12 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Hilsa (Heli Pkg)

Trip Highlights

1. Kathmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath Temple & Mata Guheswori Temple
2. Scenic flight to Nepalgunj with comfortable stay
3. Short mountain flight to Simikot (2910 m) – gateway to Kailash, acclimatization & local walk.
4. Helicopter ride to Hilsa with breathtaking aerial views of Karnali River & mountains.
5. Cross into Tibet and drive to Taklakot (4025 m) for rest & acclimatization.
6. Drive to the sacred Lake Mansarovar (4550 m) via Rakshas Tal. First darshan of Mt. Kailash. Holy bath & kora around Mansarovar.
7. Visit to Darchen (4575 m) – base town of Kailash Parikrama. Optional Asthapath visit.
8. Start of Kailash Parikrama from Yamadwar (Tarboche) to Diraphuk (4909 m) with views of Kailash North Face & Ganesh Parvat.
9. Challenging trek across Dolma La Pass (5700 m), visit Gauri Kund, descend to Zutulphuk (4760 m)

ॐ त्र्यं॑बकं यजामहे सु॒गन्धिं॑ पुष्टि॒वर्ध॑नम् ।
उ॒र्वा॒रु॒कमि॑व॒ बन्ध॑नान् मृ॒त्योर् मु॑क्षीय॒ माऽमृता॑त् ।

Om Tryambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pushtti - Vardhanam
UrvaarukamIva Bandhanaan
Mrtyor - Mukssiiya Maamrtaat.

12 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - The Journey of a Lifetime

This amazing 12 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra tour will lead you to one of the most revered holy sites in the entire world. The Hindus, Buddhists, and Bon followers, all believe that a walk around this site erases all the sins of life. Simply gazing up at this 6714-meter-high peak is a memory that will last forever. Do not miss this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in ancient culture and religion! The 12 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra trip will end with an unparalleled drive through the Tibetan plateau. Come join us for this highly religious experience. Pilgrimage to Kailas/ Mansarovar is considered to be the ultimate Journey of a person’s lifetime due to both the difficulty of reaching it and the level of sanctity attached to it.

 Notes

1. For booking scan a color copy of the passport - the First & last page require.

2. Scan copy of passport - First & last page require Min. 45 Days prior to travel date.

Additional Important Information for flight & Heli trip to Kailash Manasarovar

We operate regular trips from Nepalgunj to Simikot by small aircraft and regular helicopter services between Simikot and Hilsa. These flights are very unpredictable due to weather conditions. Uncertain weather conditions and safety reasons lead to frequent rescheduling of flights causing additional expenses on accommodation during the trip. The additional expenses have to be paid by the passengers directly at each destination in addition to the package cost. The unforeseen circumstances can be due to weather, political reasons such as strikes or riots, or technical failures of flight services.

Nepalgunj – Nepalgunj is a small town in the India-Nepal border around 200km from Lucknow. The accessibility to this town is by car or bus from Lucknow. Nepalgunj has a number of hotels and an Airport. Nepalgunj is connected to Simikot by Small aircraft flights operated by local airlines. Flights get canceled or delayed even in minor climatic disturbances for safety reasons and these flight delays are at the discretion of local authorities and flight operators. We do not bear any liability for such delays or cancellations. Delay causes additional expense on accommodation over and above package cost.

Simikot – Simikot is a small village in Nepal situated at the Northwestern border. It has an airstrip that connects it to Nepalgunj and a helicopter service connecting Hilsa. The flight and helicopter services to Nepalgunj and Hilsa are dependent upon weather conditions which is beyond our control. During any flight cancellations, our team will assist the group in accommodation and food. Simikot is far better than Hilsa with regard to accommodation and other facilities. Expenses incurred due to delay have to be borne by the individual directly to the hotel.

Hilsa – Hilsa is a very small town bordering Nepal and Tibet. Pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar enter Tibet from Hilsa. In the event of adverse weather conditions accommodation, food, and medical help is very limited. If the flight delays gets longer than expected, managing with the best available resources is the only option. The accommodation and food available is very basic. The delay can happen while going or returning from Kailash. The only option is to patiently wait for our turn to arrive at our destination safely.

 Notes: We are tour operators and we coordinate with airlines, hoteliers, transporters, and other local service providers in India, Nepal, and Tibet. We are not responsible for any additional expenses incurred due to weather conditions or any other unforeseen circumstances. We provide a list of inclusions mentioned in our tour package, accommodation, the assistance of our team for evacuation, food, and guidance. All additional expenses on accommodation and food due to weather delays and flight changes have to be paid directly by the traveler at each destination.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival at Kathmandu the company representative will welcome you at the Kathmandu airport and drive you to the hotel. You will have a rest at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Evening: Tour Briefing.
Hotel: Dusit Princes/ The Everest /equal
Meal: Dinner
Altitude: 1400 m

