Kookaburra Yoga Mt Kailash Spiritual Pilgrimage to Tibet Kathmandu – Simikot – Kailash – Lhasa Meditation TripSun 16 Sept - Sat 6 October (21 days)

Join Robert Becker on a spiritual pilgrimage to the world’s holiest mountain - Mt Kailash in Tibet.

• Journey to mystical Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar near the juncture of the Tibet-India-Nepal border, departing from and returning to Kathmandu, Nepal.

• Visit the Potala palace, temples and monasteries of Lhasa, the Yamdrok Tso lake, Gyantse, Sakya fortress monastery, turquoise waters of Lake Manasarovar and thermal springs arriving at Kailash for the full moon.

• Participate in the traditional Yoga pilgrimage walk around Kailash.• Appreciate a broader understanding of ancient and contemporary Yoga

traditions including the commonalities and distinctions across Buddhist, Bonn, Hindu and Western perspectives.

• Yoga pilgrimage may encompass personal experiences of heightened awareness, connection with nature, reverence, clarity, insight of life purpose and meaning, self development and potential transformation.

From Simikot to Kailash • The third main way to Kailash is via the small village of Simikot in far

northwest Nepal’s Humal District. • To reach Simikot you need to fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj in

southwestern Nepal and then take a second flight on to Simikot, elevation 2985 meters.

• From Simikot, you trek to Hilsa, known as the Limi Valley Trek. This gorgeous trek takes about 6 days to complete going straight from Simikot to Hilsa and gives your body time to acclimatise to high elevation.

• Once you reach Hilsa, you then cross the bridge into Tibet where there is a China Customs building.

• Your driver and guide in Tibet will then meet you and drive you the short distance to Purang, the first major town in Tibet. You will stay in Purang, elevation 3890 meters, before going to Lake Manasarovar and to Darchen, the starting point of the trek.

• After the trek you’ll visit Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, before lying back to Kathmandu.

• This is an awesome route that very few foreign travellers take.

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Notes • This tour is organised by a 3rd party company - Tibet Holidays

www.tibetholidays.com. Robert Becker from Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre will accompany the tour, but is not responsible or bookings, administration or management of the tour.

• No fees from this tour are paid to Kookaburra Yoga. Participants will pay the tour company directly.

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Kathmandu – Simikot – Kailash – Lhasa Meditation Trip – 21 Days

DATE DAY PROGRAM OVERNIGHT PLAN

16/09 01 Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel 3* Hotel x

17/09 02 Kathmandu city sightseeing and Meditation at Kopan Monastery.

At Kopan Monastery

B

18/09 03 Morning at Kopan Monastery and Evening fly to Nepalgunj.

At Kopan Monastery

B

03 Fly to Simikot & Trek to Darapori Camping B+L+D

19/09 04 Trek to Kermi (2750m) / 7 - 8 hrs Camping B+L+D

20/09 05 Trek to Yalbang (3150m) / 8 hrs & Meditation at the Monastery

camping B+L+D

21/09 06 Trek to Yari (3950m) / 7 hrs Camping B+L+D

22/09 07 Trek to Thado Dhunga (3800m). 7 hrs Camping B+L+D

Trek to Hilsa and drive to Purang Purang Guesthouse

23/09 08 Drive to Gosul Gompa Pilgrimage walk to Chiu Gompa to Manasarover (4500m)

Guesthouse / camp

B+L+D

24/09 09 Manasarover Holy Deep, Parikrama by Bus & Drive to Darchen

Guesthouse B+L+D

25/09 10 Kailash Kora (Diraphuk) / And Fullmoon Meditation at Northface of Kailash at Diraphuk

Guesthoue B+L+D

26/09 11 Kailash Kora Over Dolma La Pass (5600m) / via Shivasthal & Gauri Kunda to Dzutulphuk – 9 hrs

Guesthouse / Camp

B+L+D

27/09 12 Kailash Kora Ends / Drive to Tirthapuri & Meditation at Tirthapuri Monastery

