TIBET TRAVELER INFORMATION
Planning & Preparations

If you are planning for the Holly KAILASH Tirtha Yatra you require to practice walking up and down and climbing little mountain, start doing little exercise with the consultation of your Doctor. Reduce drinking alcohol and alcoholic beverage & smoking. Consult your DOCTOR to assess the state of your health to function safely within your own limitations. In addition to the personal prescriptions by your Physician, a First Aid Kit is essential for the travel as per your health condition.

Request your Doctor to prescribe effective medicines to cover the followings;
· Fever                                        Chest Congestions                          Loose motion Body
· Sore throat                                Indigestion                                      Stiffness
· Headache                                 Constipation                                    Cold
· Diarrhea                                    Cough                                            Stomach cramps
· Swellings                                  Sneezing                                        Vomiting
· Muscle pulls                              Nose Block                                    Dysentery
· Store eyes                                Acidity                                           Joint pains
· Altitude sickness and related problems appears in the high altitude

In addition to the Medicine, your first Aid kit must contain the followings:
. Vaseline                      Facial tissues                   Dark Sunglasses                      
. Toilet papers                Glare protection                BandAid
. Cotton                         Rubber bands                   Cough drop
. Bandage roll                 Small plastic bag             Chopstick
. Dettol/Listerine             Ear muffs                         Amritanjan/ Vicks
. Mouth Fresheners        Candles/lighter                  Cologne
. Antiseptic                    Eye masks                       Body lotion
. Nose inhaler                 Dust cover                        Mustard oil

In addition to above one should carry glucose-based items (mints, toffees, mini chocolate bars for periodical consumption at high altitudes for energy.) Multi vitamins and Vitamin-C tablets are required for daily consumption as a routine. Make a separate pouch for the First Aid kit with a list of medicine and their appropriate usage. Saving is not advisable since any cut or bruise may not heal quickly and may irritate with nagging discomfort

Preliminaries/Documents
As soon as you are planning to do the Holly Yatra you must have valid passport. The copy of your passport should reach us at least 15 days prior of your arrival in KATHMANDU. It is advisable to carry extra money (in addition to the tour cost) for your personal needs or expenses. Travel cheques, INDIAN currencies (except 500 and 1000 currency notes), credit card are transacted in NEPAL. You can exchange your currency into Chinese currencies here in Katmandu and at the border post before entering into CHINA. The unspent Chinese currency can be reconverted in return.

You are advised to own a small waist pouch or document bag to manage the following documents properly:
· Passport with Photostat copies, Photographs, Identity card, Diary for addresses, small notes etc.
· Ball pens with spare refills note book, Maps/Charts/Books etc.
· Travel Cheques, credit cards & currency.
· Airline/Railway tickets/Vouchers.
· Any other document for your personal purpose.

Clothing & Equipments
The following clothing and equipments are suggested for your own protection and safety.
· Pure wool and thick cotton socks. ( 3-4 pairs)
· Long Johns (Inner-full fitting) wool or mixed combination.
· Down Jacket: Light, quilted, warm and well insulated.
· Wool pullovers-Polo neck, Flannel shirts.
· Warm light gloves, Snowcap (with ear covering)
· Balaclava (wool monkey cap), Scarf
· Cotton undergarments.
· Towels- including small hand towel.
· Hot water bottle.
· Keds/Boots: Very light, skid proof, water resistant, ankle protection & soft inteior-2 pairs.
· Light trek bag (for camera and very essential things).
· Raincoat with hood.
· Ladies can select other clothing materials as per their interest.
· Torch with spare cells
· Video Camera- as per the interest.
· Pocket Cassette recorder/walk man – with earphone to listen music, prayer etc.
   during travel.
· Binoculars
· Plastic mug/whistle.
· Conventional spectacle, sun glassess
· Cap - (Sun snow, rain protection).
· Swiss knife (multi purpose)
· Chewing gum and chock lets

Health Pre-Caution
Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illness generally not encountered over the plains. 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 dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. Some of the symptoms indicate that the body mechanism is readjusting to new environments. The best idea is deliberately slow down all the activities and follows the following
rules:

> Rest
> Relax-do not exert, be excited.
> Reduce talking
> Walk slowly – adopt one third of your normal speed and space.
> Keep your load light.
> Walk for 15 minutes and rest for five minutes
> Whenever you feel uncomfortable, just stop; rest and relax.
> Ignore the sudden outbursts of fellow pilgrims and avoid arguments.
> Observe silence with smile.
> Never go too high too fast.
> Avoid smoking, alcohol, drugs and intoxicants.
> Consume plenty of liquids; never proceed with an empty stomach.
> 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.
> Be careful not to catch a cold. It is better to be well –clothed than under protected. En-route    avoids   taking bath or drinking water from lakes streams or rivers, as your system is not    conditioned for this.
> Keep your boots/ ked inside tent. Protect yourself against 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. Do not combine walking    and   sight seeing together.
> Always listen to your guide or the one with experience. Never leave the group.

