With immense pleasure we introduce ourselves as leading agency for promoting Mount Kailash and Mansarovar tour in the mystical and sacred "Valley of Himalayas".
The Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar is considered to be one of the most difficult treks in Asia.
With our meticulous planning we assure you the best services and comforts. Your safety is our prime concern and we take special care and provide necessary acclimatization when the problem creeps in trekking in an unconditional weather.
With our experienced & professional staff we provide customized services to suit your budget and promise to execute each of the tour immaculately. Our suggested itineraries are given for your quick reference and you can make all desired clarifications before you book with us.
We also conduct Helicopter Tour for a short duration and trek for the pilgrims, who can't make it on Jeep Safari.
We humbly welcome your queries for more details and information from the listed programs.
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High on the remote western Tibetan plateau in the northern most region of the Himalayas, sits Mount Kailash, the holy mountain. The Tibetan people have named it Kang Rinpoche, or snow jewel, and the Hindus refer to it as Mount Meru. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain pilgrims from the world over go to this holy mountain to circumambulate rather than scale the 22,028- foot high peak.
Hindus who walk around the 52-mile circumference of Mount Kailash use the term parikrama. They believe that lord Shiva, one of their three main gods, resides atop what they call Mount Meru. Tibetans refer to the clockwise circumambulation as a kora. Both words mean the same thing pilgrimage. Doing a walk around the mountain can away a lifetimes worth of sins.
A Single circumambulation around Mount Kailash wipes away the sins of a lifetime. The Jains who refer to the Kailash as Mount Ashtapada believe the founder of their faith, rishabanatha, resides atop the mountain. And the Bons the religion which predates Buddhism in Tibet maintain that the entire mystical region and the nine stories Swastika Mountain is the seat of all power.
Mount Kailash is also the source of four major rivers: the Indus, the Brahmaputra, the Karnali and the Sutlej. The comparison to the Indian legend of Mount Meru from whose summit flows four great rivers that irrigate all of Asia is hard to miss. Eighteen miles southeast of Kailash is the circular, turquoise Lake Mansarovar or Tso Rinpoche (precious lake) a 64-mile circuit, which is rarely completed except by the most devout. Bathing in the lake, or even dousing ones head with the holy water is said to be of enormous spiritual benefit to those who can brave the icy water which many claim contain miraculous powers. Hindus are told that complete immersion into the lake ensure they be reborn as a god.
There is no place more powerful for practice more blessed, or more marvelous than their abode of god.
Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport or bus park and coach transfer to hotel Malla / Everest / Gokarana Resort / Shangrila at Kathmandu, evening Group briefing and orientation program, dinner and overnight at hotel (twin sharing).
Breakfast at hotel & morning Pashupathinath Darshan by coach, lunch at hotel, Post lunch departure to Border – Dinner and overnight at Tatopani- kodari border. (Nepal – China border)
Early breakfast - after immigration and custom formalities - we proceed to Zhangmu (border Tibet side), here we meet our Chinese guide, drivers and vehicles (Toyota Landcruiser) – after hot Indian Lunch at Zhangmu continue drive to Nyalam (our first overnight in China), dinner and overnight at Nyalam lodge or similar.
Whole day we are here for the acclimatization, all meals will be provided - overnight at lodge (Nyalam lodge or similar).
After breakfast we drive to Prayang via Saga and New Dongma, 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, overnight stay at Prayang at guest house.
Today is the day for the lifetime that you are going to have darshan of the Holy "Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansarovar". After breakfast at Prayang, we drive through Mayumu - la pass (17000ft). - The highest point of the driving, lunch on the way, dinner and overnight stay at Camp Horchu (Mansarovar side) in tent /guest house.
Till 2 pm free for pooja and hawan, drive to Darchen via Mansarovar parikrama, overnight at Darchen lodge (3- 4 Pax dormitory accommodation).
"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.
This is the day every pilgrims talk about, the most difficult journey throughout the yatra - trek up to the 18,600 ft. (Dolma- la Pass) - descend to Gauri kund and further trek along with the river to Zuthulpuk, dinner & overnight at Camp (2 men tent).
After breakfast we trek around 8 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)
We are returning home - leaving this holy place, after breakfast drive upto Dongba, lunch en-route, dinner & overnight stay at Saga.
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu via Zhangmu border, post immigration and custom formalities – cross over to Nepal border, lunch at Borderland Resorts - drive to Kathmandu (144 kms). Overnight at Malla / Everest / Gokarana Resort / Shangrila at Kathmandu.
Transfer to Airport for departure.
Jeep Package: INR 1,15,000/- Per Person Ex. Kathmandu
USD 260 extra for NRI or foreigner
USD 360 extra for American nationality
(Minimum 5 Pax required for each Nationality except Indian)
Initial Booking amount Rs 25,000/ - only (Non-refundable) along with copy of passport.
