| KAILASH LOCATION |
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Western Tibet. |
| ALTITUDE |
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Kailash peak (6714m) above sea level. |
| BASE CAMP |
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Darchen (4560m) above sea level. |
| CLIMATE |
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Unpredictable (Max 20 degree Celsius to Min. 10 degree Celsius). |
| BELIEFS |
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Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Ban-Po (all AUM followers). |
| VISITING TIME |
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Late April to September. |
| PARIKRAMA (Kora) KAILASH |
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52 Km. {three days} - 38 Km. only by walk. |
| ALTITUDE OF MANAS |
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(4550m) above sea level. |
| PARIKRAMA OF MANAS |
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102 km. (one day by Land Cruiser). |
| KILOMETER FROM KTM |
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817 (one way) including 38 km round of Kailash Parbat. |
| TOTAL JOURNEY |
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From Nepal to Nepal is 13nights to 14days days normally and changes as per program itineraries. |
| CLOTHING |
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Heavy woolen and clothing meant for mountaineering. |
| STANDARD TIME |
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Tibet is 2:00 hours ahead of Nepal standard time. |
| CURRENCY |
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The unit of currency is the Renimbi or Yuan. A dollar equivalent 6.00 Yuan approximately. |
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."
TARIFF COSTS: (Using deluxe Coach in Tibet):
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For Indian Passport Holders: |
Other than Indian Passport Holder: |
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$ 1,280 USD + Rs.67,000 per person (using 3star Hotel). |
$ 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
- Yak and Yak man
- Oxygen cylinders & medicine kit box.
IN MUKTINATH EXTENTION
- Additional 3night accommodation at Kathmandu at hotel Gangjong with all meals
- Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu round trip transfer by private vehicle
- 2 night accommodation at Pokhara at hotel Base Camp Resort with all meals
- 1 night accommodation at Jomsom at hotel Majesty with all meals
- Jomsom / Muktinath / Jomsom by private Jeep
- Annapurna conservation project fee and Pokhara sightseeing entry fees
- All related taxes and service charge
- Cable car ticket to go to Mankamana Devi's temple
Tour cost does NOT include
- Airfare to reach Kathmandu and Back
- Emergency early exit fee and associated vehicle 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 three 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 EXTRA 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
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- 25% cancellation charges from day 1
- 50% cancellation charges if cancelled before 30 days
- 75% cancellation charges if cancelled before 15 days
- 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..!!!
Visit our website www.akkaadventures.com to know more.
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