Kailash Mansarovar Tour by Helicopter Ex-Kathmandu

No. of Pax

1

Price

INR 250000

Length

12 Days

Hightest Altitude

5620 m

Difficulty

Season

May -Sep

Overview

12 Days Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter -Entry/Exit kathmandu
 
Days 01:Arrival at Kathmandu(1400Mtr)
 
Days 02:Sightsing In Kathmandu and  Flight  to Nepalgung(196Mtr/50 Minute flyt)
 
Days 03: Fly to Simikot(2900Mtr/55 Minute flyt)
 
Days 04: fly helicopter to Hilsa Border& Drive to Taklakot(3900Mtr/30km/25 minute flyt+1 hrs drive)
 
Days 05: Drive to Lake Mansarovar(4500Mtr/69 km/1 hrs)
 
Days 06: Spiritual activities(Puja, Havana) and Drive to Darchen.(4700Mtr/40km/1Hrs)
 
Days 07: Drive to Yamdwar and trek to Diraphuk(4900Mtr/12km/6 hrs walk)
 
Days 08: Trek to Zuthulphuk(4790Mtr/22km/8-10 hrs walk)
 
Days 09: Trek to ending point and drive to Taklakot/Hilsa/Simikot (3200Mtr/116km/3 hrs walk+3 hrs drive)
 
Days 10:Taklakot/Hilsa fly to Simikot/Nepalgunj(196Mtr/30km/1hrs drive 40+55minut flyt/)
 
Days 11: Fly to Nepalgunj /Kathmandu(1400Mtr/55+50 Minute Flyt)
 
Days 12:Departure(1400Mtr)
 

Itinerary

12 Days Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter -Entry/Exit kathmandu
 
Days 01:Arrival at Kathmandu(1400Mtr)
Arrival at Kathmandu airport, Hearty warm welcome for all the Yatries with Rudraksha Maala(garland)pick up from airport & transfer to Hotel.
Evening Aarati Darshan, & After dinner A short briefing about Kailash Manasarovar Yatra /Final Preparations and packing for Kailash.O/N Kathmandu. 
Accommodation – At Kathmandu 3 star Hotel on twin  sharing.
Food – Veg. Dinner.
 

Days 02:Sightsing In Kathmandu and  Flight  to Nepalgung(196Mtr/50 Minute flyt)

After breakfast visit/Darshan Pashupatinath Temple,Jal Narayan (Budhanilakatha) & your holy pilgrimage Yatra starts with Swasti  vachan to have a blissful trip, after lunch flight to small city Nepalgunj. 

Accommodation – At Nepalgunj 3 star Hotel on twin sharing.

Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
 
Days 03: Fly to Simikot(2900Mtr/55 Minute flyt)
Early morning drive to Nepalgunj Airport,and catch  (16 seated aircraft) flight to Simikot/Hilsa.Its 40-50 min flight from Nepalgunj to simikot.Simikot is a ravishing territory in the mountain region of northwestern Nepal..Enjoy the beautiful ecstatic view of Himalayan valley.Just relax  for the rest of the day Acclimatize (high altitude) at Simikot/Hilsa.
Accommodation – At Simikot Standard Hotel on 2-6 sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
 
Days 04: Fly helicopter to Hilsa Border& Drive to Taklakot(3900Mtr/30km/25 minute flyt+1 hrs drive)
After breakfast  from simikot fly to Hilsa  (Nepali border)by Helicopter which takes 20 minutes &cross border (China-Nepal) ,meet our Chinese  and Nepali crew  and drive to Taklakot city Taklakot is also known by the name Purang in Tibetan language which is a old trading town consists Buddhist Temples & several market places where you can buy last minute necessary shopping items for further Yatra. Everyone has to get acclimatized to the climatic conditions so take short walk around & start taking diamox tablets will help you  further during the trip.
Accommodation – AtTaklakot 3 star Hotel on 2-4 sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
 
