Itinerary & Costs For KAILAS MANASAROVAR YATRA 2023
The KAILAS - MANASAROVAR YATRA 2023 guided by SWAMI SANDEEPANANDA GIRI
10 - 24 JULY 2023
(Please note that this yatra is open to people of all religions)
COST - Rs.1.88 Lakhs for INDIAN Nationals.
Foreign Nationals will have some increase as per directives of Tibet /China government
(TO SEE ITINERARY &ALL INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IN THE COST,PLEASE SCROLL DOWN)
REQUIREMENTS
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of travel
Medical certificate from your doctor stating that you are fit to travel at high altitudes
Age between 18 and 70 years
VISA PROCESSING
For INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS LIVING IN INDIA
Original passports must be submitted to School of Bhagavad Gita office at least 1 month before date of travel.
Copy of passport and photo must be sent to School of Bhagavad Gita office when registration is done.
For NRIs , INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS LIVING OUTSIDE INDIA
Indian passport holders living outside India may arrive in NEW DELHI before 5 days from date of travel . They will have to submit their passports in the original. Our representative will collect the passports and submit it to the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi for the visa.
FOREIGN PASSPORT HOLDERS
Foreign passport holders are to arrive in KATHMANDU, Nepal, before 5 days from date of travel. They will have to submit their passports in the original. Our representative will collect the passports and submit it to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu for the visa. Extra Visa charges of $ 200 for USA/CANADA citizens and $ 100 approximately for other foreign nationals,or as currently charged by the Chinese Embassy will have to be paid.
Please note that a normal Chinese visa is not applicable for travel to Kailas- Manasarovar, which is in Tibet.
REGISTRATION- On payment of Rs 25,000/-
To register- Please fill in online form / email to admin@sobg.org
Register Online
MODE OF PAYMENT FOR YATRAS:
Payment may be made by Google Pay to 6282309952
OR by
Bank Transfer to :
A/c No : 568202010004823
A/C Holder : Swami Sandeepananda Giri
BANK NAME : UNION BANK OF INDIA
BRANCH : THYCAUD BRANCH, TRIVANDRUM, KERALA, INDIA.
IFSC : UBIN0556823 SWIFT CODE : UBININBBKHU
Kindly mail the details after you have made the payment to admin@sobg.org or WhatsApp to +91 9446033331
ITINERARY
Day 01: Fly to Kathmandu from TRIVANDRUM/KOCHI/ CALICUT/KANNUR/BENGALURU/
Day 02: Darshan Of Pashupatinath Temple & Sleeping Vishnu at Budhanilkantha. The day is free for final preparation of the Yatra.
Day 03: After breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Day 04: Early morning drive from Syabrubesi to Timure (1hr). Cross over China border and proceed to Kerung (26km/1 ½ hrs).
Day 05: Stay an entire day at Kerung for acclimatization.
Day 06: Drive to SAGA (4600m).
Day 07: Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4650m) with the Parikarma Of the Lake .Stay at Manasarovar
Day 08: Morning at Lake Manasarovar for Puja & Havan . PM Drive to Darchen (40km/ 1 ½ hrs).
Day 09: Drive to Trek (Parikrama) starting point. Trek to Dirapuk (4860m).
Day 10: Trek to Zhuthulpuk (4760m/18km).
Day 11: End Kailash Kora. Drive to Saga (4600m).
Day 12: Drive to Kerung.
Day 13: Return to Kathmandu.
Day 14: The day is free until your transfer to the airport for your final departure back home.
COST INCLUDES
Tibet / China Visa Fee for Indian passport holders.
All permits
Arrival / Departure Transfers by AC Coach
Twin Sharing Accommodation at good hotel in Kathmandu with Full Board Meals
Sightseeing Tours including entrance fees at monuments.
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 , freshly cooked by Kitchen staff, travelling along with group.
English Speaking Tibetan Guide
One Team Leader & Experienced Support Staff
Yaks & Yak-men
Complimentary Duffel Bag
Down Jacket on returnable basis
First – aid Kit
COST EXCLUDES
Airfare to and from Kathmandu
Visa fees as applicable for foreign nationals and NRIs
Travel Insurance
5 days' stay in New Delhi/ Kathmandu for visa processing for NRIs and foreign passport holders.
Evacuation Cost in the event of emergency
Cost of Hiring Horse / Pony / Porter during the 3 days Kailash Parikarma
Expenses of Personal Nature
Anything else not mentioned under inclusions.