11 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Trip Hightlights

1. Half day Kathmandu valley tour at ( Pashupati Nath Darsan )
2. Regular flight from Kathmandu – Nepalgunj, Nepalgunj– Simikot and Chartered helicopter flight to Tibet boarder (Same way back)
3. 3 days long (39 km) walking/trekking around Mt. Kailash Parikrama (option: can take horse )
4. Crossing Highest Pass Dolma La at Mt. KailashParikrama
5. Holy Lake Mansarovar Parikrama by Driving
6. Puja at the bank of Lake Mansarovar

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

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

Kailash - Mansarovar Pilgrimage - The Journey of a Life Time

This amazing tour will lead you to one of the most revered holy sites in the entire world. The Hindus, Buddhists and Bon followers, all believes that a walk around this site erases all the sins of life. Simply gazing up at this 6714 meter high peak is a memory which will last for ever. Do not miss this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in ancient culture and religion ! The trip will end with an unparallel 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 life time due to both the difficulty of reaching it and the level of sanctity attached to it.

 Notes

1. For booking scan color copy of passport - First & last page require.
2. Passport must be valid for six month from the date of departure date from Kathmandu.

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 leads to frequent rescheduling of flights causing additional expenses on accommodation during the trip. The additional expenses has 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 strike or riots or technical failures of flight services.

Nepalgunj – Nepalgunj is a small town in India-Nepal border around 200km from Lucknow. The accessibility to this town is by car or bus from Lucknow. Nepalgunj has number of hotels and an Airport .Nepalgunj is connected to Simikot by Small aircraft flights operated by local airlines .Flights get cancelled 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 cancellation. Delay causes additional expense on accommodation over and above package cost.

Simikot – Simikot is a small village in Nepal situated at North western border. It has an airstrip which connects it to Nepalgunj and 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 has to be borne by individual directly to hotel.

Hilsa – Hilsa is a very small town bordering Nepal and Tibet. Pilgrim 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 safe.

 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 list of inclusions mentioned in our tour package, accommodation, assistance of our team for evacuation, food and guidance. All additional expenses on accommodation and food due to weather delays and flight changes has to be paid directly by the traveller 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 : Crown Imperial / AKAMA / 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, Mata Guheswori temple. 11 AM back to hotel and check out from hotel’s room take a lunch and drive to airport, fly to Nepalgunj. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Hotel : Crown Imperial / AKAMA / Equal
Distance covered: 510 kms,
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 gate way to 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 mean time we will finish 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 helicopter to Hilsa. It takes 20 minutes to reach Hilsa. You will see the scenic view of green hills and snow capped mountain along with deep river gorge of River Karnali from the helicopter. After 30 minutes walk from Hilsa, we will reach at 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; 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 few minutes to catch an amazing beauty of the lake. Then we continue to drive to Mansarovar. When we arrive at Mansarovar, we will take rest with lunch at guest house; and we will be ready for Mansarovar kora with 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 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 kms,
Altitude : 4550 m

Day 07 : 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 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 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 Himalya /any Chinese Hotel with attached bath rooms then Cost Difference INR 3000 per person for 2 nights to be paid directly by guest) till Group return from Parikrma we will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Meals : Breakfast; Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night Stay : Mud Guest House
Distance covered : 61 kms,
Altitude : 4909 m

Day 08 : Trek to Zutulphuk (4760 m) (22 km ) - via Dolma La Pass(5,700 m)

Today is the most challenging day in our Yatra. 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 upto 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 (12 km trek for 6 hours). Overnight at Guest house,
Meals : Breakfast, Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night stay: Mud Guest House.
Altitude: 5700 m - Top

Day 09 : 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 procedure 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.
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Hotel : Guest House in Hilsa / Potala Palace Inn in Simikot.
Hilsa Altitude: 3640 m;

Day 10 : 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 hotel, in the evening 4:PM drive to airport fly to Kathmandu. Dinner & over night at Kathmandu.
Hotel : Crown Imperial / Shangri-la / Annapurna / Equal
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 : Final Departure

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

If someone would like to go to Muktinath then the itinerary will be added as per the route @ INR 34600 / USD 760

Mountain Flight : Morning 6:00 AM in Kathmandu @ INR 8000 / USD 200 CHANGE IN INR 10500 /USD 250
 Notes :

1. Passport must be valid for six month from the date of departure from Kathmandu.
2. Age Limit for Yatra 09-70 yrs For Indians (Yatra in 2024 then Year of Birth should not be before 1954 irrespective of any month).
   Foreign Passport Holders allowed above 70 Yrs as well.
3. Recommendation for Indians: Please Issue Air Tickets for Kathmandu; as per Name on your Voter ID. ( You Must Carry ORIGINAL VOTER ID to FLY Kathmandu)
4. Indian Passport requires Min. 4 working days prior at Delhi office to grant the visa.
5. Foreign Passport holders should reach Kathmandu 4 working days prior to travel date to grant the visa.

Cost : Based on Present Tibet Entree fee.

Indians : TBA SOON

Foreigners : TBA SOON
Note : Original passport Require Min. 4 working days prior to Travel date .

Cost Include

1. Airport pick up and drop
2. Sightseeing in Kathmandu
3. 2 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (twin sharing based)
4. 1 night hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj-4 Star
5. 1 night hotel accommodation in Simikot
6. Schedule flight of Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu
7. Schedule flight of Nepalgunj-Simikot-Nepalgunj
8. Chartered helicopter from Simikot-Hilsa-Simikot
9. Group sharing guesthouse in Kailash part as per itinerary
10. Buffet Indian veg. meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
11. Transportation by bus/van
12. Truck to keep goods, your big bags and foods
13. Kailash permit and normal visa fee
14. Entrance fees of Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
15. Oxygen cylinder for group
16. Portable / Individual Oxygen cylinder
17. Dry Fruits & Glucose
18. 01 down Jacket - Returnable basis
19. 1 Backpack bag, 1 Duffle Bag and 01 Monkey cap

Cost Exclude

1. Using extra nights in hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
2. Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs incurred due to split from the main group or serious health condition
3. Early arrival Nepal in returning from Kailash; Tibet side stay not adjustable in Nepal side.
4. Expenses of Personal nature & Tipping to staffs
5. Any rates increase by Tibet / China in last moment after making booking
6. Any extra expenses due to flight delay/ cancel with valid reason
7. Any extra cost due to late permit/visa from Tibet part
8. Hotel/ Guest house upgrading
9. Difference of Normal & Urgent Visa Fee if require
10. Horse/Pony ride during Kailash Parikrama

Room Type :

Kathmandu : Kathmandu : Crown Imperial / AKAMA / Equal Hotel in Kathmandu
Nepalgunj : Sneha / Kalpatru / Equal
Simikot : Potala Palace Inn / Vijaya / Equal in Simikot.
Taklakpt : New-Purang / Himalya / Equal.
Tibet Side : Sharing Room - Dormitory (Guest House).