To confirm the booking for your Kailash Yatra, you need to send us initial booking amount of INR 25000/- by Cash – Cheque - bank transfer to our account at the time of booking along with booking form and the balance should be cleared 30 days by demand draft payable to Shrestha Treks, New Delhi - before your departure from India.
Passengers can cancel their tour 60 days before their departure; of which the former prepaid booking charge will not be refunded. Please send your cancellation by fax or email, Oral cancellation will not be entertained.
| 60 or more days prior to departure | Rs 25,000 non refundable. |
| 07 to 30 days prior to the departure | 50 % of the Holiday cost. |
| 07 or In case of no show | 100 % of Holiday cost. |
** We act as an intermediary between the concerned airlines, hotels, transport – operators and local tourist offices providing the services. We & our sub agents are therefore not responsible for any loss, injury sustained by the tourist, including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accidents, natural disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Program, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and therefore subject to change without any advance notice before or during the tour.
* It is an offence to carry Indian currency of denomination of Rs 500/- and above in Nepal. Rest of the terms & conditions as per the brochure.
Upon arrival, you will meet our representative at Tribhuvan International Airport who will assist your transfer to hotel -Overnight stay at five star hotel – Kathmandu.
Morning darshan at Pashupatinath temple and afternoon fly to Nepal Gunj – one hr flight. Stay overnight at Hotel Vatika or Hotel Sidhartha
Early morning fly to Simikot by fixed wing plane (1hr flight) and from Hilsa by air and trek 15 mnts to cross over border and drive to Taklakote. Overnight at Hotel Peacock or similar in Taklakote.
Day rest in Taklakote for acclimatization.
Early morning drive to holy Mansarovar - perform pooja/hawan etc. Leave for Darchain overnight stay at Darchain.
After breakfast drive to Tarboche - visit YAMDWAR and start Parikrama of Holy Mt. Kailash , trek 12 kms to Diraphuk (16,000 ft), light lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight stay at camp/ mud house/tent
This is the day every pilgrims talk about, the most difficult journey throughout the yatra - trek up 22 km to the 18,300ft. (Dolma- la Pass) - descend to Gauri kund and further trek along with the river to Zuthulpuk, dinner & overnight stay at Camp/mud house/ tent.
After breakfast we trek around 6 kms and will reach the pickup point where the jeeps will be waiting for drive to Darchen. After lunch, we will proceed to Lake Mansarovar- Pooja & Parikrama of Lake Mansarovar. Dinner - and overnight stay at Taklakote.
After breakfast - drive to Hilsa and fly to Simikot – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu, overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Transfer to airport for departure.
US$ 260 /- Surcharge for NRI or foreigner.
US$ 360/- visa surcharge for American nationals.
Initial Booking amount Rs 35,000/ - only (Non-refundable) along with copy of passport.
To confirm the booking for your 10 days Kailash Yatra Heli package, you need to send us an advance payment of INR 25,000 by bank transfer to our account or DD / at Par cheque at the time of booking along with booking form and the balance should be cleared 30 days before your departure from India.
Passengers can cancel their tour 30 days before their departure; of which the former prepaid booking charge will not be refunded. Please send your cancellation by fax or email, Oral cancellation will not be entertained.
| 30 or more days prior to departure | Rs 35,000 non refundable. |
| 07 to 30 days prior to the departure | upto 50 % of the yatra cost. |
| 07 or In case of no show | 100 % of yatra cost. |
** We act as an intermediary between the concerned airlines, hotels, transport – operators and local tourist offices providing the services. We & our sub agents are therefore not responsible for any loss, injury sustained by the yatri, including those occurring outside the yatra programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accidents, natural disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by the yatri. Program, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and therefore subject to change without any advance notice before or during the yatra.
Any part of unutilized services is non – Refundable
* It is an offence to carry Indian currency of denomination of Rs 500 /- and 1000/- in Nepal. Rest of the terms & conditions as per the brochure.
The cost of above package is based on US $ (65 INR), If any further rise in the US $ , the cost will be borne by the yatri.
Upon arrival, you will meet our representative at Tribhuvan International Airport who will assist your transfer to hotel. Pashupatinath darshan - Overnight stay at five star hotels – Kathmandu.
From Katmandu fly to Pokhara. On arrival to Pokhara transfer to hotel. Sight seen and overnight stay at Pokhara.
From Pokhara fly to Jomsar. Drive to Muktinath Temple from Jomsar. After pooja/darshan return to Jomsar. Overnight stay at Jomsar.
From Jomsar fly to Pokhara. Drive to Katmandu via Manokamna Dave temple. Overnight stay at Katmandu.
Transfer to airport for departure.
Weather condition from May to September in Tibet can be expected to be dry and sunny with precipitant in July and August. Day time temperature can be as high as 22 degrees centigrade in Tibet. The average daily temperature will be 10 degrees; however the intense sun at high altitude can make it feel even hotter. At this time of year there is an incredible drop in temperature from early afternoon to evening time. Temperature at night-time will drop as low as 0 to -10 degrees centigrade at altitudes of 5000 meters, our highest camp during the PARIKRAMA.
