Kailash Yatra 2018 Package

VISA
Yatra Permit
Vegetarian Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Accommodation ( 3 Nights Accommodation in 3/4 Star Hotel & 7 Nights Hotel accommodation in Tibet Side of Yatra. Totel 10 Nights Hotel accommodation out of 13 Nights. )
Transportation (Flight & Road) during our complete trip wherever mentioned in itinerary.(Note: Ticket fare is $ 750 per pax, Subject to change)
All sightseeing in Kathmandu & Tibet side in AC coach.
1 Nepali Tour Guide / Manager, 1 Chinese / Tibetan Tour Guide, Team of Sherpa to carry your luggage & Cooks to prepare food
Transport by Volvo category Bus / coach in Tibet side as per group sizes.
Free gifts (Bag Pack, duffle Bag & other stuff)
Down Jacket for Yatra (returnable after Yatra)
Oxygen cylinder for emergency use.
Oxy-meter for measuring the level of oxygen in your body.
Gamow Bag for additional safety.
Many more surprises.Any kind of personal expenses
Air fare / Rail fare or any other expenses from your home location to Kathmandu airport.
Pony / Porter expenses in Kailash Parikrama
Any kind of insurance
Any kind of Medical expenses
Gov. ST
Any kind of donation or tip to Guide / Sherpa / Drivers /Cooks / Porter / Priest / or any crew member
Extra days accommodation in Kathmandu / Nepalganj / Simikot / Hilsa /Purang due to bad weather / flight cancellation or any other reason.
VISA splitting charges & transportation charges, if leaving early from Tibet.
Any evacuation / rescue / additional charges / losses due to natural calamities / unforeseen circumstances.
Any kind of extra baggage charges in flight / helicopter during Yatra.
Anything which is not included in inclusions.
Dates
Kailash Yatra Dates (Lhasa Route)
Ex Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kailash: Departure Date 2018

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

• Any kind of personal expenses
• Air fare / Rail fare or any other expenses from your home location to Kathmandu airport.
• Pony / Porter expenses in Kailash Parikrama
• Any kind of insurance
• Any kind of Medical expenses
• Gov. ST
• Any kind of donation or tip to Guide / Sherpa / Drivers /Cooks / Porter / Priest / or any crew member
• Extra days accommodation in Kathmandu / Nepalganj / Simikot / Hilsa /Purang due to bad weather / flight cancellation or any other reason.
• VISA splitting charges & transportation charges, if leaving early from Tibet.
• Any evacuation / rescue / additional charges / losses due to natural calamities / unforeseen circumstances.
• Any kind of extra baggage charges in flight / helicopter during Yatra.
• Anything which is not included in inclusions.
• Dates
• Kailash Yatra Dates (Lhasa Route)
• Ex Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kailash: Departure Date 2018

KAILASH via LHASA ROUTE PACKAGE COST* / PERSON (For 14 Days Trip)

FAQ
How To Register For Kailash Mansarovar Yatra:
Fill up Kailash Yatra 2018 Booking Form, scan colored image of your passport Send soft copy of Booking form & passport at Transfer booking amount to Trip To Temples account & share transaction details on Pay rest of the amount 1 month before Yatra date.

What is the Age Limit for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra:
Minimum 18 years & Maximum 70 years as on 1st January 2018

How much luggage allowed for Kailash Yatra:

• Carry minimum & light luggage. Most of the flights have limitation of 20 kg / 45 lbs . While returning, you will carry holy water of Mansarovar Lake which may vary from 1 kg - 5 kg. Don’t carry cloths for each day. After starting from Kathmandu for Mount Kailash, you will get hardly one chance to change your cloths.

How to get TIBET PERMIT / CHINESE VISA for Kailash Yatra:

• Tibet Travel Bureau issues permit for Shri Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. We require colored soft copy your valid passport (min 6 months validity from Yatra date) to initiate Tibet Permit processing. For VISA process, Indian residents need to send their valid passport to our Delhi office, at least 1 month before journey date. NRIs /Foreigners from other locations need to carry it to Kathmandu where our representative will collect it for VISA processing. Chinese authority doesn’t issue individual VISA & issued as group VISA for Shree Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. It’s issued on paper & there is no stamping on passport.

WEATHER at Mount Kailash:

• May - September is best time to be there. During day time, it’s pleasant but nights are cold. Temperature ranges from 20 - 5’c. Generally May is 1st month for Yatra & many devotees prefer to go in May. Initial week of May has snow there & a bit cold. June goes smooth, July is rainy season there so Helicopter route is almost chocked. Again its starts in August & continue till September. Days are very comfortable in these months but nights are usually cold. Above all these information, one need to understand that weather keeps on changing there so need to be prepared for all such conditions in any month.
• Which CURRENCY is accepted at Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

INDIAN CURRENCY IN NEPAL:

• Indian currencies, except Rs. 500 & Rs. 1000 are widely accepted in Nepal. It’s advisable to carry Rs. 100 notes for Nepal.

PERSONAL EXPENSES IN TIBET:

• Only CNY (Chinese Yuan) is accepted in Tibet. You can exchange your INR or USD into CNY at Kathmandu or Kodari (Nepal - Tibet Border). Majority of the people prefer to exchange currency at Kathmandu / Lucknow / Purang. It has been observed that your international debit cards & ATM cards don’t work/accepted at most of the places so its advisable to carry approx 3000 CNY/ person in cash to meet any exigency requirements. Excess CNY can be converted to INR/USD at Purang while returning.

What are the ITEMS TO BE CARRIED for Kailash Yatra

List will be shared with all travelling passengers approx. 1 month before the Yatra date.

