The journey to Mt. Kailash is an important spiritual journey for millions of Buddhists and Hindus, in addition to Jains and also to the Bonpo. It is divinely said that one circuit of the sacred Mt. Kailash (54 km/32-mile) is enough to wipe out all the sins of a lifetime.However, eliminating all the sins of your lifetime is only part of the task; the major purification requires that you also do 108 revolutions. Bathing in the icy cold sapphire waters of Lake Mansarovar at the mountain's base is also truly believed to remove the sins of innumerable lifetimes…doing this holy pilgrimage could change the course of your life forever!!!
Fact File
- Kailash Location – Western Tibet |
- Altitude – Kailash Peak (6714 M) above sea level |
- Base Camp - Darchen (4560 M) above sea level |
- Climate – Unpredictable (Max-20 degrees to Min -16 degree Celsius) |
- Belief – Hindu, Buddhist, Jains, Bonpo (All AUM followers) |
- Visiting Time – Late April to September |
- Parikrama (Kora) Kailash – 52 Kms (03 days) 38 kms by walk |
- Altitude of Mansarovar - (4550 M) above sea level |
- Mansarovar Parikrama – 102 Kms one day by land cruiser |
- Distance from Kathmandu – 817 (one way including 52 kms around Kailash Parvat) |
- Total Journey – From Kathmandu to Kathmandu 13 Nights / 14 Days |
- Clothing – Heavy woolen and clothing meant for mountaineering |
- Standard Time – Tibet is 02 hours ahead of Nepal time |
- Currency – The unit of currency is in the Renimbi or Yuan. A dollar equivalent 6.25 Renimbi / Yuan approximately |
- Accommodation: Hotel & Lodge |
- Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser with support truck |
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek |
- Trekking Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging.
General Information about Kailash
Temperature and Weather: Weather condition from June to September in TIBET, can be expected to be dry and sunny, with precipitation in July and August day time temperature can be as high as 22 degrees centigrade in Tibet the average daily temperature will be 10 degree centigrade, however, the intense sun at high altitude can bake 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.
Health Considerations: All participants must provide health certificate given by a reputed doctor confirming that the participant is fit to travel in altitude of 5700 M. We ask you to bring along your own small first aid kit (available at Pharmacies), some of the items we ask you to bring in the kit are antiseptic cream or wound disinfectant iodine, tube-squeeze cream, foot care and blister treatment ointments, band-aids, adhesive roll & strips, gauze pads, moleskin, (please bring trusted comfortable walking boots), gauze pads, gauze rolls, adhesive tapes, ace bandage for the ankle, elastic bandage rolls, water disinfectant tablets,
Antibiotics: (Triethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole - Bacterium DS or Septra (DS - Double strength / 160 mg 800 mgs)
Antidiarrheals: Lomotil & Pepto - Bismol tablets and make sure you bring Charcoal tablets - Please see your doctor for more advice concerning antibiotics & Antidiarrheals
Anti Inflammatory: Advil, Rufen or Mortin. Aspirin / Tylenol or general painkillers, strong sunscreen oil, skin antibiotic cream, antifungal ointment, lozenges, Strepsils, small scissors & knife, waterproof matches safety pins, thermometer, lighter, dehydration salt packets, foot powder and cream, heat balm for muscles & joints, Vicks etc.
Fitness: Please start to get in shape now! Good 30 minute walk, jogging daily, stretching and regular exercise should put you in the right shape (concentrate on your heart & legs- Aerobics), Porters will be carrying the bulk of your equipment, but it is recommended that you bring a good day pack and are fit enough to carry shacks, filled water bottle/Canteen food. Snacks, camera, film, map, jumper, sun hit, first ad kit, light weight, rain gear, extra clothes etc.
Altitude Sickness: This is an environment related condition that can affect anyone who ascends too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly.
Here we would like to suggest, to read any book on trekking which has a chapter on this and also consult your doctors.
Responsibility: 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 the facilities. Satyam Tours and Travel Pvt. Ltd reserve the right to change itineraries without advance notice, depending on the weather and road condition and China Tibet Tourism Bureau (CTTB) reserve right to change itineraries without advance notice, depending upon any various diseases characterized by a high fever or any other strike in China.
Currency: All Major Foreign currencies and TCS are accepted in Zhangmu Bank in return for Yuen. The basic unit of Chinese Currency, Yearn equal Rs. 9, Jiao and 1 Jiao equal 10 Fen, at Present US $1=8 Yean (Approx), Credit card not accepted. I yean=INR 7/- (Approx).
Staff: Our highly experienced Sherpa staff will be responsibility for all camping & cooking arrangements.
