Kailash Yatra via Lhasa with Muktinath

ACCOMMODATIONS
We will be staying at 4/5 star hotel in Kathmandu and guesthouses during Kailash Yatra. Accommodations in Kathmandu, lhasa are on twin-shared basis. Rest of the place all room triple or 4 /5  bed sharing. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu, Lhasa.

MEALS
All vegetarian meals will be provided in Nepal and Tibet part. while only breakfast will be available in Lhasa and sigatse. While your lunch and dinner will provide in the best Indian vegetarian restaurant out of hotel in lhasa.

PHYSICAL CONDITION REQUIREMENT
Discovery Mountain Trek can offer advice and recommendations about health requirements but it is the individual responsibility of each trekker to acquire any necessary documents and medical care. The information on the technical sheet provided is indicative, it is your responsibility to check with the authorities concerned for the exact requirements for your chosen destination at the time of travel. If you do not obtain any necessary medical consultations or travel documents and are not allowed to enter a country, or suffer personal injury or death as a result, we have no liability to you for any cost, loss or damage which you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements. It is your responsibility to comply with the regulations and procedures of police, customs and health at all times throughout your trip.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
The best time to travel in Tibet is from May, June, July, August and September. The temperature is moderate in these seasons and guarantees amazing views through the Yatra. Although this Yatra can be undertaken during winter, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone.

GUIDE & STAFF ARRANGEMENT
The most significant thing that makes this trek enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced and helpful Guide and crew member who have the ability of guiding our trek on the mountain smoothly. Our trip will be led by the best and most professional Guide. All of Discovery Mountain Trekking Guide’s are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, skills and personal aptitude. With an objective of sustaining local communities, Discovery Mountain Trek only employs local Staff, who have knowledge about culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, and history of their local region.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Tibet is stunningly beautiful, but equally fragile in the mountain region. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as much as we do.  Therefore, we believe that the tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve it. Discovery Mountain Trek employs a ‘zero impact’ policy on the natural environment and the traditional communities that live there. Discovery Mountain Trek, therefore, enforces a number of do and don’t. Please talk to your trek Guide to avoid environmental impacts.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is a condition upon joining any of Discovery Mountain Trek trips that all Pilgrim’s be insured for comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents. While here we request all the traveler’s should bring your travel insurance which can cover cancelation flight ticket, ambulance, helicopter rescue, treatment and evacuation costs. Please note that we don’t arrange or sell insurance.

ACCLIMATIZATION
This pilgrimage’s itinerary is planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up at higher altitudes too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to result in death. The higher the altitude, the less oxygen will be in the air. For example, at an altitude above of 5000m, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Therefore, our body needs many days to adapt to an environment with less oxygen. During this trip, one day we take rest in somewhere which will help us acclimatize to the high altitude.

EQUIPMENT LIST
This list is a guideline to help you pack for your Yatra. Also understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. Those items marked by an asterisk (*) are provided by Discovery Mountain Trek inclusive in the service.

SLEEPING BAG
Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)
1 Bed sheet (optional)

FROM HEAD TO TOE
A cap or sunhat
2-pair of thermals
Suitable shorts
Walking trousers
Thick walking socks
Warm gloves
Hat and scarf
Water bottle
A pair of high rise walking boots
Lightweight waterproof over trousers
Discovery Mountain Trek’s down Jacket (*)
Discovery Mountain Trek’s half T-shirt (*)
Long sleeve thermal tops and full-length long johns
A light fleece or equivalent (plus extra warm layers if necessary)
A breathable windproof, water proof jacket (Gore-Tex…)
A pair of sandals or equivalent casual shoes for cities, villages and evenings
Long-sleeved and short sleeved t-shirts, preferably in quick-drying technical material.

DAY BAGS
1 medium shoulder bag: 20/30 liter cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon(*)
1 double bag for each one to put your all cloths for Kailash Yatra.(*)
A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables (*)

PRACTICAL ITEMS
Tissue /toilet roll
Wet wipes (baby wipes)
Female hygiene products
Anti-bacterial hand wash
1 compass or GPS (optional)
1 medium-sized quick drying towel
1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries

MEDICAL
1 skin-blister repair kit
Anti-diarrhea pills
Anti-headache pills
Cough and/or cold medicine
Water purification tablets or water filter
Small personal first-aid kit simple and light
Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Discovery Mountain Trek & Expeditions Company is a trustworthy and registered Company under the laws of Nepal Tourism Industry and accepts your bookings under the following terms and conditions.

