Om Namaha Shivaya!

Welcome to Nepal,
Land at Tribhuwan International Airport ( TIA), if you haven’t had a visa please get a multiple entry visa of 30 days collect your bag, and walk out, Our representative will meet and greet you, and drive you to the hotel.

In the evening you can stroll around the Thamel and nearby areas. Overnight at Kathmandu.
( Please make sure you arrive Late Sunday or 1st hour before 9 Am on Monday, we have to apply Group China visa that day for Kailash Mansarovar yatra).

30 min. drive1350m3 or 4 star Standard HotelDinnerPrivate Car

As part of the Holy Yatra, our sightseeing will be in the holy places in Kathmandu. After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Swayambhunath Stupa, also called the Monkey Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the religious pilgrimages for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is situated on the west side of Kathmandu on top of the hill with 365 steps that take you to the giant dome-shaped stupa. You will have a beautiful bird eye view of Kathmandu from this sacred place and it is one of the viewpoints in Kathmandu. After, strolling around the stupa and clicking some memories we then travel to Budhanilkantha.

Budhanilkantha is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Vishnu and is one of the most sacred and important temples for Hindus. You will get to see the reclining long statue of Lord Vishnu in the pond. The most interesting thing (not known by many people) about this temple is the oldest belief which says the King (now former) of Nepal should not visit this temple, as the King is believed to be the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. This temple is believed to be from the 5th century. We then drive to one of the Hindu holy sites, Pashupatinath Temple.
Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the sacred sites for Hindus. This temple is situated on the bank of the holy Bagmati River where you will witness the Hindu Cremation. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple and worship but one can stroll around the temple as it has covered a wide area where you will find numerous other temples and lots of spots to stop by and interact with. We will spend some time here and then we will drive to Nagarkot, a beautiful hill station above Kathmandu. It is a beautiful view point and also helps us to acclimatize.

Overnight stay at Nagarkot.

Full day2,175 mStandard HotelBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerPrivate Car

We will wake up early to see the Sunrise and mountain view.  The morning view of snow-capped mountains like Ganesh Himal, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Everest range are spectacular on a clear day!

After watching the sunrise, we will hike down to Dhulikhel. The hike will be 4 hrs. and the walk inside the village and pine forest will keep you occupied enjoying the greenery and peace. Also, you will find some small settlements on the way.

After you reach Dhulikhel, we will have our lunch. Then, we will drive back to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur. A beautiful city inside the valley that has historical importance along with a culturally rich community.

We will visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square and then drive you back to your hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will brief you about the Kailash yatra and also do some packing.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

4 hrs. hike1350mStandard HotelBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerWalk / Private Car

You will have breakfast in the hotel and then we will start our Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with a scenic drive to Syabrubesi. This drive follows the Trishuli River and the small settlements & terraced farms along the way will make the drive exciting. After 3-4 hrs. of driving, we will reach Trishuli bazaar where we will have lunch. After lunch, you can stroll around the bazaar for a while. Then, we will continue the drive to Syabrubesi which will take up to 3 to 4 hours.

Reaching Syabrubesi, we will check in the hotel and rest. In the evening, you can stroll around the Syabrubesi.

Overnight at simple guest house Syabrubesi.

6-7 hrs. drive1680mStandard HotelBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerPrivate Car

After breakfast at the Syabrubesi Hotel, the journey to the Nepal-China Border Kerung begins. It’s a 2-hour drive and we will brief you on the journey about the Kailash Yatra. Once we reach there some border formalities ( checking of visa, passport, baggage etc) and continue the journey with our  Nepal and Tibetan crew.

After clearing all the formalities at the border port we drive to Kerung, or Gyirong is a small town settled on the Himalayan slope on the Nepal-Tibet border. One can stop in this area and relax for a day during the travel between Nepal and Tibet.

This town offers a lot of spots to visit, but the most visited and top spot is Bhirkuti Cave. Also, you can find various historical monuments. There is a monastery named Pakba Monastery constructed for the protection of the border by Tibetan King Songtsen Gambo in the 7th century.

