Normal Group size : 16 to 30 people in each group.
Booking condition:
Kindly send scanned copy of your passport (1st page only) by e-mail OR fax. (prefer e-mail)
30% of the cost must be sent minimum 45 days in advance.
Recommended clothing and equipment list for the trip:
We Provide:
· Camping Equipments
· Sleeping bags (down with inside extra cover),
· Jacket (down)
· Oxygen Back-up & Gaymo Bag.
You Must Carry:
jacket (down) / polar fleece, with rain and water proofed, thermal underwear, wind / rain-proof trousers, woollen and sun hats, scarves (muffler), woollen or cotton socks, gloves, trekking boots, sun/snow glassed, towel, t-shirt/s, sunscreen/sun lotion, flash light with extra bulbs and batteries, sandals, water bottles, day pack (for your day time necessities), kit or duffel bag (to keep your personal belongings) first aid box /personal medicine walking stick.
Please do not carry unnecessary items and / or valuables.
Be sure you have the needy items !
Warm clothes, water bottle, water purification tabs, sun tan lotion utility knife, dusk musk, medicine for headaches, fever, colds, stomach disorders and diamox (unless you are allergic to sulpha drugs) for altitude sickness, It is also good to carry dry fruit, juice powder, breads, candy, canned or packed food, nuts, pickles and biscuits.
* if you do not have any of the above items, our executive will assist you in Kathmandu.
Good Health:
Even though participants do not need to submit any health certificate but those with a history of medical problems, particularly cardiac or respiratory, should consult a doctor before deciding to undertake the trip. It is rigorous and challenging trip where all the time spent at high altitudes. At least 2 months regular practice is recommend either 2 hours daily running, swimming, or joining on a health club may help to complete the yatra very successfully
PRELIMINARIES
A valid passport is a must. The passport must be sent to your Travel Agent at least a month in advance to obtain Chinese Visa. Normally Group Visas are granted on such trips.
It is advisable to carry extra money (in addition to the tour cost) for personal needs or exigencies. Traveler's cheques, credit cards and Indian currency (except Rs. 500 currency notes) are transact able in Nepal.
Indian citizens do not require passport visa to visit Nepal. For immigration formalities, the Indian traveler requires an ID card; Photostat copy of passport or any other document to establish identity.
Procure if possible relevant maps, literature of the area for review. Try and establish contact with Pilgrims who had been on this pilgrimage earlier to collect first hand information.
DOCUMENTS Required
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 - Film rolls as required.
- Torch (waterproof & powerful) spare cells.
- Video camera - if required.
- Pocket cassette recorder: with earphones to listen to music, prayers etc. during travel and also to record daily events.
- 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 Mansarovar and Gauri Kund).
l. Whistle.
CLOTHING
Light weight suit case / 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).
- Balaclava (wool monkey cap).
- Scarf.
- Cotton undergarments.
- Towels.
- Hot water bottle.
- Keds / Boots very light, skid proof, water resistant, ankle protection & 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.
