IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS

- May to August is the best time for the Kailash Mansarover trip for which all possible arrangements are made to make your trip as comfortable as possible. But in spite of all our efforts there might be some hardship and discomfort through the rough mountain terrain & unexpected surprises.

- Since it is a very high altitude (average height over 11,000 ft.) journey with less oxygen, so please consult your Physician and obtain the health certificate and prescribed medicines in order to avoid possible high altitude sickness, specially it is advisable to the Diabetic patients, High B.P. patients, Heart patients and people above 65 years to ask their physician whether they are fit for the yatra?

- It advisable to plan yourself about your requirements during the yatra, as temperature between day and night varying (25 - 05). It is best to wear layer of warm cloths besides the normal clothes. The following items are recommended:

Footwear & Clothing: Two pairs of well warm / sports walking shoes, Cotton & Woolen shirts, Regular & Thermal underwear, skirts / trousers for woman, Trousers / Shorts for men, wind & rain gear with hood / raincoat, woolen monkey cap, hand gloves, woolen/cotton shocks, sweaters, lined zip jacket, track suit, sleeping cloths, woolen blanket etc.

Equipments & Accessories: Personal first aid kit (advisable to carry insect repellents, band aid, throat lounges, antibiotic ointment, aspirin, Medicine for cold, headache, anti-motion sickness), toilet kit & toilet paper, flash light / torch with extra batteries, sun glasses, water purification tablets, thermos, repair kit (needle, thread, tape etc.), unbreakable water bottle, Duffel bag (long heavy duty canvas or nylon water proof lockable bag), swim suit, note book, pen / pencil, camera with extra film roles (still cameras, home video cameras & 8 mm movie camera are allowed but special permission is needed for 16 mm & 35 mm movie cameras), pocket knife, dust mask, silk scarves, binocular, sun block cream, chip-stick etc.

Some Other Informations & tips:

1. DYM-Nepal is providing sleeping bag and First-Aid kit to every individual but if you need something special, please bring yourself.
   
2. We are providing all vegetarian food through out the journey even though it is advisable to bring some supplement food of your own choice like Nuts, Bhujia, Dalmotth, Prickles, Swahilis, Khakhara, Roasted Chiwara etc.
   
3. It is an incredible journey where we get to see the world highest mountains and travel on the higest plains in the world. It is also the most difficult pilgrimage in the world as the infrastructure is still very basic in this remote area and in most of the places the group has to stay overnight in camps. The Oxygen level is quite low due to high altitude therefore the yatris should be well equipped. However DYM-Nepal has given special attention on food, health and comfort for its pilgrims, all pilgrims should remember and follow some of these important points:

• Rest, relax, do not carry heavy load and do not exert.
• Never proceed with an empty stomach, less talking, take slow and long breath.
• Walk slowly (1/3 of normal speed) and stop & take rest for a while whenever you feel uncomfortable.
• Drink plenty of fluid (about 3-5 liter) every day but not alcohol.
• Avoid smoking, drugs or any other intoxicants.