Trekking Checklist

admin on 19 Feb 2008

A general Packing and Preparations instructions list

  1. Rubber soled shoes / Hunter shoes / Action Trekking (Not too tight)

  1. Cotton Socks

  1. Woolens: Woolen stockings (Minimum 2 pairs), Thermal inners (2), Woolen Gloves (Minimum 2 pairs), Half Sweaters (2) and Full Sweaters (2), Monkey Cap, Jackets (Optional), Woolen shirts and pants (Optional), Woolen scarf

  1. Trousers, T – Shirts (Preferably cotton and full). Chudidars for ladies.

  1. Inner Garments

  1. Sun Cap (We have provided)

  1. Water Bottle (Minimum 1 Liter)

  1. Black / Dark Green / Dark Brown Goggles

  1. Polyethylene Bags

  1. Cold Cream, Towel, Toilet Soap, Comb, Tooth Brush, Paste, Toilet Paper, Wet tissue papers, Sun screen lotion (Minimum SAF 50 power), Body deodorant, Sewing kit

  1. Torch with 2 big size new cells, Extra batteries

  1. Chappals / Slippers

  1. Rain Coat (Any polyethylene windproof jacket and pant),

  1. Camera, Film roles and extra batteries

  1. Individual first aid kit, Water purifying tablets, Band Aids

  1. Some food items like dry fruits, chocolates, toffees, chikki, gul poli, etc.

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Kailash Manasarovar Itinerary

admin on 18 Feb 2008

Day

Day’s Programme

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1

Reaching Kathmandu

Stay in Hotel (3 star category)

2

Half-day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath & Bodhnath. Kailas briefing and completing formalities, final preparations

Stay in Hotel (3 star category)

3

Drive Kathmandu to Nyalamu (3750m.) 152 Kms. 8 hrs. (Drive by Bus in Nepal and by Land Cruiser in Tibet)

Over night in Guest House.

4

Rest day at Nyalamu for acclimatization.

Over night in Guest House.

5

Drive Nyalamu to Saga (4850m.) 336 Kms. 9 – 10 hrs. (Drive by Land Cruiser) Here Brahmaputra is crossed.

Over night in Guest House.

6

Drive Saga to Paryang (4540m.) 185 Kms. 7 – 8 hrs. (Drive by Land Cruiser)

Over night in Guest House.

7

Drive Paryang to Manasarovar (4560m.) 277 Kms. 7 – 8 hrs. (Drive by Land Cruiser)

Camping in tent

8

Pooja, Holy dip and Parikrama in Land Cruiser, Afternoon drive to Darchen (4560m). 95 Kms. 2 hrs. (Time permitting visit Chui Gompa)

Night stay in Guest House in Darchen

9

Drive up to Starting point of Kailas Parikrama, Tarboche. (8 kms.) Start trek to Dira Puk (4775m.) - 14 Kms. 6 – 7 hrs.

Camping in tent

10

Continue Parikrama over Dolmala Pass (5650m.) to Zuthul Puk (4770m.) 22 Kms. 11 – 12 hrs.

Camping in tent

11

End Kailas Parikrama near Darchen (4700m), 14 Kms. 3 – 4 hrs. Drive to Hore (4560m.) very near Manasarovar 4 – 5 hrs.

Camping in tent

12

Drive from Hore to Paryang (4540m.) - 277 Kms. 6 – 7 hrs.

Over night in Guest House.

13

Drive from Paryang to Saga (4850m.) - 185 Kms. 7 – 8 hr.

Over night in Guest House.

14

Drive from Saga to Nyalamu (3750 m) - 160 Kms. 6 – 7 hrs.

Over night in Guest House.

15

Drive from Nyalamu to Zhangmu - 21 Kms. ½ – 1 hrs.

Over night in Guest House.

16

Drive from Zhangmu down to friendship bridge and then Kathmandu. (1300m,) 150 Kms. 8 – 9 hrs.

Stay in Hotel (3 star category)

17

Rest in Kathmandu

Stay in Hotel (3 star category)

18

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey

 

 

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