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Holy Package Tours Mount Kailash Pashupatinath Nepal Tibet Bhutan Muktinath Manakamana Janakpur Dham Lumbini Touch Kailash Travels & Tours (P). Ltd Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal || Tel: +977 1 4700357, 4700249 Hotline: 977-9851092632, 9851040871, Email: info@touchkailash.com www.touchkailash.com 01 Mount Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by Overland - 13 Days Trip Overview Duration: 13 Days Best Season: May - Sep Trip Grade: Moderate-Adventure Mode of Trip: Driving, Walking Highest Altitude: 5600m (Dolma La Pass) Meal: Pure Veg. Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Accomodation: 4 star Hotel in Kathmandu Best available Guest House on the way Transportation: Bus, Jeep, Van Half Day kathmandu valley tour in UNESCO heritage sites Driving in well paved road until base of Mt. Kailash (Darchen) 3 Days Mt. Kailash Parikrama 39 KM walking (option: can take horse ) Crossing Highest Pass Dolma La while in Mt. Kailash Parikrama Holy Lake Manasarovar Parikrama by Driving Puja and Hawan at bank of Lake Manasarovar Mount Kailash Every year millions of pilgrimage makes yatra to Mt kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Pilgrimage from every religion believed that parikrama of Mount kailash will bring good fortune. It is popular belief that the step up on Mount Kailash leads to heaven. In this Holy Yatra, Lake Manasarovar, Lake Raktsesh, Tirthapuri, Asthapath, Nandi and Kailash Parikrama are most popular pilgrimage sides. It all have historical story by their importance. With all of these, to be in Mount Kailash and Manasarovar has become Heaven on Earth. With all of these experience Touch Kailash Travels and Tours became top travel company organizing Kailash Manasarovar Tour from our establishment. Our experience team will provide you brilliant services which take to your successes. ITINERARY Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m). Overnight at Hotel. Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu – visit temples - departure preparation. kathmandu Activities in main pilgrimage sites and pre departure briefing. Overnight at Hotel. Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750 m (156 km) Drive to Nepal Tibet border (Kodari) walk to friendship bridge. After custom formalities drive to Nyalam. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 04: Nyalam – day free for acclimatization. Short Hiking. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 05: Nyalam – New Dongba 4600 m. (390 km) (Cross the pass Tong La 5126m and Lalung-La 5050m). Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 06: New Dongba – Mansarovar 4558 m (277 km) Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 07: Mansarovar – Tarchen (40 km) Morning Bath, Puja and hawan in bank of Manasarovar. Drive to Darchen. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 08: Tarchen – Tarboche (13 km drive) – Dirapuk (4909 m.) Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 09: Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk (4760 m) (18 km trek / 9-10 hrs) (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,600 m). O/N at Guesthouse Hotel. Day 10: Zuthulpuk – Tarchen (Darchen) (10 km / 4-5 hrs) – Mansarovar- Dongba (end of Kailash Parikrama/Kora). O/N at Guesthouse Hotel. Day 11: Drive Dongba to Nyalam (376 km/ 7-8 hrs) Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Overnight at Nyalam Guesthouse Day 12: Drive Nylam to Kathmandu (156 km/ 6-7 hrs) Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight at Hotel. Day 13: Final Departure.After breakfast we will drive you to airport for your onward journey; or you can continue other tour in Nepal COST INCLUDES 1. 3 night’s accommodation in Ktm. in 3/4 star standard hotel twin sharing room with meals. 2. Guided tour in Kathmandu. 3. 09 night’s accommodations in Tibet on group sharing basis using guesthouse / camp. 4. Freshly cooked vegetarian meals 3 times a day. 5. Supporting crew including our own cooks. 6. Permits for Manasarovar and Kailash Kora (round). 7. Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) approved guide. 8. Transportation by Deluxe A/C Bus in Kailash & Non AC Bus - Nepal side 9. Kailash Permit, Tibet (Chinese) visa fee 10. All equipments for camping 11. Tents, mattress, dinning tent, kitchen tent, kitchen utensils, etc 12. Sleeping bag/ Down Jacket on Returnable basis. 13. Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipments), small bag for day pack 14. Experienced tour leader / co-coordinator with each group 15. ENOUGH Oxygen cylinder entire tour 16. Yaks and Yak-men to carry baggage, food, fuel etc while making round (Kora) of Mt. Kailash COST EXCLUDES 1. Yak / Pony Charges (will cost approximately US$ 400 - US$ 450 per Horse, Horse-man & personal helper for three days. 2. Personal expenses like shopping, phone calls, extra drinks, laundry, etc. 3. Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents etc. 4. Tips to drivers, hotel staff. 5. Extra cost of transportation, Porterage etc involved due landslides, snowfall. 6. Trip cancellation charge due to Tibet government rules and Other which are not in our Hand. 7. Services other than specified. Extra days stay at Kathmandu / any other place. 02 Muktinath Overland Tour - 9 Days ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive at Gorakhpur Rail Station Transfer to Nepali side (96 km, 2:30hrs) O/N at Hotel in Sunauli Day2: Drive Sunauli-Pokhara(180Km, 7-8hrs) on the way Visit Lumbini (Birth place of Lord Bhuddha) and on arrival check in at Hotel, briefing about the evening program, short walk to Pokhara city, Phewa Lake. Overnight at Hotel. Day3: Pokhara – Jomsom After breakfast and drive to Beni, Beni to Jomsom by Jeep/Bus. O/N at Hotel in Jomsom. Day4: Jomsom-Muktinath Drive to Muktinath early in the morning after breakfast. After Muktinath Darshan, drive back to Jomsom and Overnight at Hotel. Day5: Jomsom – Beni- Pokhara Drive early morning to Beni By jeep/Bus and from Beni to Pokhara . Day6: After Breakfast starts sightseeing in Pokhara ( Davids Falls, Gupteswor cave, Seti George, Bindabasini Temple, Barahi Temple which is on the center of Phewa lake). Overnight in Pokhara Day 7: Drive Pokhara-kathmandu(200km, 6-7 hrs) After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to kathamdnu. On the way visit Manakamana Temple for Darshan by Cable car. Continue Drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. Day 8: Kathmandu Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley ( hill top Swyambhunath stupa, pashupatinath Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Gujeswari mata Temple, Boudhanath stupa, Budhanilkhantha) Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Note: if yatries want to take Everest flight they can join early in the morning Day 9: Kathmandu-Gorakhpur (380 km, 8-9hrs) Drive to Gorakhpur and you will be dropped at the RLY station. COST INCLUDES: All Ground Transportation, meal & accommodation as per itinerary, Private Jeep From Pokhara - Muktinat - Pokhara, Entrance Fee in Sightseeing, Permit of Muktinath, Manakamana Cable Car charge, Tour Guide in Entire Trip COST EXCLUDES: Extra Nights and activities except mention in Itinerary, personal expenses, bar bills, Tipping & Shopping, any flights 03 Mount Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by helicopter - 12 Days Trip Overview Duration: 12 Days Best Season: May, June, Sep Trip Grade: Moderate-Adventure Mode of Trip: Flying, Driving, Walking Transportation: Bus, Jeep, Van Highest Altitude: 5600m (Dolma La Pass) Meal: Pure Veg. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Accomodation: 4 star Hotel in Kathmandu, Best available Guest House on the way - Half Day Kathmandu valley tour in UNESCO heritage sites - Regular flight from Kathmandu – Nepaljung, Nepaljung – Simikot and Chartered heli flight to Tibet boarder (Same way back) - 3 Days Mt. Kailash Parikrama 39 KM walking (option: can take horse ) - Crossing Highest Pass Dolma La while in Mt. Kailash Parikrama - Holy Lake Manasarovar Parikrama by Driving - Puja and Hawan at bank of Lake Manasarovar Mount Kailash By Helicopter tour is specially designed for those peoples who are keen in adventure, spiritual but having less time with comfortable. This tour is also included Lake Manasarovar and Kailash Parikrama. As a side trip, Tirthapuri, Asthapath and Kailash inner kora can also be included. This yatra start from Nepaljung with regular flight from Kathmandu. Peoples from India can plan to arrive direct at Nepaljung by flight to Lakhanau and reach at Nepaljung again by road (3/4 Hrs). We fly with regular flight from Nepaljung to Simikot with small plane and catch chartered heli flight to Hilsa (kailash boarder-before Manasarovar Lake) and same way back to Kathmandu. ITINERARY Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m) Our representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel for check-in and stay overnight. Day 02: After breakfast sightseeing of temples Visit Pashupatinath, Gujeswori and Budhanilkantha. Back to hotel for lunch and stay at trip briefing. Free time for shopping and and packaing for Kailash Yatra. O/N at Hotel. Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj by late afternoon we reach Nepaljung by flight we and overnight stay at hotel. Day 04: Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot by helicopter after breakfast we fly to Hilsa (alt 3500m) by chartered helicopter, then trek about half an hour to Tibetan border Shera and drive to Purang (Taklakot) and stay at guest house. Day 05: Full day free to acclimatize and relax at Taklakot Day 06: Drive to Lake Manasarovar After breakfast drive to Lake Manasarovar, through Rakchyas taal on the way and parikrama of Mansarovar on the same day (Alt, 4558m).