Reminder

REMINDER - YOUR $3000 KAILASH CHECK (THE REMAINDER OF THE TOTAL COST OF $3500) AND YOUR DOCTOR'S NOTE ARE DUE BY APRIL 15TH.   CHECKS MUST BE MADE OUT TO DYC AND MAILED TO JAYSHREE HANDEL.

FOR THOSE TRAVELING WITH THE DYC GROUP, SINGAPORE AIRLINE TICKETS HAVE BEEN RESERVED AND INFORMATION REGARDING PRICING AND PAYMENT DUE DATES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS.   STAY TUNED....

Important information for people travelling to high altitude

This simple, plain-English handbook was written by the Medex team in order to provide easy access to important information for laypeople travelling to high altitude. It will tell you what you need to know about altitude sickness, frostbite, hypothermia, and much more. You can download a full copy from the medex website by clicking on one of the following links:
http://www.altitude.org/travel.htm

Nepal to Nikora flight details

The group will depart from Kathmandu, Nepal on Aug 1st for Vadodara(BDQ) via Delhi. We are booking our flights on Jet airways, flight time is 2:40pm, it will reach Vadodara at 7:40pm.

There is an earlier flight from Kathmanduvia Delhi at 9:30am which also reaches Vadodara at 7:40pm.
You can also reach Vadodara via Mumbai.


Ma & Bapuji will stay at Nikora upto Aug 6th. Please plan accordingly. You can depart from Ahmedabad which is nearer Nikora or from Mumbai. Mumbai is farther away but you can get there by train or by flying. More international flights go out of Mumbai than Ahmedabad.

Revised Kailash Schedule for July 16 to Aug.1, 2010

Day 01: (Fri. 16 July) Arrive Kathmandu (1336m) & transfer to Hotel. Kailash briefing at 5:30 pm. Dinner at 8:00 pm. Overnight at Hyatt Regency.
Day 02: (Sat. 17 July) KATHMANDU: Visit the Pashupatinath Temple for Pooja  & half day sightseeing, Overnight in Hyatt Regency.
Day 03: (Sun. 18 July) KATHMANDU: After Lunch packing arrangement for Kailash Yatra, Overnight in Hyatt Regency.

Day 04: (Mon. 19 July) KATHMANDU - NYLAM. (3900m) 127kms, early morning start for the Kodari (border) after immigration formalities at the Nepal side you will drive further to Zhangmu. Here also there will be immigration formalities at the Chinese side. From Zhangmu drive further to Nylam for 2 and 1/2 hours. Overnight in Guest House.
Day 05: (Tue. 20 July) NYLAM. Rest day for acclimatization. Overnight in Guest House.
Day 06: (Wed. 21 July) NYLAM -  SAGA. (4640m). 230 Kms/144miles. Drive to Saga for approx. 09 hours. Overnight in Guest House.

Day 07: (Th. 22 July) SAGA - PARYANG. (4540m). 230 Kms. Drive to Paryang for approx. 9 hours. Overnight in Guest House.
Day 08: (Fri. 23 July) PARYANG – MANASAROVAR (4700m/15400ft). 240 Kms. Drive to Manasarovar for approx. 7 hours. Overnight in guest house/Tent at Mansarovar.
Day 09: (Sat. 24 July) REST DAY IN MANASAROVAR.  Offer morning prayers. On this day after lunch you will drive around Manasarovar Lake for 3 - 4 hours for the Parikrama during which you will also  visit the CHU GOMPA. Overnight in guest house/Tent at Mansarovar.
Day 10: (Sun. 25 July- Guru Purnima): Puja and rest day. Overnight in guest house/Tent at Mansarovar.

Day 11: (Mon. 26 July) MANASAROVAR -ASTAPATH - DIRAPUK.  Drive to Astapath for 2 hours. Then  trek to Dirapuk for approx. 5 hours. Overnight in Tented Camp (or Guest House if rooms are available).
Day 12: (Tue. 27 July) DIRAPUK - ZUTULPUK. Continue Parikarma over Dolma Pass [5650m/18800ft] to Zuthul Puk which might take approx. 8 hrs. walk. Overnight in tented camp (or Guest House if rooms are available).
Day 13: (Wed. 28 July) ZUTULPUK – DARCHEN - MANASAROVAR (4700m) Kora ends near Darchen which will take approx, 5 hours walk. Overnight in guest house/Tent at Mansarovar.
Day 14: (Th. 29 July) MANASAROVAR - SAGA (4640m). Drive to Saga for app 9 hours. Overnight in Guest house
Day 15: (Fri. 30 July) SAGA – NYLAM (3900m). Drive to Nylam for app 9 hour Overnight in Guest House.
Day 16: (Sat. 31 July) NYLAM –  KATHMANDU. 127 Kms. downhill to Friendship Bridge where transportation waits for the final leg of journey to Kathmandu.Overnight in Hotel Hyatt Regency
Day 17: (Sun 1 Aug) FINAL DEPARTURE. Transfer to airport for departure. Arrive in US on Tuesday, Aug. 3rd, 10:55am - JFK group; Aug 2nd, 8:30pm - SFO group

Please note new travel dates

The US group departures:
- San Francisco(SFO)group will depart on Wednesday, JULY 14th at 2:05pm from San Francisco International Airport.
- East Coast(JFK)group departs on Wednesday, JULY 14th at 9:25pm from JFK International Airport.

Arrival into Kathmandu:
- Both East coast and West coast groups arrive in Kathmandu on Friday, July 16th at 12:05pm

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Departure from Nepal:
- US groups (not going to Nikora) will depart from Kathmandu on Sunday, August 1st at 1:05pm and arrive in US on Monday August 2nd. JFK group arrives at 10:55am. SFO
group arrives at 8:30pm
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- US group going to Nikora will also depart from Kathmandu on Sunday, August 1st.
We will post details of local Indian portion of the travel shortly.
Ma & Bapuji will stay in Nikora upto Friday, August 6th.
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Suggested list of items to bring for Kailash Yatra (15 lbs weight limit for pilgrimage portion of the trip)

1) A pair of walking boots for Kailash Parikrama
2) Pair of sport-shoes
3) Woolen pullovers and sweaters
4) Pair of light weight trousers
5) Windproof trousers
6) Sun hat with a wide brim to cover the face and neck
7) Pair of woolen gloves with lining are best
8) Two pairs of thin and two pairs of thick woolen socks
9) Toilet items
10)Camera
11)Towel
12)Soap
13)A book
14)Sunglasses
15)Flashlight with spare batteries
16)Personal medical supplies
17)Wind and sun protection cream and chap sticks
18)A cotton scarf to protect your mouth and nose from the dust.