What is Included in a Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package? A Detailed Breakdown

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a journey that can be made rarely in a lifetime. For devotees of Lord Shiva, this journey is the ultimate goal of their life. No other pilgrim is worth more than this. We start the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Kathmandu.

But before you begin, understanding exactly what you get in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package is crucial for a stress-free experience.

In this blog, we will take a detailed look at the inclusions and exclusions in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package. After reading this blog, you will get to know what you can expect and prepare accordingly for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, an experience of a lifetime.

Travel and Transport:

How are you going to be here in Kathmandu and reach Kailash Mansarovar? How are you going to travel along this whole trip? There are various routes, and transport varies as per route. You can get flights to Nepalgunj or Simikot or drive from Kathmandu to Kerung and to Kailash. Choose your means of transport, defining the time you have and your budget.

International flights are not part of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package but the flight to Nepalgunj is usually tucked in the package. You do not always get a handsome airline, but the seats are comfortable and it’s just a 40 min flight, saving your time from grinding hours on the bumpy road.

There is another flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot, followed by a helicopter ride to Hilsa. Then comes the ground ride. All the pilgrims will be taken to Taklakot via road and then to Mansarovar. On the Nepal side, buses or jeeps are used for group transfers, and then you will change the vehicle.

After the border formalities, you will transfer all your luggage to a new vehicle, usually a bus, coach, or 4×4 jeep. The lengthy, dusty ride of the Tibetan plateau might upset you. Patience is what you must have; it does not come with the ticket.

Guest Houses and Meals

There are sophisticated hotels on the route but as you go higher, they become limited with basic meals. The luxury choice includes hotels of three to five stars in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, and Lhasa. You get clean beds, healthy food, and hot showers in cities but very remote facilities during your Kora for three days.

You usually get a standard hotel in the mid-range category, nothing too lavish but clean beds and a hot shower if lucky. You will have your breakfast and dinner in hotels and get your lunch during the ride or trip. It’s a good choice to have some dry food in your handbag. The meals are simple, vegetarian, and mostly Nepali and Tibetan cuisine. Take hot food to keep yourself warm and healthy.

The guesthouses around Mansarovar and Kailash are not lavish but are of dormitory-type stays with multiple sharing beds, warmer blankets, and often without private facilities. During the kora Parikrama, if you have tented camps, you will get the rugged setup with big tents, mats, sleeping bags, and simple yet delicious meals cooked by our staff. Toilet?

Do not expect fancy bathrooms! You have to squat inside toilet tents. Yes, that is what is included in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package also includes purified or bottled water. carrying your own bottle is wise; refill when you can. hydration is non-negotiable up here.

Permits, Visas, and Entry Fees

Gods and faith do not belong to any country, but the mountains do. The administrative territory blocks us from entering the Kailash region. Not so boring but we don’t like it either. Submitting a lot of papers and getting permits is essential stuff. You need a Chinese visa and permit for entering Tibet, but they must be applied for in a group via an authorized travel agent in Nepal. Yes, the travel permits are compulsory for foreigners, and the good news is, it is included in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package, and you do not stand in the queue, we will do it for you.

Some of the monasteries might take entrance fees but all are included in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package. No other hidden costs to worry about. her hidden costs. All you have to do is follow the rules, get consent before taking photos and be respectful.

Experienced Guides and other Supporting Staff

When you are travelling in the high Himalayas and high passes, guides are your lifeline. There’s an experienced Nepali or Indian who leads the team with knowledge of the road, permits, checkpoints, and tea breaks. The team leader can monitor your health condition and take necessary precautions to save you from altitude sickness.

On the other side, there is a Tibetan local guide with knowledge of geography, altitude, navigation, and cultural insight. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package also includes other supporting members in the team, such as a cook and helpers and porters.

What about porters? There are porters to carry the tents, food, and your casual luggage, but during the kora, you need to pay extra for the porter (only if you cannot carry your personal bag). Walking round the Kailash for three days and passing the high Dolma La Pass is not so easy. No, no!! They are not included in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package. They come with an extra burden for your wallet.

Medical and Safety Provisions

Your safety is our first concern. The trained medical team has a first-aid kit with them. For emergencies, they also carry a smaller oxygen cylinder, but just a puff only. It’s just to save you for the moment. You need to descend down. Descending is the only medicine incase of altitude sickness, supported by drinking water like a camel in the desert.

For your information, the phone network may not work there. Check if your team has a satellite phone or not. That’s another lifesaving kit in the plateau of Tibet.

Practical Tips

• What is not included in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package?

Your personal expenses and travel insurance policy for emergency evacuation do not come under the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package. At the end of the trip, helpers, drivers, and other staff expect some rewards from you. That’s also not included in the packages.

• Are emergency evacuation services included?

No, emergency evacuation comes along with the terms and services provided by your insurance. When you are making the deal with the insurance, make sure about it.

• Is personal luggage carried by the support team?

Helicopters in Nepal allow 10-12 kg per person. The weight of the bag you carry on your back must not be more than 2 kg. Why? Imagine the ascent of Dolmala pass with your bag on your own. Do not make your Duffle bag heavier than 10 kg with your must-have items.

Pre-Yatra Tips

How to prepare for Altitude Sickness?
Let’s be real, altitude can hit you hard. It affects the lungs, head, circulation, appetite, and even digestion. Check how the rest days are planned. Do not think of skipping them, whether on a helicopter tour or by bus.

Diamox is simply a temporary solution for your permanent problem. In some situations, they show side effects and worsen the situation of the patients. But have you got permission from your doctor? Approach them first.

Then what’s the best option?

Water and acclimatize. Yes, you read it right. Drink water as much as you can, ascend slowly at a constant pace, and don’t rush. Your body must get time to react in the changing environment, it needs time.

Acclimatization is the only way to provide your body with the ability to adapt to the changing environment. So, rest days are a must and never think of skipping them thinking you are strong enough. Mountains do not care who you are.

Packing Checklist

This has nothing to do with the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package inclusion. This is all about what you are bringing with you. Keep it simple, think smart, and carry light. You do not want to freeze in the lap of Kailash, do you? Then pack some layered warm clothes, down jackets, a pair of gloves, and sunhats are a must.

Trekking shoes with a good grip work well in the terrain and keep you away from blisters. Let us remind you of sunglasses (UV protection), sunscreen, and other essential toiletries. If you need more insight, click here.

Summary

Are you looking for a good Kailash Mansarovar Yatra package? What’s important for you? Cost. Time, services, experience, or all combined? We will arrange everything (domestic flights, permits, hotel stays, meals, guides, and ground logistics). You just stay focused on your devotion to Lord Shiva on the land of Kailash.

Check the inclusions and exclusions carefully when you make a purchase. If any queries remain, just WhatsApp us at +9779843413619 or mail us at info@awesomeholidaysnepal.com.