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Hotel Information Nepal Side Helicopter Tour Overland Tour Single Room Occupancy Side Payment Information Cash: Bank Wire Transfer: Money Transfer Credit Card / Paypal Inquiry Process Additional Costs Booking Requirements Booking Requirements Age Limit Health / Fitness / Medical Fitness Certificate Oxygen Cylinder Trip Insurance Tibet Travel Permit and Chinese Visa Process Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit Visa / Passport Requirements Chart Passport Information – When and Where? Tibet Travel Bureau (TTB) & CISPC Cancellation Policy Preparation before Arrival to Kathmandu, Nepal Money in Kathmandu & Tibet / Personal Expenses Indian Currency in Nepal Personal Expenses in Tibet Things to Carry What kind of items to carry while travelling? CLOTHINGS TOILETRY

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MISCELLANEOUS FIRST AID MEDICAL KITS FREE Gifts from Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd. Do I have to buy Down Jackets? Personal & Toiletries item Health checkup for the trip Fitness for the trip Who will Travel with Us from Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd.? During Kailash Mansarovar Yatra / Tibet Side Vehicles / Transportation Meals / Food Asthapad / Nandi Parvat Visit : Inner & Outer What is difference between Inner Parikrama & Outer Parikrama? How much do I have to walk during Parikrama? What about Horse? Can I choose not to complete Parikrama? Group Size How many people will be in each group? Can we have our own Departure Date and Group? Mobile Phone in Tibet Full Departure What ‘s special about Full-Moon departure? Highest Altitude during Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Drinking Water What kind of food? Is Internet connection available in Tibet? Can I book a pony for one day Parikrama only? Temperature / Weather Dip in the Holy Mansarovar lake Collect water from the holy lake Emergency facilities In case of any emergency and havan, fire ceremony Souvenirs from Tibet After Returning Back to Kathmandu, Nepal

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Optional Add on Tour Everest Mountain Flight & Manakamana Darshan Trip (3 Days) Manakamana Darshan Trip (1 Day)

Hotel Information

Nepal Side

Helicopter Tour ● Kathmandu: 5 Star Hotels (Twin Sharing): Hotel Soaltee, Hotel Yak and Yeti, Hotel Shangri-La Or Similar ● Nepalgunj (For Helicopter Tour Only): Hotel Siddhartha, Hotel Batika, Hotel Sneha or Similar Overland Tour ● Kathmandu: 3 Star Hotels (Twin Sharing) : Hotel Vaishali, Hotel Gangjong, Hotel Tibet & Hotel Manaslu or similar Single Room Occupancy ● All Hotels are based on twin sharing unless you want pay additional for single room. ● If you want Additional Room then you have to pay: ○ INR 1000 extra per night for 3 Star Hotel ○ INR 2000 extra per night for 5 Star Hotel

Tibet Side For the comfort of our guests, unlike others, we provide Guest House at all places in Tibet side (no tents) for the same package cost. All Guest House will be based on sharing with Common Bath. Indian Style and Western style both bathrooms are available. ● Nyalam: Guest House ● New Dongba: Guest House ● Taklakot: Guest house ● Mansarovar: Guest house ● Darchan: Guest House ● Derapuk: Guest house

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● Zuthulpuk: Guest house Payment Information

Cash: Someone in Nepal, on your behalf, can deposit cash in our bank account or pay in our local office in Kathmandu.

Bank Wire Transfer: You can wire transfer to one of our bank account below. Nepal SBI Bank Ltd. (State Bank of ) Name of Company: Kailash Journeys Pvt. Ltd. Address: Lazimpat-2,Kathmandu, Nepal. Name of Bank: SBI Bank LTD ,Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal. Bank A/c No. # 17725240000571 Swift code #NSBINPKA

Everest Bank Limited (Joint venture with Punjab National Bank (PNB)) Name of Company: Kailash Journeys Pvt. Ltd. Address: Lazimpat-2,Kathmandu, Nepal. Name of Bank: EVEREST Bank LTD (By Punjab National Bank), Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal. Punjab National Bank a/c no. 2254002100011923 Everest Bank A/c No.: 01400105200290 Swift code: EVBLNPKA

