Mt Kailash Fixed Departure Tours 2018Kailash Manasarovar Via Helicopter 2018

Tour Name Days Trek Days Highest Alt Min size Land Cost (S$) Remarks DAYS PROGRAMME ACCOMODATION SERVICE INCLUDES:

Kailash Manasarovar Via Helicopter 2018 11 2 4860m 18 4990 In/Out Kathmandu 1 Fly to Kathmandu (1300m). Group shall be met at the airport and transfer provided to Hotel. Hotel Royal Singhi / Shanker Or Similar

2 Darshan Of Pashupatinath Temple & Bodhnath Stupa in the morning. Later in the afternoon, fly to Nepalgunj (1hr).

Hotel Cygnet Inn / Sneha Or Similar

MAY May-09 May-16 May-23 May-30 3 Early morning flight to Simikot (2950m/55mins). Fly down to Hilsa by Helicopter (3800m/30mins). Cross over the Karnali river to Sher and proceed to Purang. Purang Himalaya Hotel

JUNE Jun-06 Jun-13 Jun-20 June 24* 4 Stay at Purang for acclimatization (3900m). Purang Himalaya Hotel

JULY Jul-01 Jul-30 5 Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4560m) with the Parikarma of the Lake (72km/3hrs). Parmath Ashram

AUGUST Aug-06 Aug-13 Aug-20 Aug-27 6 Early morning Pooja at Lake Manasarovar. Drive to Darchen (4620m). (40km/1 ½ hrs.) Kailash Himalaya Hotel

SEPT Sep-03 Sep 10 Sep-17 7 Drive to Trek starting point. Trek to Dirapuk. (4860m/7-8 hrs.) Hotel Dirapuk

USA or Canadian nationals, a visa fee supplement of USD 125 will be additional. 8 Trek to Zhuthulpuk. (4760m/9-10hrs.) Zhuthulpuk Guest House

Include domestic flight and Helicopter charter 9 End Kailas Kora. Proceed to Hilsa and time permitting airlift to Simikot. Hilsa Lodge / Sun Valley Resort Or Similar

In/Out Kathmandu 10 Fly to Nepalgunj and to Kathmandu. Hotel Royal Singhi / Shanker Or Similar SERVICE EXCLUDES:

11 The day is free until your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Kailash Manasarovar Via Kerung 2018 Trekking tour

Tour Name Days Trek Days Highest Alt Min size Land Cost (S$) Remarks DAYS PROGRAMME ACCOMODATION SERVICE INCLUDES:

Kailash Manasarovar Via Kerung 2018 14 2 4860m 25 3190 In/Out Kathmandu 1 Fly to Kathmandu (1300m). Group shall be met at the airport and transfer provided to Hotel. Hotel Royal Singhi / Shankar Or Similar

2 Darshan Of Pashupatinath Temple & Sleeping Vishnu at Budhanilkantha. The day is free for final preparation of the Yatra.

Hotel Royal Singhi / Shankar Or Similar

May-18 May 14, May 23* & May 27 3 After breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (122km/9hrs). Overnight at Lodge      

Jun-18 June 01, June 05, June 14 & June 22* 4 Early morning drive from Syabrubesi to Timure (1hr). Cross over China border and proceed to Kerung (26km/1 ½ hrs.). Overnight at Hotel

Jul-18 July 01, July 10, July 21* & July 30 5 Stay an entire day at Kerung for acclimatization. Visit the only Hindu / Tibetan style temple at the Kerung Bazaar. Overnight at Hotel

Aug-18 Aug 12, Aug 20* & Aug 26 6 Drive to SAGA (4600m). Hotel Saga

Sep-18 Sep 04, Sep 10 & Sep 19* 7 Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4560m) with the Parikarma Of the Lake (478km/ 9hrs). Parmath Ashram

USA or Canadian nationals, a visa fee supplement of USD 125 will be additional. 8 AM Stay at Lake Manasarovar for Puja & Havan (4600m). PM Drive to Darchen (40km/ 1 ½ hrs.) Kailash Himalaya Hotel

Drive in /Drive out Kathmandu 9 Drive to Trek starting point. Trek to Dirapuk (4860m). Hotel Dirapuk SERVICE EXCLUDES:

10 Trek to Zhuthulpuk (4760m/18km). Zhuthulpuk Guest House

11 End Kailas Kora. Drive to Saga (4600m). Hotel Saga

12 Drive to Kerung. Overnight at Hotel

13 Return to Kathmandu. Hotel Royal Singhi / Shankar Or Similar

14 The day is free until your transfer to the airport for your final departure back home. -

Kailas Manasarovar via Lhasa 2018Tour Name Days Trek Days Highest Alt Min size Land Cost (S$) Remarks DAYS PROGRAMME ACCOMODATION SERVICE INCLUDES:

Kailas Manasarovar via Lhasa 2018 15 2 4860m 18 4990 In/Out Kathmandu 1 Fly to Kathmandu. The Group shall be met at the airport and transfer provided to your Hotel. Hotel Radisson / Soaltee Crowne Plaza