ACCOMODATION facility in Kailash Mansarovar Trip:

• KATHMANDU: 4 / 5 Star / Equivalent for Helicopter travelers (can be upgraded to single occupancy by paying 65 USR / Rs 4000 / 3 Star / Equivalent for Overland travelers (can be upgraded to single occupancy by paying 50 USR / Rs 3100 / Rest Locations in Nepal : 3/4 Star in Nepalganj in Helicopter packages, Standard hotel / Guest houses in Overland package.

Tibet Locations : Hotel Purang in Purang (Helicopter route), Guest houses / Lodge at all other places.

• All accommodations are on sharing basis.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu can be upgraded to single occupancy by paying upgradation charges mentioned above.
• Accommodations are as per Kailash Tour Itinerary & may change in case of itinerary change due to sudden weather change, excess rush & other sudden exigencies.

TRANSPORTATION for Kailash Mansarovar Tour:

• Overland Route : Non-AC bus at Nepal side & AC buses at Tibet side.
• Helicopter Route : AC Coach

TOILET FACILITY in Kailash Mansarovar Tour:

• Toilets are available wherever Hotel accommodation is there. Since Trip To Temples offer 2 days Hotel accommodation at Purang (in Tibet Part) so gives more comfort. Guest Houses are having basic toilets which may not be up to the mark.

FOOD during Mount Kailash Tour:

• Hygienic vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) is served throughout the journey. Normal & Hot water will be served with meals. We have got a kitchen setup there ar guesthouses & fresh meals are prepared there as per group size.

MEDICAL FACILITIES at Kailash Mansarovar:

• There will not be any full time doctor/medical with group. As & when required, Liaison Officer / guide manage it on best possibility. On Tibet side, decision of Liaison Office will be final in all circumstances. We recommend you to be sure about your physical fitness & health. To ensure you, it’s advisable to go through medical checkup & work on fitness & yoga. Company doesn’t hold any responsibility for any mis-happening due to non-disclosure of any disease/weak physical fitness/etc.

Caution: Use of any medicine without proper medical consultation may be harmful or even fatal at such high altitude. We strongly recommend you to carry recommended medicines by your qualified doctors. You should take advice on recommended medicines on this site too.

HIGH ALTITUDE DISEASE:

• Due to high altitude, there is lower atmospheric pressure & lower oxygen density which results in High Altitude Disease. The major symptoms are nausea, headache, vomiting, breathlessness, disturbed sleep. We recommend you to Google on symptoms, precautions, remedy & prepare accordingly.

COMMUNICATION CONNECTIVITY at Kailash Mansarovar:

• You will get good mobile connectivity throughout journey on roaming. Each Liaison Officer & our guide carry mobile phones for exigencies. In Nepal & China, at both locations you can buy local sim by submitting passport copy. In overland route, most of the places during journey in Nepal & some places in Tibet, you get PCO for making calls to your respective countries. Calling through PCO is comparatively cheaper. PCOs are not available in Helicopter route. If you are carrying your phone on roaming, ensure to deactivate your internet connection which has been witnessed very costly.

Cancellation & Refund Policy for Kailash Mansarovar Trip:

• It is our most important aim that you enjoy your holiday and that we earn your trust. However, we are not responsible for any cancellation due to any industrial disputes, Technical failure of any type of transport we use, loss of earnings, late arrivals or force majeure, or any items beyond our control. After booking, if you wish to cancel your trip, you must notify Trip To Temples. in writing. Once Trip To Temples. receives your notice, cancellation will take effect subject to the following:
• If cancellation takes place in between 90 - 150 days prior to your departure date, your full payment will be refund except the non-refundable deposit of USD 300 | INR 15000 for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra & USD 300 | INR 10000 or 20% of Package Cost, whichever is higher for other destinations.
• If cancellation takes place in between 30-90 days prior to departure 75% of your payment will be refund except the non-refundable deposit.
• If cancellation takes place less than 30 days prior to departure due to client’s personal problems, all previously paid amount(s) will be forfeited.

Medical Procedure:

• You need to submit fitness letter from any MBBS doctor before Yatra.

Risk & Liabilities:

• We always put effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However as all the Tibet tours and treks run strictly under Tibet Tourism Bureau. Sunny Travel or its Tibet counterpart agent shall not be responsible for any alternation or cancellation of program due to any unavoidable circumstances beyond control such as road blockade, landslide, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, lack of transport, visa rejected by Chinese authorities, sickness or accident. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spot. Since Tibet is very remote place and road are very rough sometime good vehicle may braked.
• We highly advise clients to have full insurance against medical, trip cancellation and personal accident risk.
• DO’S & DON’TS in Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
• Treat the mountains with respect & don’t show your heroism there.
• Walk in rhythmic pace, it will save you from early tiredness & accidents.
• Drink a lot of water during trekking. Liquid diet will always help you. Keep 3-4 packets of electrol to be used during Kora (Parikrima).
• Apply sun cream on exposed body parts, especially during Kora (Parikrima).
• Mansarovar Lake water is usually very cold & if your body doesn’t allow, then don’t go far bath there. Sprinkling Mansarovar Lake water on body is believed equally to bath.
• Trek in small groups. Trekking alone may result in risk.
• Liaison Officer is supposed to be most experienced person for journey. All must follow his instructions in all circumstances.
• Make sure to take proper meals throughout journey. Liquid diet will give you strength.
• Don’t carry heavy bag pack during Kora (Parikrima).
• Never consume Alcohol during Journey.
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