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Fly to Nepalgunj

After breakfast, you will do a Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu including Pashupatinath temple, and Mata Guheswori temple. At 11 AM back to the hotel and check out from the hotel’s room take lunch and drive to the airport, fly to Nepalgunj. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Diamond Palace/Kalptaru / equal
Distance covered: 510 km,
Altitude: 150 m

Day 03 : Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot (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 for a rest and acclimatize; and if you will have a little more, you will do a short trek around Simikot. In the meantime, we will finish the immigration process in Nepal side. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Potala Palace Inn / Vijaya / Kailash / Equal
Altitude: 2910 m,

Day 04: Simikot - Hilsa ( By Helicopter) - 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 30 30-minute walk from Hilsa, we will reach the immigration office and we will get the pass to enter Tibet. Our vehicle will be waiting for 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; Luch & Dinner
Hotel: New Purang / Equal
Distance covered: 155 Km.
Altitude: 4025 m,

Day 05: At Taklakot – Rest Day

Full Day – Free for acclimatization.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: New Purang / Himalya / Equal
Altitude: 4025 m

Day 06 : Drive from Taklakot to Lake Mansarovar (4550 m)

After breakfast, we drive to the holy and beautiful lake MANSAROVAR (4550m). It is 100 km far from Taklakot to Mansarovar which will take 1.5 hours. RAKCHHAS TAL is another Spot on the way to Mansarovar; we stop there for a few minutes to catch the amazing beauty of the lake. Then we continue to drive to Mansarovar. When we arrive at Mansarovar, we will rest with lunch at guest house; and we will be ready for Mansarovar Kora by vehicle. It is the most auspicious day for us as we will see the first glimpse of the holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. We will take a holy bath on the bank of Mansarovar and have beautiful scenes around Mansarovar. Overnight stay at Guest house in Mansarovar.
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Lake Side Guest House.
Distance covered: 110 km,
Altitude: 4550 m

Day 07:  Drive from Mansarovar to Darchen (4575 m)

Drive to Darchen and Overnight at Darchen. (Optional: Asthapath Visit) – Whoever is willing to do the Asthapath visit (if permitted by the Chinese officials/army), can do by paying an additional cost of CNY 500 – 600 per person. (8-10 km / 30 min drive)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel: Himalya / Any Chinese Hotel Attached Bath room

Altitude: 4550 m

Day 08 : Drive to Yama Dwara & Trek to Deruphuk (4909 m)-12 Km Trek

After breakfast drive towards Yama Dwate via Darchen.
Yamadwar (Tarboche) which 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 make you feel that the Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessings to you. We see Ganesh Parwat on its' side. From time to time the north face of Kailash Parbat will be kept on appearing. Overnight at Guest house.
If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen - Mud Guest House multiple sharing (if using Hotel Himalaya/any Chinese Hotel with attached bathrooms then the Cost Difference INR 3000 per person for 2 nights to be paid directly by the guest) till Group returns from Parikrma we will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Meals : Breakfast; Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night Stay: Mud Guest House
Distance covered: 61 km,
Altitude: 4909 m

Day 09:  Trek to Zutulphuk (4760 m) (22 km ) - via Dolma La Pass(5,700 m -TOP)

Today is the most challenging day in our Yatra. Who would like to go for Charan Sparsh  If Permitted ( Restricted by Army Since Last week of Aug-24) (4km one way ) Can go Early in the Morning or can go previous day Day 08 after reaching Diraphuk , After Breakfast Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass (8 km). About 3 kms before reaching Dolma La Pass is steep hill and quite difficult to walk. Also descending from Dolma La Pass is the same for up to 3 km. While descending you can see Gaurikund on the right. After walking for about 2 – 3 hrs we will reach Phedi. After some rest we will start trek to Zuthulpuk . Overnight at Guest house.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night stay: Mud Guest House.
Altitude: 47600m / TOP 5700m-TOP

Day 10 : 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 driving to the Nepal border. We will make an immigration procedure to exit Tibet and do a short walk to Hilsa on the 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.
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Guest House in Hilsa / Potala Palace Inn in Simikot.
Hilsa Altitude: 3640 m;

Day 11: Hilsa to Simikot, fly to Nepalgunj and fly back to Kathmandu

If night stay in Hilsa then Early in the morning, by Heli to Simikot. We will catch another flight to Nepalgunj. Arrive to Nepalgunj drive to Nepalgunj hotel take lunch and rest at the hotel, in the evening 4:PM drive to the airport and fly to Kathmandu. Dinner & overnight at Kathmandu.
Hotel: Dusit Princes/ The Everest /equal
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Final Departure

Nearly 2 hours before your scheduled flight, our company representative will take you to the airport. We are sure; you will be back to your home taking the amazing and holy experience of Kailash Manasarover and Nepal. We hope you will enjoy the holy tour and sure you will be back for the next pilgrimage tour somewhere in the Himalayas again.
Meals: Breakfast

OPTIONAL TOURS :

MUKTINATH TOUR: Add the sacred Muktinath Tour (4 Night / 5 Days). The itinerary will be added as per the route @ INR 49,500 / USD 900 per person
MOUNTAIN FLIGHT: Morning 6:00 AM in Kathmandu @ INR 13000 /USD 300

Cost: Based on the Present Tibet Entree fee.

