incase of any urgency. Our office will ensure that your messages are conveyed.PCO are available at all our halt destinations except at Mansarovar and Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk. Your cellphone too will be accessible except for the 3 places mentoned. Kindly check the international roaming charges applicable on your network. The daily movement of the touring group will be updated on our website, and a notification will be sent on the email address provided by you.

Money & Other Thing to Carry : 

1. Indian Rupees are not accepted in Tibet. We will assist to exchange the amount to Yuan (Chinese Currency) for you upon your arrival in Kathmandu.
2. The official Chinese currency used by the Tibetans is circulated in denominations (notes) of 1,2,5,10,100 Yuan. 1 Yuan is equivalent to approximately INR 11. It is advisable to carry Chinese Yuan to avoid unhealthy rates and futile bargaining at the Kodari Border or at Zhangmu.
3. The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.00 Yuan. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal.
4. Important Note: Carring INR 1000 & INR 500 denomanation are limited up to INR 25,000 in Nepal according to the rule of NRB.Indian Passport & Election (Voter) ID card are only the valid Identification proof to entry Nepal by air. other valid ID proof are also accepted to entry Nepal by overland.

FAQ

Accomodation   : While in Nepal clients will stay in twin sharing rooms (single rooms available for in additional cost) in a high quality hotel in the heart of Kathmandu. . In Tibet the accommodation will be tents with a bathing tent or very simple guest houses (when available) with shared rooms and basic toilet facilities. Our staff will attend to all the camping responsibilities.

Tibet Permit & Visa  : 

1. Tibet is Autonomous region of China. So you will not get the special permit and Visa for Tibet directly In your country. You have to proceed for permit and Visa for Tibet through our Agency.
2. We must receive scan copy of your passport at least 35 days prior to arrival in gateway cities (Kathmandu or Lhasa). Passport must be same as scan copy and valid for more than 6 months.
3. We request to dispatch the original passport at our delhi office for indian passport holders 15 days prior to arrive in Kathmandu and other than indian passport holders must spend at least 2 nights in Kathmandu to issue Tibet visa. They will also require to bring 2 passport size photos. We shall send client “Chinese embassy visa form” well in advance to be fill up by each client which can either sent to us by email or can be collected upon arrival.
4. Those who entry Lhasa from mainland China are requested to obtain Chinese visa in their home country and we will organize Tibet permit and handover it through our agent in Lhasa.
5. Chinese visa will be valid for China mainland only, do not bring Chinese visa if you are entering Tibet from Kathmandu.If you obtained Chinese visa the chinese ambassy will cancel mainland visa during your journey to Tibet.
6. We supply detail information and briefing upon arrival.

Outer & Inner Kora  : Outer kora means parikrama of Kailash Parvat in 3 days. The regular Overland and Helicopter trips are actually only outer kora which is easy to complete. Inner kora means  parikrama of Nandi Parvat and visit tirtha puri, saptarishi cave including kailash parbat. However it is more challenging and adventures than outer kora.

Group Size :  Our group size is minimum 25 pax in group joining basis and minimum 5 pax in pravet tour basis. No limitation for maximum group size.

Risks & Liability  : 

• Creative Adventure Nepal Pvt. Ltd and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow fall, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
• CIPSC (China Indian Pilgrims’ Service Center)  has an athority to handle travel arrangements & fix rates for the Indian pilgrims in Tibet side.

Briefing & Orientation Our team would be more than willing to provide all the information about the pilgrimage whenever required by you. We have a well-trained and hospitable team to accompany you in Tibet. Our friendly and courteous staff will always serve you with a smiling face. Our staff and guides are all experienced having scaled peaks over 8000 mts. Our official manager will provide the group briffing in Kathmandu before comencing the trip. The team leader accompanying you on your trip to Tibet will conduct a complete briefing and re-examination of your accessories on your arrival in Kathmandu. Any last minute alterations or additions can be taken care of in Kathmandu

Transportation and Air Service : 

Nepal Side:

1. We provide AC Deluxe Coach for Airport pickup drop and sightseeing in Kathmandu.
2. We could provide standard non AC Tourist Coach for Kathmandu to Kodari Boarder and VV due to road condtion..
3. We provide Kathmandu – Nepalganj – Simikot and return by fixed wing and Simikot – Hillsa and return by charter helicopter for heli kailash yatra.

Tibet Side:

1. We provide AC Deluxe Coach for the entire journey of Tibet.
2. We also provide supporting Truck to carry luggage and equipments.
3. We provide one escorting Jeep during entire journey of Tibet.
4. Jeep or Van can be provided at extra cost