Guesthouse / Camp

B+L+D

28/09 13 Drive to Tsaparang & Explore Guge & Meditation at Guge Caves & Monastery

Guesthouse B+L+D

29/09 14 Drive to Gurugyam & Explore Meditation at Gurugyam

Guesthouse / Camp

B+L+D

30/09 15 Drive to Saga (4400m) Camping B

01/10 16 Drive to Shigatse (3900m) 3* Hotel B

02/10 17 Drive to Lhasa (3600m) 3* Hotel B

03/10 18 Lhasa Sightseeing; Visit Jokhang, Potala & Sera Monastery

3* Hotel B

18 Lhasa Sightseeing; Visit Norbulinka, Drepung and Barkhor street

3* Hotel B

04/10 19 Lhasa – Kathmandu Fight and drive to Nagarkot

View Point Hotel

B

05/10 20 Morning at Nagarkot / Daytime visit Bhaktapur the ancient city / Kathmandu

3* Hotel B

06/10 21 Airport transfer / Fly to Home x B

Trip Cost

02 - 03 Person Group – USD 6430 Per Person04 – 07 Person Group – USD 4755 Per Person08 – 11 Person Group – USD 4433 Per Person12 – 15 Person Group – USD 4185 Per Person16 – 21 Person Group – USD 3625 Per Person

Price Includes:-

• 3* Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Major cities in Tibet.• Guesthouses in remote area of Tibet• Transportation and assistance for Pashupatinath Darshan• Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Simikot Flight fare• Special permit for Humla region / All necessary Tibet permit• Mule and Mule driver for 6 days trek• Transportation by Luxury Bus while Kailash yatra (In Tibet)• Hindi & English Speaking Local Tibetan Guide• All local and monastery entrance fees• Yak & yak man for baggage and other stuff supply during Kailash Parikrama• Freshly cooked full board food during Yatra• Chef and Kitchen crew with all kitchen equipment’s• Mineral waters & Juices during Yatra• Oxygion and first aid kit• Insurance for Sherpa & Kitchen Crew• Aiport pick up / drop while arrival and departure.• Lhasa – Kathmandu Flight fare• Tibet visa fee

Price Excludes:• Any additional Cost mentioned above• Travel insurance• Evacuation or rescue cost

IMPORTANT PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION:

Booking Process:

➢ Booking must reach us as early as possible. It is required 25% of total cost as an advance deposit along with a copy of your respective passport. And the rest of amount must be made before your tour departure dates at our office in Kathmandu.

Tour Cancellation policy

➢ All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written, verbal cancellations will not be entertained,

➢ 20 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost will be charged,➢ 15 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost will be charged,➢ 10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost will be charged,➢ 07 days and less departure 100% of total trip cost will be charged.

Fitness: This is not a trek or expedition but a tour; therefore no specific level of fitness is required. Anybody can join this Yatra if they think themselves fit and have strong willpower. People suffering from cardiac or respiratory problems should consult to their doctor. Morning and evening walks, jogging, stretching, meditation and regular exercise make the journey comfortable for all.Food and Beverage: We will serve delicious western, continental & Indian food; Breakfast and Dinner in Campsite serve by Nepali trained staff. Pack lunch will be provided for daytime. We will serve Mineral Water for drinking purpose.

Clothing and Necessities: As the temperature varies greatly between day and night (from max. 20 degrees Celsius to min. –10 degrees Celsius) one should prepare accordingly. Bring the following items with you: Woolen gloves, Balaclava, Sun hat, Thermal wear, Water bottle, Woolen socks, Towel, Light Jacket, Sunglasses, Sun cream, Torch with extra batteries/bulbs, Muffler, Mask, Raincoat, Sweater, Shirt/T-shirt & Trekking shoes.

Insurance:Full travel, insurance coverage for medicine, Helicopter evacuation if incase of emergency, lost of belongs, and trip cancellation is strongly recommended.