Guide / Escort: Local English speaking guide will escort the group throughout the tour in Tibet.
Oxygen: One oxygen cylinder with will be provided in each vehicle and during the PARIKARMA. Please note that Oxygen is to be used only in case of emergency.
Custom Formalities: Valuable goods taken for personal use (radio & video cameras etc) should be declared at customs office by completing a customs declaration from and brought back on return journey. Antiques must be properly certified, otherwise they may be confiscated.
Transportation: Kathmandu to Kodari Private Minibus will be provided for the group. Border crossing from Kodari to Zhangmu (Tibet) will be on trucks, approximately 30 min. ride. Throughout the journey in Tibet you will be traveling in 4500 Land cruiser or 62 model Land cruiser. Trucks will be provided for luggage and all camping equipment and food supplies.
Briefing and orientation: There will be a briefing on the programme on next day of your arrival in Kathmandu. It's very important that all participants attend this briefing.
Accommodation: Accommodations in all palaces are Lodge, but during to time of PARIKARMA and stay at Mansarovar over Night will be in tent. The rooms at these places are very basic without any modern facilities. You will be required to bring sufficient supplementary fool like chocolates, biscuits, nuts, pickles, bhujias, swahilies and your favorite tinned products to add variety to the meals. Lunch will be packed of light snacks.
VISAS and Documentation: Your must be in possession of valid passport for at least 6 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, date if expire, place of issue, nationality, date of birth and occupation, Two passport size photographs are also required. Additionally, you must allow a minimum of 10 full working days in Kathmandu for the visa. Getting a visa for Tibet on the Indian passport is guaranteed once the tour is booked. Your passports should reach us not later then 20 days prior to your departure.
Your Passport incase of delay receive with us, you have to additional pay $43 per person for emergency VISA, here we would like request you resume your passport before 20 days of Departure.
Photography: Still cameras, home video cameras, are allowed to in China, but beware, please don't take photos, video Chinese Government area, like Army camp, Chinese Govt. home etc.
Insurance: We recommend that you insure yourself against sickness, EMERGENCY rescue, accident hospitalization, cancellation etc. As we accept no responsibility for damages or expenses which may arise from mishaps to persons of their belongings during those pilgrimages.
Communication: There are must of overnight stay area have communication connection. However! Please be informed that is may be difficult at times to get the connection. If any urgent messages have to be send to any of the participants, please contact us at our Kathmandu head office address.
Clothing: Clothing's 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's will be required to keep off the cold winds of the Tibetan Plateau. Evening will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required we recommend that you bring along the following clothing and accessories with you - Down Jacket (can be rented in Kathmandu @ approx INR 30 per Day), warm thin pullover, warm thick pullover, warm pants, light loose cotton pants, warm windproof jacket, cotton sleeve T-shirts, thermal underpants, thermal vests full, rain coat with hood/ Poncho (should be roomy), ankle high walking boots, extra shoe laces, light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal, warm woolen socks, light cotton or silk scarf, warm gloves, soft paper tissues and handkerchief, monkey cap and sun hat, towels (big/ small), washing kit
Terms & conditions:
A code for travel in the remote Himalaya
We would like to inform you that the trip you are taking now is a pure Himalayan Travel Journey, a Tirtha Yatra in essence. As you are aware, many of the areas in which we operate and travel are remote and under developed regions of the country, hence the conditions are less predictable and un-expected is the norm. Despite all of our logistical planning and organization, Mt. Kailash Travel can never be taken for granted like a normal holiday in your home country. Many of the places, which we visit, do not even have any facility of emergency health services. Road conditions are below any international standards and travel can be uncomfortable and occasionally a vehicle may break down. Hotels & guest houses will be pretty much basic. If you think that you are not prepared to endure this nature of Himalayan Travel Experience, we request you to consider all these factors at the time of finalizing your trip to avoid any disappointments later.
Changing Himalayan weather patterns can also dictate that itinerary be changed from time to time. Delay in Yaks arrival, landslides on the way, strikes or political movements could also affect the original itinerary. The tour leader who is traveling with you will do everything in his capacity to ensure best possible service and minimize inconvenience of any nature. With all the above mentioned pre information, we hope that you have been fully clarified the game of this Himalayan Mt. Kailash Travel.
Insurance Policy
We suggest that you take a comprehensive insurance policy to cover the risk of emergency during the Kailash travel.
Should you want to do this pilgrimage, please forward us your scanned passport copies to obtain your Tibet Permits, the sooner the better If the group size is more than five people traveling together, we will be happy to provide decent discounts on a group exceeding more than 5 people. Departure dates can be adjusted for any convenient dates in April through August.
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