Overnight at Kerung.

2 / 3 hrs. drive2700mStandard HotelBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerPrivate Car , Bus

We have a day here at Kerung, or Gyirong to do some acclamatize hiking.

This town offers a lot of spots to visit, but the most visited and top spot is Bhirkuti Cave. Also, you can find various historical monuments. There is a monastery named Pakba Monastery constructed for the protection of the border by Tibetan King Songtsen Gambo.

Overnight at Kerung.

Full Day2700mStandard HotelBreakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After the breakfast, we drive from Kerung to Saga. The scenic journey with the Tibetan Mountains will keep us occupied. Later, we turn our journey to the north, cross the Brahmaputra River ( Yarlung Zangpo), and reach Saga. A lovely town with several reasonable hotels or guesthouses will be the perfect place to stop by. This Saga town offers a decent welcome with good local foods and also, the little market is worth strolling.

Overnight at Saga / parayang.

6 hrs. drive4200mGuest HouseBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerPrivate Car

After having breakfast in Saga, we drive to Mansarovar Lake. It will take about 7 – 8  hours to reach mansarovar this day.  Before reaching Mansarovar, we will stop by the famous spot Horchu from where we get the first glimpse of Mount Kailash – a special Darshan on a clear day!  We will spend some time clicking photographs, capturing landscapes, and then head towards Mansarovar. We will use the Nagri Kailash Bus service to do the Parikrama of Lake Mansarovar. We will reach Chui Gompa, check in at the guest house, freshen up, and take a rest.

Night at Lake Mansarovar: Many travelers want to see stars or apsara at Lake Mansarovar at night. Many may witness its beauty under the moonlight. Though visiting the lake at night is completely safe it is advisable to go in a group and if possible take our expert team with you for any required help. Dress properly with warm clothes as the temperature outside will be cold. Good idea to carry a torch and a whistle too. It is believed that Apsara from Swarga or even Lord Parvati visits Manasarovar at night to take a bath.
Overnight stay at Mansarovar Lake.

6-7 hrs. drive4550mGuest HouseBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerPrivate Car / Bus

Full day at MANASAROVAR for Puja and Havana and acclimatization
A beautiful day at the piece of Heaven. We can visit the powerful Chiu Monastery, we can take deep at lake Manasarovar or we also provide warm water from the Lake in a Bathing tent then join pious Puja or Havan at lake, and later of the day prepare for Kailash Parikrama/packing/discussion about extra horse/yak/porter booking etc. B, L, D

Note: If people wish to go Darchen town base of Kailash on this day we can drive there to, but many people prefer to stay at Mansarovar and start Parikrama direct driving to Tharboche next day.

Whole day at Lake4575mBest LodgeBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerPrivate Car / Bus

Early in the morning, we will drive around 58 km and reach the Tarboche. We then meet our porters and prepare ourselves for the Parikrama or Khora of holy Kailash Parvat – called  Gang or Kang Rinpoche in Tibetan language.  Kailash Yatra Parikarma starts from Yama Dwar at Tharboche.

From Yama Dwar, we will walk for around 6 to 7 hours to reach Diraphuk the north face of Holy Mt.Kailash.
During this Kailash Parikrama yatra, we get a close view of Mount Kailash.  Once we reach Diraphuk we can view the beautiful north face of Mount Kailash.

About Kailash Parikrama :
Almost Everyone comes to make Kailash Khora meaning circumulation of Hoy Mt. Kailash going through the highest pass Dolma La (5,645m). Although local Tibetan people make Kailash Khora in a single day, it takes three days for us and the total walk is about 52-kilometer but since we can drive a bit both ways of starting and ending of Parikrama now it is a total of 38 KM we have to walk in 3 days. This Parikrama is called the outer Khora of Kailash.
But people who are not able to make the whole Parikrama for some reason have the option to go up to the North face of Kailash, do some puja, and back to Darchen and wait for group members to finish. We have specially added one more day in North Face to touch the Kailash which is called “Kailash Charan sparsa “a special moment in life. Not every company does it.