Money Transfer You can directly deposit the amount in our bank account (see account info above) through Money transfer. It is quick and easy way to get your payment. ● Himal Remit | IME (International Money Express) | Western Union | MoneyGram ● In case of emergency or have any problem, you can send it in name of Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd, Name of Director of Kailash Journeys, Launchaur-29, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Credit Card / Paypal We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover Card. For your convenience you can also pay with your credit card without any problem. We use PayPal System for all payments. It is the most recommended payment system in the world and it is fast, easy and secure. Note: 5% Fee will be charged for Credit Card transaction Inquiry Process 1 Inquiry from you 2 Reply with a Quote 3 Once you are happy with our Quote, proceed for Booking 4 Fullfill Booking requirements 5 Make Advance Payment 6 Book Flight Ticket 7 Sit Back & Relax, we will and handle the rest Additional Costs

Cost Type Indian Passport Holders Non-Indian Passport Holders Per Person

Tibet Travel Permit / Chinese Included USD 360 (USA Passport) Visa USD 260 (Non-USA Passport)

Additional Day Stay INR 2000 per day USD 50 per day KTM - 3 Star Hotel (Twin Sharing)

Ashtapad Visit Around INR 1500 per Person Around INR 1500 per Person Must be paid directly to Chinese Guide and Travel in 4 person group.

Tax and Fees Included Included

Gifts from Kailash Journeys Free Free

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Booking Requirements

Booking Requirements ● Fill out Booking form (Click Here) and email it to us at [email protected] ● Scanned passport copies ● Advance payment of INR 9,999 / USD 300 per person. Our Bank details are in the booking form

Age Limit ● Age limit is 70 years old but we are able to get Tibet Permit for people above 75 years also in the past. However, we cannot guarantee that permit will be issued. Also we need health certificate for above 70 years old Yatri.

Health / Fitness / Medical Fitness Certificate You must be physically fit for Kailash Yatra. We do not need any medical certificate if you are 70 years old or below. However, it is better for everyone to take an advice from your family doctor for traveling in high altitude. Nowadays, there are hospitals available at Tibet if in case of emergency.

Oxygen Cylinder We will provide oxygen cylinder or oxygen bottle in case of emergency. Trip Insurance Personal travel insurance is not included in the trip price. It is a condition of booking a trip with Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd., and your own responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the trip in respect of illness, injury, emergency coverage, death, loss of baggage and personal items and cancellation and curtailment. Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd. does not arrange any insurance. Please consult your local insurance company. Many health insurance companies does not cover while traveling to high altitude. So make sure you are covered above 4500 meters altitude, since Kailash Mountain base is higher than that. Nowadays, there are hospitals available at Tibet if in case of emergency.

Please see KMY Insurance, which might help but we can not guarantee their services.

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Tibet Travel Permit and Chinese Visa Process

Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit ● The Chinese visa is a group Visa paper based. ● First of all we need your passport copies by email to apply for Tibet Travel Permit (required by Chinese government). ● We will get Tibet permit around 15 days before your departure date. After that we need your original passport for Group Visa processing: ● Indian Nationality: You have to send your original passport to our Delhi agent for Visa processing ● Non-Indian Nationals: You have to send your COLOR copies of passport by e-mail for Visa processing. You will get group paper visa. ● After you get group Chinese Visa, we will send your passport back to you ● Therefore, since it takes time, we suggest our Yatris to book as early as possible, so that your yatra can be begin in your desired departure date.

Visa / Passport Requirements Chart

Visa Type / Requirements Indian Passport Holders Non-Indian Passport Holders

Nepali Visa Not Required Required Visit Immigration Nepal Visit Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi Visa is given upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport.

Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit Required Required Must send passport to our Delhi Color Passport Copies is required Agent upon request. Read Details Chinese Visa after KTM Arrival

Information Required for Visa We will process to arrange visa for which we require the following details: 1. Full name 2. Sex 3. Date of Birth 4. Profession 5. Nationality 6. Passport Number

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7. Validity of the passport should be at least six months 8. Passport size photographs – 4 pcs.

