Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter (Ex – Kathmandu)

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is known for its religious value, cultural significance, physical beauty and thrilling nature. Bathing in Mansarovar and drinking its water is believed by Hindus to cleanse all sins. The Yatra is the holiest form of expedition to Lord Shiva’s own house called Mt. Kailash. Every year thousands of pilgrims undertake the divine yatra from various parts of the country & world as well as. The Kailash or Mount Kailash with the Mansarovar lake is deeply integral to the heart of spiritual Asia, igniting the imagination of human beings since time immemorial. The Yatra is considered to be a journey for salvation.

HOLY MT KAILASH HELI TOUR VIA KATHMANDU: Yatra is start and end at Kathmandu. On this yatra, the maximum journey will be carried out by scheduled flight and special chartered Helicopter flight. We use normal scheduled flight on Kathmandu and Nepalgunj/Simikot sectors and on Simikot /Hilsa/Simikot sector we have to use special chartered helicopter flight.
Simikot is fall on rain pro area and chances of whether problem and flight cancellation is higher than other plain area. Simikot also fall on restricted Dolpo zone area and restricted zone permit is applicable. No any foreign national including Indian national can travel without specific permit and permit cost is also high.

General Conditions

• We strongly advise to allot 1-2 extra days to overcome any delays.
• Due to the nature of travel, there is always the possibility of change in the schedule. The Tour Operator or its partners shall not be liable for any such delays.
• GCH has the right to change the Itinerary in the event of adverse weather condition or any unforeseen reason.
• The Group will be required to follow the itinerary strictly. The entire Group will enter & exit together as per schedule.

Cancellation Policy

• Clear 40 working days or more prior to the tour departure date or for non-payment of the balance Tour Cost within the stipulated time frame – Booking amount + 18% GST will be applicable
• Clear 39 to 25 working days prior to the tour departure – 50% of the tour cost + 18% GST will be applicable
• Clear 24 to 10 working days prior to the tour departure date – 75% of the tour cost + 18% GST will be applicable
• Less than 09 clear working days prior to the tour departure date – 100% of the tour cost + 18% GST will be applicable

Payment Terms

• INR 25000 /- per person amount at the time of booking for confirmation
• Balance amount 45 days before starting the Yatra.

Documents Required

• 6 Month Valid Passport from travel date with 6 passport size photographs.
• Voter ID Card.

Oxygen cylinder

Our company will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some pilgrims prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan 20-30 Per cylinder.

Food during Yatra

Our cooks will be traveling with you during the entire trip. Our Staff will carry all necessary cooking items and will provide Indian vegetarian food during the Yatra.

Age Restrictions

No, we do not have any age restrictions. If you are physically fit, you may travel but sometime Chinese Authority do not permit for people aged 70 or above. We insist everyone to consult with their doctor and must mention that you are going to high altitude. Many of old aged people travelled with us and have successfully done the Parikrama.

• As Per Sailani Tours N Travels Pvt Ltd Terms & Conditions Apply.
• Tour price is for Indian National only.
• Single occupancy will be in Kathmandu only.
• Arrival into and departure from Kathmandu Airport would be on your own arrangements.
• Do Carry Comfortable Walking Shoes.
• As Per New Rules, Booking Should Be Done 1 Month in Advance.
• It Is Mandatory To Carry A Valid Passport – Validity 6 Months Before Travel Date And Two Copies Of Passport Size Photograph.
• The Hotel Confirmed Will Be As Per The Brochure Or An Alternate Hotel Of Similar Category.
• Itinerary Is Subject To Change Due To Unavoidable Circumstances And The Extra Cost Incurred Has To Be Paid By The Clients.
• Indian currency notes of Rs 2,000, Rs 500 and Rs 200 denominations are banned in Nepal.
• All Sightseeing’s Subject To Weather and Political Conditions at the Destination.
• Private Vehicles Are Not Allowed From Mansarovar To Kailash. Yatri Will Be Escorted By the ECO-Buses Only.
• Please Carry Woollen Gloves, Sun Hat, Thermal Wear, Water Bottle, Towel, Light Jacket, Sunglasses, Sun Cream, Torch With Extra Batteries/Bulbs, Mask, Raincoat, Sweater, and Trekking Shoes.

Clothing

• Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to travel to Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold.
• Indian woman Pilgrims are strictly advised not to wear Sari. Bring all the medicines, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you need at home as these are difficult (if not impossible) to obtain on the way.
• A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also, quite useful to have a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.

What to take

• Winter wear: Gore-Tex material though expensive is highly recommended to beat the chilling cold.
• Also, carry down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, sun glass, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava (‘monkey cap’) & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust and cold.

Bring with you

Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; ‘namkeen’ etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets.

Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude), Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes), sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.

Health

This is one of the toughest high-altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit – no two ways about that. Generally, patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes.

In your interests, it is essential that you be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high-altitude travel for days in ‘no road’ conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500ft during the Parikrama, etc.

Altitude Sickness

As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation.

This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Kerung before moving on to the higher altitudes.

Be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage.

We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.

Currency

The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.00 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 10.00 approx, Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal.

Risks & Liability

Sailani Tours N Travels team and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB).

Therefore, Sailani Tours N Travels and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred therefore shall be borne by the clients on the spot.