Day by Day Itinerary

19 May 2011 Day 01: arrive in Kathmandu & Trasfer hotel

20 May 2011 Day 02: Briefing and preparing visa and tours arrangements

21May 2011 Day 03: drive from Kathmandu to Nlyam Over night at GH

22 May 2011 Day 04: rest and day hiking Nyalam - guest house

23 May 2011 Day 05: drive from Nyalam To Saga

24 May 2011 Day 06: Saga to Paryang

25 May 2011 Day 07: Drive from Paryang - Manasarovar Lake – Camping

26 May 2011 Day 08: Drive from Manasarovar Lake to Tarboche (or Darchen) Camping

27 May 2011 Day 10: Attend to the Saga Dawa at Tarboche - Camp

28 May 2011 Day 09: Start to the Kora, night camp at Dira Puk - Camp

29 May 2011 Day 10: Continue Parikarma over Drom La Pass & Zutul Puk - Camping

30 May 2011 Day 11: End Parikarma & Manasorver Lake camp

31 May 2011 Day 12: Manasarovar Lake to old dongpa over night at GH

01 June 2011 Day 13: Drive from old dongpa to Nyalam, night at guest house/Camping

02 June 2011 Day 14: Drive from Nyalam to Kathmandu - Hotel

03 June 2011 Day 15: Final Departure

ESTIMATE FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Horse for personal ride on kora days is around US $200.00
• Extra ride for day trip to Astapad US $45.00
• Extra day in Kathmandu INR 1800.00 for Indian and 45.00$ for others with 2 meals and accommodations.
• INR 2100.00(Indian), $ 45(other) per person for Manakamana day trip including both way cable car tickets and transportation.
• Muktinath and Manakamana day trip INR 16000.00( Indian), $ 260( other) per person including one night in Pokhara, one nights Jomsom round trip flight with meal, transport.

What we provide to our clients:

• Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Gamow bag and Oxygen.
• 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$ 80 for Yak and USD 200 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.

Mode of Payment:

• 20 days prior to tour departure date, 100% of the total cost should reach Nepal alternative Treks & expeditions Pvt. Ltd account by telex transfer with passport of client.

Tour Cancellation policy:

• All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
• 20 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost.
• 15 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost.
• 10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost.
• 07 days and less 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 = 7.00 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 6.50 approx; Money can exchange at Bank of China at Zhangmu or from the locals at Zhangmu or Kodari. Exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at Zhangmu itself before re-entering Nepal .
  
  
• Risks & Liability:
  Nepal alternative treks & expeditions 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, Nepal alternative treks & expeditions 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.