Frequently Asked Questions for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

What kind of Hotels in Nepal & Tibet side? Nepal Side:

• Kathmandu
  • Helicopter Tour: 04 Star Deluxe Hotel Crowne Imperial, Hotel Akama or Similar
  • Overland Tour: Hotel Tibet, Hotel Arts or Similar
• Nepalgunj: Hotel Batika or Similar (For Helicopter Tour Only)
• All Hotels are based on twin sharing.
• If you want Single Room then you have to pay:
  • INR 6500 extra in Kathmandu for Overland tour (3 nights)
  • INR 7000 extra in Kathmandu plus Nepalgunj for Helicopter tour (2 nights kathmandu and 1 nights Nepalgunj)

Tibet Side For the comfort of our guests, we have changed all itineraries to provide Guest House at all places in Tibet side (no more tents) for the same package cost. All Guest House will be based on sharing with Common Bath except in Taklakot.

Vehicles: What kind of Transportation in Nepal & Tibet side?

• Nepal Side: We will provide a decent transportation by A/C Coach for Sightseeing tours.
  For Overland trip only there will be Non – A/C bus from Kathmandu to Kerung until the
  roads are properly constructed.
  Tibet Side: A / C Coach

• The Chinese visa is a group Visa paper based.
• First of all we need your passport copies by email to apply for Tibet Travel Permit (required by Chinese government).
• We will apply Tibet permit before 01 month of departure date. After that we need your original passport for Group Visa processing:
  • Indian Nationality: You have to send your original passport 07 working days before Fixed Kailash Dates to our Delhi office for Visa processing
  • Foreign Nationals: You will need your original passport 03 working days before Fixed Kailash dates in our Kathmandu office
• After you get group Chinese Visa, you can collect back your passport from our office.
• Therefore, since it takes time, we suggest our Yatris to book as early as possible, so that your yatra can be begin in your desired departure date.
• If you already have Chinese Visa: After you arrive in Kathmandu, you will apply for the Chinese Group Visa to enter Tibet and the Chinese Embassy will cancel your current Chinese Visa and give you the Group Visa.

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  What is difference between Inner Parikrama & Outer Parikrama? 

• Inner Parikrama means  parikrama of Nandi Parvat and the outer parikrama means parikrama of Kailash Parvat. The regular Overland and Helicopter is actually only outer Parikrama which is easy to complete. However, Inner Parikrama is currently not open due to restrictions from Chinese Government.

• If you can not or do not want to go for Kailash Parikrama by foot then you can hire a horse and horse man for 3 days by paying extra (around INR 37000 per person). This rate may vary during travel time, hence not a fixed rate.
• Even you do hire a horse, you have to walk at least 2-3 hours
• You can choose not to go for Parikrama at all, then you will stay back at Darchen. Our staff will be there preparing accommodation and meals during your stay.

What if I don’t want to do Parikrama?

• If you don’t want to do Parikrama we would provide you accommodation and food at Darchen base camp and you will have to wait until others return from Parikrama.

If I want to do Parikrama riding on horse (pony) how much does it cost?

• The cost is around 37000 INR which you have to pay yourself directly to the horse owner or the porter you are going to hire. The cost includes charges for Horse, Horseman and Porter.

Is it possible to return without Parikrama and without waiting for other group?

• Since 2018, it will be quite difficult to return back leaving the group. The Visa splitting is mostly not accepted by the immigration unless someone is really sick.

  Asthapad: Is Asthapad included in our Yatra?

No, Asthapad and Inner Parikrama is not included since it is not in operation due to restrictions from Chinese Government.

  Personal Expenses in Tibet 

• Indian Rupees are not accepted in Tibet. You will have to take Chinese Yuan which can be exchanged in Nepal on arrival.

What kind of items to carry while travelling?

• You have to take warm clothes like sweater, trousers, thermo-coat, monkey cap, trekking shoes, high-neck, gloves etc.
• Please Download Guidelines for detail list

What do you provide us for the tour?

• We provide a Waterproof Windcheater Jacket, a Duffel Bag, a Bag Pack, a Cap and a Passport Holder to every members as a souvenir gift from our company. You do not have to return these items after returning from Kailash.

Can we use Indian Currency in Tibet side?

• No, the currency that is used in Tibet side is Chinese Yuan. For exchange of Chinese Yuan You can contact us on arrival on Kathmandu.

What sort of clothing and accessories is suggested for the Trip?

• As the Kailash Mansarovar is at high altitude the climate is cold so it is recommended that you have warm clothes with you, thermo coat, monkey cap, comfort shoes, masks, walking sticks, sunscreen lotions, sun glasses are also recommended accessories for the trip.

  How many people in each group?

• Our group size is minimum 25 person for Helicopter and Overland tour. The group can reach 35 – 50 members in each group but can be more during Full moon trips.

Can we have our own Departure Date and Group?

• Yes, you can pick your own departure date if your group have more than 20 persons in a group for Helicopter package and 25 persons for Overland Package.

Age limit is 69 years old for Indian Passport Holders as per the current rules and regulations. For Non-Indian Passport Holders there is no age limit till date. However, we do not recommend travelers above 80 years old to join for the trip.

  Mobile Phone: How to keep in touch with our friend & family during the trip?

Nepali sim card doesn’t work at Tibet side but there will be shops at the phone center on the way to Kailash Yatra. You can take your mobile with you and buy a sim card there to call your family and relatives.

There are several reasons why yatris choose Full-Moon:

We are an authorized agent of Foreign Exchange Center of TAR (FEC)

• FEC (Foreigh Exchange Center of TAR)  has a monopoly over the rights to handle travel arrangements & fix rates for the Indian pilgrims in Tibet side.
• FEC has recently increased rate because of the international petroleum price rises suddenly, US dollar largely depreciation, the cost of domestic labor’s goes up, and commodity prices are rising
• All arrangements within Tibet are solely at the discretion of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) & for Indian nationals, Foreign Exchange Center of TAR (FEC), both are government organizations, and we have no control over the quality of vehicles or facilities.
• TTB can deny permit or even stop giving permits from time to time. We have seen this in the past.

What type of Food and drink will be provided there at Tibet?

• The food provided will be hygienic and pure vegetarian. The local water will be provided for drinking water. You can also purchase mineral water bottle at Tibet side.

What sort of clothing and accessories is suggested for the Trip?

• As the Kailash Mansarovar is at high altitude the climate is cold so it is recommended that you have warm clothes with you, thermo coat, monkey cap, comfort shoes, masks, walking sticks, sunscreen lotions, sun glasses are also recommended accessories for the trip.

What kind of fitness is required?

• You have to be physically fit for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. It is recommended to get a medical checkup before you plan to go for this religious journey. But it is not mandatory that you have to submit the medical checkup certificate. People with back pain may have problem during the trip on the jagged road. People with asthma or allergic to dust are strongly recommended to wear mask on the dusty road. Besides these people are recommended to practice walking and do exercise and yogas for the physical fitness.