Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Trekking Return By Overland

This trip is actually meant for those religious aspirants who are also endowed with a sense of adventure and a keen desire to unravel the mysteries of the unknown. This is a very exclusive tour plan that has been specially designed to take care of the most important hurdle that one has to overcome for successfully completing this pilgrimage - namely altitude sickness. The visitors trek their way till Manasarovar wit 5 - 6 hrs. of trek everyday. It enables them not only to enjoy the beautiful and unique landscapes of isolated Humla Valley, but also prepares them to do the Kailash Parikrama successfully with minimum discomfort. The return journey is done by chartered helicopter to save the time as well as come back in relaxed way after the adventure of onward trek.

Duration : 18 Days
Location :Nepalgunj - Semikot - Tulin - Kermi - Yangar - Tumkot - Torea - Sipsip - Hilsa - Taklakot - Manasarovar - Diraphuk - Zuthulphuk - Taklakot - Saga - Nyalam - Kathmandu.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 :
Lucknow - Nepalgunj ( by Road ) Arrival Lucknow by Flight / Train and drive to Nepalgunj (3 hrs 30 min Drive) and transfer to Hotel Siddharth. Overnight at Hotel

Day 02:
Nepalgunj - Simikot ( STOL Aircraft) Early morning transfer to Airport for flight to Semikot (2950m) on a STOL aircraft. The Flight will take approximately 1 hr. Than 3 to 4 hrs trek to reach Tuling(2290) and having lunch and stay there on tent.

Day 03 :
Simikot - Kermi ( Trekking ) Early morning breakfast and 5 to 6 hrs trek to Kermi ( 2670m)having lunch on the way. Overnight stay in tent at Kermi.

Day 04 :
Kermi - Yangar ( Trekking ) Brekfast and 5 to 6 hrs trek to reach Yangar (3040m). Overnight stay in tent at Yangar.

Day 05 :
Yangar - Torea ( Trekking ) Early morning breakfast and 9 hrs trek to reach Torea (3890m). Overnight stay on tent.

Day 06:
Torea - Sipsip ( Trekking ) Having morning breakfast and 5 to 6 hrs trek to reach Sipsip (4320m). Overnight stay in tent.

Day 07 :
Sipsip - Hilsa ( Trekking ) Early morning breakfast and trek over Nara La Pass (4620m) then to Hilsa (Nepal Tibet border). Overnight stay in tent.

Day 08 :
Keeping one day extra because of difficult to rain (Nara La Pass).

Day 09 :
Hilsa - Taklakot ( by Jeep ) Having morning breakfast a cross the Karnali bridge( Nepal - Tibet Border). Jeep awaiting to receive the Yatris and drive 1 hrs to reach Taklakot (3770m) : Guest house stay in Taklakot.

Day 10 :
Taklakot - Manasarovar ( by Jeep ) Early in the morning breakfast and Drive 3 hrs. to reach Manasarovar. Reaching Manasarovar and Performing pooja in Manasarovar. Lunch, dinner and stay at Guest house / tent at Manasarovar.

Day 11 :
Manasarovar Entire day spent at Manasarovar. Perform Puja, Meditation and enjoy the place.

Day 12 :
Darchen - Diraphuk ( by Jeep ) Drive to Darchen and start trek for Diraphuk. Overnight at Tents / Guest house.

Day 13 :
Diraphuk - Zutulphuk ( by trek ) Trek from Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk. Overnight at tents / guest house.

Day 14 :
Zuthulphuk - Darchen ( by Jeep ) Trek from Zuthulphuk to Darchen and proceed for Taklakot via Manasarovar. Overnight at guest house at Taklakot.

Day 15 :
After early breakfast, proceed for Saga (200 km / 6 - 7 hrs). Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Guest House Or tents if needed.

Day 16 :
Saga to Nayalam. Overnight at camp.

Day 17 :
Nayalam to Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 18 :
Return Flight to the Destinations

* Above tour is organized from May till October.
* Starting point of the tour is Lucknow / Kathmandu / Gonda Railway Station.
* Tailor made itinerary suiting only for groups will be made as on request.
* Above tour is organized from May till October.
* For above tour Individual booking are taken for as per fixed departure Dates.

Medical Facilities : 
Very few medical facility is available in Tibet. That too is very distantly located. Our Guide having certificate of paramedic courses will accompany the group, who take care of only few Medical issues at High altitudes. Personal Medical Kit & medicines are recommended.

Guide : 
Tibetan guide will accompany the group, Supported by Tour Leader from India OR Nepal.

Tour Cost:  
US $ 2200 per person For Non Indian passport holders OR INR 1,20,000 + Govt. Service Tax for Indian passort holders. (This is 2013 rate, Tour cost is subject to change depending on the Rates announced by TAR for 2014).

The above tour cost includes :  
* All accomodation during the Yatra (Lucknow - Lucknow)
* Restricted Permit and Chinese group Visa.
* All Entrance fees in Tibet.
* Special Kailash Parikarma Permits & Humla (Nepal) permit. All transportations by Toyata Land cruisers (4 wheel drive) on 4 sharing basis from Sher border to Sher border.
* Paramedic staff cum Guide trained for High Altitude sickness.
* All Entrance fees
* At least one Tibetan and one Indian/Nepalese Guide.
* Meals on full board, Sherapa staff & Cook.

The tour cost excludes :  
* Travel/Personal Insurance
* Emergency evacuations/Rescue, if required.
*Any expenses of personal nature and NOT included in the "tour cost includes" section above, are additional.

Permission and Official Formalities:  
* No permission is required from the Indian or the Nepalese Govt.
* To undertake this tour all yatris should have valid passports.
* Tibetan Permit & Chinese Visa are required for this tour, which is included in the tour cost.
* Medical Fitness certificate (issued by registered medical practioner) is needed.
* Required group of min 10 pax to operate.