Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Kathmandu/Tibet- Itenary Now Posted

deky · 27th March 2009, 19:38

My parents are hoping to do the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra sometime soon. I think for this year its already late so they hoping to do this Yatra next year. They are phyiscally quite fit so I guess health wont be an issue if they do it as soon as possible.

I believe for this Yatra lot of arrangements are required for e.g Visas, medical cerificates, clearances etc etc.

Has any one from the Team done it, or maybe any of your friends, have they done it?

1. What are the requirements, is age a factor?
2. Agencies organising the yatra govt/private?
3. cost?
4. Possible routes. I know 2...via Nepal/lhasa or thru India Kausani and up?
5. authentic agencies adresses and phone numbers?

I know all this is very vague, so this is the exact reason why i would like you guys to fill me up with whatever authentic information you guys can provide.

Any inputs from you guys will be much appreciated.

Thanks

watashi75 · 27th March 2009, 21:43

I had seen a nice write-up on the Mansarovar Yatra in 101 Pilgrimages from Outlook Traveller. I felt the Indian option is better than the Nepal one as you have helicopter backup as well as support from the government.

akbaree · 27th March 2009, 21:46

What a co-incidence. While I was viewing this thread, the advertisement being displayed was...

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null · 27th March 2009, 22:03

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Originally Posted by akbaree

What a co-incidence. While I was viewing this thread, the advertisement being displayed was...

Isnt that what Google AdSense is supposed to be all about? Splash relevant ads which is close to the context you are looking for..

abhijitaparadh · 27th March 2009, 22:36

OT
I think its more of Google-incidence than coincidence.
The Google ads team does some sort of web-mining of the web page contents and then display 'relevant' ads

Saurabh M · 27th March 2009, 22:48

AFAIK, the govt agency conducts a lottery each year, to select persons who can join the pilgrimage. After you are selected, you have to go through medical checkups and then you are finally ready. The route through Kausani involves trekking for days together and is obviously more involving and tempting. On the other hand, age is a factor and whether the participants can cover the India distance on foot is a question, before they cross over the Indo-Tibet border.

On the other hand, the private agencies use 4x4 vehicles from Nepal and you get to ride all your way up.

arin_12 · 27th March 2009, 22:48

Its the software / advertisement configuration. If you observe while googling, you can see some related links of your search word.

akbaree · 28th March 2009, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by null

Isnt that what Google AdSense is supposed to be all about? Splash relevant ads which is close to the context you are looking for..

I believe it is. I didn't realize it.

watashi75 · 28th March 2009, 10:09

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Originally Posted by Saurabh M

On the other hand, the private agencies use 4x4 vehicles from Nepal and you get to ride all your way up.

The problem is not just the hardship but the amount of time you get for proper acclimatization. A shortened trip with less time for acclimatization at those altitudes could be near fatal.

akshay4587 · 28th March 2009, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by null

Isnt that what Google AdSense is supposed to be all about? Splash relevant ads which is close to the context you are looking for..

Yes it is.
you always get adv's somewhat related to the ongoing topic in the thread.

Saurabh M · 28th March 2009, 20:33

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Originally Posted by watashi75

The problem is not just the hardship but the amount of time you get for proper acclimatization. A shortened trip with less time for acclimatization at those altitudes could be near fatal.

I agree with you. If I have to do this trip myself, I would choose the trek over the drive, anyday. I thought of mentioning the hardship factor, as deky is planning this trip for his parents.

@Deky : you can check this link - Kailash Mansarovar Yatra | Mt Kailash Mansarovar Tour | Kailash Mansarovar Tourism India

@Others: Lets stick to the topic.

lejhoom · 29th March 2009, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by deky

My parents are hoping to do the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra sometime soon. I think for this year its already late so they hoping to do this Yatra next year. They are phyiscally quite fit so I guess health wont be an issue if they do it as soon as possible.

I believe for this Yatra lot of arrangements are required for e.g Visas, medical cerificates, clearances etc etc.

Has any one from the Team done it, or maybe any of your friends, have they done it?

1. What are the requirements, is age a factor?
2. Agencies organising the yatra govt/private?
3. cost?
4. Possible routes. I know 2...via Nepal/lhasa or thru India Kausani and up?
5. authentic agencies adresses and phone numbers?

I know all this is very vague, so this is the exact reason why i would like you guys to fill me up with whatever authentic information you guys can provide.

Any inputs from you guys will be much appreciated.

