| Trip Facts | |
|---|---|
| Destination | Tibet |
| Trip Duration | 8 Nights / 9 Days |
| Travel Type | Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) by Helicopter |
| Starting point | Lucknow, India |
| Finishing point | Lucknow, India |
| Mt. Kailash Height | 6,638 meters from sea level |
| Highest point on trek | Dolmala Pass (5,600 meters) |
| Kathmandu Arrival Date: 2025 | Contact us |
Introduction
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by helicopter is a spiritual tour package which fulfills your thirst of visiting Mt. Kailash and holy lake Mansarovar. This is an easier and faster way to complete the tour. It is preferable for elders as well as people who are physically weak to move on difficult terrain of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The helicopter journey covers distance till Nepalgunj on land then to Hilsa by Helicopter and then by a drive to Manasarovar.
Mount Kailash isn’t only a mountain, it is a symbol of believing & faith among four religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Bon. The mountain lies near lake Manasarovar and lake Rakshastal. It is the source of four major holy rivers in Asia: the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra and Karnali are them. People whoever can't able to perform a holy bath at Lake Manasarovar goes into above rivers with the same believe and faith.
Mansarovar is another holy place which lies north of Mt. Kailash. It has also it’s own religious value among some religions. They have their own beliefs and faith aboutKailash Mansarovar Yatra as per their devotional texts.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Day 01: Pickup From Lucknow & Drive to Nepalgunj
Pickup from Lucknow airport or Railway station and drive to Nepalgunj.
Evening tour briefing at the hotel.
Meal: Dinner Only at Hotel
Hotel: Hotel Diamond Palace / Similar
Altitude :1400M
Day 02: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot / Hilsa (2910 m)
Early morning after tea, you will drive to Nepalgunj airport to catch the flight to Simikot. Simikot (2910m) is the district Headquarter of Humla, a mountain district of Nepal. It is also a gateway to the Kailash tour by Helicopter. You will spend the rest of the day there to acclimatize; and if you will have a little more time, you will do a short trek around Simikot. In the meantime we will finish immigration process on the Nepal side. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Note:
On this day, depending on the situation we can go to Hilsa from Simikot by helicopter. Hilsa is not a developed riverside small village.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Hotel : Potala Palace Inn
Altitude : 2910M
Day 03: Simikot – Hilsa – Taklakot
After breakfast, we will walk to Simikot airport and take a helicopter to Hilsa. It takes 20 minutes to reach Hilsa. You will see the scenic view of green hills and snow capped mountains along with the deep river gorge of River Karnali from the helicopter. After a 30 minute walk from Hilsa, we will reach the immigration office and we will get the pass to enter into Tibet. Our vehicle will be waiting us in the Tibet side. Nearly after 45 minutes drive, we will arrive at Taklakot/Purang (4025 m). Overnight stay at Hotel in Taklakot.
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch and Dinner Included
Hotel : New Purang
Distance covered : 155 Km.
Altitude :4025M
Day 04: At Taklakot – Rest Day Full Day – Free for acclimatization.
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Hotel : New Purang
Altitude : 4025M
Day 05: Drive from Taklakot to Lake Mansarovar (4550 m)
After breakfast, we drive to the holy and beautiful lake MANSAROVAR (4550m). It is 88 KM far from Taklakot to Mansarovar which will take 1.5 hours. RAKCHHAS TAL is another lake on the way to Mansarovar; we stop there for a few minutes to catch an amazing beauty of the lake. Then we continued to drive to Mansarovar.On this day we will do all puja at Mansarovar lake. After lunch at the guest house; we will be ready for Mansarovar kora with a vehicle. It is the most auspicious day for us as we will see the first glimpse of holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. We will take a holy bath on the bank of Mansarovar. Overnight stay at Guest house in Mansarovar.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Hotel : Lake Side Guest House
Distance covered : 110 kms
Altitude : 4590M
Day 06: Drive to Yama Dwara Trek to Deruphuk (4909 m) – 12 Km
Trek After breakfast drive towards Yama Dwate via Darchen. Yamadwar (Tarboche) is the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also well known as an outer “Asthapath”. It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky which makes you feel that Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessing to you. We see Ganesh Parwat on its’ side. Time to time the north face of Kailash Parbat will keep on appearing. Overnight at Guest house. If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen till Group return from Parikrama; we will arrange accommodation and meals.
Meals : Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner Included
Hotel : Mud Guest House
Distance covered : 61 kms
Altitude : 4910M
Day 07: Trek to Zutulphuk (4820 m) 4760 m) (22 km )
Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulphuk (22 km trek for 8-9 hours trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to 5700 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along the river to Zuthulu-puk.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Hotel : Mud Guest House
Distance covered : 22 kms
Altitude : 5600M
Day 08: Zutulphuk to Hilsa or Simikot ( 8 Km Trek)
After early breakfast, we will walk 3 hours to catch our vehicle to the Nepal border. Our staff will prepare lunch in Darchen (on the way to Hilsa). After lunch we will continue drive to Nepal border. We will make immigration procedures to exit Tibet and do short walk to Hilsa in Nepal side. Dinner & Overnight at guest house in Hilsa or Simikot. in Hilsa very normal Basic accommodation available so we will try to reach Simikot if Time and weather permit.
Hilsa Altitude : 3640M
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Day 09: Hilsa to Simikot, fly to Nepalgunj and Drop To Lucknow.
If you stayed in Hilsa then Early in the morning, fly by Heli to Simikot. We will catch another flight to Nepalgunj. Drive to the hotel at Nepalgunj, have lunch and drop to Lucknow.
Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
Altitude : 1400M
Cost Table
| Package Type | Per Person |
|---|---|
| Standard Package | 2,65,000 INR |
What's Included & Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
Trip Inclusions
- Pickup & Drop from Lucknow
- Hotel accommodationin Nepalgunj with all veg. meal.
- Nepalgunj/Simikot both way Air fare.
- Helicopter from Simikot/Hilsa both ways.
- Accommodation at hotel/guest house during Kailash Yatra full board Veg. meal.
- A/C coach and supporting truck for luggage in Tibet.
- Nepali Team leader and supporting team.
- English speaking Tibetan guide.
- Chinese visa fee.
- Permit fee of Nepali staff and Client.
- Humla Restriction fee.
- One duffle bag, One backpack, One cap, One passport holders, & Kailash Yatra completion certificate.
- Yak for Kailash Parikrama for equipment and kitchen utensils only.
- Gamow bag, oxygen cylinder.
- Daily 2 bottle mineral water per person except Parikarma time.
- Baggage after Nepalgunj (12 KG maximum, including all bags)
Trip Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Cost for extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
- Food and transport in case of any delay due to weather or unforeseen reason.
- Poni/Horse Hire / Porter hire cost for Parikarma at Mt. Kailash
- Emergency Evacuation cost
- Travel insurance and Expenses of personal nature etc
- Any International Flight cost/Nepal visa fee if needed
- Service that isn’t mentioned above