Indians: Contact us for Best Prices

Foreigners: Contact us for Best Prices

Note:

1.  Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure
2. Age limit for Yatra: 10 – 70 years for Indians (Year of Birth should not be before 1956)
3. Foreigners above 70 years are allowed to travel

Recommendation for Indians:

1. Please issue air tickets for Kathmandu as per the name on your Voter ID
2. You must carry ORIGINAL Voter ID (with hologram) to fly to Kathmandu
3. E-Voter ID Card is not accepted

For Indian Passport Holders:

1. Original passport required 7–8 working days prior to travel date at Delhi office
2. Keep your return ticket open:
3. Due to weather conditions, return journeys may be delayed
4. It is recommended to issue insured air tickets for date change & cancellation

Foreign Nationals – Visa Guidelines:

If your country does NOT have a visa-free agreement with China, there are two options:

Option 1: Obtain Chinese Visa from your home country

1. Apply for a Chinese Tourist Visa from your home country
2. Send us a copy of your China visa at least 40 days before travel
3. Multiple Entry Nepal Tourist Visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu Airport or from your home country
4. Necessary permits and services will be arranged after receiving your China visa

Option 2: Obtain Chinese Visa from Nepal

1. Obtain a Multiple Entry Nepal Tourist Visa and send us a copy at least 20 days before arrival in Nepal
2. Arrival in Kathmandu must be at least 4 working days before travel date
3. Cost Supplement: USD 360 per person (includes):

•          – 3 nights stay in Kathmandu (twin-sharing basis)
•          – All meals
•          – China visa fee

Cost Include

1. Airport pick up and drop
2. Half-day sightseeing in Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Jyogeshwari Temple, etc.)
3. 2 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin sharing)
4. 1 night hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj
5. 1 night onward & 1 night return hotel accommodation in Simikot / Hilsa
6. Scheduled flight from Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj
7. Chartered helicopter from Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot
8. Best available guesthouses (dormitory) on multiple sharing basis at other locations
9. Group-sharing guesthouse accommodation near Kailash (as per itinerary)
10. Daily Indian buffet vegetarian meals: breakfast, dinner & packed lunch (during the trip)
11. Tibet-side transportation by Non A.C. Bus/Van; truck for goods, bags, and food
12. Kailash permit, Tibet visa fee & entrance fees for Lake Manasarovar and Mt. Kailash
13. Experienced Nepalese guides (Hindi/English speaking) and Chinese/Tibetan guides
14. Group oxygen cylinder & one portable oxygen cylinder (extra available for purchase at Taklakot)
15. Complimentary dry fruits & glucose packets during the journey
16. Complimentary pilgrimage kit (down jacket, backpack, duffle bag & monkey cap – one each)
17. Certificate of successful completion of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Cost Exclude

1. Any extra nights in hotel/guesthouse (except the nights mentioned in the itinerary)
2. Express visa cost is not included in the normal package and is applicable if applied under express service
3. Rescue/evacuation or any extra costs incurred due to separation from the main group or serious health condition
4. In case of early arrival into Nepal while returning from Kailash, please note that the Tibet-side stay arrangements cannot be adjusted or transferred to the Nepal side. Any additional stay/expenses in Nepal will be borne directly by the yatri.
5. Expenses of personal nature & tipping to staff
6. Last-minute price increase by Nepal or Tibet/China authorities after booking
7. Extra accommodation/expenses in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot, Hilsa, or Purang due to weather, flight delays, or unforeseen reasons
8. Extra costs due to delay in permit/visa approval from Tibet side
9. Hotel/guesthouse/vehicle upgrades beyond the package
10. Travel Insurance
11. Any cost increase due to revised government taxes (India/China/Nepal)
12. If USD ROE increases (cost calculated at USD 1 = INR 91)
13. TCS (Tax Collected at Source), if applicable as per Govt. of India (adjustable in yearly tax filing)
14. Difference between normal & urgent visa fees, if urgent visa is required
15. Horse/Pony ride or personal porter cost during Kailash Parikrama
16. Airlines/hotels reserve the right to increase fares/costs without prior notice
17. In case of fare/cost increase, revised charges will apply to all bookings after the effective date
18. Chinese authorities may introduce a fixed kitchen system (~USD 250 per yatri); if implemented, an additional USD 150 per person will be applicable
19. Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

Please note that any price increases after booking the package will be collected at the time of final payment.

Room Type :

Kathmandu : Dusit Princes/ The Everest /equal Twin Share
Nepalgunj : Diamond Palace/ Kalptaru / Equal on Twin Sharing
Simikot : Potala Palace Inn /Vijaya / Equal  on  Multiple Sharing
Taklakot : New-Purang /Himalya /equal on  Twin Share
Mansarovar :Tibet Side Multiple  Sharing Room -Dormitory ( MudGuest house).
Darchen : Himalya /Equal Chinese Hotel Attached Bathroom & Hot Water Twin / Trpl Share