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KAILASH & MANSAROVAR YATRA

Kailash & Mansarovar Yatra By Helicopter - 11 Days

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Weather conditions from May to September in Tibet, can be expected to be dry and sunny, with precipitants in July and August, day time temperatures can be as high as 22 degrees centigrade in Tibet.The average daily temperature will be 10 degrees centigrade, however, the intense sun at high altitude can, make it feel even hotter. At this time of year there is an incredible drop in temperature from early afternoon to evening time, temperature at night-time will drop as low as 0 to -10 degrees centigrade at altitudes of 5000 meters, our highest camp during the PARIKRAMA.

Health Considerations

All participants must provide health certificate given by a reputed doctor confirming that the participant is fit to travel in altitudes of 5700 metres. We do ask you to bring along your own small first aid kit (available at Pharmacies). Some of the items we ask you to bring in the kit are :

Antiseptic cream or Wound disinfectant: Iodine and tube-squeeze cream.

Foot care and Blister Treatment, band-aids, adhesive roll & strips, gauze pads, moleskin. (please bring ankle high boots to avoid muscle sprain.)

Gauze Pads

: 3", at least 6 pads,- Gauze roll: 2-3 rolls Adhesive Tape 2 roll.

Ace Bandages for the Ankle. Elastic bandages 3 roll. Water disinfectant tablets

Antibiotics: (Triethoprim/sulfamethoxazole - Bactrim DS or Septran DS - double strength (l60mg/ 800mgs). Antidiarrheals - Lomotil & Pepto - Bismol tablets and make sure you bring Charcoal tablets. Please see your doctor for more advice concerning antibiotics and antidiarrheals.
Deamox: 20 Tablets:

Anti - Inflamatories:
· Avil, Brufen or Mortin. Asprin / Tylenol or general painkillers.
· Strong sunscreen oil, skin antibiotic cream/ Antifungal Ointment Lozenges/Strepsils (plenty).

Fitness

Please start to get in shape NOW!!! A good 30 minutes walk, jogging daily, stretching and regular exercise should put you in the right shape (Concentrate on your heart & legs - Aerobics). Porters will be carrying the bulk of your equipment, but it is recommended that you bring a good day pack and are fit enough to carry snacks, filled water bottle/small scissors and knife, waterproof matches, safety pins, Thermometer, Lighter, Dehydration salt (electral) packets, Neosprine Powder and cream. Heat balm for muscles/joints, Vicksinhaler/vapourub, Chapsticks. Dry Fruits/snacks, camera, Film, Map, Jumper, Sun Hat, First Aid Kit, Light weight Rain Gear, Extra Cloth etc.

Altitude Sickness

This is an environment related condition that can effect anyone who ascends too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly. Suggested to read any book on trekking, which has a chapter on this, and also consult your doctor.

Responsibilty

All arrangements within Tibet are solely at the discretion of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (CTTB), a government Organization, and we have no control over the quality of the vehicles facilities. Travelmasti Holidays reserves the right to change itineraries without prior notice, depending on the weather and road condition.

Currency

All major foreign currencies and Tcs are accepted in Zhangmu Bank in return for Yuen, the basic unit of Chinese Currency. Yuen equals 10 Jiao and 1 Jiao equals 10 Fen. At present US$1 = 8 Yuen, Credit cards are not accepted. 1 Yuen = INRs. 6/- approximately. Antiques must be properly certified, otherwise they mey be confiscated.

Clothing

Clothings for both extremes of climate and temperature. While driving to Kailash, it will be warm inside the vehicle and light clothing will be required, but as soon as you step out of the vehicle, warm clothing will be required to keep off the cold winds of the Tibetan Plateau. Evening will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required We recommend that you bring along the following clothings and accessories with you:
01. Down Jacket - one
02. Warm thick pullover - One
03. Warm thin pullover - One
04. Warm pants - Two
05. Light loose cotton pants - Two
06. Warm windproof jacket - One
07. Cotton full sleeve T-Shirts - Four
08. Thermal under pants/long - Two
09. Thermal vest / warm full T-Shirts - Two
10. Rain coat with hood/ Poncho (should be roomy) - One
11. "Broken - in" pair of ankle high walking boots & one extra shoe laces.
12. Light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal.
13. Warm woolen socks-Six
15. Large cotton or silk scarf-One
16. Warm gloves.
17. Soft paper tissue and handkerchiefs - Plenty
18. Monkey cap and Sun heat - one each
19. Towels (one big, one small)
20. Washing kit.

Accessories

1. Personal First Aid Kit
2. Toilet kit, Nail Clipper, Scisors
3. Flash Light with extra batteries (3 Set)
4. Sun Glasses, Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woolen Gloves
5. Water bottles- unbreakable ( Min 2 ltrs capacity) can be purchased in      Kathmandu
6. Note book , Pen , Pencils
7. Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera
8. Binoculars recommended
9. Rain Gear-Your raincoat should be roomy and have a water proof      hood.
10. Pocket knife , Sewing kit, Buttons, Cigarette lighter, towel, bags( a      few of each size strong) dustmasks, strong sun cream and chapstick,      Moisturizers, Money pouch/belts etc.
11. Water purification tablets
12. Walking stick- Can be purchased in kathmandu
13. Washing Kit

You will be provide
· 2 Men Tent, Foam Mattresses
· Sleeping Bag
· Dinning Tents & Table and Stools
· Toilet Tents
· Kitchen Tents, Equipment, Food
· Guide, Cook, Helpers
· Porters/Yaks to carry luggage/camping equipments during the Parikrama
· 4WD Vehicles with Drivers
· Equipment Truck with driver
· Oxygen cylinder with Masks in every Vehicle
· Kit Bag for your cloth and Equipment

Transportation

Kathmandu to Kodari Private minibus will be provided for the group. Border crossing from Kodari to Zhangmu (Tibet) will be on trucks, incase of landslide, approximately 30 mins ride. Throughout the journey in Tibet you will be travelling in 4 WD Japanese vehicles. A truck will be provided for luggage and all camping equipments and food supplies.

Communication

The last place to make any international calls is in Darchan, Tibet. However, please be informed that it may be difficult at times to get the connection. If any urgent messages has to be sent to any of the participants, then please contact us at the hotel address in Kathmandu.