2 Pashupatinath Darshan and visit Bodhnath Stupa. Group briefing and final preparation of The Yatra.

Hotel Radisson / Soaltee Crowne Plaza

MAY May 23* 3 After breakfast, drive to the airport for your flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, transfer to Lhasa City

Hotel Manasarovar Or Similar ( 4 Star Category)      

JUNE Jun-04 Jun-12 June 22* 4 Visit the famous Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Sera Monastery and The Norbulinka Palace. Hotel Manasarovar Or Similar (4 Star Category)

JULY Jul-10 5 Drive to Shigatse to visit The Tashilhunpo Monastery & the free market. Hotel Getsar Or Similar

AUGUST Aug-08 Aug 20* 6 Drive to SAGA. Hotel Saga Or Similar

SEPT Sep-04 7 Drive to Lake Manasarovar with the Parikarma Of the Lake. Parmath Ashram Or Similar

USA or Canadian nationals, a visa fee supplement of USD 125 will be additional. 8 AM Stay at Lake Manasarovar for Pooja & Havan. PM Drive to Darchen Kailash Himalaya Hotel

not including KTM-LXA-KTM flight 620 868 900 Estimated cost 9 Drive to Trek starting point. Trek to Dirapuk Hotel Dirapuk SERVICE EXCLUDES:

10 Trek to Zhuthulpuk Zhuthulpuk Guest House

11 End Kailas Kora. Drive to SAGA Hotel Saga

12 Drive to Shigatse. Hotel Getsar Or Similar

13 Drive to Lhasa. Rest day. Hotel Manasarovar

14 Fly Lhasa / Kathmandu . Rest of the day is free for shopping & relaxation. Hotel Radisson / Soaltee Crowne Plaza

15 Transfer to the airport for your final departure back home

• Arrival / Departure Transfers by AC Coach• Twin Sharing Accommodation at Hotel Royal Singhi / Shankar or Similar with Full Board Meals• Sightseeing Tours with monumental entrance fees• Kathmandu / Kerung / Kathmandu by Bus• Luxury Bus on Tibet Side• One Support Truck• Best available accommodation at Kerung, Saga, Lake Manasarovar, Darchen, Dirapuk and Zhuthulpuk during Kailash Sojourn• Full Board Vegetarian Meals set up by our Fixed Kitchen• English Speaking Tibetan Guide• One Team Leader & Experienced Support Staff • Yaks & Yak-men during Parikarma• All Permits• Tibet / China Visa Fee• Complimentary Duffel Bag• Dawn Jacket on returnable basis• First – aid Kit • Travel Insurance & airfares + taxes not mentioned• Evacuation Cost in the event of emergency• Cost of Hiring Horse / Pony / Porter during the 3 days Kailash Parikarma• Expenses Of Personal Nature

FIXED & GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2018 (*Indicates Full Moon Departure)

FIXED & GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2018 (*Indicates Full Moon Departure)

July 23* (Guru Poornima)

FIXED & GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2018 (*Indicates Full Moon Departure)

July 21* (Guru Poornima)

• Arrival / Departure Transfers by AC Coach• Twin Sharing Accommodation at Hotel Radisson/Soaltee Crowne Plaza with Full Board Meals• Sightseeing Tours with monumental entrance fees• During Yatra, Twin sharing accommodation in Lhasa, Shigatse and Saga• Best available accommodation at Saga, Lake Manasarovar, Darchen and during Kailas Kora• Full Board Vegetarian Meals• Daily 2 liters Bottled Mineral Water • English Speaking Tibetan Guide• One Team Leader Travelling with the Group from Richa Tours• Yaks & Yak-men during Parikarma• All Permits• Tibet / China Visa Fee• Complimentary Duffel Bag• Dawn Jacket on returnable basis

• Travel Insurance• Evacuation Cost• Expenses Of Personal Nature• Hiring Of Horse & Porters if required for Kailas Kora* Airfares + taxes not mentioned

Extra cost in the event of delays due to any unforeseen reason for accommodation, meals and hiring of extra transportationTravel Insurance & airfare + taxes not mentionedEvacuation Cost in the event of sickness Or emergencyExpenses of personal nature

Arrival / departure transfers2 Nights at Hotel Royal Singhi / Shankar or similar on Twin sharing & full board basis (4 Star category hotel)1 Half day Sightseeing Tour to Pashupatinath & Bodhnath Stupa 1 Night at Hotel Cygnet / Sneha Or similar on Twin sharing & full board basis in Nepalgunj Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu FlightNepalgunj-Simikot-Nepalgunj FlightCharter Heli flight from Simikot-Hilsa-SimikotSpecial Simikot permit feeLuxury Bus on Tibet side as per packageEnglish Speaking Tibetan GuideTrek staff comprising of experienced Nepali Sirdar, Cook and a strong Sherpa TeamFreshly cooked vegetarian meals1 Night at Sun Valley Resort Or Hilsa similar with full board mealsYaks & Yak-men for porterage during Kailash KoraAll PermitsFirst aid-kit, Medical Oxygen, Pulse Oxymetre and Gamow bag1 Dawn Jacket on returnable basis