Days 05: Drive to Lake Mansarovar(4500Mtr/69 km/1 hrs)
After breakfast drive towards The sacred Holy Lake Mansarovar. It’s very auspicious day for all people as you will have first glimpse of Holy Lake Mansarovar and view of Mt.Kailash from Horchu. After completing the Local immigration will continue  your drive further and complete Lake Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle. On the way find a beautiful place to take memorable group pictures of Kailash ,Mansarovar and Rakshashtal .This is the moment all are eagerly waiting for has arrived..The breathtaking view of Mansarovar and magnificent view of galaxy is something amazing memories for everyone to cherish for lifetime.
Accommodation – At Mansarovar Guest house on dormitory sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
 
Days 06: Spiritual activities(Puja, Havana) and Drive to Darchen.(4700Mtr/40km/1Hrs)
It’s very auspicious day for all yatries. To be in the abode of god itself is a lifetime achievement..Everyone can just have bath at the banks of the Holy lake Sarovar, Continued by Puja, Havana work Meditation and spiritual activities etc. After lunch drive to to Darchen. 
Accommodation – At Darchen standard Hotel on 2-4 sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner
 
Days 07: Drive to Yamdwar and trek to Diraphuk(4900Mtr/12km/6 hrs walk)
After breakfast will have a short drive till Yam Dwar(7km).This is the starting point for Kailash Parikrama.After having the darshan of yamdwar all the pilgrims start their first day trek towards Diraphuk(which is 12km trek) either by walk or they can hire horse as well as porter to carry your  bag packs while trekking. Enjoy the serenity of nature around u with quite sounds of flowing river aside and have the view of Nandi Kailash while on the way.you will have the North face Mt Kailash darshan from Deraphuk.Never miss the opportunity of seeing the first sunrays on My Kailash early in the morning which is something spectacular and visual treat for everyone (GOLDEN MTKAILASH).So never miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Yatries who are not doing Parikrama will have Darshan at yamdwar and return back to Darchen and stay there until the Parikrama yatries come back to Darchen
Accommodation –At Deraphuk, Guest house on dormitory sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
 
Days 08: Trek to Zuthulphuk(4790Mtr/22km/8-10 hrs walk)
Wake up early have very light breakfast and continue 2nd day Parikarma from Deraphuk to Dolma La pass(5620m) and proceed to Zuthulphuk (4790m).This  is the day every pilgrims talks about the most important as well as difficult part of the journey throughout the trip,your trek is of 22kms and the trek goes steep climbing up  to Dolma La High pass (5620m)which is around 6-7kms and steep down to next  flat valley via Gaurikunda. Then you will walk another 3-4 hours to Zuthulphuk.Yatries who hired horse also should climb steep up to Dolma La pass and steep down towards Gaurikunda..Once this thoughest part of the journey is completed there will be local small tea stalls where you can just have hot cup of tea or noodles just relax for some time and start towards zuthulphuk and  You will see East face of Mt Kailash on the way.
Accommodation – At Zuthulphuk Guest house on dormitory sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner.
 
Days 09: Trek to ending point and drive to Taklakot/Hilsa/Simikot (3200Mtr/116km/3 hrs walk+3 hrs drive)
Today is the last day of trekking: Wake up Early morning have tea/coffee/cookies,  your trek is of approximately  8 KM & takes around 3 Hrs to complete, you   reach to the end point  where our Bus  will be waiting and we will drive to Darchen (parikarma Circuit ends) and merge with other members who were waiting. After breakfast return journey to Taklakot/Hilsa with wonderful memories & blissful experiences for lifetime
Accommodation – Standard Hotel in  Taklakot on 4 sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner
 
Days 10:Taklakot/Hilsa fly to Simikot/Nepalgunj(196Mtr/30km/1hrs drive 40+55minut flyt/)
Early morning Drive to Nepal border (if stay Taklakot)  As soon as possible fly back to Simikot  by Helicopter. If weather is good fly to Nepalgunj and then same day connect flight back to Kathmandu.
Accommodation –Standard Hotel on 2-6 sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Days 11: Fly to Nepalgunj /Kathmandu(1400Mtr/55+50 Minute Flyt)

If weather is good fly to Nepalgunj and then same day connecting flight back to Kathmandu.
Accommodation – at 3star Hotel on twin sharing.
Food – Veg. Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner
Departure: -
 
Days 12:Departure(1400Mtr)

Certificates will be issued for successfully completing Mt Kailash Parikrama to all pilgrims from Tour Organizer………Transfer to airport/onward your journey.

