SERVICES INCLUDES IN ABOVE TOUR COST

• Hotel with full board in Kathmandu.
• Airports pick up and drop services.
• One half day sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu.
• Pick up and drop services to / from Nepal / China border by AC / Non AC Tourist Bus.
• Transport by 4WD Japanese Land Cruiser.
• Supporting Truck for Luggage.
• Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Team.
• English speaking Tibetan guide.
• Buffet Indian veg. meals (South Indian, Gujrati, Marwadi)
• Chinese visa fee of Nepali and Client.
• Sleeping mat, Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag while on Kailash Tour (returnable after trip).
• Free Duffel Bag.
• Guesthouses and camping charges in Tibet.
• All camping and cooking equipment.
• Yak for Kailash parikarma luggage only.
• All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet.
• Gamow bag, oxygen.

• Airfares from Home – Kathmandu - Home.
  
• All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls.
  
• Insurance of clients.
  
• Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikarma  (direct payable to Yak/horse harder)
  
• Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation INR. 500 per person.
  
• Kodari land tax INR. 200 per pax (direct payable at Kodari)
  
• Services other than specified.

• Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Gamow Bag and Oxygen. We are the only agent in Nepal who can provide Gamow bag.
• We don't charge extra for the parikrama. If you wish to take help of a yak or horse, the cost will be approx US$ 60 for Yak and USD 100 for horse payable directly to the yak herder. All Indian pilgrims are advised to hire one. You have to understand that the yaks are not domesticated but are meant to carry luggage.

• 60 days prior to tour departure date, 45% of the total cost should reach J N Rao Travel Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. account by telex transfer with passport copies and 3 photographs of the client.
  
• And full payment should make 40 days before departure to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

• All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
• 30 days before trip departure 20% of total trip cost.
• 25 days before trip departure 30% of total trip cost.
• 20 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
• 15 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
• 07 days before trip departure 100% of total trip cost.

IMPORTANT PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION:  

Clothing:

Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are the rule of Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to down right cold. Indian Pilgrims strictly no Sari. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from 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 is 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. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.  

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 you should 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 Nyelam (12000ft) and a night in Simikot those who take journey of Helicopter before moving on to the higher altitudes. Drink plenty of water, 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 = 7.9 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 5-6 approx; Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or Kodari. Exchange all you're remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal.  

Risks & Liability:

J N Rao Travel Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd 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, J N Rao Travel Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd 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, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

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