Tharboche and Diraphuk a well-known holy places for organizing events during festivals. They organize a grand event during the Saga Dawa Festival. If we are lucky and reach during the festival time, then we get to explore more about the culture and traditions of the local communities.

Overnight at Diraphuk.

2 hours drive & 6 / 7 hrs. walk4920 m./16,138 ftsGuest HouseBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerPrivate Car / Walk

Kailash Charan Spash walk – touching feet of Kailash Parvat:
Today we do a sacred walk from Derapuk monastery to the feet of Kailash Parvat on the north face side of the mountain, a total of about 7 km distance. We all will try to reach to the base of Mt. Kailash Parvat – the Charan – or touch the feet of Mt. Kailash. It is a heavenly beautiful walk through a bank of milky water and snowfall from the top of Kailash mountain, it may feel a bit heavy due to the altitude. We will walk slowly and drink lots of water. We can do some meditation and Puja there as well. The Charan sparse trek in Kailash is also considered as part of Inner Parikarama.
We will be seeking blessing from Lord Shiva at this beautiful pilgrimage, expectation of positive energy. Kailash parvat is axis of the Mundi and Ganges flowing from Shiva’s matted hair ( Jatta ). By touching the miracle feet of Mount Kailash and the Ganges axis people get moksha – salvation, a rebirth. It is believed that the Ganges is the water that flows from the melted snow of Kailash and interestingly enough 4 of the major river in Asia Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, and Karnali originated within a 50 KM radius of Kailash mountain. That is why May be Kailash is known as Sumeru Parvat or the center of the earth.

5 /6 hours 5400 meter LodgeB, L, D walk

We will wake you early in the morning to witness the Golden Kailash during the time of sunrise. As the first sunlight kisses the summit of Mount Kailash, it turns golden, and that view is awesome.

After breakfast and the second day of Kailash Kora starts. We will walk around 6-7 hrs. to reach the Zuthulphuk. The Kailash Parikrama yatra of today is the most difficult and we will be walking around 22km.

During the yatra, we will ascend towards the Drolma La pass, the highest point (5680m) of the whole Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Before reaching the Drolma La Pass, there is a site where Milarepa and Shiva Tsal’s footprints can be seen. Once we reach the Pass, we will pray, the pass is decorated with prayer flags. From Dolma La Pass we will be descending, On the way, we will see Gauri Kund or Parvati Taal , and we will ask our Sherpa to get some holy Jal from here. Then we will continue our journey to Zuthulphuk. Once we reach there, we may visit the monastery there. It is rewarding but a long walk today.

Overnight at Zuthulphuk.

8-9 hrs.5680mGuest HouseBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerBy walk

Today is the last day of Khora or Kailash Parikrama. Early morning, we will have our breakfast and then start walking. After walking for around 10 km, we reached the Hor Qu Village. From here we will take a vehicle to reach Darchen and then Darchen, we will drive back to Saga.

Overnight at Saga.

4 hrs. walk & 6 / 7 hrs. drive4200mBest LodgeBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerWalk / Private Car / Bus

We will have breakfast and drive to Syabrubesi. The open grasslands of Tibet during the journey will keep us occupied. After crossing the Brahmaputra River, we will drive forward to a spot where you will farewell your Tibetan guide.

Now, you will go to the Rasuwagadi Nepalese Immigration Checkpoint and complete the formalities. From there our representative will take you to Syabrubesi and drive to Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Rest and stay in the Kathmandu hotel.

9 - 10 hrs. drive1350mStandard HotelBreakfast / Lunch / DinnerPrivate Car / Bus

You will be transferred to the airport three hours before your planned flight departs for your home country or the next destination.
You can end this Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by visiting the Pashupatinath Temple again if you wish.

Note: It is always good to add and advisable one more day in Kailash Yatra just incase we need an extra day due to landslides, visas, sicknesses, flight delays etc.