Passport Information – When and Where? We have many inquiries regarding the Passport, Chinese Visa, & Tibet Permit. Therefore, we want to make it clear that it is our responsibility and you do not need to worry about. Here is the workflow of how we handle: Step 1. For a Group Tour, we will apply for Tibet Permit for which we will use your passport copies that you have sent us. Please note that Tibet Authority does not gives us fixed date to approve the Permit. However, usually it takes 8 days and not more than 15 days. Step 2. As soon as we get the Tibet Travel Permit approved, we will let you know. For Indian Passport Holder: We will ask you to send your original passport to our Delhi agent with their contact details. Our Delhi agent collects all group's passport and need to apply at once since it is a Group Paper Visa. To get the Group Paper Visa, it usually takes 3 days. For Non-Indian Passport Holder: We will apply for Chinese Visa when you arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal. Step 3. For Indian Passport Holder Only: Once the Visa is approved, we will send you the Passport back to you by Courier. IMPORTANT NOTE: Sometimes we may NOT have enough time since you may have to Fly to Kathmandu or you might plan to fly early. In such case, we will give you passport in Kathmandu, Nepal upon landing. Indian National does not need Passport to come to Kathmandu since you do not need Nepalese Visa. You just need to carry Voter ID Card or any Indian Government issued Identity card. For Foreigners, they can get their Nepali Visa upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport.

Tibet Travel Bureau (TTB) & CISPC We are an authorized agent of China, India Service Center (CIPSC) ● CIPSC (China Indian Pilgrims’ Service Center) has a monopoly over the rights to handle travel arrangements & fix rates for the Indian pilgrims in Tibet side. ● CIPSC has recently increased rate because of the international petroleum price rises suddenly, US dollar largely depreciation, the cost of domestic labor's goes up, and commodity prices are rising ● All arrangements within Tibet are solely at the discretion of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) & for Indian nationals, China India Pilgrim Service Center (CIPSC), both are government organizations, and we have no control over the quality of vehicles or facilities.

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● TTB can deny permit or even stop giving permits from time to time. We have seen this in the past.

Cancellation Policy 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 Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd. in writing. Once Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd. 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: ● 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. Preparation before Arrival to Kathmandu, Nepal

Money in Kathmandu & Tibet / Personal Expenses

Indian Currency in Nepal ● The Indian currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 are banned in Nepal. Kindly do not carry Indian Rs. 500 and Indian Rs. 1000 bank notes in Nepal. It’s applicable to both Indian and foreign nationals traveling to Nepal.

Personal Expenses in Tibet ● Indian Rupees are not accepted in Tibet. We will exchange the amount to Yuan (Chinese Currency) for you upon your arrival. You must let us know upon Kathmandu arrival on the first day so that we can proceed immediately. Current Exchange Rate As of May 2013 ● 1 USD = 6.16 Yuan (Chinese Currency) = INR 53.8 (Indian Currency) ● INR 100 = NPR 160 (Nepali Rupee) = 11.4 Yuan (Chinese Currency)

Things to Carry

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What kind of items to carry while travelling?

You have to take warm clothes like sweater, trousers, thermo-coat, cap, trekking shoes, high-neck, gloves. We recommend that you bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable clothing for both extremes of climate and temperature. While driving to Kailash, it will be warm inside the vehicle and light clothing will be required. But as soon as you step out of the vehicle, warm clothing will be required to keep off the cold winds of the Tibetan Plateau. Evening will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required. We recommend that you bring the following clothing and accessories with you: 1 Dawn jacket – Available for Rent in Kathmandu. 2 Light tennis shoes and light rubber sandal 3 Warm thick pullover – one 4 Warm woolen socks – six 5 Warm thin pullover – one 6 Light cotton or silk scarf – one 7 Warm pants – two 8 Large cotton or silk scarf – one 9 Light loose cotton pants – two 10 Warm gloves 11 Warm windproof jacket – one 12 Soft paper tissues and handkerchief – plenty 13 Cotton sleeve T-shirts – four 14 Monkey cap and sun heat – one each 15 Thermal under pants long – two 16 Towels (one big, one small) etc. 17 Thermal vest/warm full T-shirts – two 18 Rain coat with hood/Poncho (should be roomy) – one 19 “Broken-in” pair of ankle high walking boots and one extra shoe laces. CLOTHINGS Clothing should be normally light capable providing warmth preferably dark colors so that dirt is not easily remarkable. ● Track suits – 2 ● Shirts long sleeved made of wool less of flannel ● Towels – 2

