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Annapurna Express Tours and Travel Destination Tibet

Tibet lies on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the southwest border of China. The average height of the whole region is more than 4,000 meters above sea level, for which Tibet is known as "Roof of the World". The Overland Tibet tour is one of the most popular and exciting journeys that takes you through 920km stretch Friendship Highway between Kathmandu & Lhasa. On the way you will see Tibetan life at its best, visit monasteries, meet the Tibetan nomads and walk along the Turquoise lake of Yamdrok Tso. Probably the most rapt moment would be a visit to Kumbum which literally has nearly 10,000 spectacular images of deities. The climax of the trip is definitely the mesmerizing town of Lhasa and its overpowering the Potala Palace and Jharkong Temple among others. This trip concludes with the breathtaking Trans- Himalayan flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu.

 

Lhasa in Tibet is regarded as one of the holiest places in Tibet. It is home to the most beautiful Potala palace and an administrative seat of the successive Dalai Lamas. Jokhang situated 2 Km east of Potala is a Tibetan spiritual center where locals often frequent to offer their worship and prayers. There are also monasteries all over Lhasa, the important being the Gelugpa monasteries of Sera and Drepung which till today remain intact.


The Potala palace is jewel of Eastern architecture. Divided into White and Red palaces the project on the White Palace completed in three years starting in 1645 where as the construction in the Red took 12 years later where the body of the fifth Dalai Lama was laid to rest. Since then it has been home to successive Dalai Lamas as winter residence.

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Mount Kailash is regarded by both Buddhists and Hindus to be the abode of Lord of Demchok and Shiva respectively. That is why thousand of pilgrims have been going for a kora of Mt. Kailash for centuries. Today Mt. Kailash combined with Mansarovar is one of the greatest tourist attraction in the western part of Tibet.

Tibet Mansarovar Route Map

Mount Kailash Parikarma Route Map

Our Popular Tibetan Packages are listed below!
MT. KAILASH MANSAROVAR BY LAND VIA NYLAM Duration: 14 Night/ 15 Day



Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City and Swoyumbhunath Stupa.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu/Kodari and then drive to Nylam (3750 m).

Day 04: Rest day at Nylam.

Day 05: Drive to Saga.

Day 06: Drive to Prayang.

Day 07: Drive from Paryang to Lake Mansoarovar which lies at 4,556 m (14947.5 ft) above mean sea level. It is believed that bathing in the Mansorovar and drinking its water is believed to cleanse all sins. Mansorovar Lake has long been viewed by the pilgrims as the source of four of the greatest rivers of Asia namely Brahmaputra, Karnali, Indus and Sutlej.

Day 08: After puja and holy bath drive to Darchen 4,600 m (15,000 ft)which is the base camp of holy Kailash. Now the Parikrama of the holy Kailash begins.

Day 09: After breakfast trek to Drira Phuk.

Day 10: Continue Parikrama/Trek to Zuthal Puk.

Day 11: End of the Parikrama and drive to Mansarovar.

Day 12: Drive to Saga.

Day 13: Drive Saga to Zhangmu/ Nylam.

Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 15: Final Departure.



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MT. KAILASH MANSAROVAR BY FLIGHT VIA LHASA Duration: 13 Night / 14 Day


Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Early morning take the Everest / Mountain flight (Optional with extra cost). Sightseeing tours of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Budhanilkhantha.

Day 03: Fly Kathamndu/ Lhasa by CA407 and rest day for acclimatization.

Day 04: Sightseeing and rest day for acclimatization at Lhasa,

Day 05: Sightseeing and rest day for acclimatization at Lhasa.

Day 06: Fly Lhasa/ Ngari (4400m) and drive to capital of Ngari - Shichen-he (Ger).

Day 07: Drive Shiche-he (4300m) to Darchen (250km).

Day 08: Puja/holy dip at the lake followed by Manasarovar parikrama in bus. Time permitting visits Chiu gompa. Drive to Darchen (4600m).