30 min. driveBreakfastPrivate car

Is there a temple in Kailash Manasarovar area? where people do Puja in Kailash?

There is no Temple at Kailash Mansarovar. The main crown Jwel is Kailash parvat which is known as Sumeru Parvat which everyone worships or prays too. The Kailash parvat itself is Maha shiva Lingam. At Manasarovar, people take holy baths and do Puja or havan at the Bank of the Lake. At the North face Diraphuk, and at Dolma la pilgrimage do some Puja, worship or burn lamp or incense.  At Shivastal and also at Tharboche ( Yama Dwar) people leave old clothes or nails or hair believing that they get rebirth or new life. It is a very holy land itself and most of the people say that they saw Lord Shiva, Hanuman, Shesnaag, Parvati, or Apsara there. It all depends on your belief and imagination. There are holy caves around Kailash Mansarovar where many gurus, masters, and saints have meditated in the past. You can practice some Meditation there as well.

There is no Temple to worship in Kailash manasarovar area. But it is very holy land itself and four of the major rivers Indus river, Bramhaputra river, karnali river and Sutlej river are orginate around Kailash Mansarovar area.

The advertised helicopter tour to Kailash is quite misleading as there is no permission to fly a Helicopter in Tibet / China at Kailash region due to security. So the Kailash helicopter tour takes you to the Nepal / Tibet border town of Hilsa and from there, people take a Jeep or bus to Mansarovar and complete the Kailash Mansarovar tour and back to Hilsa and there take a helicopter and back to Simikot Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu. So no helicopter goes to Kailash and we don’t recommend helicopter tours due to 3 reasons. Reason no. 1 is it is going too high too quickly so you may get sick. Reason no. 2 is due to bad weather lot of times the helicopter flights are canceled or delayed and you may end up spending more time and money, at the same time disappointed. Reason no. 3 is you will be spending more money. The best we always suggest is 15 15-day Kailash Overland tour from Kathmandu.

We are local Nepali group, Established in 1999 with a vision to provide justice and value for each penny spent by our clients. We are a specialist team of mountaineers and guides been leading trips to Mt. Kailash Manasarovar for the past 25 years and many of our team leaders have personally been there over 25 times and taking 1000’s of yatries from UK, USA, Australia, India, and other parts of the world. We have a highly dedicated and informative team to guide you through the whole Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

Over the years, the knowledge we have gained, and our passion for holy travel has made it easy to pick comfortable accommodations, local Sherpa guides and create perfect itineraries to fit our worldwide client’s needs.

To this date, we are successful in satisfying our clients and we are tirelessly working our best. Our sincere and dedicated service makes us one of the best Tour companies for the Himalayas and for Kailash Manasarovar yatra.

Our Kailash Manasarovar tour group size is always about 30-40 people. We provide good, clean and comfortable hotel accommodations, transportation and carry medical supplies needed during the journey. All our meals are vegetarian (South Indian, North Indian and some western dishes) hotly prepared by our expert cooks. We also carry oxygen cylinders, PAC bags which are very important for the altitude, Oximeters for measuring oxygen, Blood Pressure meters and other equipment necessary for the yatra.

- We conduct Meditation, Yog, Puja and Havan on the banks of Manasarovar upon request. 

- We make arrangements to take a bath at the shore of Lake Manasarovar in shower tents with warm water from Lake Manasarovar.

Visa and Tibet travel permit for Kailash manasarovar yatra
To travel to the Kailash Mansarovar region we need a China / Tibet group Visa and a military travel permit.  If you are travelling via Kathmandu, we will take care of the Visa and permit. You need to send us at least 6 months’ valid passport in advance. We will proceed for a Visa and permit and we will get China / Tibet visa when you are here with your original passport, while you are visiting Pashupatinath and doing some acclimatization hikes around Kathmandu.