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● Salwar sets – 3 ● Eight pairs of cotton and two pairs of woolen spcks ● Muffler – 1 ● One pair woolen and one pair of cotton gloves ● Pair of sandal with back starp – one ● One pair of hiking boots and one pair of sports shoes ● Under garments – 6 ● Skirt for lady (good for open toilet) – 1 ● Shawl – 1 ● Woolen sweater with high neck – 1 ● Monkey cap (Balacava) – 1 ● Wind sheeter with a hood (water proof) -1 ● Pants loose fitting – 2 ● Thermals – 2 (two legging and two vests) ● Night wears – 2 ● T-shirts – 2 TOILETRY ● Sun block cream ● Tooth paste and brush ● Soap ● Skin moisturizer ● Toilet tissue rolls and detergent ● Hand mirror ● Wide tooth comb ● Lip balm MISCELLANEOUS ● Alarm clock, *video and camera with extra batteries ● Torch with batteries. *music cassettes ● Nylon ropes. *note book. *water can with m-seal for bringing the Manas Holy water ● Related books. *sun glass with retainer (thread/chain) ● Whistle to hang around neck while doing Parikarma/Kora ● Cigarette lighter – 1 *500 ml thermos flask holder with mug cover ● One liter water bottle. *Swiss army knife. *swing kit

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FIRST AID MEDICAL KITS We highly recommend you to consult your own doctor before you start the trip and bring the medications as per his/her advice. However, following items are worth full to bring: ● Daimox – 20 tablets *paracetamol (crocin) ● Pain killer ● Eye drops for burning eyes *multivitamin pills ● Muscle relaxant *antibiotic ● Motion sickness and high altitude sickness medicine ● Vicks vaporub *water purification tablets ● Neosprin ointment *band aid *antihistamine (contact cc) ● Kee-cap *electric powder *thermometer

FREE Gifts from Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd. Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd will provide you free cap, kit bag, and backpack.

Do I have to buy Down Jackets? No, you don't have to. You can rent a Down Jacket in Kathmandu. We will make this arrangement for you. It may cost at most INR 500.

Personal & Toiletries item It is possible to buy stuff like soap, shampoo, toilet paper rolls, torch, biscuits, chips, water, beverages, etc. in Tibet side also at Nyalam, Saga and Darchen. Mostly these will be cheap Chinese make.

Health checkup for the trip If you are in doubt of your health then please get a regular check up done with your family doctor. And note that people with mild blood pressure have traveled with me to Kailash without difficulty. helps!

Fitness for the trip Remember that Kailash Manasarovar is not an ordinary pilgrimage. High altitude affects everyone.. Prepare well for the trip. Normally people find excuses for not doing yoga and walking exercise.

Who will Travel with Us from Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd.? Our Sherpa team, Nepali guide and Cook will be with you at all the time at Tibet.

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During Kailash Mansarovar Yatra / Tibet Side

Vehicles / Transportation ● Nepal Side: We will provide a decent transportation by non-AC Bus. ● Tibet Side: We provide Luxury AC Coach. See Picture at our Website

Meals / Food We will provide you breakfast, lunch, dinner (vegetarian), cooked by our professional and trained cook who will be taken from Kathmandu. We will provide you delicious pure vegetarian Indian meals during the entire trip. Some of the food are: dal, chawal, rito, sabji, papad, khichadi, fruits, juice, mineral water, bread, coffee, tea, , cornflakes, realjuice, khir and much more. We still recommend you to bring sufficient supplementary food like chocolates, biscuits, nuts, bhujhya and your tinned products to add varieties to the meal.

