Kailash Yatra by Heli via Lucknow

ACCOMMODATIONS
We will be staying at 4/5 star hotel in Kathmandu and guesthouses during Kailash Yatra. Accommodations in Kathmandu 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, All vegetarian meals will be provided in Nepal and Tibet part.

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, flight delays, particularly Nepalgunj-Simikot-Nepalgunj.

INCLUDED IN THE COST

• Airports pick up and drop services.
• Scheduled flight Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj.
• Charter helicopter flight share by 5 person Simikot – Hilsa–Simikot.
• Double sharing hotel in Nepalgunj & 3or 4pax in Simikot and Tibet all places with meals.
• Transport by Tourist Bus as per group sizes/Truck for Luggage.
• Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Sherpa Team and Medical Insurance of staffs.
• English speaking Tibetan guide, Chinese visa fee of Client and staff.
• Veg. Indian meals during the trip and Guesthouses and camping charges in Tibet.
• Duffel Bag (a large bag to keep the yatris luggage for the trip).
• All camping and cooking equipment.
• Yak for Kailashparikrama luggage only and all entrance and conservation fee of Tibet.
• Upper Humla permit fee for client and Helicopter landing.
• Gamow bag oxygen and oxy- meter for safety.
• Stick and a water bottle.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST

• All beverages during trip and in Nepalgunj and Simikot.
• International airfares from your Home to Home.
• Extra room bills due to flight delays due to weather conditions.
• Photography charges and Telephone calls.
• Insurance of clients and evacuation cost.
• Personal horse riding charges during Kailash Parikrama
• Domestic excess baggage charges more than 10 Kgs.
• Tips for supporting staff.