Nepal visa you can get upon arrival, please get a multiple entry Visa for Nepal as we are coming back to Kathmandu after the trip.
If you are travelling via China / Lhasa, you can get visa at home and we will deliver Tibet travel permit for you. We will send instructions and invitation letter of you decided to travel Via China / Lhasa not Kathmandu. We have experience of 25 years to handle Tibet travel permit and Visa so you just plan your Kailash Mansarovar yatra and we take care of all the logistics.

How long is the Kailash Parikrama walk? And how hard is the walk?

The Kailash Parikrama or Kailash Kora walk total from Darchen to Darchen is 54 KM, but since now you can drive up to Tharboche, Yama Dwar to start the Parikrama and you can end the walk at Sarsiyu Valley end of Zothulphuk now total walk becomes only 38 Kms in 3 days. The first day from Tharboche ( Yama Dwar) to Diraphuk the north face of Kailash walk is about 10 Km total which is not so hard and it is about 6 to 8 hours of walk.

The 2nd day of Parikrama to Shivastal and to Dolma la is the hardest and longest one all the way to Zutholphuk it is a total of about 18 KM and it takes about 10 to 12 hours max. We start quite early and it is a full day’s walk slowly.

The 3rd day is again about 8 to 10 Km walk and it is about 5 to 6 hours of walk. You can take a horse at extra cost if you can’t walk all (a horse is useful for uphill only). You can also hire an extra porter at Kailash at extra cost. The walking stick can be useful.

Although it takes 3 days for us to Kailash Parikrama the local Tibetan pilgrims does in one day.

We have a team of cooks, helpers, and strong sherpas. All our meals provided during the yatra often consist of vegetarians and many varieties freshly prepared  at our own kitchen and delicious. We serve like porridge, Musli, roti, daal, pakodas, paratha,  rice, Rajma, veg . curry, pasta, puri, halawa, rasam, Khichadi, soup, milk, tea, coffee, born vita, biscuits,  curds, all sorts of meals to suit your taste and health. Every day we serve hot food prepared in our expedition kitchen for you.  Special dietary needs can sometimes be accommodated if communicated in advance before Yatra begins. Our food in Kailash Manasarovar yatra so good that often our yatri want to take our cooks home.

Accommodations during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra usually include a mix of hotels and guesthouses. We will use good guest houses and hotels However, the level of comfort can vary, all basic facilities are provided but don’t expect luxury.

We provide a sleeping bag, jacket, duffle bag, and Benie for you. We try our best for your comfortable journey which we have been doing last 25 years.

Our Kailash Manasarovar tour group size is always about 30 to 40 people. We provide good, clean and comfortable hotel accommodations, transportation and carry medical supplies needed during the journey. All our meals are vegetarian (South Indian, North Indian and some western dishes) freshly prepared by our expert cooks. We also carry oxygen cylinders, PAC bags which are very important for the altitude, Oximeters for measuring oxygen, Blood Pressure meters and other equipment necessary for the hike. 

- We conduct Meditation, Yog, Puja and Havan on the banks of Manasarovar upon request. 

- We also make arrangements to take a bath at the shore of Lake Manasarovar in shower tents with warm water from Lake Manasarovar.

The recommended body weight is 65-70 kg with BMI (Body Mass Index) 27 or below for an individual applying for travelling to Kailash Mansarovar. Even if the permit and visa are granted to go on this trip, you may have to pay additional charges for a helicopter trip and flight seat when travelling via Simikot or Timure. 

Between 08 to 70 years of age can apply for Permit to visit Kailash Mansarovar. The applicant must not have any serious medical conditions like high blood pressure, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, etc. Travellers with age 70 years and above maintaining good health and approved by qualified doctor PCP for this trip may also apply by fulfilling additional conditions set by the Tibetan Authorities. However granting permissions to such an elderly person is at the sole discretion of the office of the concerned authorities. It is to be noted that officially it is not permitted for the people of 60 year age and above to undertake Kora (Paridakshina, Circumambulation) of Mount Kailash, but the same is always at the sole discretion of the Govt officer and authority as this depends on the health of an individual traveller. Mount Kailash packages the tours, but if not permitted by the authorities or Govt officer, it is under the authority of the Tibetan guide to reject to take any traveller for the kora / parikrama of Mount Kailash. No refund or compensation is available in lieu thereof. Rather travellers who are stopped for trekking (or also those who decided not to do trek) will have to pay additional amount for staying at Darchen (Mt. Kailash base) for those nights when the other group members go on the kora. 

