9 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Trip Hightlights

1. 3 days long (39 km) walking/trekking around Mt. KailashParikrama (option: can take horse)
2. Crossing Highest Pass Dolma La at Mt. KailashParikrama
3. Holy Lake ManasarovarParikrama by Driving
4. Puja at the bank of Lake Manasarovar

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 Lucknow/Nepalgunj

Arrival Nepalgunj ; check into the Hotel.
We can arrange Pickup from Lucknow as well if required at additional cost.
Meals : Lunch & Dinner
Hotel : Sneha / Kalpatru / Equal
Altitute : 150m

Day 02 : 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
Altitude : 2910 m ,

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Day 03 : 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
Distance covered : 155 Km.
Altitude : 4025 m ,

Day 04 : At Taklakot – Rest Day

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

Day 05 : 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 : 4590 m

Day 06 : Drive to Yama Dwara & Trek to Deruphuk (4909 m)-12 Km Trek.

After breakfast drive towards Yama Dwar 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 till Group return from Parikrma; we will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Meals : Breakfast; Packed Lunch; Dinner
Mud Guest House
Distance covered: 61 kms,
Altitude: 4910 m

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Day 07 : 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.
Distance covered: 22 kms,
Altitude: 5700 m

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 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;

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Day 09 : Hilsa to Simikot, fly to Nepalgunj

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 proceed to lucknow.
Meals : Breakfast

 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 2023 then Year of Birth should not be before 1953 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 (except Indian ) should reach Kathmandu 3 working days prior to travel date to grant the visa.

Cost : Based on Present Tibet Entree fee.

Indians : TBA SOON

  Inclusive all taxes & GST

Foreigners : This Route not valid for Foreigners.

Cost Include

1. 1 night hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj-4 Star
2. 1 night hotel accommodation in Simikot
3. 2 nights hotel accommodation in Taklakot
4. Schedule flight of Nepalgunj-Simikot-Nepalgunj
5. Chartered helicopter from Simikot-Hilsa-Simikot
6. Group sharing guesthouse in Kailash part as per itinerary
7. Buffet Indian veg. meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
8. Transportation by bus/van
9. Truck to keep goods, your big bags and foods
10. Kailash permit and visa
11. Entrance fees of Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
12. Individual and Group Oxygen Cylinder

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. Insurance
4. Expenses of Personal nature
5. Any extra expenses due to flight delay/ cancel with valid reason
6. Any extra cost due to late permit/visa from Tibet part
7. Tipping to staffs
8. Hotel/ Guest house upgrading