- 4 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. Day 07: Drive to Darchen We will perform puja and take bath early morning and after breakfast we will drive to first base camp i.e. Darchen and stay O/N at guest house. Day 08: Start Kailash Parikrama Drive to valley of God, parikrama point and start trek to Derapuk, (Alt 4909 m) - 18 Km 4/5 hrs walk and stay overnight at guest house. Day 09: Trek to Zutul Puk Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra. Crossing Dolma-La (pass) of 5600m between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Gauri Kunda is on the way. By the late afternoon we will be arriving Zutulpuk. Day 10: End of Parikrama. parikrama ends near Darchen, (alt 4700m) 4/5 hrs and drive to Taklakot (3500m). Stay overnight at guesthouse. Day 11: Fly back to Nepalgunj after breakfast we will drive to Shera border and proceed to Hilsa. completing immigration checking and from Hilsa we will fly to Nepalgunj Overnight at hotel Day 12: Drive or Fly to your own destination. (Tour ends) COST INCLUDES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. COST EXCLUDES Arrival and Departure arrangement. Double sharing hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights in 3 * category Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with transportation, Guide and Entrance. Tibet Visa and kailash Entrance fees Scheduled flight Kathmandu – Nepalgunj - Kathmandu Scheduled flight Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj Charter helicopter flight share by 5-6 person Simikot – Hilsa - Simikot Double sharing hotel in Nepalgunj and Simikot with meals. Transport by Hi ace or Tourist Bus as per group sizes Supporting Truck for Luggage. Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Sherpa Team and Medical Insurance of staffs. English speaking Tibetan guide, Chinese visa fee of Client and staff. Veg. Indian meals in Kathmandu and in entire trip. Down Jacket while on Kailash Tour (returnable after trip). All camping and cooking equipment. Upper Humla permit fee for client and Helicopter landing. Oxygen and other high altitude safety instruments 04 Muktinath Tour by Flight - 6 Days ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel. Day 02: Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple on the way. Day 03: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and take local jeep to Muktinath. Darsan and Drive back to Jomsom for Overnight. Day 04: Morning flight back to Pokhara and Sightseeing in Pokhara City. Overnight at Hotel Day 05: Fly back to Kathmandu and sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel. Day 06: Departure COST INCLUDES • • • • • • • • • • COST EXCLUDES Arrival and Departure arrangement • Extra activities, personal expenses Hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing for 02 Nights • Tipping • Emergency evacuation Hotel in Pokhara on twin sharing for 02 nights • Medical expenses Hotel in Jomsom on twin sharing for 01 night All the foods during tour Flight Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu English and Hindi speaking Nepali Guide All ground transportation on private car/Van/Hi ace/ Bus Local and shared jeep from Jomsom – Muktinath - Jomsom Entrance fees of Muktinath, Manakamana cable car and in sightseeing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Airfares from Home – Kathmandu - Home. All beverages during trip and in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Simikot. Extra activities and accommodation mention than Itinerary Photography charges and Telephone calls. Stick and a water bottle. Insurance of clients and evacuation cost. Personal horse riding charges during KailashParikrama Domestic excess baggage charges and airport taxes. Tips for supporting staff 05 Mount Kailash Inner Kora - 16 Days Trip Overview Duration: 16 Days Best Season: May - Sep Trip Grade: Moderate-Adventure Mode of Trip: Driving, Walking Highest Altitude: 5600m (Dolma La Pass) Meal: Pure Veg. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Accomodation: 4 star Hotel in Kathmandu, Best available Guest House on the way, Tented camp in Inner Kora Transportation: Bus, Jeep, Van -Half Day Kathmandu valley tour in UNESCO heritage sites -3 Days Mt. Kailash outer Parikrama 39 KM walking (option: can take horse ) -Crossing Highest Pass Dolma La while in Mt. Kailash outer Parikrama -2 nights 3 days Mount kailash inner kora -02 nights tented accommodation in Inner Kora -Asthapath, Saptarishi cave, Atmalingam and Nandi Kora -Holy Lake Manasarovar Parikrama by Driving -Puja and Hawan at bank of Lake Manasarovar ITINERARY Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m). overnight at Hotel Day 02: Kathmandu – preparation of yatra and visit temples. Overnight at Hotel Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750 m (156 km). overnight