How To Apply

1: Fill the application form with all the details.

2: Affix one passport size photograph & enclose four extra copies.

3: Enclose a medical certificate , duly certified by a recognized physician.

4: Scanned color copy of passport , Xerox copy of passport & original to be sent at least 15 days prior to departure.

5: A demand draft 

Mode Of Payment

1: Booking amount to be deposited with the Application Form.

2: Balance amount payable at least 15 days prior to departure.

3: In case of foreign participants & NRI's, the bank transfers of 100% tour cost should reach us at least 15 days prior to departure.

Cancellation

1: Booking amount is non refundable , The booking amount will be  forfeited irrespective of no. of days of intimation.

2: 25% cancellation levied from 14 days to 10 days prior to departure.

3: 50% cancellation on less than 7 days intimation.

4- No refund will be given in case trip is cancelled 7 days prior to departure.

Note :- In case you need more information and details of Holy Kailash Yatra, we love to hear from you Contact Us

Since this pilgrimage is nothing short of an expedition, it places. Many uncommon demands and situations. Awareness to these problems is essential to complete the voyage successfully with confidence.
Once the voyage commences the panoramic Himalaya and Tibet cocoon the pilgrimage in their effulgence and they drift beyond the reach of a conventional world. Deep silence and eerie expansiveness rule the atmosphere. A resourceful pilgrimage however would enjoy his every step - planning is the key. The broad guidelines appended here may help you. However each one must organize according to individual requirements and preferences.

General Health: The high altitude Tibetan terrain is dry, cold and windy.
Diurnal variations are large. Nights are cold and windy.Heavy snow falls; torrential rains and strong icy winds are com­mon features - any time. Flooding rivers and landslides are frequent. The altitude averages above 3500 meters. The route covers much high altitude passes.

Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces cer­tain illness generally not encountered over the plains (Mountain Sickness). Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness (malaise), high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping doses and strong antibiotics must be avoided. Descending to lower alti­tude is the best but this may not be possible always. REST is the best alternative. Some of the symptoms indicate that the body mechanism is re-adjusting to new environments. Therefore the golden rule is to deliberately slow down all activities

• Rest, Relax - Do not exert; Do not be excited.
• Reduce talking.
• Walk slowly - adopt one third of your normal speed & space.
• Keep your load light.
• Walk 15 minutes and rest for five minutes.
• Lightweight warm clotting's and boots / ked would help reducing strain and burden.
• Never let yourself into boredom - boredom inducts fatigue, mental abrasions and exhaustion.

(Chant a prayer or visualize everything around to suit your pleasant thoughts. Or put on the earphones and listen to your favorite music, bhajans, chanting etc. Scan the scenario with binoculars. Resort to photography.)

• Do not exercise.
• Breathe slowly (never fast).
• Whenever you feel uncomfortable, just stop: rest and relax.
• Ignore the sudden outbursts of fellow pilgrims and avoid arguments.
• Observe silence with a smile.
• Remember - never go too high too fast.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol - drugs or intoxicants.
• Consume plenty of liquids; never proceed with an empty stomach.

Expedition experts advise that beyond 3500 meters ascent or climbing must be restricted to 300 to 400 meters at a stretch. Most people, however they say would experience minimum symptoms, if given longer time to ascend. This must be borne in mind during Parikrama around Kailash.

Be careful not to catch a cold. It is better to be over-clothed than under protected. Enroute, avoid taking a bath or drinking water from lakes, streams or rivers as your system is not conditioned for this. Since the dry cold wind tends to make the nose dry (bleeding sometime) keep your nose smooth by applying Vaseline. Keep your feet dry - never let it get wet. Keep your boots / ked inside tents to keep them dry. Wearing cotton and wool socks in combination would be the best. Face, feet and hands must be well protected.