Asthapad / Nandi Parvat Visit Asthapad: Is Asthapad included in our Yatra? ● No for Overland Package. Yes for Helicopter Package. For Asthapad Visit, it is controlled by the Chinese Government and sometimes may not allow to enter due to safety reasons. Therefore, we can not guarantee the Asthapat Visit. You have pay little extra to visit Asthapad, Nandi Parvat which is about INR 1,000 to INR 2,000 only.

Parikrama: Inner & Outer

What is difference between Inner Parikrama & Outer Parikrama? ● The regular Overland and Helicopter is actually only outer Parikrama which is easy to complete. However, for Inner Parikrama, it takes longer and it is quite challenging. Please make sure you are healthy enough to do the Inner Parikrama. We do not recommend it for anyone above 60 years old unless they are solid health conditions. Please contact us for detail itinerary and departure date for Inner Parikrama. How much do I have to walk during Parikrama? What about Horse? ● If you cannot or do not want to go for Kailash Parikrama by foot then you can hire a horse and horseman for 3 days by paying extra (around INR 15,000 per person which you have to pay to directly to Chinese Guide. We can not take the Horse Payment as we can not guarantee). This rate may vary during travel time, hence not a fixed rate. Also availability of horse is not guaranteed.

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● Even you do hire a horse, you have to walk at least 2-3 hours

Can I choose not to complete Parikrama? ● Yes, you can choose not to go for Parikrama at all. Darchen is the base camp. If some of you do not want to go Parikrama then they have to stay at Darchen until everyone returns. We will provide accommodation guest house and foods for those not going for Parikrama. Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd’s staff will be there preparing accommodation and meals.

Group Size

How many people will be in each group? ● There will one Sherpa for every 5-6 persons. Our group size is minimum 25 persons. Our maximum size depends, since sometimes many people want to go with popular together, or listen to Bhagwat Katha, do pooja lead by popular Guruji. Can we have our own Departure Date and Group? ● Yes, you can pick your own departure date if your group has more than 40 persons.

Mobile Phone in Tibet Mobile Phone: How to keep in touch with our friend & family during the trip? ● Nepali sim card doesn't work at Tibet side but there will be shops at the phone center on the way to Kailash Yatra. You can take your mobile with you and buy a sim card there to call your family and relatives.

Full Moon Departure

What ‘s special about Full-Moon departure? There are several reasons why yatris choose Full-Moon: ● Festivals in Tibet happens during Full Moon (especially Saga Dawa Full Moon Festival: the holiest day in Tibetan ) ● Full-Moon in Mansarovar: Many Yatris prefer doing puja during the Full Moon (Purnima) ● Many want to see beautiful view of full moon over ● Prefer doing Kora during Full-moon

Highest Altitude during Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

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Our journey will take us from 1300m to 5700meters. The lowest point will be Kathmandu, our starting and ending point at 1300m, and the highest point will be Dolma La Pass, on the second day of our Parikrama around Mt. Kailash, at approximately 5700m height. After our entry into Tibet we will be at 3800m for two days for acclimatization, then climb to 4400m, then 4600 around . On second day of the Parikrama around Kailash we will be at almost 5000m. Around 10 days of our time in Tibet will be at an altitude above 4000m.

Drinking Water Yes, during the entire Yatra we will provide you free supply of seal packed Mineral Water Bottle each day.

What kind of food? We will have Pure Vegetarian food during the entire Yatra and also in Nepal.

Is Internet connection available in Tibet? Yes! At limited places. Like in Nyalam and Saga it is possible to have internet connection.

Can I book a pony for one day Parikrama only? No. The rule of the Pony owner and Porter Union there is clear that Pony and/or Porter can be hired for full three days and not partial trip. Also the money has to be paid in advance and no refund is possible if you return back in two days’ time instead of doing the full three days Parikrama. However, sometimes it is possible to get a pony/porter for just one day during Parikrama; the price will be exorbitant though.