Food – Breakfast 
 
 
 

Inclusions

Process, Term& condition 

  • Necessary to send color Scan copy of Passport of pilgrimage with name list 40 days before departure for permits processing.
  • We need 6 Month valid ordinary Passport but Diplomat passport is not acceptable. 
  •  PAN card scan copy is required (Indian citizen only).
  • Should deposit Rs 30,000 or USD $ 400 per person as advance before processing.(0 non-refundable)
  • Indian pilgrimage- Should send Original Passport to our Delhi office By courier (Blue dart)  10 days before from the departure date for China visa Process.
  • NRI/Other Citizen’s Original Passport will collect after arrival in Kathmandu.
  • Original voter (Indian citizen) ID card is mandatory to fly from India to  Kathmandu.
  • NRI have  to come1 day  prior to given itinerary date (For visa processing at KTM), extra night accomodaiton has to pay by self.
  • Indian passport holders  who are coming from Other  countries  to Kathmandu, have to come 3 day prior to given itinerary date.(for visa  procesing in Delhi),extra night accomodaiton has to pay by self.
  • Indian Pilgrims who are  70  Years or above:
  1. Has to submit Medical Report from Indian Government Hospital within 6 months before your journey starts. 
  2. Two direct relatives required.
  3. Has to deposit 1000$(USD) before the journey to the company (China GOVT) for any sudden demise.
  4. Health examination is done before Parikrama by Chinese doctors. once you get the approval from doctor then only you can go for Parikrama.
  • Before the Kailash departures, must clear all remaining Payment.
  • NOTE : Price(Indian Citizen only)  mentioned above is based on 2019 tour(yatra).Price variations might be there according to FEC –China rules.

Cancellation Policy:

  • After processing the Kailash Permit $USD 200 will be charged as cancellation.
  • 5 days before of departure date, INR 25,000/ USD 0 will be charged as cancellation.
  • Same days before departure date, 70 % will be charged as cancellation

Travels Notice:

If suddenly program has changed Due to weather problem, natural disaster, landslide, technical problem and political movement, Chinese reason, all additional expenses should be paid  by themselves.

China Government Notice!!!- 

Don’t take any picture, tape record, newspapers, political things or anything related to Dalai Lama , If found in Tibet, on the spot China Army will control and take legal action. 

Health (COVID-19) Notice for 2023.

** If FEC/China Govt. issues any new protocol regarding COVID-19, current situation and further safety measures. Travellers should do health check-up (Corona-COVID-19 test PCR Report, COVID-19 vaccine etc ) and all  health check-up expenses  should be paid by themselves

General Information regarding Kailash Mansarovar Tour.

  • Insurance: Medical Insurance not compulsory for visa processing but will usefully you do insurance in case any health problem arises during travel.
  • Oxygen cylinder: Our Company will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some pilgrimage we prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan 20-30 per cylinder.
  • Food during Tour: Our cooks will be traveling with you during the entire trip.Our Staff will carry all necessary cooking items and will provide Indian vegetarian food during Yatra..

We recommend that you bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable:

  •  Wind Proof Jackets -1/ Towel-1 / Washing Kit - 1,Warm Thick Pullover-1,Rain Coat-1
  •  Pants-4/ Sun Heat-1 , Cotton Full Sleeve-shirt - 4 ,Thermal Underpants-2        
  • Long/Vest /Warm Full T-Shirt - 2, Trekking Shoes -1, Rubber Sandal 1.
  • Warm Woolen Shocks - 5 ,Warm Gloves-1 – Water Bottle (1Ltr. Capacity)-1
  • Sun Glass-1 Flash Light with Extra Batteries-1, Sunscreen Lotion UV30+,lip guard /Moisturizer Cream-1
  • Pocket Knife/Sewing Kit/Button/Cigarette Lighter/Dust Masks-1
  • Should carry dry food Items to make your journey  more comfortable              
  • Carry regular medicine -Diamox250 mg. 20 tablets and Personal First Aid Kit.
  • Money exchange: Others currency (except UDS $) are not accepted in China but is acceptable in Nepal. Pilgrimage should exchange your Currency to Chinese Currency in Kathmandu/Nepal.
  • Temperature -Average (May to September): 4 - 20 ºC Day Time / -1-2ºC Night Time

