Destinations Cover
Kathmandu → Nepalgunj → Simikot → Hilsa → Taklakot (Tibet) → Mansarovar → Kailash Parikrama → Return same route
Tour Overview
Experience one of the most sacred spiritual journeys on earth - the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a divine pilgrimage that blends high-altitude adventure with deep inner peace. This 11-day helicopter itinerary from Kathmandu offers the fastest, safest, and most comfortable route to reach Mount Kailash (6,638 m) and the holy Lake Mansarovar, revered by millions across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon traditions.
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu (1400 Mts. / 4600 ft)
On Arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted by our office representatives / driver outside of arrival gate. Then continue drive to hotel evening short briefing about further program & meet other members joining in your group.
Meal - Lunch if you arrive early & Dinner
Day 2: Pashupatinath Temple Darshan & Fly to Nepalgunj (150mts. / 490 ft)
After breakfast drive to Pashupatinath temple (Darshan, Perform Puja) then drive back to hotel. Packing and preparation for yatra. Afternoon we will drive to domestic Airport to fly Nepalgunj (Flight duration: 50 Mins.) Meet our representatives and drive to hotel. (Optional tour in Nepalgunj -You can hire taxi / cab to visit Bageshwari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bageshwari – Durga at your own cost).
Meal - Breakfast at hotel, Lunch in Kathmandu or Nepalgunj & Dinner in Nepalgunj
Day 3: 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 4: Taklakot
Entire day free for acclimatization and exploring local market.
Meal - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Taklakot
Day 5: Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4550 mts..; - 90km - 1.5 hrs. Drive)
After breakfast we will drive to Mansarovar Lake enroute 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 6: (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 7: (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 8: (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 & Dinner in Taklakot
Day 9: 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 10: Fly back to Kathmandu or Drive to Lucknow
After breakfast drive to domestic airport to fly Kathmandu. Pick up from Kathmandu Airport then drive to hotel.
Meal – Breakfast in Nepalgunj, Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
Day 11: Departure
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu International Airport to move towards your own destinations
Meal – Breakfast
Inclusions / Exclusions
Package Includes:
- Arrival/departure transfers from airport to hotel as per program.
- All accommodation as per itinerary Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Taklakot & Darchen based on double/triple sharing basis & Rest on
- 04 to 06 sharing basis01 Night accommodation in Nepalgunj 3-star hotel- Double sharing.
- Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.
- 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 transport in Tibet.
- 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 (Medical Purpose Carried by Our Sherpa Team).
Exclusion :
- GST Extra.
- Home-Kathmandu-Home Airfare.
- 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.
- Tips for Nepali Sherpa/Chinese Team @ CNY 200
- Any extra services which are not mentioned.
