A trip to Kailash Mansarover is probably a dream destination for all adventure lovers and religious tourists.
PashaTuks deviates from their signature tune of "lets go ahead and see whats beyond and yonder-no planning required" mode to sharing some very valuable tips that a friend shared recently of his trip to Kailash Mansarover.
Our friend is a healthy 60 plus young gentleman with a slim physique.We mention the physique bit, as a heavier built person in the same age bracket or younger would find it difficult to reach the destination.
In his opinion acclimatization is of paramount importance and he says that the Indian Government directive of spending 3 nights at 9000 feet and 2 nights each at 12,000 and 15,000 feet should be adhered to for the general tourist
Individuals with the slightest medical history of any kind of chronic or lifestyle illnesses should avoid taking this journey as in the high altitude, low oxygenated areas the body reactions can sometimes be fatal.He said that the few people who needed to be evacuated from the trip had to spend anything between 2000 to 6000 USD, depending upon which part of the journey they needed the evacuation from.
A locale like this and one feels like a tipple. Our friend tells us that alcohol is to be strictly avoided in these altitudes as it depresses breathing.
He himself faced acute difficulties in sleeping, suffered from lack of appetite, dizzy spells.
Jeans as an outfit is not recommended by him, as in the high altitudes every additional gram matters, specially in inclement weather conditions. A wet pair of jeans could slow down all the travelers. A Kailash Mansarover journey is always in groups, maybe due to the high risk conditions.It is never a solo journey.
This journey is by no means a cheap journey. If one takes the short cut route of going via Nepal(this way the trip can be completed in a weeks time), it cost our friend nearly INR 2,00,000.We are told that the trips conducted by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam cost around INR 1,00,000 but take more than 3 weeks.
Infrastructure is very basic and one has to be mentally very flexible to adjust to any kind situations that may arise
The journey is not easy, but once completed gives a sense of self achievement that no other upper in life can offer. Pashatuks will definitely take this journey - when they are ready .physiologically, mentally and physically.When the call comes from the abode of Shiva- Parvati.
PashaTuks deviates from their signature tune of "lets go ahead and see whats beyond and yonder-no planning required" mode to sharing some very valuable tips that a friend shared recently of his trip to Kailash Mansarover.
In his opinion acclimatization is of paramount importance and he says that the Indian Government directive of spending 3 nights at 9000 feet and 2 nights each at 12,000 and 15,000 feet should be adhered to for the general tourist
He himself faced acute difficulties in sleeping, suffered from lack of appetite, dizzy spells.
Jeans as an outfit is not recommended by him, as in the high altitudes every additional gram matters, specially in inclement weather conditions. A wet pair of jeans could slow down all the travelers. A Kailash Mansarover journey is always in groups, maybe due to the high risk conditions.It is never a solo journey.
This journey is by no means a cheap journey. If one takes the short cut route of going via Nepal(this way the trip can be completed in a weeks time), it cost our friend nearly INR 2,00,000.We are told that the trips conducted by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam cost around INR 1,00,000 but take more than 3 weeks.
Infrastructure is very basic and one has to be mentally very flexible to adjust to any kind situations that may arise
The journey is not easy, but once completed gives a sense of self achievement that no other upper in life can offer. Pashatuks will definitely take this journey - when they are ready .physiologically, mentally and physically.When the call comes from the abode of Shiva- Parvati.
Beautiful, thanks for sharing
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ReplyDeleteHi, Many thanks for the share, Really appreciate it. Am planning to take the 2016 season. Wanted to prep and this surely helped.
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