Exclusions

  • Personal Horse riding expenses ,Personal use porter,
  • Travel insurance, Rescue and emergency evacuations service, medical and hospital expenses (in case you become sick on the way),
  • Extra Night accommodation in Kathmandu /Nepalgung/simikot/Hilsa/ other places due to bad weather or any other reason is charged.
  • if returning earlier from Kailash Yatra ,groups visa splitting charge each RMB 165 & extra transportation cost each $USD 100 / day.(China Govt –FEC rules).
  • Beverage/drinks and additional tips.

Terms & Conditions

Process, Term& condition 

  • Necessary to send color Scan copy of Passport of pilgrimage with name list 40 days before departure for permits processing.
  • We need 6 Month valid ordinary Passport but Diplomat passport is not acceptable. 
  • PAN card scan copy is required (Indian citizen only).
  • Should deposit Rs 30,000 or USD $ 400 per person as advance before processing.(0 non-refundable)
  • Indian pilgrimage- Should send Original Passport to our Delhi office By courier (Blue dart )  10 days before from the departure date for China visa Process.
  • NRI/Other Citizen’s Original Passport will collect after arrival in Kathmandu.
  • Original voter ID card is mandatory to fly from India to  Kathmandu.
  • Indian Pilgrims who are  70  Years or above:
  • 1.Has to submit Medical Report from Indian Government Hospital within 6 months before your journey starts. 
  • 2.Two direct relatives required.
  • 3.Has to deposit 1000$(USD) before the journey to the company (China GOVT) for any sudden demise.
  • 4.Health examination is done before Parikrama by Chinese doctors. once you get the approval from doctor then only you can go for Parikrama.
  • Before the Kailash departures, must clear all remaining Payment.

Cancellation Policy:

  • After processing the Kailash Permit $USD 200 will be charged as cancellation.
  • 5 days before of departure date, INR 25,000/ USD 0 will be charged as cancellation.
  • Same days before departure date, 70 % will be charged as cancellation

If suddenly program has changed Due to weather problem, natural disaster, landslide, technical problem and political movement, Chinese reason, all additional expenses should be paid  by themselves

General Information regarding Kailash Mansarovar Tour.

  • Insurance: Medical Insurance not compulsory for visa processing but will usefully you do insurance in case any health problem arises during travel.
  • Oxygen cylinder: Our Company will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some pilgrimage we prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan 20-30 per cylinder.
  • Food during Tour: Our cooks will be traveling with you during the entire trip.Our Staff will carry all necessary cooking items and will provide Indian vegetarian food during Yatra..

We recommend that you bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable:

·          Wind Proof Jackets -1/ Towel-1 / Washing Kit - 1,Warm Thick Pullover-1,Rain Coat-1

·          Pants-4/ Sun Heat-1 , Cotton Full Sleeve-shirt - 4 ,Thermal Underpants-2        

·         Long/Vest /Warm Full T-Shirt - 2, Trekking Shoes -1, Rubber Sandal 1.

·         Warm Woolen Shocks - 5 ,Warm Gloves-1 – Water Bottle (1Ltr. Capacity)-1

·         Sun Glass-1 Flash Light with Extra Batteries-1, Sunscreen Lotion UV30+,lip guard /Moisturizer Cream-1

·         Pocket Knife/Sewing Kit/Button/Cigarette Lighter/Dust Masks-1

China Government Notice!!!-  Don’t take any picture, tape record, newspapers, political things or anything related to Dalai Lama , If found in Tibet, on the spot China Army will control and take legal action.  

Should carry dry food Items to make your journey  more comfortable 

  • Carry regular medicine -Diamox250 mg. 20 tablets and Personal First Aid Kit.
  • Money exchange: Others currency (except UDS $) are not accepted in China but is acceptable in Nepal. Pilgrimage should exchange your Currency to Chinese Currency in Kathmandu/Nepal.
Temperature -Average (May to September): 4 - 20 ºC Day Time / -1-2ºC Night Time