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Your Spiritual Journey Begins here…
Holy Manasarovar & Mount Kailash Yatra
2015
The Tour Cost is Ex-Kathmandu
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Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu
Half day visit to temples and briefing about the yatra
Drive from Kathmandu to the border town of Kodari and
then to Nyalam
Nyalam – day free for acclimatization.
Drive to New Drongba
Drive to Manasarovar(
Chiu )
Manasarovar –Darchen
Darchen – Tarboche–
Dirapuk
Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk
Kailash Kora End Drive to New Drongba
Drive to Nyalam
Drive to Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for departure - Home Sweet Home
Meal
Nights
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arrival
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3/4 Star Hotel
3/4 Star Hotel
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Home Sweet
Home
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Tour Cost Includes:
1)Tibet Kailash Permits and Visa Application
2)3 nights in Nepal & 9 Nights in Hotel/guesthouses
in Tibet 3)Tibetan English-speaking guide tour in
Tibet as per the itinerary
4)Private transportation by Bus / Land cruiser
5)One Emergency Land cruiser only for Bus and
above 50pax
6) Truck for kitchen equipment
7)Saga grass land fee for
yatris
8)Saga grass land fee for the
Vehicle
9)New Manasarovar
entrance fee
10)New Kailash entrance
fee
11)Yak and Yak Man for Kailash Kora
12)Nepali staff permits fee
13)Nepali staff Saga grass land fee
14)Nepali staff Manasarovar and Mt. Kailash
entrance fee
15)Meals , Hot drinks ,
16)Medicine , oxygen,
17)Down Jackets { returnable basis }
18) Duffel bag, and day bag ( back pack )
19)Visa fees / Tibet permit
20)2ltrs of Manas Jal for each yatri
Tour Cost Excludes:
1) Travel insurance covers trip cancellation and
2) Expenses of personal nature (alcoholic beverages,
laundry, and phone call, shopping TIPS etc.)
3) All expenses due to sickness
4)Horse and Horse Man for Kailash Kora
{ Parikarama }
5) Cost of transportation and entry fee to Ashtapada
& Tirthapuri
6) Any expenses not mentioned in the tour cost.
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PLANNING & PREPARATION
Since this pilgrimage is nothing short of an expedition. It demands good health and physical fitness.
Those with a history of blood pressure, diabetes, heart ailments, epilepsy and asthma should avoid
this journey or consult their personal physician for advice if they wish to dare. Awareness to the
uncommon demands and situations faced during the pilgrimage is essential to complete the spiritual
voyage successfully with confidence. Once the pilgrimage commences the panoramic Himalayas and
Tibet cocoon it in their effulgence and they drift beyond the reach of a conventional world. A proper
and disciplined planning would ensure that every pilgrim returns home spiritually enriched. We are
glad to provide you with all the necessary information and broad guidelines, but it is advisable for
each one to organize oneself according to individual needs and preferences.
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 nonalcoholic liquids such as water and juice, 3 to 4 liters 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.
PARTICIPATION DETAILS
The application form has to be duly filled.
A passport size photograph has to be affixed on the application form and 2 extra copies enclosed.
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A medical certificate from a recognized physician certifying that you are fit to travel at an altitude of
19000 feet has to be enclosed. Your browser may not support display of this image.
All desiring pilgrims must hold valid passports. The Photostat copies of the passport have to be
submitted at the time of confirming your booking. All Indian passport holders would be required to
submit their original passports to us 15 days prior to their departure. The passports would be
handed over to the yatris before their date of departure.
A demand draft / cheque of Rs. 25,000 favoring ' Divine Soul Retreat' payable at Mumbai on
booking and balance to be paid at least 45 days prior to the departure. Your browser may not
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In case of foreign participants and NRIs the remittance of 100% tour cost should reach us at least 45
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Participants are responsible for complying with all formalities required by Nepalese and Chinese
authorities en route. Any participant carrying unlawful drugs, political propaganda, firearms or
banned published materials will immediately be excluded from the tour.
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DOCUMENTS
All related documents should be updated for your travel. A valid passport is necessary and photostat
copies of the same must be sent to us at least a month in advance to obtain Chinese Visa. Traveler's
cheques, credit cards, and Indian currency (except Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 currency notes) are transacted in
Nepal. It is advisable to keep photostat copies of the passport and the articles mentioned below with you
at all times during the journey.
Airline / Railway tickets / vouchers. Your browser may not support display of this image.
Identity Card / Visiting cards. Your browser may not support display of this image. Diary /
notebooks / ball pens. Your browser may not support display of this image. Passport / traveler's
cheques / currency.
Maps / charts / books of the area. Your browser may not support display of this image.
Any other documents required for personal use. Your browser may not support display of this image.
A waist pouch to carry all the above-mentioned articles.
