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INTRODUCING...
Vaishali Shah
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KAILASH - LAKE MANSAROVAR TRIP (Kailash pilgrimage with Vashali Shah) |
This is by far the shortest & the most direct
approach to Mt. Kailash & is best suited for those
on pilgrimage. We drive via Zhangmu following the
southern route where the scenery, with its sweeping
plains, sand dunes & the Himalayan range is more
majestic. 
Total Duration
19 days
Trip Duration 14 days
Max. Elevation
5600mt.
Excursion Grading
Moderate - Strenuous
Season May-July
and September
Fixed Departure Dates
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Description |
Elevation |
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Welcome to Nepal! Arrive Kathmandu, We will come to receive you at the Airport. Hotel in B/B basis. |
1300mt |
| 02 |
Half day Sightseeing (Pashupati nath Tample, Bouddha Nath and Shyambhu nath Stupa) and preparation for the trek. B/B. |
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| 03 |
Drive to Dhulikhel. |
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| 04 |
Drive to Nyalam.
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3700mt |
| 05 |
:A day for rest to facilitate altitude acclimatization. All meals and overnight stay at the same lodge.
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| 06 |
Drive to Saga:(250 kms.)
We start after breakfast, enjoying the grand view of Mt.Shishapangma(8021m), Gauri shanker and other high mountains from Lalug la (5050mt.) Pass. Packed lunch will be served at sacred lake Pigutso O/N camp/lodge in Saga.. B, l, D |
4500mt |
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Drive to Prayang.
After breakfast we drive across the vast Tibetan plateau to Prayang (225 km). Packed lunch will be served and 0/n Camp/ guest house. B,LD
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| 08 |
From Prayang to Lake Manasarovar:The auspicious day for all travelers having first glimpse of the Holy Manas and Darshan of Mt.Kailash from The Horr Chu pass .Camp for night on the shores of lake Manasarovar. B,L, D
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| 09 |
The experience of being in the abode of God – a life-time achievement: Puja, Havana-worship, meditation, holy dip, Tarpan etc.. Here relax and explore around the Manasarovar B,L, D
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Drive to Darchen.
After breakfast drive to Darchen. Lunch, dinner and night stay at lodge.B, L, D
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4750mt |
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Darchen-Diraphuk Gompa-Parikarma starts from here.
The Parikrama begins before 8kms to Tarboche and we trek up to Driaphuk Gompa. Packed lunch will be served on the way along with dinner and night stay at camping/Lodge. B,L,D
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Trek to Zuthulphuk Gompa –Parikrama, the day of challenging journey that every pilgrim talks about.
We trek up to Dolma La Pass, offer very short Prayers at the Dolmala and go down towards the Gaurikunda. Lunch and dinner, as usual, will be provided at the camp, in front of medicine Buddha Mountain near by Zuthulphuk Gompa. B, L, D
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5600mt |
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Zuthulphuk-Darchen-Horr.
After breakfast, we trek around 8 kms. to reach the point where our jeeps will be waiting for us and drive to Darchen, Parikarama Ends or trek to Darchen. After Lunch we drive to Siralung Zangpo on theest shores of Manasarovar B,L,D
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Drive back to Prayang.
We return through the same route. The same procedure as earlier will be followed for meals and accommodation. B,L,D
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Drive back to Saga B, L, D
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Drive back to Nylam B, L, D
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Kathmandu: night stay at hotel in Khatmandu. B/B |
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| 18 |
Free day we will take you for evening Culture Show and dinner. |
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| 19 |
Departure or free day. Namaste! |
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The
cost
Please contact us for the detail informations and the cost. |
The
cost includes
- All the airport transfer
and pick up
- Twin sharing
accommodation at Hotel in Kathmandu.
- Lodging in
Tibet in Resort, Guest House 2 men tent
during camping.
- Full boarding
vegetarian ( B, L , D)
- Tibet visa,
special permits and entrance fees .
- Transportation
in Tibet by Toyota land cruiser (4-person
in each jeep).
- Supporting
truck.
- All the staffs
(guide, cook and other supporting staffs.)
- Insurance for
staffs.
- Camping equipments(
tents and mattress).
- Yaks and Yakmen
to carry our supplies during the Kora.
- Oxygen bag.
- Gamo bag (high
altitude chamber).
- Transportation to Nepal
–Tibet boarder by coach.
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The
cost does not include.
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KM Yatra-2006 |
Months |
Arrival in Kathmandu -
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Departure from Kathmandu -
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May [details]* |
30 May 2007 |
20 June 2007 |
June [details]* |
21 June 2007 |
12 July 2007 |
| July [details]* |
13 July 2007 |
03 August 2007 |
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* in PDF format. (If you do not have a PDF reader, please click here for a free one.)
LIST
OF THINGS FOR THE YATRA
Please click here for Muktinath document.
GEAR TO BRING
Back pack (water proof)
Duffel bag
Money belt
CLOTHINGS
Clothing should be normally light capable of providing enough
warmth
preferable dark colors so that dirt is not easily remarkable.
- Tracksuits–2
- Shirts long sleeved made of wool or flannel
- Towels –2
- Eight pairs of cotton and two pairs of woolen socks
- muffler –1
- One pair woolen and one pair cotton gloves
- Pair of sandal with back strap –1
- One pair of hiking boots and one pair of sports shoes.
- Under garments- 12
- Skirt for lady ( good for open toilet ) –1
- Shawl – 1
- Woolen sweeter with highnkeck-1
- Monkey cap ( Balacava) –1
- Wind breaker with a hood( water proof) –1
- Pants loose fitting –2
- Thermals –2 (two legging and two vests)
- Night wears –2
- T- shirts- 2
- Down jacket, and wind breaker jackets
TOILETRY
Sun block cream, Tooth paste and brush , Soap, Skin moisturizer,
Toilet tissue rolls & detergent, Hand mirror, Wide tooth comb, Lip balm.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Alarm clock
- Video and steel camera with extra batteries
- Torch with extra 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 parikrama/ Kora
- Cigarette lighter
- 500 ml. thermos flask foldable with mug cover
- One liter water bottle
- Swiss army Knife
- Sewing kit.
- Water purifier
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: paracetamol(crocin),Pain killer,Eye
drops for burning eyes, Multivitamin pills,Muscle relaxant,
Antibiotic ,Motion sickness and high altitude sickness medicine,
Vicks Vapor Rub,Water purification Tablet, Neosporin ointment,
Band aid,Antihistamine(contact cc), Knee-cap,Electoral powder,Thermometer
EATABLES/SNACKS
Bringing your favorite snacks are highly recommended like
biscuits, dry sweets, dry fruits, precooked foods etc. |
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would like more detailed information or customized itinerary,
please contact us. |
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