Temperature / Weather The temperature variation will be between -5 to 25 degrees Celsius. At night it gets chilling cold. During the day, if the Sun is out, it gets around 20 to 25 degrees. During driving days it gets very stuffy inside the vehicle as the windows have to be kept closed due to dust. However outside it may be very cold and windy. So while you are inside vehicle during driving days keep your down jacket handy when you step out of the car. Inside the vehicle you may need to take off your warm clothes.

Dip in the Holy Mansarovar lake Yes, of course! However, it is advisable to take the cold bath in the lake after the Parikrama is over and we are returning back to Kathmandu.

Collect water from the holy lake

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If anybody wishes to collect the water himself/herself, then on our return trip after parikrama when we stop at the holy lake you can do so.

Emergency facilities Our staff will carry Oxygen Cylinder, Oxygen Cans, extra Diamox tablets, basic medical kit and some medical steroids syringes. Also near Mansarovar Kailash area there is a hospital, some 60 Km away, with medical facility for high altitude problems.

In case of any emergency Email address of the emergency contact that you have given will be updated of the progress of our yatra. Also each member in the group will be given email address of the travel agent where your family members can convey urgent message. The message will be conveyed to me or the main guide by phone. We will also carry a mobile with China SIM card in Tibet. This number you can convey to your family members and they can call you on that number in emergency.

Puja and havan, fire ceremony Since the holy Kailash is the abode of Lord , at the North Face of Kailash you can do puja waiving light using the Shiva Shadakshara , that is the expanded form giving the full meaning and beauty of the six syllable Mantra Na-Mah Shi-Va-Ya. We recommend the group members to bring some , havan samagri, wood sticks, bilva patra, , gopi chandan, dry fruits ( nuts) for prasad.

Souvenirs from Tibet Normally during our trip we will meet lot of ladies selling necklace, yak bone items, crystal mala, precious stone items, apart from Buddhist worship items. After Returning Back to Kathmandu, Nepal

Optional Add on Tour

Everest Mountain Flight INR 6500 / USD 180 (Any Early Morning at 7AM) You can visit Everest mountain flight early in the morning. It will cost around INR 6500 Per Person with airport transportation. Airport tax is excluded. Muktinath & Manakamana Darshan Trip (3 Days)

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INR 19,999 / USD 450 3 Days additional trip. You will visit Muktinath, the Holy place before or after Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2013. This Yatra is perfect for yatris who wants to complete pilgrim tour in Nepal as well. So this additional package also gives you chance to visit beautiful Pokhara, Jomsom in addition to Kathmandu.

Manakamana Darshan Trip (1 Day) INR 5500/USD 125 with cable car

Note: All above rates are based on two persons. Rate will be much higher for single person. For Mountain Flight, all transportation is included. However, if your mountain flight is cancelled due to bad weather then you have to pay the transportation cost.

SPECIAL NOTES: Even though we have a reputation of sending Yatris to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Sometimes, situation may arise due to lack of our control at Tibet Side or Natural Disasters. One need to understand that Tibet is a rural area with very limited facilities. Therefore, you can not expect any luxury services. Moreover, Tibet is an Autonomous Region which requires special travel permit. The Official Rules and Laws at Tibet can change at any time as per our past experiences. Kailash Journeys is always up to date with the information and therefore, we reserves rights to change anything so that we can strictly follow the law.

Kailash Journeys (P) Ltd. has the right to change the itinerary in the event of adverse weather condition or any unforeseen reason. The group will be required to follow the itinerary strictly. The entire Group will enter & exit together as per schedule. Therefore, we strongly advise to follow our itinerary and arrive as per the Arrival Date above which will help you to overcome any delays. The Tour Operator or its partners shall not be liable for any such delays which are out of our control. However, Yatris can always postpone their departure date in future date. See our Terms & Conditions for detail.

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