Day09: Start Kailash Kora/Parikarma from Darchen pass the first prostration point, Tarboch Flag Pole, the auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground, to Drira-Puk (4765m).

Day10: Continue Parikarma over Drolma-la Pass (5610m) to Zuthul-Puk (4700m). Just below the Dolma La is the Gauri Kund.

Day11: Cross third and fourth prostration point, Zutul-Puk monastery & trek back to near Darchen and drive to hotel.

Day12: Early morning drive to Kunshal airport and fly back to Lhasa,

Day13: Early morning drive to Lhasa airport and fly Lhasa/Kathmandu by CA408.

Day14: Transfer to International airport to fly onward destination.



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MT. KAILASH MANSAROVAR BY HELICOPTER Duration: 11 Night/ 12 Day



Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: AM: Half-day city tour of Pashupatinath temple. PM: Briefing about the Kailash Manasarovar tour. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Transfer to airport for flight to Nepalgunj. On arrival transfer to hotel and rest. Overnight in hotel.

Day 04: Early morning transfer to airport for chartered helicopter or flight to Simikot for immigration formalities & proceed to Hilsa by chartered helicopter flight. After arrival at Hilsa, set out for Sera, a short hike of approximately 1-km to the Tibetan border where land cruisers will be waiting. After brief introductions with a Tibetan guide, drive for Taklakot [known to Chinese as Purang] and on arrival transfer to guesthouse and rest.

Day 05: Full day free to acclimatize and relax in Taklakot.

Day 06: Drive from Taklakot to Manasarovar [120 km – 3 Hrs].

Day 07: During morning hour take holy bath or just relax at the edge of holy Manasarovar Lake. After breakfast, drive for Manasarovar Parikrama via Chuigumpa & hot spring. Arrive Darchen and overnight at camp or guesthouse.

Day 08: Drive to Tarboche [Astapath] 8kms & perform puja at Astapath before starting Parikrama. Start Kailash Parikrama, trek to Dira Puk [10 Kms 4-5 Hrs.]. Overnight at camp.

Day 09: Continue Parikrama over Dromala pass to Zuthul Puk [22 kms 7-8 Hrs.]. Overnight at camp.

Day 10: End Parikrama near Darchen [14 kms 3-4 hrs]. Drive to Taklakot. Overnight at guesthouse or camp.

Day 11: Early morning drive to Sera via Khojarnath Temple [an ancient Temple of Lord Ram, Laxman and Sita]. From Sera, walk back to the Hilsa helipad to wait for our flight back to Simikot. After immigration, proceed for Nepalgunj by chartered helicopter or aircraft [fixed wing]. Arrive Nepalgunj & further proceed to Kathmandu by flight [fixed wing]. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 12: Final Departure transfer for onward journey.



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Journey to the Roof of the World Duration: 14 Night / 15 Day



Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu transfer to hotel. Evening:  Culture program with Nepali dinner.

Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City, Swoyambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square.

Day 03: Fly Kathmandu/Lhasa.

Day 04: Sightseeing tour of Drepung Monastery, Norbulinka and Jokhang Temple.

Day 05: Sightseeing of Potala Palace.

Day 06: Sightseeing of Ganden Monastery.

Day 07: Sightseeing of Gyanste.

Day 08: Sightseeing Gyanste and Palkhor Chode Monastery.

Day 09: Drive to Shigatse.

Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Tashilunpo Monastery.

Day 11: Drive to Tingri.

Day 12: Full day Excursion to Everest Base Camp.

Day 13: Drive to Zhangmu.

Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu. Enroute lunch in Dhulikhel.

Day 15: Transfer to International Airport to fly onward destination.


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FAQs for Mt. Kailash Tour(Yatra)
Q. 01: How many days required for Mt. Kailash Yatra?

