HOLY MOUNT KAILASH & SACRED LAKE MANSAROVAR

According to the Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva spends most of his time at holy Mount Kailash, practicing Yogic austerities, joy and love with his divine consort Parvati (Mother of Mythology). The Lake Mansarovar and the holy Mount Kailash are the SOUL of all AUM followers in the world.

"Conventional wisdom says a single circuit of Mt. Kailash wipes out the sins of a lifetime, 108 Parikramas guarantees enlightenment. A ritual bath in the sacred Mansarovar Lake delivers pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drop drink of its water relinquishes the sins of hundreds of lifetimes."

Day 01	:	Kathmandu (1337m)
		Welcome receive from Kathmandu international airport, transfer to hotel. Evening program briefing.
		Hotel:Summit Residency hotel Airport or Similar (3stars deluxe hotel).
		Meals: Welcome drink and Dinner.
Day 02	:	Kathmandu:
		Kathmandu sightseeing and evening program briefing.
		Hotel:Summit Residency hotel Airport or Similar.
		Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 03	:	Kathmandu to Nylam
		(3750m): Early breakfast at Kathmandu. Drive about 4 to 5 hours to Kodari (Nepal – China Border) by private tourist coch. After Lunch at border proceed for Nepal Embarkation and Immigrate to Chinese autonomous land Tibet. Drive about one and half hours by Chinese vehicle and get Nylam.
		Hotel:Xisapangma, Pilgrimage Inn or Similar.
		Meals: Breakfast at Kathmandu, Lunch at Kodari Border and Dinner at Nylam prepered by Nepalies staffs (start own Kitchen).
Day 04	:	Nylam:
		Full day free at Nylam, trek around hill for acclimatization and Nylam city excursion.
		Hotel:Xisapangma, Pilgrimage Inn or Similar.
		Meals: Bed tea, breakfast, lunch afternoon Tea/Coffee, Evening Dinner.
Day 05	:	Nylam to Dongba (4500m) – 6 to 7 hours.
		Full day free at Nylam for acclimatization and Nylam city excursion.
		Hotel:Dongba Xisapangma or Similar.
		Meals: Bbed tea & breakfast at Dongba, hotcase packed Lucnh on the way & Evening Dinner at Camp.
Day 06	:	Dongba to Mansarovar
		(4580m): Drive to Lake Mansarovar with Parikrama (Kora) (circumambulation) of Lake. Perform first holy Dip & short Pooja. Reach Chiu gompa.
		Hotel:Hotel Lake View, Parmartha Ashram or Similar.
		Meals: Bed tea & breakfast at Dongba, hotcase packed Lucnh while making Manasarovar Parikrama & Evening hot Dinner at Camp.
Day 07	:	Mansarovar to Darchen (4700m):
		Mornig is free to acomplish spritual activities; Puja, Homa and excursion around Mansarovar. Drive to Darchen about an hour away, check in to the guest house. Start trek to Asthapatha (If open) and back to Darchen after Inner Darshana.
		Hotel:Darchen Guest house or Similar.
		Meals: Bed tea, breakfast and Lunch at Mansarovarg. Evening hot Dinner at Camp.
Day 08	:	Darchen to Driaphuk (4890m):
		This is first day of the Kailash Parikrama (Kora). Start after breakfast as earlier as possible, walk about 13 km within about 7 hours. One can ride personal horse.
		Hotel:Xisapangma, or Mud house.
		Meals: Bed tea and breakfast at darchen, packed Lucnh with fruits and Chocolates, Dinner at Driaphuk Camp with hot soup and energy drink.
Day 09	:	Driaphuk to Zuthulphuk (4790m):
		The day is to Pass Dolma-La (5,670m) above sea level. Weather will be unpredictabl, any time it can change. So we try to start our journey as earlier as possible. Devine view of Gaurikund on the way while decending from Dolma-La.
		Hotel:Zhuthulphuk Guesthouse.
		Meals: Bed tea & breakfast at Driaphuk, packed Lucnh with fruits, chocolates and cookies while trekking & Evening hot Dinner at Camp.
Day 10	:	Zuthulphuk to Paryang / Dongba:
		Trek about 2 to 3 hours to end the Parikrama (Kora) of Kailash Parbat (Mountain) at Mani Wall. Drive about 7 hours to Paryang/ Dongba.
		Hotel:Dongba Xisapangma or Similar.
		Meals: Bed tea and breakfast at Zuthulphuk, hotcase packed lunch on the way and dinner at Donba Camp.
Day 11	:	Paryang / Donga to Nylam – 7 hours:
		Hotel:Xisapangma, Pilgrimage Inn or Similar.
		Meals: Bed tea and breakfast at Dongba, hotecase packed luch on the way and dinner at Nylam.
Day 12	:	Nylam to Kathmandu:
		Drive about an hour to Zhangmu Border. After clearance the border formalities, Nepal part will pick up from border by tourist coach and proceed to Kathmand. Check in to the hotel. In the evening, feedback assembly and certificate distribution. Over night stay at hotel.
		Hotel: Summit residency hotel Airport or Similar.
		Meals: Bed tea and light breakfast at Nylam, Lunch at Kodari Border and Dinner at hotel.
Day 13	:	Airport:
		After breakfast we transfer you to airport by tourist coach.
		Meals: Breakast at hotel

