11-Day Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Yatra Ex-Kathmandu

Experience a sacred and time-efficient pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar with a scenic helicopter journey from Kathmandu. Enjoy holy Darshan and Puja at Mansarovar, undertake the revered Kailash Parikrama, and visit sacred sites including Dolma La Pass and Gauri Kund. This thoughtfully planned Yatra combines aerial travel, spiritual experiences, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes for a memorable pilgrimage.

Note: This is a fast trip that brings you to high altitude quite quickly. Previous high altitude experience is recommended before choosing this option. The longer 13 day overland route gives you a better chance to acclimatize.

What's Included?

• Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu Flight Ticket
• Nepalgunj - Simikot - Nepalgunj Flight Ticket
• Simikot - Hilsa - Simikot by Helicopter (Max only 5 persons can be carried at a time)
• 3 Nights twin sharing deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu (4-star hotel)
• 1 Night twin sharing accommodation at Nepalgunj
• 3 Nights Triple sharing accommodation at Taklakot
• Guesthouse Accommodation at Mansarovar, Dirapuk & Zuthulphuk on multiple sharing basis - 1 Night at each place (Common sharing Tibetan style toilet)
• Sightseeing of Kathmandu city
• Tibet group paper Visa Fee
• All vegetarian meals as mentioned in day wise plan
• Transportation in Tibet by Luxury A/C Vehicle
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• All necessary Tibet travel & trekking permit as per itinerary
• Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers & Sherpas)
• Oxygen cylinders & medical kit bag for emergency use
• Duffle bag to carry the Luggage
• Gift Souvenir: Non-Returnable Back Pack, Cap & Waterproof windcheater jacket
• Kailash Yatra completion certificate
• Airport Transfers in Kathmandu
• Nepal Taxes and Service Charges

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1400M) - Overnight in Kathmandu

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Check in and relax. The rest of the day is free for leisure and preparation for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Meals: Dinner Only at Hotel
Hotel: 4 Star Hotel – Hotel Hyatt Centric Soalteemode

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Fly to Nepalgunj (150m) - Overnight in Nepalgunj

After Breakfast - Half day sightseeing of Pashupatinath and Shakti Peeth. Afternoon - Flight Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (1hr) & Transfer to Hotel in Nepalgunj and stay overnight at Surkhet depending upon situation.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch in Kathmandu, Dinner at Nepalgunj
Hotel: Hotel Batika / Sneha or similar

Day 03: Fly Nepalgunj - Simikot (2900m) - Overnight in Simikot)

Early Morning - Flight Nepalgunj to Simikot (1hr). Rest day at at Simikot.
Meals: Breakfast at Nepalgunj / Simikot, Lunch at Hilsa, Dinner at Taklakot
Hotel: New Potala palace or Similar

Day 04: Heli to Hilsa (3700m) & Drive to Taklakot (3900m) - Overnight in Taklakot

Morning - Take Helicopter to Hilsa (20 min -12kg weight limit) & wait for other members to arrive at Hilsa (since it is a group visa and everyone have to enter Tibet side in one group) Afternoon - From Hilsa drive to Purang border to Taklakot (27 km) and stay at Hotel. We will stay overnight at Taklakot. (On the way we have to pass upto 3 Checkpoints where checking might take upto 1 hr in each post)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Hotel Himalaya, New Purang, Riverside or Similar

Day 05: Taklakot (3900m) - Rest Day - Overnight in Taklakot

All Day - Entire day free for Acclimatization
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Hotel Himalaya, New Purang, Riverside or Similar

Day 06: Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4550m) - Overnight in Mansarovar

After Breakfast - Drive towards Manasarovar Lake (95 km). On the way you will have to pass the first checkpoint. Then after driving for 70 kms from Taklakot we will reach Rakshas Tal. On the right of Rakshas Tal you will see Gurla Mandhata Parvat & first view of Mount Kailash and Manasarovar lake. Drive from Rakshas Tal to Manasarovar Lake (25 km). Start Parikrama of Manasarovar Lake (90 km - 3hr by Private A/C Coach). Perform Puja.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Guesthouse

Day 07: First Day of Parikrama - Drive to Darchen (4650m) & Yama Dwar & Trek to Dirapuk (4880m) - Overnight in Dirapuk

After Breakfast - Drive to Darchen (35 km - 1 hr) and Yama Dwar (8 km) - the starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk for 14 km. You will visit the North face of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsha). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Mt. Kailash can go back to Darchen wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
Meals: Breakfast at Manasarovar, Lunch & Dinner on the way during Parikrama
Hotel: Guesthouse
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen (4650m)

Day 08: Second Day of Parikrama - on to Zuthulpuk (4670m) via Trek to Dolma La Pass (5700m) - Overnight in Zuthulpuk

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).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Guesthouse
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen

Day 09: Third Day of Parikrama - Trek to Darchen - Drive to Hilsa via Taklakot - Overnight in Hilsa / Simikot

After Breakfast - After short easy Trek (8 km - 3 hrs), we will reach our Private A/C Coach pick up point. Then drive to Darchen (3 kms) and merge with other members who were waiting. From there drive to Hilsa (also we will take helicopter to Simikot based on situation)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Guesthouse

Day 10: Fly Hilsa - Simikot - Nepalgunj & Fly Back to Kathmandu - Overnight in Kathmandu

Fly to Hilsa to Simikot (20 mins) by Helicopter - Fly from Simikot to Nepalgunj (around 1 hr)/ Surkhet and fly back to Kathmandu (or proceed to Lucknow by Road)
Meals: Breakfast at Simikot, Lunch at Nepalgunj, Dinner at Kathmandu
Hotel: 4 Star Hotel – Hotel Hyatt Centric Soalteemode

Day 11: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport

This is the final day of the program. You will be free until your departure time. Our representative will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport approximately 2 hours before your scheduled flight, with the airport transfer taking around 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Meals: Breakfast Only

Exclusions

• International Flights, Tourist Visa (Nepal), Airport Taxes, Border Entry Fee
• Entrance Fees, Cable cars etc during Sightseeing
• Travel insurance, Emergency Helicopter Evacuation/Rescue
• Nepal re-entry Visa fee for NRIs
• Horse riding (Around 4500 Yuan), Porter during the Parikrama
• Extra Hotel charge in Kathmandu/Pokhara if early return from Tibet or extra stay at Kathmandu/Pokhara
• Additional cost due to any political disturbances, natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
• If pilgrims leave the group early from Tibet side for non - disease reason then USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as penalty to Tibet side - T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). (Visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation charges will be extra)
• Expenses of a Personal Nature, Laundry, Personal Phone Calls, Tips (Guide, Hotel, Driver)