Thanks

I don't know if you heard about Isha Foundation, Coimbatore. They are organising a Kailash Manasasarovar Yatra. I was told by people who undertook the yatra to be a memorable experience. Please check their website for more details.

deky · 30th March 2009, 20:42

Thanks guys for all the response. After checking with other people and collecting data from various sites and ofcourse discussing it with my parents, a few things have become clear.

1. Govt trek via kausani is out of equation as it involves a lot of trekking and also when they assign groups, there is no gauarntee that my mom and dad will get the same group.

2. Most probably they will fly to Kathmandu and have the following options

A. 15 day trip on landrovers 4x4 to Kailash and back to Kathmandu.

B. 21 Day trip on landrovers 4X4 to Kailash and then to Lhasa and fly back to Kathmandu

I am still looking out for various travel agencies who organise such trips to get the best deal for quality

EDIT: @Lejhoom I had a look, the last date is 31st March, will call them tomorrow and check. Thanks

dark_horizon · 31st March 2009, 12:29

@deky, can you the mention the costs of the two landrover trips ?

deky · 31st March 2009, 19:28

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Originally Posted by dark_horizon

@deky, can you the mention the costs of the two landrover trips ?

Trip A :- 60,000/- plus aplicable service tax (he will get back to me on how much the service tax is)

Trip B :- quotation not yet recieved

I think ill also try from travel agencies in kathmandu as all the travels are ex-kathmandu

27th March 2009, 19:38	#1
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,247 Times	Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Kathmandu/Tibet- Itenary Now Posted My parents are hoping to do the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra sometime soon. I think for this year its already late so they hoping to do this Yatra next year. They are phyiscally quite fit so I guess health wont be an issue if they do it as soon as possible. I believe for this Yatra lot of arrangements are required for e.g Visas, medical cerificates, clearances etc etc. Has any one from the Team done it, or maybe any of your friends, have they done it? 1. What are the requirements, is age a factor? 2. Agencies organising the yatra govt/private? 3. cost? 4. Possible routes. I know 2...via Nepal/lhasa or thru India Kausani and up? 5. authentic agencies adresses and phone numbers? I know all this is very vague, so this is the exact reason why i would like you guys to fill me up with whatever authentic information you guys can provide. Any inputs from you guys will be much appreciated. Thanks
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27th March 2009, 21:43	#2
watashi75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 518 Thanked: 12 Times	I had seen a nice write-up on the Mansarovar Yatra in 101 Pilgrimages from Outlook Traveller. I felt the Indian option is better than the Nepal one as you have helicopter backup as well as support from the government.
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akbaree BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 613 Thanked: 107 Times View My Garage	What a co-incidence. While I was viewing this thread, the advertisement being displayed was...
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abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	OT I think its more of Google-incidence than coincidence. The Google ads team does some sort of web-mining of the web page contents and then display 'relevant' ads
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27th March 2009, 22:48	#6
Saurabh M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CCU & Ontario Posts: 610 Thanked: 153 Times View My Garage	AFAIK, the govt agency conducts a lottery each year, to select persons who can join the pilgrimage. After you are selected, you have to go through medical checkups and then you are finally ready. The route through Kausani involves trekking for days together and is obviously more involving and tempting. On the other hand, age is a factor and whether the participants can cover the India distance on foot is a question, before they cross over the Indo-Tibet border. On the other hand, the private agencies use 4x4 vehicles from Nepal and you get to ride all your way up.
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arin_12 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	Its the software / advertisement configuration. If you observe while googling, you can see some related links of your search word.
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30th March 2009, 20:42	#13
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,247 Times	Thanks guys for all the response. After checking with other people and collecting data from various sites and ofcourse discussing it with my parents, a few things have become clear. 1. Govt trek via kausani is out of equation as it involves a lot of trekking and also when they assign groups, there is no gauarntee that my mom and dad will get the same group. 2. Most probably they will fly to Kathmandu and have the following options A. 15 day trip on landrovers 4x4 to Kailash and back to Kathmandu. B. 21 Day trip on landrovers 4X4 to Kailash and then to Lhasa and fly back to Kathmandu I am still looking out for various travel agencies who organise such trips to get the best deal for quality EDIT: @Lejhoom I had a look, the last date is 31st March, will call them tomorrow and check. Thanks Last edited by deky : 30th March 2009 at 21:00.
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dark_horizon BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 78 Thanked: 6 Times	@deky, can you the mention the costs of the two landrover trips ?
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