TARIFF COSTS: (Using deluxe Coach in Tibet):

For Indian Passport Holders:	$ 1,280 USD + Rs.40,000 per person (using 3star Hotel).
Other than Indian Passport Holder:	$ 300 USD per person additional.
If STAY to be upgraded to 5 STAR Hotel at Kathmandu:	Rs.4,500 per person extra (using hotel Radisson at Kathmandu)
If Stay Single in Kathmandu:	Using hotel Summit Residency: Rs.4, 500 extra per person.
	Using hotel Radisson: Rs.7, 500 extra per person.

Package Cost Includes

• Arrival and departure transfer by tourist coach
• Three nights accommodation at Kathmandu with all meal
• Kathmandu valley sight seeing including Pashupatinath Darshan
• Kathmandu – Border– Kathmandu transfer by Nepali tourist coach
• Border – Kailash – Border transfer by Deluxe coach and supporting truck during Kailash trip
• All accommodation at Tibetan Guest house all through the Kailas yatra
• Equipments with sleeping bag, heavy duty down Jacket, duffle bag to carry luggage
• Visa and visa approval fees of China
• All entry, travel & road permit fees in Tibet part
• Sherpas, cook and all necessary supporting staffs
• Tibetan guide
• Oxygen cylinders & medicine kit box.

Tour cost does NOT include

• Airfare to reach Kathmandu and Back
• Emergency early exit fee and associated vehicle cost
• Insurance of clients and evacuation cost.
• Beverage and personal nature cost
• Nepal entry and re-entry visa fees for non-residence Indian
• Emergency rescue and other emergency costs
• Horse cost for personal riding
• Additional Jeep driving to Serlung
• Personal horse riding / personal porter charges during Kailash Parikrama
• Domestic excess baggage charges and airport taxes.
• Tips (We request you to kindly contribute Min Rs.1000 per head or 100Yuan)

Risk and Liabilities:

We will endeavor to make your journey smooth and as pleasant as possible. However the entire program in Tibet is conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of China Tibet Tourism Bureau. Therefore, Akka Adventures and its supporting and related organizations will not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstance such as Government restriction, land slide, road blockage, flood, snow, and Political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay, Delay due late permit and Visa, sickness or Accident. Any extra cost including there shall be borne by travelers themselves.

Documents required:

• Minimum six months valid passport
• 2 to 4 copies of passport size photographs.

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 themselves fit and have strong willpower. People suffering from cardiac or respiratory problems should consult their doctor. Morning and evening walks, jogging, stretching, meditation and regular exercise make the journey comfortable for all.

Food and Beverage:

We will serve delicious Continental & Indian food; Breakfast and Dinner in Campsite served by Nepali trained staff. 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. –10 degrees Celsius) one should prepare accordingly. We will give heavy duty down jackets.

Bring the following items with you:

Woolen gloves, Balaclava, Sun hat, Thermal wear, reusable Water bottle, Thermos if needed, Woolen socks, Towel, Light Jacket, Sunglasses, Sun cream, Torch with extra batteries/bulbs, Muffler, Mask, Raincoat, Sweater, Shirt/T-shirt & Trekking shoes.

Insurance:

Full travel, insurance coverage for medicine, Helicopter evacuation if incase of emergency, lost of belongs, and trip cancellation is strongly recommended. Akka Adventrues can arrange for Travel insurance at a minimal additional cost.

Payment / cancellation policy:

• 50% advance while booking & 50% before 30days of travel. 100% payment 30 days before date of travel.
• All other bookings will carry
25% cancellation charges from day 1
50% cancellation charges if cancelled before 30 days
75% cancellation charges if cancelled before 15 days
o No refund if cancelled less than15 days
• In case of cancellation, If airtickets have been booked by us, airfare cancellation fee will NOT be refunded, You, The Traveller has to bear the cancellation fee.
• If traveller CHANGES air ticket, the cost difference and rebooking cost will be yours!

Above rules are applicable as per the rules and regulation of China Tibet Tourism Bureau and (IPSC) Indian pilgrims service China

We assure a Fun, Safe and Secure journey, with personal care..!!!

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Batch No.	Date From	Date To	Remark
01.	16 May 2016	28 May 2016	Full Moon at Mansarovar
02.	30 May 2016	11 June 2016
03.	15 June 2016	27 June 2016	Full Moon at Mansarovar
04.	27 June 2016	09 July 2016
05.	14 July 2016	26 July 2016	Full Moon at Mansarovar
06.	27 July 2016	08 August 2016
07.	13 August 2016	25 August 2016	Full Moon at Mansarovar
08.	29 August 2016	10 September 2016
09.	11 September 2016	23 September 2016	Full Moon at Mansarovar

**Red marked dates are full moon dates