Mt. Kailash is 22028ft above sea level & Lake Mansarovar is 14950ft above sea level Total 2584kms traveling Katmandu - Katmandu. (2531km drive in vehicle & 53km Parikrama Trek)

Kathmandu to Kathmandu 15nts/16days.:
Day 01: Arrive Katmandu. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Morning after breakfa^st we will have briefing about Kailash Yatra. Later Half- day Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath ^stupa. Overnight at  Hotel.
Day 03: Early Morning Drive from Katmandu to KODARI (Nepal Boarder). We have to do all cu^stoms and immigration formalities. After Lunch here we drive up to ZHANGMU and to NAYALAM. Overnight in Hotel at Nayalam.
Day 04: Full day re^st at NAYALAM for acclimatization. Overnight in Hotel at Nayalam.
Day 05: Drive from NAYALAM to SAGA (250 km & 4640m). Lunch enroute & Overnight at gue^sthouse.
Day 06: Drive from SAGA to PARYANG (4540m). Overnight at gue^sthouse.
Day 07: Drive from PARYANG to MANASAROVAR (4700m). Have Bath & Pooja & Overnight at Camp.
Day 08: After breakfa^st drive around lake MANASARVOAR and to DARCHAN.(30km/1hr & 4750m). Re^st of the day at leisure at Darchan. Overnight at Tented Camp / Gue^sthouse.
Day 09: Drive up to TARBOCHE (8km) ^starting point of Kailash Parikrama. ^start trek to DIRAPUK (12km / 5-6hrs & 16100ft/4909mtr). Overnight at Camp.
Day 10: Continue Parikrama over DROMALA Pass (5650m) to ZUTH PUK (22Km 7-8 hr). Overnight in Camp.
Day 11: End Kailash Parikarma near DARCHEN (6km / 3-4hrs) (4700m), and board our vehicles & drive to Lake MANASAROVAR. Overnight in Camp.
Day 12: Drive from Lake MANASAROVAR to PARYANG (4540m). Overnight at Gue^st House.
Day 13: Drive from PARYANG to SAGA ((4640m). Overnight at Gue^st House.
Day 14: Drive from SAGA to NAYALAM (3800m). Overnight at Gue^st House.
Day 15: Drive from NAYALAM to the friendship bridge and to KATHMANDU. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16: Departure transfer to the Airport.

Holy Mt. Kailash- Overland Tour
Fixed Departure dates for 2010. Drive in /Drive out via Zhangmu

COSTING
Total kms traveling Katmandu - Katmandu 2584. ( 2531km drive in vehicle & 53km Parikrama Trek )

Package Tour Price: In INR (In Group Joining Basis )
Holy Mt. Kailash - Deluxe Overland Tour Costs:

COST INCLUDES:

1. Arrival & Departure transportation from Katmandu Airport.
2. Sightseeing tour of Katmandu City.
3. 3 night hotel at Katmandu on twin Sharing basis with all meal
4. Transportation from Katmandu to Kodari (Nepal China Boarder) Tibet Side
5. Freshly cooked full board vegetarian meals, along-with experienced Sherpa Guides & Cooks.
6. All stay in Hotels & Camps on Twin share basis.
7. A/C Toyota Land Cruisers (4 WD) for Clients to travel in Tibet, with 4 pax only.
8. Trucks to carry food & equipment throughout journey with Yak & Yak-men for Parikrama trek.
9. Kailash Permit and Normal Tibet / China visa fee.

COST EXCLUDES:

1. Urgent China / Tibet visa fees (US$ 60.00 Per Person).
2. Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring porterage or arranging additional transportation.
3. The tariff mentioned is on twin sharing basis. Any increase in statutory levy by Govt. in course of time will be charged extra.
4. Any extra costs incurred due to extended stay or shortened itinerary due to landslide; blockade of roads or due to any reasons beyond the control of Master Tours & Travels or their representatives.
5. Insurance of any kind; Camera fees; Excess baggage charges; Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic drinks; Mineral Water; items of personal nature; tips & gratuities.
6. Prices quoted do not include any other expenses that may have to be incurred by the guests on account of any illness; hospitalization; evacuation by air or otherwise or overstaying due to any reasons beyond the control of Master Tours & Travels or their representatives.
7. Travel Insurance of any kind. It is suggested that all clients should take a comprehensive travel Insurance for this trip.

IMPT. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLIENTS BEFORE LEAVING THEIR HOMES

1. Please do NOT bring 500 or 1000 rupees Indian notes it is a punishable offence in Nepal.
2. Please check and make sure that you are carrying all the necessary medicines recommended by the doctor for the trip. Please check that you are carrying warm clothes , water bottle, torch light with extra batteries etc.
3. Please make sure that you do not leave home without your passport.
4. Please bring supplementary food/snacks like dry nuts, dry fruits, biscuits of your choice, chocolates, chewing-gum etc for yourself or friends.
5. Check the list of items recommended for the trip and make sure that you have all the essential items with you including Pooja Samagri (worship items). Pooja Samagris are also available in Kathmandu.
6. To protect against unforeseen circumstances, we advise you to take a trip cancellation and medical insurance policy in your home country. The policy should also include coverage of transportation cost in the event of helicopter or surface evacuation being required.
7. Please make sure that you have a backpack containing water bottle, camera, films, flash light (torch), light jacket, passport, medicine etc. Please make it as light as possible.
8. Upon arrival at the entry point of Nepal (border or airport), please show your passport at the immigration office and get Nepal entry/arrival stamp or sticker on the passport though Indians do not need visa to come to Nepal. This is very important.
9. You may change Indian rupees to Nepalese rupees in Nepal and also at the border. Our staff will help to change Yuan (Chinese currency) at the border. Exchange rate at present is – Indian rupee (INR) 1.00 = Nepalese rupees (NPR) 1.60, Yuan 1.00 = INR 6.00, US $ 1.00 = Yuan 8.00 (approximately).
10. You shall be accessible to your families via Telephone calls in Nyalamu , Saga & Paryang. Mobile network is not accessible after you leave Kathmandu.
11. Regarding additional expenses and in case of emergencies, we recommend you to carry cash. INR 10,000 per person is recommended to carry for extra expenses such as Telephone Bills, Pony during Kailash Parikrma.
12. Please do NOT miss the briefing. This is very important that you participate in the briefing meeting and ask any question related to your trip. Please confirm the time of briefing with our officials.
13. You may bring suite case but it is not recommended on the tour. You may store it in the hotel.
14. For any help or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our staffs.

TEMPERATURE & WEATHER
Weather conditions from June to September in Tibet can be expected to be DRY & SUNNY, with Precipitation in July & August. Daytime temperatures may be 10 degrees Centigrade; however the intense sun at high altitude can make it feel even hotter. At this time of the year there is an incredible drop in temperatures from early afternoon to evening time & temperatures at night time can drop as low as 0 to -10 degrees centigrade at altitude of 5000 meters; our highest camp during the Parikrama.