EMERGENCY
The weather in Tibet and the border areas of Nepal is unpredictable during the pilgrimage period. Incase
of landslides it becomes mandatory to change vehicles which is an additional cost to us. The same has to
be borne collectively by the pilgrims. Every pilgrim should be able to carry their own daypack/handbag
incase of landslide. Oxygen cylinders with mask and regulator sets are always carried by us and are
provided only when necessary. We carry Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) or Gamow Bag along with us
but the use is restricted only if the evacuation of the pilgrim to Kathmandu is necessary.
INSURANCE
It is advisable for all travelers to Tibet to have a comprehensive travel protection insurance that includes
curtailment of tour, helicopter evacuation and other medical emergencies. The Photostat details should
be provided to us so that incase of emergency the same could forwarded to the concerned
agent/insurance company.
COMMUNICATION
We at Aradhya Tours 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.Public Telephone booths are available at all our halt
destinations except for Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk. Your cellphone too will be accessible except for the 2
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.
Roads in Tibet are mostly unpaved even though there is an improvement every passing year. Overland
travel in Nepal will be in a private bus and in Tibet in land cruisers (4WD). A truck is provided to carry all
the equipments, foodstuff and luggage. Luggage must be kept minimum to a handbag in the jeep.
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CURRENCY
RENMINBI, the official Chinese currency used by the Tibetans is circulated in denominations (notes) of
1,2,5,10,100 Yuan, 1,2 and 5 jiao and coins of 1,2 and 5 fen. 1 Yuan is equivalent to 10 jiao or approximately
INR 8. It is advisable to carry Chinese Yuan to avoid unhealthy rates and futile bargaining at the Kodari
Border or at Zhangmu.
CATERING
While on the journey in Tibet we serve only vegetarian meals. We serve hot breakfast every morning, which
would include tea, coffee, milk, drinking chocolate, cereals etc. Packed lunch would be provided while
traveling and hot dinner with tasty soup will be served for dinner. The meals served to you will be typical
Indian in taste and variety. We are competent enough to provide any type of cuisine (Chinese, Continental
etc.) Any recommendation/suggestion or requirement in terms of catering has to be passed on to us at the
time of your reservation. Boiled water / mineral water can be filled in your personal water bottles/flasks
every day before and after our daily journey.
BRIEFING AND 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. 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.
RECOMMENDED MEDICINES
Multi-vitamin capsules Crepe bandage / cotton for dressing wounds / band-aid Laxative Vicks vaporub /
inhaler / eucalyptus oil, camphor etc. Isabgol, Digene, Pudin Hara Diamox tablets Analgesic and antipyretic
(Crocin, Dispirin etc. ) Listerene / mouth fresheners Vitamin C supplements / tablets / Iodex / Moov / Tiger
Balm etc. Cologne Dettol / Savlon Garlic pills Vaseline / Chapstick Sunscreen lotion, body lotion, mustard oil
and other moisturizers Strepsils / Kanthil Soap, paper soap and other toiletries Glucose / Electral powder
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CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
Lightweight suitcase and travel bag Towels Pure wool and thick cotton socks Hot water bottles and bag
Long Johns or full thermal wear of wool or mixed combinations 2 pairs of ked / boots (very light, skidproof, water resistant, ankle protection and soft interior) Down jacket (light, quilted and well-insulated)
Wind cheaters / umbrella / raincoat with hood Woolen pullovers / polo neck Black and Dark Sunglasses
with a chain, conventional spectacles Thick woolen trousers Contact lens is not advisable during the
journey Warm & light gloves (woolen and leather) Facial tissues Caps (sun, snow and rain protection)
Eye masks Woolen monkey cap Earmuffs Scarf Dust cover (surgeon's mask ). Cotton undergarments
EQUIPMENTS
Personal jewellery must be kept to minimum Camera with spare roll and cells Torch with spare cells
(water-proof, powerful and preferably one head torch) Pocket cassette recorder to listen to music,
prayers etc. during travel and to record daily events Video camera with charged cells and spare cassettes
Binoculars Plastic glass or mug Thermos flak Swiss multipurpose knife Small plastic bags Leak proof
plastic water bottles / cans for carrying water from Lake Manas Sarovar and Gauri Kund Candles, lighter,
match box. A video camera (Handy Cam) can be carried to Tibet but it is advisable to get it noted at the
time of departure in your home country.
RISK AND LIABILITY
*We always put all our efforts into making the tour smooth, pleasant and spiritually enriching.The tour
programmes to the Kailash Region are conducted under the rules and regulations of Tibet.
Tourism Bureau. The Chinese authorities strictly supervise the tour to Kailash Manas Sarovar and
Aradhya Tours will not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable
circumstances such as landslides, road blockade, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of
flights,sickness accidents etc. Any extra cost arising due to the above mentioned factors shall be borne
by the Yatris/passengers..
FOR ANY ASSISTANCE CALL:
Dr Hetal Desai + 91 9004198303
Aradhya Tours
EMAIL : [email protected]
ADDRESS : 19, Gr Flr, Evershine Mall,
Mind Space, Link Road, Mumbai - 400064
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