Nepal


Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2010
Duration : 15 Days Tour
Destination : Kathmandu - Nyalam - Dongba - Mansarovar - Darchen - Tarboche - Dirapuk - Dolma-la pass - Zuthulpuk


Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
Arival at Kathmandu International Airport or bus park and transfer to Park village Resorts & Spa or similar at Kathmandu , dinner and overnight at Hotel.( twin sharing )

Day 2 - Kathmandu – visit temples
Breakfast at hotel & morning Pashupathinath Darshan, lunch at hotel, afternoon , clothing inspection and tour briefing -,dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3 - Kathmandu – Nyalam 3750 m ( 150 kms )
Early breakfasts at hotel, today we arrive at Tibet , lunch at border ( Nepal side ), after immigration and custom formalities - we proceed to Zhangmu ( border Tibet side ), here we meet our Chinese guide, drivers and vehicles(Toyota Land Cruiser) - continue drive to Nyalam ( our first overnight in China) , dinner and overnight at Nyalam lodge or similar.

Day 4 - Nyalam – Day free for acclimatization
Whole day we are here for the acclimatization , all meals will be provided - overnight at lodge ( Nyalam lodge or similar ).

Day 5 - Nyalam – Day free for acclimatization 
Whole day we are here for the acclimatization , all meals will be provided - overnight at lodge ( Nyalam lodge or similar ).

Day 6 - Nyalam – Dongba. 4500 m ( 335 kms)
After breakfast we drive Dongba , en-route you will be passing through Lalungla pass ( 16000ft ) - huge lake Paigu-Tso & Brahmaputra river, delicious packed lunch will be served on the way ,o/n at hotel in Dongba.

Day 7 - Dongba - Mansarovar 4558 m ( 335 kms )
Today is the day for the lifetime that you are going to have darshan of the Holy “Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover” - day's program as usual, after breakfast at around 8 am , we drive through Mayumu - la pass ( 17000ft ). - the highest point of the driving , lunch on the way , dinner and overnight at Camp Horchu ( 2 men tent ).

Day 8 - Mansarovar Parikrama – Darchen 4620 ( 110 kms )
Till 2 pm free for pooja and hawan , drive to Darchen via Mansarovar parikrama , overnight at Darchen lodge( 3- 4 pax dormitory accomodation ).

Day 9 - Darchen – Tarboche – Dirapuk ( 4860 m ) . 12 kms trek
"Tough day” - after breakfast drive to Tarboche (8 kms) and start trek for Kailash parikrama to Diraphuk ( 16,500 ft ) - 12 kms , light lunch on the way, Dinner overnight at Camp ( 2 men tent ).

Day 10 - Dirapuk – – Dolma-la pass - 5200 m . Zuthulpuk ( 4760 m) 
This is the day every pilgrims talk about, the most difficult journey throughout the yatra - trek up to the 18,600ft. ( Dolma- la Pass) - descend to Gauri kund and further trek along with the river to Zuthulpuk , dinner & overnight at Camp ( 2 men tent ).

Day 11 - Zuthulpuk- Darchen – Mansarovar 
After breakfast we trek around 6 kms, and we will be reaching to the point where the jeeps will be waiting for us - drive to Darchen , after lunch we drive to Lake Mansarovar ( horchu side ) 70 kms , overnight at Camp ( 2 men tent ).

Day 12 - Mansarovar to Dongba 
We are returning home - leaving this holy place, after breakfast drive up to Dongba , lunch en-route , dinner & overnight stay at Dongba.

Day 13 - Drive Dongba to Nyalam 
After breakfast drive to Nyalam - light lunch on the way - dinner and overnight at lodge.

Day 14- Drive to Zhangmu – Kathmandu 
After breakfast drive to Zhangmu, after the immigration and custom formalities – cross over to Nepal border , lunch at border guest house and drive to Kathmandu (144 kms). Overnight at Park village Resorts & Spa or similar.

Day 15 - Kathmandu 
Transfer to Airport for departure.
 
Includes:-

  • Arrival , departure transfers & Sightseeing in Kathmandu by  Coach (Pashupati Nath )

  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with meals (vegetarian meals)

  • 9 Nights Accommodation in the guesthouses in Tibet in Group Sharing basic accommodation for sleep only

  • 3 Nights Accommodation during Kailash Parikrma in tents in Group sharing basis.

  • All transfers and sightseeing tours in Tibet by Toyota Land Cruisers (Maximum 4 Pax. in each)

  • English speaking guide

  • A Truck for Baggage & Equipments

  • In Nepal, Kathmandu / Kodari / Kathmandu by coach.

  • Kodari / Kailash Manasarovar / Kodari by Toyota Land Cruisers

  • All vegetarian meals through out the tour in Tibet (breakfast and dinner is served hot in the dinning tent and picnic lunch is served in the hot-cases).

  • All equipments for camping (tent, mattress, dinning tent, kitchen tent, kitchen utensils, tables, chairs, toilet tent etc)

  • Sleeping bag. (on Returnable Basis )

  • Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipments).

  • Windproof / Waterproof Jacket. (on Returnable Basis )

  • Jerry can for taking Manasarovar jal home.

  • Steel hot cases for buffet lunch.

  • Experienced tour leader / coordinator with each group.

  • Services of sardar, cook, kitchen boys and camping helpers (accompanying the group).