A. Holy Mt. Kailash yatra require
- 16 days by Toyota Landcruiser 4500 cc and
- 11 days by Helicopter via Nepalganj.


Q. 02: How we will be doing 16 days Yatra?

A. 16 days Kailash Yatra by 4500 cc Toyota Landcruiser - Kathmandu to Kodari (Nepal - Tibet border) tourist bus will be used. In Tibet, 4500 cc Toyota Landcruiser will be used. Routing Kathmandu-Zhyagmu-Nyalam-Saga-Paryang-Mansarovar-Darchen Dirapuk-Zuthulpuk-Darchen-Paryang-Saga-Nyalam-Kathmandu. 11 days Kailash Yatra by Helicopter - Kathmandu - Nepalgang - Simikot - Hilsa (by helicopter) - Taklakot - Mansarovar - Darchen - Dirapuk - Zuthulpuk - Darchen - Mansarovar - Taklakot - Hilsa - Simikot (by helicopter) - Nepalganj - Kathmandu. Also 3 days Mt. Kailash Parikrama.


Q. 03: In how many days would I finish Mt. Kailash Parikarma and how long it is?

A. Holy Kailash parikarma is approx 52 kms trek to be completed in 2 nights / 3 Days. Night camping in Dirapuk & Zuthul-puk.


Q. 04: What is the best time to travel?

A. Holy Mt. Kailash yatra starts in the last week of April till September every year.


Q. 05: What is Land cruiser?

A. Land cruiser is four wheel drive Japanese vehicle. We allow maximum four people in one Land cruiser + 1 driver + 1 Sherpa (staff).


Q. 06: How many days would I need to hire the Yak / Horse and a Porter during the whole trip and how much it costs?

A. If you do not want to trek you can hire horse/pony for parikarma. Parikarma (kora) that is for 3 days. It will cost you approx. Yuan 1000 per Yak with Yak man.


Q. 07: What are the hidden charges i.e. to be paid direct?

A. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, Accidents, Natural disaster & Political action. Following are the charges not included during yatra.
- Yak and Yak man cost
- Rescue or evacuation if need, Tibet visa separation cost
- Travel insurance, drink, laundry, Telephone/fax, Additional transportation cost.
- If you are not going for Kailash Parikrama due to any reason and staying back at Darchen for three days, you have to pay extra INR 1500 per day for accommodation and food in Darchen.
- Airport tax of Kathmandu. To be paid cash direct at the airport while taking return flight.


Q.08: How much amount we should carry and in what form whether travelers cheque, Dollar or Tibetan cash or Indian Rupees?

A. In Kathmandu you may use USD OR Indian Currency (however denominations of INR 500 & 1000 is not allowed in Nepal). For Tibet you will need Chinese Yuan only, for 14 days in Tibet we suggest you to carry approx Yuan 2000 per person. You may need for emergency and to pay for horse during Kailash Parikrama. Balance (unused Yuan) may be exchanged again on the way back.
INR 100 = NPR 160
INR 100 = CNY 14 (CHINESE YUAN)
You can exchange Yuan in Kathmandu or in Tibet border. Most of the Yatri exchange their currency in Nepal-Tibet border.


Q. 09: How about accommodation facilities etc. ?

A. 3/4 Star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and guest house accommodation in Tibet. However, camping accommodation will be provided during parikrama of Holy Kailash.


Q. 10: What is your cancellation policy?

A. Cancellation Policy:
30 days before departure date, INR 5,000 will be charged as cancellation.
15 days before departure date, INR 10,000 will be charged as cancellation.
07 days before departure date, No refund allowed.


Q. 11: Do you provide something?

A. We Provide:
• Camping Equipments (to be returned at the end)
• Sleeping bags (down with inside extra cover), (to be returned at the end)
• Jacket (down) (to be returned at the end)
• Oxygen Back-up & Gaymo Bag.


Q. 12: What medical reports do I need to carry?

A. No medical report is required but we insist every yatri to consult their doctor before traveling to high altitude. Also every yatri must declare their physical status and specify if they are allergic to any medicine.


Q.13: Besides the passport what other official documents will I need on the yatra?

A. You need to carry:-
Valid Passport with 4 passport size photographs
Medical Insurance Policy. (Not compulsory)


Q.14: Is it essential or good to commence the tour on a full moon day?