This is an environment related condition that can affect anyone who ascends too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly. Suggested to read any book on trekking which has a chapter on this and also consult your doctor.
All major foreign currencies are accepted in Zhangmu bank in return for Yuen, the basic unit of Chinese currency. At present, USD 1 = 8 Yuen. Credit cards are not accepted. Antiques must be properly certified, otherwise they may be confiscated.
Still cameras, home video cameras are allowed into China.
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 Tibetan Plateau. Evenings will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required.
We recommend that you insure yourself against sickness, emergency rescue, accident, hospitalization, etc. We are not liable or responsible for any damages or extra expenses which may arise from mishaps or lass of their belongings during the pilgrimage.
All arrangements within Tibet are solely at the discretion of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (CTTB), A government organization, and we have no control over the quality of the vehicles or facilities. 9 Square Travel reserve the right to change itineraries without prior notice, depending on the weather and road condition.
You must be in possession of a valid passport for at least 9 months. We will obtain your visa for Tibet, and will require the following information when making your reservation. Full name as it appears in your passport, passport number, and date of expire, place of issue, nationality, date of birth and occupation, four passport size photographs are also required. Additionally, you must allow a minimum of 10 full working days in Kathmandu for visa. Getting a visa for Tibet on an Indian passport is guaranteed once the tour is booked. Your passport should reach us not later than a month prior to your departure.
All participants must provide health certificate given by a reputed doctor confirming that the participant is fit to travel at an altitude of above 5000 meters. We do ask you to bring along your own small first aid kit (available at Pharmacies). Some of the items we ask to bring in the Kit are: Antiseptic cream or Wound Disinfectant, Iodine and tube-squeeze cream, Foot care and Blister Treatment, Band-Aids, adhesive roll & strips, gauze pads, moleskin. (Please bring ankle high boots to avoid muscle sprain). Gauze Pad- 3", at least 6 pads, Gauze Roll: 2-3" roll, Adhesive Tape 2" roll, Ace Bandages for the Ankle, Elastic bandages 3" roll, Water disinfectant tablets, Antibiotics: Triethoprim/ Sulfamethozazole-Bactrim Dsor septra DS-double strength (160mg / 800mg). Antidiarrheals-lomotil & pepto-bismol tablets and make sure you bring Charcoal tablets!!! Please see your doctor for more advice! Concerning antibiotics & antidiarrheals, Diamox-20 tables: Anti-inflammatory: Avil Brufen or Mortin. Asprin / Tylenol or general painkillers. Strong sun screen oil, sil antibiotic cream! Antifungal ointment, Lozengen/ Strepsils (plenty).
Please stat to get in shape NOW!!! A good 30 minute walk jogging daily, stretching and regular exercise should put you in a right shape (Concentrate on your heart & legs-Aerobics). Porters will be carrying the bulk of your equipment, but it is recommended that to bring a good day pack and are fit enough to carry sacks, filled water bottle, small scissors & knife waterproof matches, safety pins, thermometer, lighter, Dehydration salt (electoral) packets, Neosprine powder and cream, Heat balm for muscles/joint, Vicks inhaler/Vapourub, Chopsticks, Dry Fruit / snacks, camera film, map, jumper, sun hat, first aid kit, lightweight rain gear, extra cloth etc.
NoteIt is advisable to carry Rs. 20,000/- extra for personal needs. You can transact Traveler's Cheques, Credit Card and Currency at Nepal. It is an offence to carry Indian notes of over Rs. 500/- denomination.
There will be a briefing on the programme on the next day of your arrival in Kathmandu. It is very important that all participants attend this briefing.
Local English speaking guide will escort the group throughout the tour in Tibet. Our highly experienced Sherpa staff will be responsible for all camping & cooking arrangements.
One Oxygen cylinder with mask will be provided in each vehicle and during the PARIKRAMA. Please note that oxygen is to be used only in case of emergency.
Kathmandu to Kodari, private minibus will be provided for the group. Throughout the journey in Tibet you will be travelling in 4WD Japanese vehicles. A truck will be provided for luggage and all camping equipments and food supplies.
Accommodation in Nyalam and Darchen will be in lodges. The rooms at these places are very basic without any modern amenities. During rest of the journey, twin sharing high altitude tents will be provided. While camping, we shall be providing all tent mattresses, sleeping bags and camping equipments required for the troop, except for Personal clothing. There will be no laundry services throughout the trip. Single room cannot be guaranteed.
We will be providing vegetarian breakfast and dinner cooked by our Sherpa's, who will be taken from Kathmandu. You will be required to bring sufficient Supplementary food like chocolates, biscuits, nuts, pickles & your favorite tinned products to add variety to the meals. Lunch will be packed with light snacks.
The last place to make any international call is in Saga, Tibet. However, please be informed that it may be difficult at times to get the connection. If any urgent message has to be sent to any of the participants, please contact our office.
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