• Total Duration: 9 Days
• Max. Altitude: 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) at Dolma La Pass during the Parikrama.
• Pilgrimage Focus: Darshan of Mount Kailash, circumambulation (Parikrama/Kora) of MountKailash, and holy dip/puja at Lake
  Mansarovar.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra ex Lucknow via Helicopter - 09 Days
 

Day 01: Drive to Nepalgunj (150mts. / 490 ft) (04 Hrs. drive/187 Km)

Arrive at Lucknow Airport/Railway station. Meet our representatives and drive to Nepalgunj (04 hrs. drive).
(Nepalgunj optional tour - hire taxi / cab to visit Bageshwari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bageshwari – Durga at your own cost).
In evening, our staff will conduct a travel briefing session for all members of the group.
Meal - Lunch in Nepalgunj if you arrive early & dinner in Nepalgunj.

Day 02: Fly to Simikot (Flight duration: 45 Mins) then fly to Hilsa (Heli duration: 20 Mins) & drive to Taklakot (3900 mts.; 45 mins.drive - 85 Km.)

Morning we will provide packed breakfast then we will drive to domestic airport to fly Simikot. After a short halt in Simikot we will fly to
Hilsa by chartered helicopter and wait for other members to arrive. Have Lunch in hilsa then walk for 15-20 mins.to cross bridge, after
clearing formalities at Chinese check post. We’ll board awaiting coach then drive to Taklakot (45 mins. drive).
Meal - Packed breakfast in Nepalgunj, Lunch in Hilsa & Dinner in Taklakot

Day 03: Taklakot

Entire day free for acclimatization and exploring local market.
Meal - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Taklakot.

Day 04: Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4550 mts..; - 90km - 1.5 hrs. Drive)

After breakfast we will drive to Mansarovar Lake enroute by visiting Raksha’s Tal (From there you can see first view of Kailash Parbat.
On the right you can view Gurla Mandhata Parbat (Barma) and continue to drive to Mansarovar Lake. After arriving Mansarovar Lake
we will do Mansarovar lake Parikrama by Bus (105 km. 03 hrs. Drive). Our team leader will take the bus to a specific spot near the lake
where you can take a bath and perform puja and havan.
Meal - Breakfast in Taklakot, Lunch & Dinner in Mansarovar

Day 05: (Starting of 1st Day Kailash Parikrama) Trek to Diraphuk (4880 mts. - 12kms; 05 to 06 hrs. trek)

After breakfast we will drive to Yamadwar (43Km - 1.5hrs drive) via Darchen. From Yamadwar you can view south face of Kailash Parbat. This is the starting point of Parikrama. Trek 05 - 06 hrs., 12km.On the way to Diraphuk you can view west face of Kailash Parbat on the
right side.
Yatries who do not want to go parikrama can come back to Darchen / Taklakot and wait for other members to arrive.
Yatries who cannot walk can hire horses for parikrama in Yamadwar at your own cost.
Meal – Breakfast in Mansarovar, Packed Lunch during trek & Dinner in Diraphuk

Day 06: (2nd Day of Parikrama) Trek to Zuthulphuk (4670m. 22km- 08 to 09 hrs. trek)

After breakfast trek from Diraphuk to Dolma La pass (5700m.), This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to
trek up to 18,600 ft. About 3km 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 3km (You can see Gaurikund on the right) then continue trek to Zuthulphuk.
Meal - Breakfast in Diraphuk, Packed Lunch during trek & Dinner in Zuthulphuk

Day 07: (Ending Day of Parikrama, 8 Km - 3 hrs. trek) Trek to Darchen & Drive to Taklakot

After breakfast short trek to Maniwall (8 km - 3hrs trek). Our Coach will pick you from there then we will drive to Darchen (3 km.) and
merge with other members who are waiting for us to complete parikrama and continue drive back to Taklakot
Meal – Breakfast in Zuthulphuk, Lunch in Darchen & inner in Taklakot

Day 08: Drive back to Hilsa (3700m.) & Fly to Simikot (2900m.)

After breakfast we will drive to check point then have a short walk to cross bridge to get to the hilsa. Then take helicopter to fly Simikot.
(From Simikot we will try to fly Nepalgunj on same day; it depends on flight schedule)
Meal - Breakfast in Taklakot, Lunch in Hilsa / Simikot & Dinner in Simikot / Nepalgunj

Day 09: Departure

After breakfast drive to Lucknow to move towards your own destinations
Meal – Breakfast

Currency in Tibet: 

The Chinese Yuan (CNY). Can be exchanged from a bank or local money changers.