A. You can commence your yatra any day. Some people prefer to reach at Mansarovar or Kailash on full moon day.


Q.15: Can we take children with age group of 6 and 10 years?

A. Yes, can take children (physically normal) along with you but at your own risk because you know your child better.


Q.16: What are the precautions taken for the children?

A. You have to take same precautions as you are taking for yourself.


Q.17: Will one oxygen cylinder be sufficient for four of us?

A. Our team will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some yatri prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan 15-20 Per cylinder.


Q.18: What will be the charges for children?

A. Yatra cost is same for children.


Q.19: Will your cook be traveling with us during the entire trip. Will he be carrying stove and utensils can he make vegetarian items?

A. Yes, cooks will be traveling with you during the entire trip. They will carry all necessary cooking items with them and you will get only vegetarian food during yatra.


Q.20: Can we prescribe the menu for cooking on daily basis?

A. Yes, you may discuss and suggest your choice. If possible, and other yatris agree our cook will not mind cooking your choice of food.


Q.21: Is VISA cost included in the total tour cost?

A. Yes, cost of Tibet Visa is included. However, cost of Nepal visa is not included (applicable for foreign nationals only). Indian passport holders do not need Nepal Visa.


Q.22: Can we find some helpers to help our kids/luggage during the trekking part of the journey? Will they be available there or do we have to take them with us?

A. Yes, you can get helpers/porters for your kids/luggage, the charge may be approx Yuan 150 per day.


Q.23: What will be the arrangement in case there is any break down of vehicle (Land Cruiser)?

A. We will send another Vehicle (Land Cruiser).


Q.24: Are there any frequent landslides on the way?

A. No, it depends on weather.


Q.25: Is good sanitation available during the camping days?

A. Yes, toilet tents may be made available.


Q.26: Availability of drinking water on the yatra?

A. Water bottles / pure natural mineral water may be made available.


Q.27: Where we can find facial cream and all other items?

A. You can buy everything in Kathmandu, Nepal. Our executive will guide/help you.


Q.28: Can I bring video camera and digital camera? Weather we will have possibility to recharge the batteries or is there any restrictions to use these things.

A. Yes, you can bring camera & videos along with you. The voltage in Tibet is 220V. Can be re-charge most of the places but not during 3 days parikrama. We suggest to travel with extra batteries.


Q.29: What about communication possibilities?

A. Darchen (base camp of Mt. Kailash) is the last point where communication facility is available. Mobile will not work in Kailash region. It works only in town. Our guides will be using satellite phones during parikrama.


Q.30: Is there any pandit available?

A. No, you have to bring your pundit.


Q. 31: When we should book the Holy Mt. Kailash Yatra and how to book?

A. You should book this yatra minimum 45 days in advance. To book, we need copy of passport (1st page only) with 25% advance deposit.


Q. 32: Is it necessary to send our document with advance 45 days before?

A. Yes, we must send copy of your passport to China for approval.


Q. 33: How can we make advance payment?

A. We have following payment options:
- Swift transfer to OUR BANK account. Contact us for our bank details.
- Pay by credit card.
- Send a Demand Draft by courier.


Q.34: If we are not feeling comfortable or physically fit for parikarma then what we will do?

A. In such case, you must stay back in Darchen for 3 days.


Q.35: What type of medical test is required for this trip?

A. TMT test. (Not compulsory)


Q. 36: What we must carry?

A. Be sure you have the needy items!
Warm clothes, water bottle, water purification tabs, sun tan lotion utility knife, dusk musk, medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox (unless you are allergic to sulpha drugs) for altitude sickness, It is also good to carry dry fruit, juice powder, breads, candy, canned or packed food, nuts, pickles and biscuits.
* if you do not have any of the above items, our executive will assist you in Kathmandu.


Q. 37: Do you have any age restrictions?

A. No, we do not have any age restrictions. If you are physically fit you may travel but we insist every one to consult their doctor and must mention that you are going to high altitude. Couple of old aged people have travelled with us and have successfully done the parikrama.

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