Terms and Conditions

• Necessary to send color Scan copy of Passport of pilgrimage with name list 30 days before departure for permits processing.
• We need 6 Month valid ordinary Passport but Diplomat passport is not acceptable. 
• Should deposit Rs 20,000 or USD $ 300 per person as advance before processing.($200 non-refundable)
• Should send Indian pilgrimage’s original Passport to our Delhi office 10 days before from the departure date for China visa Process.
• NRI/Other Citizen’s Original Passport will collect after arrival in Kathmandu.
• Before the Kailash departures, must clear all reaming Payment.

Cancellation Policy

• After process the Kailas Permit $USD 200 will be charged as cancellation.
• 5 days before of departure date, INR 25,000/ USD $400 will be charged as cancellation.
• Same days before departure date, 70 % will be charged as cancellation

If suddenly program has changed Due to  weather problem, natural disaster, landslide, technical problem and political movement, all additional expenses should be paid  by themselves

General Information

• Insurance: Medical Insurance not compulsory for visa processing but will use full if you do insurance in case any health problem arises during travel.
• Oxygen cylinder: Our Company will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some pilgrimage we prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan 20-30 per cylinder.
• Food during Tour: Our cooks will be traveling with you during the entire trip. Our Staff will carry all necessary cooking items and will provide Indian vegetarian food during Yatra.
• Age restriction-Chinese Authority do not permit for Indian citizen  aged 70 or above .

We recommend that you bring the flowing items to make your journey more comfortable:

•  Wind Proof Jackets -1/ Towel-1 / Washing Kit - 1,Warm Thick Pullover-1,Rain Coat-1 
•  Pants-4/ Sun Heat-1 , Cotton Full Sleev T-shirt - 4 ,Thermal Underpants-2       
• Long/Vest /Warm Full T-Shirt - 2, Trekking Shoes -1, Rubber Sandal 1.
• Warm Woolen Shocks - 5 ,Warm Gloves-1 – Water Bottle (1Ltr. Capacity)-1
• Sun Glass-1 Flash Light with Extra Batteries-1, Strong Sun Cream UV50+Chap stick /Moisturizer Cream-1
•  Pocket Knife/Sewing Kit/Button/Cigarette Lighter/Dust Masks-1

China Government Notice!!!-  Don’t take any picture, tape record, newspapers, political things or anything related to Dalai Lama , If found in Tibet, on the spot China Army will control and take legal action.  

• Should carry dry food Items to make your journey  more comfortable              
• Carry regular medicine -Diamox 250 mg. 20 tablets and Personal First Aid Kit.
• Money exchange: Others currency (except UDS $) are not accepted in China but is acceptable in Nepal. Pilgrimage should exchange your Currency to Chinese Currency in Kathmandu/Nepal.
• Temperature -Average (May to September): 4 - 20 ºC Day Time / -1-2ºC Night Time

Frequency asked questions about kailash tour

1) How fit I need to be for this trip?

The Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Tour is suitable for the average traveler who is moderately fit, thus no previous experience is required. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking is recommended before you embark on this journey. Persons suffering from a pre-existing medical condition must seek medical advice/consent before considering the trek. Whilst on the tour, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized to high altitudes.

Please note that while in KORA you will be trekking for minimum four to maximum nine hours at the altitude above 5000 meters.

2) Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?

Yes, our airport representative will be there to greet you at the airport. S/he will be displaying your name  sign-board. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

3) What sort of accommodation can I expect in the Tour?

 Please note that the guesthouses during this trip in Tibet are considered very basic and are of dormitory style. There is no any shower facility at most of the guesthouses and toilets facilities are always outside the building.

 

4) What sort of food can I expect in the Tour?

All breakfasts are included in our package. Your guide will help you find good restaurants with reasonable price. A must are the small Tibetan restaurants which serve authentic Tibetan food. You can try ethnic Tibetan cuisine. Have some momos or gyantok, and wash it down with a cup of salted Tibetan butter tea. Meals will either be in the hotel or at a restaurant of your choice (where available). While on the road, lunch will be at one of the many Chinese tea shops along the way which generally serve a variety of noodle and vegetable dishes and meat where available. Expect to spend around USD 15 to 20 per day for meals.

5) What mode of transpiration do you use?

We use private tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and pickups; whereas we use the best Hundaicompany Van for the overland drive across the Tibetan highland. These vehicles are extremely sturdy, spacious and reliable and they make the journey as comfortable as possible.

6) What is the best season for this tour?

The best time for the Mt. Kailash Tour is between March and October.

7) What is the weather and temperature like during the Tour?

 

It depends on the season you’re travelling. During the month March, April, October it is colder at night and relatively warmer during the day, with the temperature ranging from -15°C at night to 20°C. Between May and September, the weather stays prefect as the temperature averages 25°C during the day to -5°C at night.

Expect the unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 20 deg C to -20 deg C low.

8) Are there any communication facilities during the  Tour?

Communication facilities in Tibet have been improved over the past few years. You can also have a roaming facility added to your mobile phone as mobile phones work fine in Tibet. If you buy a Chinese SIM card at the border, you could stay in touch with your family and friends most of the time. Please ask us for the latest facilities and schemes on Chinese mobile phones.

9) Can I use credit cards in the places I visit?

Besides Chinese Yuan, only US dollars can be accepted in Tibet. There are NO ATMs in the town you are visiting. Exchanging your money to Chinese currency will be the best option for you, which can be done at Kathmandu and border.  While changing money at the local money exchange centers in Kathmandu or at border, please make sure that you are accompanied by your guide and do consult him as you may easily be duped with counterfeit notes.

 

10) Do your guide speaks good English?

 Throughout your time in Tibet you will be accompanied by an experienced Many Tibetan guides have different accent of English speaking capacity due to their mother tongue and Tibetan language.

11) Can I Charge my digital camera and other equipment on my trip?

These facilities will be available in most of the places in your hotel/guesthouse reception by paying some service charges. Remember to bring travel adapters!

12)  How much additional money do I need per day?

It depends on your spending habits. USD 15 to 20 a day will be enough to buy lunch, dinner, bottles of water, chocolates and a few drinks during the trip.

Tibet is becoming more expensive every year. There are many local shops that sell traditional Tibetan handicrafts. We recommend you to bring extra money to spend on souvenirs.

13) will it possible to get any clothes washed/laundry ?

. there are no laundry service in Tibet. You can do washing at the public tap, river etc. Please note that laundry service is not included in the package price.