Important Kailash Tour Information/Mansarovar Tour Information

INSURANCE FOR KAILASH TOUR
Medical Insurance, covering emergency evacuation and all medical expenses is must for Kailash and Manasarovar Yatra / tour. So, please get yourself insured before initiating this holy tour Kailash Manasarovar. 

HEALTH PRE- CAUTION
At higher altitude areas in Kailash, the amount of oxygen is less. Certain illness such as Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise], high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia etc may be induced in the inclement weather and high altitude area which generally is not encountered over the plains. This kind of problem can be seen in anyone irrespective of their age, sex and physical fitness. Tranquilizers, sleeping doses and strong antibiotics must be avoided during this tour and gradual acclimatization is the best solution for these problems while some symptoms may also be indicating the readjusting of our body to new environments. Here are some best rules you should consciously follow to avoid such risks.

• Rest, Breathe easy, climb down ,do not apply, be excited
• Talk less, Observe silence with smiling every time if possible
• Walk unhurriedly– adopt one third of your speed and space.
• Take 5 minutes rest after each 30 minutes' walk, keep your load light
• Stop immediately whenever you feel uncomfortable and relax for a while.
• Do not engage yourself in outbursts of fellow pilgrims, avoid arguments.
• Too high and too fast are both harmful.
• Never proceed with an empty stomach and consume plenty of liquids.
• Enjoy your favorite music, Bhajans, chanting etc in the earphone and you can 
  chant a prayer or visualize everything around to suit your pleasant thoughts.
• It is better to be over-clothed than under protection to avoid catching a cold.
• Bathing or drinking water from Lake Streams or rivers en-route should be 
  avoided as your system is not habituated for this.
• Boots/Ked should be kept inside the tent. Avoid dust and direct sunshine during
  the long stretches of driving. Face, feet and hands must be well protected.
• The uneven ground, steep slope and slushy banks are full of potholes. Be careful 
  while walking and sightseeing together.
• Always be in a group and follow your guide or the one with experience.
• Over exertion is to be avoided. Heavy warm clothing is most common during winter.

HEALTH FITNESS 

This is not a trek or climbing expedition but a tour; therefore no specific level of fitness is required. Anybody can join this Yatra if they think themselves fit and have strong willpower. People suffering from cardiac or respiratory problems should consult their doctor. Morning and evening walks, jogging, stretching, meditation and regular exercise make the journey comfortable for all.

1. Kindly examine yourself from your doctor for this Yatra/tour.
2. Start exercising your body by walking, jogging, doing yoga and other breathing exercises to accomplish the Yatra successfully as you need to travel in high altitude area, Mount Kailash & Manasarovar Lake.

EMERGENCY RESCUE IN KAILASH
Only land transportation is there for the emergency rescue in Kailash as no helicopter is allowed in any part of Kailash and Tibet even in case of an emergency rescue.

ACCOMODATION (NEPAL-KAILASH TIBET)
Accommodation during Kathmandu stay is on twin sharing basis. We select the best categories of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels. But accommodation in the Kailash region is very basic. You must adjust in simple guest houses and mud houses. Group sharing rooms are available at every place. Four people in minimum should stay in one room with separate beds and warm blankets. We can find a few nice accommodations in Kerung, Dongba and Darchen on the way in Kailash, which are provided in our deluxe package.

MEAL PLAN FOR KAILASH
Meal during Kathmandu stay is provided in a package at the same hotel where you stay. Meal in the Kailash Yatra/tour package is all vegetarian. Our own staff will serve you hot meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner every day on the way to the Kailash Yatra/tour. You will get packed lunch while at Kailash Circuit (Parikrama/ Kora). You can also bring some of your favorite dry foods along the Yatra 

TRANSPORTATION 
Transportation depends on group size in Kailash Yatra. Deluxe and tourist buses are provided in Nepal and in the Kailash region. a 4 wheeler Van or Hiace Van is provided to the deluxe package holders. Deluxe buses are provided as means of transportation in the Kailash region besides in big groups. 

STAFFS FOR KAILASH TOUR
Since our establishment, Monterosa Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd has been a regular organizer of Kailash and Manasarovar Yatra. We have more than 60 regular and trained staff engaged for a regular service. Highly professional and experienced leaders, kitchen team and other first aid treatment trained members will be there in your team to help you.

EXTRA EXPENSES
Extra personal expenses may include Pony, personal helper (porter) for 3 days Kailash Outer / Inner Kora, personal expenses, Shopping, Telephone, Extra activities and Emergency rescue, Tibet group visa splitting from groups.

OTHER INFORMATION FOR KAILASH
1. You cannot bring any books, magazines, pictures about Tibet, Buddhism or about any Lama’s. Chinese Customs won’t allow you to enter with those kinds of books.
2. Do not bring any fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, liquids like Ghee, Oils because these stuffs are not allow entering from Chinese custom at Kodari Sindu Palcho, Hillsa (helicopter route Simikot) 
3. Taking pictures, video in Chinese customs, Army and police stations is extremely prohibited. 
4. Follow the instructions of your guide while facing the inquiries and checking in every customs and check Post. (Your guide will give you instructions from the first day) 
5. be polite and co-operative with every Nepali and Tibetan staff.

COMMON ITEMS
1. A Small and light trekking bag, Water bottle / hot water thermos flask (1 /2/3 liter).

CLOTHING
20 Celsius to min. -16 degrees Celsius), one should prepare accordingly. As the temperature varies greatly between day and night (from max. + 20 degrees)
Bring the following items with you: Woolen gloves, Balaclava, Sun hat, Thermal wear, Water bottle, Woolen socks, Towel, Light Jacket, Sunglasses, Sun cream, Torch with extra batteries/bulbs, Muffler, Mask, Raincoat, Sweater, Shirt/T-shirt & trekking shoes

FOOT WEAR
1. Comfortable sports shoes/trainers (Good one Nike, Adidas other). Carry an extra pair too and a pair of light Sleepers. Sandal for use evening/morning 

TOILETRIES
2. Toiletries kit (Soap, Shampoo, Tooth brush, Toilet rolls, Towels for Yatra etc).
3. Sun screen lotion/cream/cold cream, Facial tissues, wet one (if needed yourself)

CAMPING ITEM
1. Torch, lighter, batteries, Plastic Mugs/Knife (If necessary yourself), Face masks / Dust masks

PERSONAL & GENERAL ITEMS FOR COMFORTABLE AND ENJOYABLE JOURNEY
1. Your regular medicines if you are taking according to your Doctor 
2. Dark Sunglasses
3. Your favorite dry foods including Nuts, biscuits, Kapoo0 /Vicks/Inhaler etc
4. Camera/Binoculars/Extra batteries 

FIRST AID KIT AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
1. Full first aid kit (typical backpacking kit for minor injuries/our guides will also carry).
2. Diamox Aspirin/pain killer medicine, Lip balm/ Vaseline/ Mustard oil, Plasters
3. Salt, Vicks for sore throats, chewing gums, Mints 

Trip booking: 
Minimum 40 days advance booking is required to arrange Kailash permit and visa approval and issue Travel permit. You should deposit to pay USD 500 for NRIs/ Tourist and INR 15,000 for Indian passport holder of the tour booking payment in advance by bank transfer