Route & Climatic Conditions
The route from KATHMANDU to Tatopani (NEPAL-CHINA border) is narrow and scary but most of it is black topped. The high altitude TIBETAN terrain is dry, cold, windy and dusty. Night is colder rather than day. Before you enter into TIBET torrential rains and strong icy winds are common feature. Flooding rivers and landslides are frequent. The TIBETAN part is drier and windy the average altitude is above 3,500 meters and the route covers many high altitude passes.

Entry formalities
Travel permit is essential to enter TIBET, which can be obtained from TIBET Tourism Authority, and without permit Chinese Embassy stationed in NEPAL or INDIA will not accept visa application. As per the TTB the authorized travel agency submit visa application individual traveling is not allowed and application most proceeded through authorized agency only.

Currency
The Chinese currency is Yuan, which is USD 1 equivalent 8 Yuan. Foreign currencies and Traveler Cheque are accepted in the bank of CHINA at ZANGMU –near NEPAL/TIBET border. You may exchange your currency to Yuan in NEPAL before entering into TIBET.

Yatra Booking Procedure
> Application form duly filled by each participant.
> Xerox copy of passport with minimum 6 months validity, providing your nationality,
   date of birth,    sex, profession and address.
> An initial deposits of INR 10, 000/- for Indian nationals and US$ 300 /- for NRI / Foreigners
   to be    sent with date of departure.

Balance Payment: Full and final payment should be made at-least 15 days prior to tour departure from Kathmandu.

Trip cancellation
The trip cancellation charge policy applies as follows:
> 60-30 days prior to departure - 25% of the tour cost.
> 29-15 days prior to departure - 35% of the tour cost.
> 14-7 days prior to departure - 50% of the tour cost.
> 6 days or less - No refunds.

We provide following services and equipments on the package
Equipments
1. Gyamo bag
2. Sleeping bag
3. Dining equipments
4. Dining tents
5. Guest house
6. Kitchen equipments
7. Mineral water
8. Chinese guide
9. Land Cruiser /Trucks
10. Accommodation tent
11. Oxygen
12. Yak & Yak man (for good carrying)
13. Sherpa team
14. Guest house
15. Walking stick
Services: As given on cost includes sections.

Tour Name                    : Holy Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Yatra: Overland Tour
Tour Mode                    : Drive In – Drive Out
Tour Duration                : 15 Nights / 16 days
Tour Destination            : Holy Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Lake
Tour Code                     : FTT- INDIA- 08 -14A

Package Tour  Price :  In INR ( In Group Joining Basis )

Please note :
      - Cost is based on minimum 15 pax in a group.
      - 5 star accommodation supplement charge for Kathmandu INR 5,000/- per person

Tour Price Includes :
[01] 03 nights accommodation in Kathmandu on twin share basis with vegetarian meals.
[02] 12 nights accommodation at Tibet in dormitory guesthouse / tented camp with all freshly        cooked vegetarian meals.
[03] Services of English speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet.
[04] Tibet Permit & Visa fee.
[05] Yaks and Yak men for luggage/equipments carrying during Kailash Parikrama.
[06] All ground transfers in Tibet using 4500 cc Toyota Land cruisers.
[07] Services of our English speaking official Tour Leader & Sherpa team with required        trekking & kitchen equipments during the entire Yatra trip.
[08] All camping equipments.
[09] Emergency Oxygen cylinders.
[09] Sleeping bags, down jackets, sun caps etc.

Tour Price Excludes:
[01] All airport taxes, if any
[02] Yaks and yak men/horse for personal use.
[03] Personal items & clothing.
[04] Extra costs that may arise due to prolonged delays or postponement of flights due to        technical reasons/acts of nature/ riots/ curfew/ government regulations or any other        conditions whatsoever,which are beyond the control of Fish Tail Tours & Travels and its        associated agents.
[05] Personal expenses, tips and donations, insurance against loss of baggage, damage, theft       of personal items/ belongings, medical expenses if any and emergency evacuation if any.
[06] Guest house charge during 03 days of Parikrama (During all 3 days of Parikrama, tented        camp accommodation is  included. If any yatry choose to stay in the guesthouse during        these period the additional charge should be paid by themselves).

[07] Additional 02 night’s guesthouse charges at Darchen (in case being unable to go for        holy  Parikrama trek).