  • Oxygen cylinder in each jeep

  • Gemow bag (life saving bag at high altitude)

  • First-Aid box.

  • Tibet visa fee and permit fee for Kailash and Manasarovar.

  • Yaks and Yak-men to carry baggage, food, fuel etc while making parikrama of Mt. Kailash.

  • Porterage wherever applicable in Tibet.


  • Price does not include:-

  • Extra cost of transportation, porter age etc involved due landslides, snowfall, political and natural disturbances and any other unforeseen conditions .

  • Extra cost of accommodation and meals in Katmandu for staying more than 3 nights as per the program to match the flight schedule or for any other reasons

  • Expenses of personal nature such as insurance, beverage, telephone calls, tips etc.

  • Charges of pony or yak and driver if required to ride on for Kailash Parikrama

  • Cost of accommodation in the guesthouses in Tibet at other places than mentioned in the program.

  • Renting or purchase charge of any personal equipment or accessory (if required).

  • Any other cost not mentioned as included.

  • Note : Rates are subject to change without prior notice As per IPSC (Indian Pilgrimage Service Centre) Tibet.


  • - Drive In Drive Out ( By Land Cruiser 4500 cc )
    - Payment: Initial Booking amount Rs 15,000/ - only per passanger (Non-refundable) along with copy of passport. Rest of the package cost has to be paid 1 month before departure
     



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    BEST OF NEPAL
    Kathmandu – Pokhara - Kathmandu
    05 Nights / 06 Days

     Day 01 -  Kathmandu

    Meeting at airport upon arrival by Suyog Travels Personnel. Transfer to hotel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu. Evening sightseeing of Baudhanath & Aarati of Pashupatinath. These two places Pashupatinath where holy saddhus pray and
    cremations on the Bagmati River are carried out. We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal,Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. Overnight at hotel.

     

    Day 02 – Kathmandu

    This morning you will be taken for sightseeing to Kathmandu Durbar Square. This square is famous For old palaces, temples, Kumari Ghar and so on. Now we move on to Syambhunath, famous world heritage sight with magnificent views of the Kathmandu valley and tribute to Buddhism.  Overnight at hotel.

     

    Day 03 – Kathmandu / Pokhara (210 KMS)

    Drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is 210 Km & is a 06 hours drive from Kathmandu. From Pokhara town (2,352 feet) in good weather there are splendid views right from the hotel. Overnight at hotel. Evening one can go for boating.  Overnight stay at the Hotel.

    Day 04 – Pokhara

    Today you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski region, the main deity of the temple,Goddess Durga. Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. Just opposite of Devi’s fall,  on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. After lunch proceed to boat ride on Fewa Lake ( one hour boat ride). Overnight stay at hotel.

     

     Day 05 – Pokhara / Kathmandu (210 KMS)

    Drive back to Kathmandu retracing the same path & transfer to hotel. Rest day at leisure. One can indulge shopping or visit the casinos trying their lady luck. Overnight stay at hotel.
    (Optional Tour – Manakamana Darshan)
     
    Day 06 – Kathmandu / Airport
    Morning will be comparatively free and closer to the time of your flight; you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight for onward journey.

    End of Services………..

    Package Inclusions:
          # 03 nights accommodations at respective hotel in Kathmandu with respective meal plan.
          # 02 nights accomodation at respective hotel in Pokhara with respective meal plan.
          # 02 airport transfers by a non A/c car.
          # Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Kathmandu and Pokhara by a non a/c car / van depending on the no of pax.
         # Transportation Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu by a non A/c car / van    depending on the no of pax.
         # 13% VAT and 10% Service charge

    Note: 

       1) Supplement for TOYOTA 07 SEATER VAN instead 04 SEATER CAR up to 03 pax traveling is INR. 5600 per Non A/c van.
       2) Supplement for a HIACE 12 SEATER VAN instead of 07 SEATER TOYOTA VAN up to 07 pax traveling is Inr. 3800 per non A/c van.
       3) Supplement for AN A/C VEHICLE:
          - An A/c 03 Seater Toyota / Nissan Car – Inr. 1600 per A/c car;
          - An A/c 06 Seater Toyota van – Inr. 2200 per A/c van
          - An A/c 12 Seater Toyota van – Inr. 3200 per A/c van
        4) Vehicle mentioned will perform the duties as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.
        5) All monuments fee should be pay by client directly.
        6) Clients must carry valid passport with entrance visa or they could get on arrival also.
        7) Carrying of India Rs.500 & 1000 Notes is a punishable offence in Nepal.
        8) Reconfirm your return ticket on arrival which is a must.
        9) International Departure airport tax is not included in your ticket. Is payable directly at the time of check in.


    Properties envisaged: Using Standard rooms at the respective properties. (Unless specified)

    PROPERTIES
    Kathmandu
    Pokhara
    LUXURY
    Radisson / Soaltee 
    Pokhara Grande
    DELUXE
    Hotel Grand / Vaishali ( Dlx rooms)
    Hotel Barahi (Dlx rooms)
    FIRST CLASS
     Hotel Marshangdi / Hotel Manang
    Hotel Base Camp / Hotel Crystel
    STANDARD
    Hotel Blue Diamond (AC room)
    Hotel Holy Heaven – Non a/c
    BUDGET
    Tibet Holiday Inn  or similar Non a/c
    Holy Heaven - Non a/c