at Guest House Day 04: Nyalam – day free for acclimatization). overnight at Guest House Day 05: Nyalam – New Dongba 4600 m. (390 km). overnight at Guest House Day 06: New Dongba – Mansarovar 4558 m (277 km). overnight at Guest House Day 07: Mansarovar – Tarchen (40 km). overnight at Guest House Day 08: Tarchen – Tarboche (13 km drive) – Dirapuk (4909 m.) (7 km trek / 5 – 6 hrs) . Overnight at Guest House Day 09: Dirapuk – Zuthulpuk (4760 m) (18 km trek / 9-10 hrs) (passing through Dolma-la pass 5,600 m) overnight at Guest House Day 10: Zuthulpuk – Tarchen (Darchen) (10 km / 4-5 hrs) Overnight at Guest House Day 11: Start kailash Inner kora. Overnight at Asthapath 7/8 Hrs. Overnight at Guest House Day 12: Kailash Inner Kora. Saptarishi cave and Kailash atmalingam. Overnight at tented camp. 7/8 Hrs Day 13: Nandi hill kora and back to Darchen 7/8 Hrs Day 14: Drive to Saga 6/7 Hrs Day 15: Drive saga to Kathmandu 9/10 Hrs Day 16: Final Departure. Mout Kailash inner kora (parikrama) is special kora among pilgrimage of Hindu, Bon, Buddhist and Jain. Most popular and one of the hardest kailash inner Parikrama need some mountaineering experience and equipment. We provide good and experience staffs in mountaineering. This parikrama involves around 34 km walking journey including Asthapath, Nandi parvat, Atmalingam, Saptarishi cave and Kuber kunda. Landscape is entirely made up of rock, crevices, snow and ice. Apart from two small monasteries, no humans live along the inner kailash region. We will fix the tent for accommodation, foods and liquor is provided from our tent during kailash inner kora. COST INCLUDES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Arrival and Departure arrangement Accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing for 03 nights Accommodation in Kailash region in normal guest house/ Mud house for 10 Nights Accommodation in Tented camp for 02 nights Transportation by bus from Kathmandu to Kodari and kodari Kathmandu Transportation by bus in Kailash region Truck to bring your big baggage and food items All the kitchen gears and equipment All customs formalities and luggage transfer All fresh and warm foods serving from our own tent Packed lunch during Kailash outer and Inner parikrama Drinking water Boiled and refill Experience supporting Nepali team (cooking, serving and helping) Experience tour leader from Nepal Government approved Tibetan guide Kailash Visa and permits Entrance fees of Manasarovar and inner Kailash kora Warm jacket in returnable based Duffel bag to put your things and small bag pack for packing your day using goods Medical KIDS, Enough Oxygen cylinder COST EXCLUDES • • • • Personal helper and Horse riding for Kailash Inner and Outer Kora Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu if early arrive from Kailash Medical expenses, Emergency rescue, Insurance In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of tour, landslides, landslide & other uneventful event the extra charge for porters and transportation should be borne by you at the spot Personal expenses, Tipping to Staffs 06 Nepal Pilgrimage Tour - 9 Days 07 Nepal Heritage Tour - 9 days ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Aarati Program in Pashupatinath at the evening. Overnight at Hotel. Day 02: Drive to Pokhara, on the way visit Manakamana Temple by Cable car. Hotel in Pokhara Day 03: Fly pokhara to Jomsom. Drive to Muktinath with Local Jeep. After ritual at Temple, drive back to Jomsom. Night at Guest House. Day 04: Fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom. Day tour in Pokhara. Bindabasini, Gupteswor Mahadev, Tal Barahi. Hotel in Pokhara. Day 05: Drive to Lumbini from Pokhara. Visit Buddha’s birth place. Drive to Hotel in Bhairahawa. Day 06: Drive Lumbini to Janakpur. Visit Dhanusdham. Overnight at Hotel. Day 07: Visit Ram Janaki Temple and Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel. Day 08: Kathmandu, Dakchhinkali temple, Jalabishnu, After Lunch free for shopping Note: if yatries want to take Everest flight they can join early in the morning Day 09: Departure. COST INCLUDES - 1/1 Night Hotel in Jomsom, Bhairahawa, Janakpur with Foods - 2 Nights Hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast - 02 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast - Transportation from Kathmandu – Pokahra- Lumbini – Janakpur – Kathmandu - Manakamana temple cable car and entry fee - Flight ticket of Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara - Permit for Muktinath - A English speaking Guide all around - Entrance fees in Touring, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini and in Janakpur - Local Sharing Jeep from Jomsom to Muktinath and from Muktinath to Jomsom COST EXCLUDES Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and In Pokhara Personal expenses, shopping and extra activities than mentioned in Itinerary ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Pick up form Airport and Transfer to Hotel. Day 02: Day in Kathmandu. Visit Pashupatinath, Gujeswori Mata, Bauddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Squire and Swoyambhunath. Overnight at Hotel. Day 03: Drive to Pokhara, on the way visit Manakamana by cable car. Continue drive to Pokhara and overnight at Hotel. Day 04: Day in Pokhara. Early in the morning drive to Sarankot for Mountain and Sunrise view. Explore David fall, Gupteswor Mahadev, Mahendra cave, Mountain Musium and Boating at Fewa lake. Day 05: After Breakfast Drive to Lumbini. Visit Buddha’s Birth place. Overnight at Hotel. Day 06: Drive to Chitawan National park. Jungle Safari Activities. Overnight at Jungle Resort Day 07: Whole day Jungle Safari activities. Overnight at Lodge. Day 08: Departure from Jungle after Breakfast. Drive or Fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. Note: if yatries want to take Everest flight they can join early in the morning Day 09: Kathmandu Shopping and Departure COST INCLUDES - Arrival and Departure arrangements - Twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara and in Lumbini with Breakfast - Jungle lodge/ Resort in Chitawan with all foods - 2 full days Jungle activities in Chitawan - All ground transportation with private car/ van/ Hi-ace/ Bus - All Guided Tour - Entrance fees - English Speaking Guide in entire trips - Cable car fees of Manakamana COST EXCLUDES - Lunch and Dinner - Extra activities, Personal expenses, Shopping, Tipping ABOUT TOUCH KAILASH TRAVELS & TOURS (P) LTD. Touch Kailash Travels & Tours is a fully service provider tour operator specializing in organizing pilgrimage, high adventure, natural, heritage trips to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Mt. kailash. Managed and promoted by a team of young professionals who have been organizing mount Kailash Mansarovar tour and other adventure trips in major touristic destination since 1995. Team including well trained and experience good command guides, high altitude equipments, and professional organizers with knowledge of history, geography, cultures and languages. The company ensures the clients the "Best Travel Experience" with exciting Kailash tour and other activities in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Our sites have offered various tour packages for major and famous touristic lands. We are committed to provide excellent services and ensure your comfort making your journey memorial for ever. We are growing up every year from our previous clients recommendations. Company is fully accredited and recognized by the Department of Tourism, government of Nepal and has been an active member of various national and international associations like NATA, NTB, PATA and many others. We also share our profit at needy children’s and in their education. In addition to our tour operations and diverse adventure activities the company offers several cost-effective services that include domestic and international air ticketing, hotel booking, event management etc. If you are planning a pilgrimage tour to Mt. Kailash and any other parts in Tibet on join-in or private groups, our tour corresponding manager will reply your queries within 24 hours and book the tour as per your budget and timeframe. Please Email us at info@touchkailash.com TOUCH KAILASH LEADING TEAM BASHU ADHIKARI BASU NEPAL HEMANTA SHARMA HEMANTA BUDHATHOKI OUR TOP LISTED SERVICES - Mount Kailash mansarovar overland yatra - Mount Kailash yatra by helicopter - Mount Kailash inner kora - Lhasa- Kailash Tour - Central Tibet (Lhasa) Tour - Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour - Muktinath Overland/helicopter yatra Trek/Tour in Bhutan MANYASRI ARUN GURU SWAMY HYDERABAD, INDIA (Our company name Initiator) WHY WITH TOUCH KAILASH ? - Aniversary/Honeymoon Tour in Nepal - Seminar Tour in Nepal - White Water Rafting - Educational Tour in Nepal - Trekking in Himalaya - Cycling tour in Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan - Motor Bike Tour in Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan - Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan - Leading by experience and energetic team - can manage Tibet – Kailash permit and group visa instantly - Competitive Price & Flexibility - Guaranteed Departure & Quality Service - Best Available Accommodations in Nepal, Tibet, Mt. kailash and in Bhutan - Serving hygienic & freshly prepared meals in Kailash pilgrimage yatra - Wide range of itineraries for tours, treks & Pilgrimage yatra - Customized programs to suit individuals & groups - No hidden charges, Complete transparency in pricing, policy & procedures - Easy & reliable payment system - Emergency & rescue support system available - Professional staff during the tour in Tibet to provide personalized care and assistance for senior citizens, women and children