Package Includes:

✔ Arrival/departure transfers from airport/ railway station to hotel as per program
✔ 01 Night accommodation in Nepalgunj - 3-star hotel- Double sharing
✔ 01 Night accommodation in Simikot - Basic Guest House-Double/ Triple sharing
✔ 03 Nights’ accommodation in Taklakot 3-star hotel - Triple sharing
✔ 01 Night in Mansarovar & 02 Night Parikrama accommodation in Normal Mud House - 04 -05 sharing
✔ Flight from Nepalgunj – Simikot - Nepalgunj
✔ Chartered helicopter (Simikot-Hilsa both ways).
✔ Full Board Veg. Meal (In Nepal side hotel meals & In Tibet side our staff will be there to prepare meal).
✔ Luxury Coach.
✔ Nepali Team leader and supporting team.
✔ English speaking Tibetan guide.
✔ Chinese visa.
✔ Permit fee.
✔ Humla Restriction fee.
✔ 01 Duffel Bag, 01 Day Pack (Small Shoulder Bag) and 01 Jacket.
✔ Oxygen cylinder for medical use (with staff).
 

Package Excludes

• GST Extra.
• Home-Lucknow-Home Airfare / train ticket.
• Cost for extra night accommodation.
• Horse Ride or Porter during Parikrama.
• Evacuation cost.
• Travel insurance & Expenses of personal nature etc.
• Visa splitting Charge & Extra transport cost, if returning early from Tibet.
• Any extra services which are not mentioned.

Booking Requirements & Procedure:

• Passport Validity: Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
• Passport Pages: Must have a minimum of 2 blank pages.
• Existing Visa: Any existing valid Chinese visa in the passport must be cancelled before travel.
• Process:
  - Submit an advance booking amount along with a Xerox copy of your passport.
  - Submit your original passport to the Delhi office 10-15 days before travel for visa processing.

Cancellation Policy

• After Booking: INR 25,000 is non-refundable.
• 20 days before departure: 50% of the total trip cost.
• 15 days before departure: 90% of the total trip cost.
• 10 days or less before departure: 100% of the total trip cost.
• All cancellations must be sent in writing; verbal cancellations are not accepted.

Critical Risk Acknowledgement (As per Operator)

Before booking, Yatries must understand and accept the following:

• The operator is not responsible for accidents or delays in evacuation due to natural calamities in the remote terrain.
• The operator is not liable for any illness due to the hazards of high-altitude travel where emergency treatment is unavailable.
• No refunds will be issued for changes or cancellations imposed by Chinese authorities or other factors beyond the operator's control.
• This is a physically demanding and high-risk journey. Yatries undertake this travel entirely at their own risk.

Note: The Tour Operator or any of its partners shall not he held responsible/liable for any change/delay in the schedule due to weather
Any extra cost incurred must be paid by the clients

Essential Packing List & Guidelines

• Clothing (No Sarees): Indian women pilgrims are strictly advised not to wear sarees.
• Must-Haves: Good quality hiking shoes, woollen thermals, warm trousers, woollen, shirts, sweater/jacket, raincoat, woollen cap, gloves, woollen socks.
• Gear: Walking/hiking sticks, torch/flashlight, water bottles, toilet paper, sunglasses, sunscreen (high SPF), towel.
• Medicines: Personal prescriptions and Diamox (for altitude sickness-consult a doctor for dosage).
• Snacks: Energy-giving food like chocolates, dry fruits, toffees, and glucose.

Health Advisory & Altitude Warning

• Fitness Level: This is one of the toughest high-altitude journeys. You must be in excellent physical health.
• Medical Check-Up: A thorough check-up by your doctor is mandatory, especially for those with pre-existing heart or respiratory
  conditions like asthma.
• Altitude Sickness: Symptoms like headache, nausea, loss of appetite, and breathlessness are common. The acclimatization
  day in Taklakot is crucial.
• Precautions: Drink 3-4 litters of water daily, avoid alcohol and smoking, do not over-exert, and inform your guide immediately
  of any severe symptoms.

Risks & Liability

Travel Company and its associates will put every effort into making your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Travel Company and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.