Booking Terms
booking your trip with Discovery Mountain Trek accept with terms and conditions of sale. Every traveler’s is required to complete the form of registrations. At the time of registration, traveler’s are expected to pay a deposit 25% of total cost to complete your booking. Please note the trip cost is required to make in advance as per the company policy, this deposit help us to make confirm reservation of Hotels in City, domestic flights and all other trip arrangements for final trip booking. Along with deposit we need detailed name lists of participants, same as passport, Gender, Nationality, Date of birth, passport number, passport issue, expiry dates and profession. You need to send passport copy, photo identity and e-ticket by e-mail to us in Nepal.

Booking and Payment

• As per the new regulations trip booking should be done in advance.
• Minimum 6 months valid date passport is required.
• At the time of booking confirmation 25% of the total cost should pay on our bank.
• 35 days prior to tour departure date 50% of the total cost should reach Discovery Mountain Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd account.
• By scan copy of color passport the client.
• Full payment should be made 15 days before departure to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Tour Cancellation Policy:

• All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written.
• Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
• 21 days before trip departure 30% of total trip cost.
• 15 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
• 10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
• 07 days and less departure 100% of total trip cost.

Tour Operators has the full right to change the dates and cancel the trip due to any unavoidable circumstances.

RISK & RESPONSIBILITY
Your safety and enjoyment is my prime concern. I therefore carry out my responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble – free as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, trip may be change under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as land-slides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents etc. Any extra cost incurring there is your personal responsibility and should be borne on the spot.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Discovery Mountain Trek. Please note that your guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. The guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required. Bad weather in mountain regions can cause domestic, international flight delays, particularly Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu.

INCLUDED IN THE COST

• 4 nights hotel (4/5 star) on twin sharing room in Kathmandu with vegetarian meals
• 2 nights hotel (4/5 star) on twin sharing room in Pokhara with vegetarian meals
• 1 night hotel (3/4 star) on twin sharing room in Chitwan with vegetarian meals
• 1 night hotel (2/3 star) on twin sharing room in Janakpur with vegetarian meals
• 1 night Guest house on twin sharing room in Jomsom with vegetarian meals
• 5 nights hotel (4 star) on twin sharing room in Lhasa & Sighatse with breakfast
• 2 nights hotel on twin sharing room in Saga with vegetarian meals
• Rest of the accommodation all in guest house basic sharing room with vegetarian meals
• Vegetarian meals in neat and clean restaurant (outside) during stay in Lhasa & Shigatse.
• Best available hotel & guesthouses in Kailash region (Saga – Kailash – Saga)
• All vegetarian meals cooked by our Nepali support team in Kailash region
• Complimentary use of Down Jackets if require (returnable after tour finished)
• Transfer by AC/ deluxe private vehicle as per our itineraries in Nepal
• Yaks & Yak men during your Parikrama to carry foods and baggage
• Airport transfers & sightseeing in Kathmandu & in Lhasa
• All entry fee and cable car ticket for Manokamana temple
• Round trip air ticket Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu
• Round trip air ticket from Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara
• Air ticket from Janakpur – Kathmandu
• English speaking Tibetan guide and one Nepali tour leader
• Necessary supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas from Nepal)
• All necessary Kitchen & camping equipments
• Oxygen for emergency use, Medical kit bag / First Aid kit
• All Tibet travel permits as per our itineraries
• Transportation in Tibet by Luxury Bus
• Jeep from Jomsom – Muktinath – Jomsom
• Lake Mansarovar parikrama by luxury bus
• Free gifts – Duffle Bag & Backpack Bag
• All applicable taxes & service charges

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST

• Nepal entry visa fee for NRI
• International air ticket to Kathmandu & return to your home
• Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation service
• Personal expenses, energy drinks like coca, fanta sprite.
• Tips for tour leader, Tibetan guide, sherpa staff & driver
• Your travel insurance, porter & horse for Kailash parikrama
• Personal porter & riding Horse during the Parikrama of Holy Kailash
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival from Kailash
• Monasteries and monuments entrances fees for sightseeing in Lhasa or Shigatse
• Any additional cost due to natural calamity, emergency evacuation or unforeseen circumstances
• Extra accommodation charge in Lhasa, Shigatse & in any places of Kailash region due to any reason like sickness, rescue besides tour itinerary