Consult your DOCTOR to assess the state of your health to function safely within your limitations. Learn the DO’S and the Don't from his advice. In addition to the personal prescriptions by your physician, a First Aid Kit is essential for the travel. Request your Doctor to prescribe effective medicines to cover the following:

- Fever, Body Joint Paints, Muscle Pills

- Constipation, Chest Congestions, Stiffness, Acidity, Cold & Cough, Sore Throat

- Headache, Stomach Cramps, Loose Motion, Sore Eyes, Sneezing, Dysentery

- Nose blocks, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Swelling, Indigestion

You may never use any of these medicines but some one in the group may require it. Protect yourself against dust and direct sunshine and Dust during the long stretches of driving. In addition to the medicines, your First Aid Kit must contain the following:

- Vaseline, Toilet Papers, Cotton, Bandage Roll, Nose Inhalers, Dust Cover (Surgeon’s Mask)

- Cologne, Facial Tissues, Rubber Bands, Chapstick, Stomach Cramps, Loose Motion

- Cough Drops, Body Lotion / Mustard Oil, Vicks, Eye Masks, Band Aid, Mouth Fresheners

- Dettol /Listerine (antiseptic), Candle & Lighter, Dark Sunglasses, Small Plastic Bags, Ear Muffs

One should carry glucose-based items (Mints, toffees, mini chocolates bars for periodical consumption at high altitude for energy). Multi-vitamin and Vitamin C tablets are required for daily consumption as a routine. It is preferable to avoid shaving as any cut or bruise may not heal quickly and may irritate with nagging discomfort.

Never rush into things. Walk slowly and firmly. Guard yourself from slipping or falling to prevent fractures, sprains and muscle pulls. The uneven ground, steep slopes and slushy banks are full of potholes. Do not combine walking and sight seeing together. Inspect your track in front and trek slowly. Listen to your guide or the one with experience. Never leave the Group. Be in the Group. Do not leave anyone behind unless escorted.

Make a separate pouch for the First Aid kit with a list of medicines and their appropriate usages.

 Documents
Keep your documents updated for the travel.
Passport - Photostat copies, original passport shall be given at Nepal-on-arrival.
» Identity Card
» Visiting Card
» Dairy: Addresses, telephone numbers, contacts.
» Waist Pouch.
» Ball Pens (spare refills)
» Maps / Charts / Books of the area.
» Traveler's cheques, credit cards & currency.
» Airline / Railway tickets / vouchers.
» Any other documents for personal use.

Equipments
» Personal jewellery must be kept to minimum.
» Camera
» Torch (waterproof & powerful) spare cells.
» Video camera - if required.
» Earphones to listen to music
» Binoculars.
» Conventional spectacles - Contact lens not advisable.
» Cap (Sun / snow / rain protection).
» Plastic mug.
» Swiss knife (multipurpose).
» Leak proof plastics water bottles (for water from Manasarovar and Gauri Kund).
» Whistle.

Clothing
Lightweight suitcase / travel bag (take care to keep your baggage simpler and lighter as an emergency may arise where you might have to carry your own baggage against all odds).
» Pure wool and thick cotton socks.
» Long Johns (Inners - full fitting) wool or mixed combinations.
» Down Jacket Light, quilted, (warm and well insulated).
» Wool pullovers - Polo neck.
» Flannel shirts.
» Thick wool trousers.
» Warm light gloves.
» Snowcap (with ear covering).
» Balaclave (wool monkey cap).
» Scarf.
» Cotton undergarments.
» Towels.
» Hot water bottle.
» Keds / Boots very light, skid proof, water resistant, ankle protection and soft interior - 2 pairs. Break in earlier for comfortable use.
» Light trek bag (Cameras etc.)
» Raincoat with hood.
» Personal clothing as required.

Ladies should select suitable and comfortable clothing accordingly.