Heritage Tours & Travels and Heritage Trekking

Indians are not required to obtain Nepal visa. We obtain your visa for Tibet from Chinese Embassy and all necessary permits for the yatra. Photocopy of passport with details (full name exactly like in the passport, date of birth, occupation, passport number and Nationality) should reach us at least 4 weeks before the commencement of tour. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry in Tibet.

Kathmandu/Kodari/Kathmandu by private bus for the group. Thereafter throughout the journey in Tibet you will be travelling in Japanese Toyota Landcruiser jeep. Yours luggage, food and all camping equipments will be carried in a truck.

In Tibet accommodation at the guest houses and lodges have basic facilities without any modern amenities. During camping high altitude tents with mattress and sleeping bags will be provided.

We will be providing all pure vegetarian meals throughout the tour in Tibet. You are advised to bring sufficient supplementary food like chocolates, biscuits, nuts, bhujias, nimkins, pickles, etc. for yourself.

There will be detail briefing on the programme and on altitude sickness, its symptoms and prevention on the day of your arrival in Kathmandu.

In Tibet weather condition from May to September is dry and sunny. Maximum temperature can be as high as 22 degrees centigrade and minimum temperature at night will drop as low as 0 to -10 degrees centigrade at the altitudes of 5000 meters. The average daily temperature will be 10 degrees. There is an incredible drop in temperature from early afternoon to evening time.

All participants are advised to have health certificate given by a reputed doctor confirming that they are fit to take Kailash Mansarovar yatra. We provide basic first aid items but highly recommend you to bring your own first aid kit containing medicines against altitude sickness, wound, cold, allergies, pain, fever, diarrhoea, dehydration, cough, infection etc (please consult your doctor). Walking for 4 to 5 Kms per day at least 4 to 5 weeks prior to the departure date is recommended.

We are jointly trying to set-up medical aid-post at the places where medical facilities are not available till date.

We provide oxygen bottle in each jeep. Enough oxygen will be taken for Parikrama. Besides this with every group we also carry Gemow bag (Portable Altitude Chamber), a life saving bag for emergency use.

At present 1 Yuan = INRs. 6.00 approximately. You can change INRs at the border or at Zhangmu.

With each group we send professional tour leader/coordinator from our company besides highly experienced Sherpas who have been to Kailash area for many times. They are responsible for all camping & cooking arrangements. Local English speaking guide will be provided by our counter part in Tibet.

Still cameras, home video cameras and 8 mm movie cameras are allowed in Tibet. However, special permission is required for 16 mm and 35 mm movie cameras

To protect against unforeseen circumstances, we advise you to take a trip cancellation and medical insurance policy in your home country. The policy should also include coverage of transportation cost in the event of helicopter or surface evacuation being required. We regret, such policies are not available in Nepal.

Places you can communicate by telephone and re-charge batteries are Nyalam, Saga, Paryang, Darchen and Hor Qu village. Every day we keep our agent or clients family/friends updated about their position on the yatra. For this if you wish, you may give us the email address.

While driving to Kailash, it will be warm inside the vehicle but very cold outside. Mornings and evenings will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required. We recommend that you bring the following clothing and accessories with you -

Small backpack (bag for day use) – 1, Good well worn-in walking shoes – 2, Slipper – 1, Wool shirts – 3, Cotton shirts – 4, Regular underwear – 3, Thermal underwear–1, Woollen trousers – 2, Wind and rain gear with hood – 1, Woollen cap – 1, Gloves – 1, Sun hat – 1, Woollen and cotton socks – 4, Sweaters – 2, Towel – 1, Track suit – 1, Toilet kit – 1, Flash light/torch with extra batteries – 1, Sun glass – 1, Repair kit (needle, thread tape etc) – 1, Pocket knife – 1, Camera and extra films, Binocular (optional) – 1, Sun block cream and lip salve – 1, Water bottle of 1.5 litres – 1, Note book, pens, Reading materials

Puja samagri
Camphor, Agarbatti (insence sticks), Samidha (for Hawan), Bel patra, Kumkum, Rice, Wicks dipped in ghee, Moli (red threat), Bell, Small Diya, Prayer book etc.

Unless other prior arrangements have been made, bookings are accepted after receipt of the completed booking form, 2 copies of passport size photographs and non-refundable deposit of INR. 5,000.00 per person 3 weeks before the commencement of the tour
Full payment must be made at least 2 weeks before the commencement of the tour.
There will be 50% cancellation charge for confirmed bookings within 1 week prior to departure. No refunds thereafter. No refunds for NO-SHOWS or AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF TOUR or DELAYED ARRIVALS of participants for whatsoever reasons.
Any foreseen cost increase beyond our control will be passed on directly to the client whenever such increase are effected.
Cost does not include insurance of any type.
Chinese authorities reserve the right to –

a. Change the itinerary due to the reasons beyond our control

b. After the length of the itinerary if necessary

c. Increase the cost as a result of change of itinerary and prolongation of tour.
Any increases to be borne by the participants are liable to be collected directly in Nepal before departure.

There will be 50% cancellation charge for confirmed bookings within one week prior to departure date. No refund thereafter. No refund for NO-SHOWS or AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF TOUR or DELAYED ARRIVALS of participants for whatsoever reasons.

Please note that the infrastructure for tourism industry in Tibet is very basic and inadequate. As such, please do not expect the standard you are accustomed to in other countries. However, we will put every effort up-to our limitation under the circumstances to ensure your journey as smooth and comfortable as possible.

"HERITAGE TOURS & TRAVELS PVT. LTD" and "HERITAGE TREKKING PVT. LTD." put every efforts to make your journey smooth and pleasant as much as possible. However we act as intermediary between the concerned airlines, hotels transport operators and local tourist offices providing the services. HERITAGE TOURS & TRAVELS PVT. LTD. and HERITAGE TREKKING PVT. LTD. are therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists, including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political action and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Program, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and are therefore subject to change without advance notice in the event of circumstances beyond our control.