Kailash Mansarovar Tour by Helicopter Ex-Kathmandu

No. of Pax

1

Price

INR 275000

Length

12 Days

Hightest Altitude

5620 m

Difficulty

Season

May -Sep

Overview

Take an opportunity to travel to the holiest land "Mount Kailash" on earth by helicopter.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by helicopter from Kathmandu is a pigrimage tour to tibet with

the inner parikrama or outer parikrama of Mount Kailash holding a religious significance to pilgrims. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is considered one of the toughest pilgrimage trails in the world. Then why is this the toughest? This trail is the toughest due to the inhospitable conditions with high-altitude travel.

So, to minimize these hurdles, we are offering the cheapest cost of the trek to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by helicopter from Kathmandu. 


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This Kailash Mansarovar Tour by helicopter is not only to minimize the hurdles but also for those who are sort time and want to explore holy Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash.

Our tour starts from Kathmandu with sightseeing of UNESCO World Heritage sites like Swoyambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, and many others. After sightseeing, we take a flight to Nepalgunj. We will stay there for one night, and the next day we fly to Simikot. Like this, our tour begins from the Kathmandu via helicopter.

Further day by day itinerary of the Kailash Mansarovar Tour by Helicopter is given.

While riding, the helicopter there will be the maximum use of air service of helicopter altitude problems can be seen comparatively more than the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by overland. So, one must be careful about this condition.

Religion beliefs about Mount Kailash 

Mt. Kailash is also known as Mt. Meru by the local people, where the elevation of Mt. Kailash is 6700m in the west of Tibet. Mount Kailash is considered for the four religions that are Bon, Hindus, Buddhism, and Jainism.

 In the Bon religion there is one belief that the founder of the Bon religion, Tonpa, was moved down to this Meru. There is also one belief in Buddhism that Mount Kailash is the home of the Buddha. And in Jainism, Mount Kailash is also called Meru Parvat and Sumeru, where the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhadeva, done salvation.

Finally, in Hinduism there is a belief that Mount Kailash is the mountain where the Lord Shiva lives with Parvati, providing blessings to the whole world. And holy Lake Mansarovar, there is a belief that if you once dip into the lake, then all your sins that you have done in the past will be washed. For this various religious belief, you can also call this trek the religious trek. 

Namaste Holidays operates an Mt. Kailash helicopter tour with a guarantee of the best service with personalized care. Since we are the best Kailash Mansarovar operator in Nepal, providing the best services with an expert and experienced team. As we all know, that deliver is better than the saying. And for your information, we are also the best tour operator for Kailash Mansarovar, setting the historic record by successfully managing the highest number of Nepali travelers in the years 2076-2081.

Highlights on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Kathmandu

  • Kathmandu: The capital city, rich in culture and history, with famous landmarks like Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath. It’s the gateway to treks and pilgrimages, including Mount Kailash.

  • Nepalgunj: A town in far western Nepal, serving as a transit hub for travelers heading towards Simikot and Kailash Mansarovar.

  • Simikot: A remote town in Humla District, serving as the starting point for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. Known for its stunning natural beauty.

  • Hilsa: A village near the Nepal-Tibet border, where pilgrims cross into Tibet on their way to Mount Kailash.

  • Taklakot (Purang): A town in Tibet, near the border with Nepal, serving as an entry point for travelers to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

  • Lake Mansarovar: A sacred, high-altitude freshwater lake considered holy in Hinduism and Buddhism, located near Mount Kailash.

  • Darchen: The base camp for the Kailash Kora, located at the foot of Mount Kailash, where the pilgrimage around the mountain begins.

  • Yamdwar: The “Gateway to Kailash,” a sacred site marking the start of the Kailash Kora trek.

  • Diraphuk: A resting point on the Kailash Kora trek, offering views of Mount Kailash’s northern face.

  • Zuthulphuk: A monastery and final stop on the Kailash Kora, where pilgrims reflect before completing the trek.

  • Gaurikunda: A sacred lake on the Kailash Kora, associated with the goddess Parvati, where pilgrims purify themselves.

  • Dolma La Pass: The highest point on the Kailash Kora trek, at 5,630 meters, offering stunning views and a challenging spiritual crossing.

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FAQ on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra From Kathmandu By Helicopter

How do I go to Kailash Mansarovar from Kathmandu?

There are two route i.e. from Kyirong and Simikot both the route are best to reach Kailash Mansarovar from the kathmandu.

Can we go to Kailash Mansarovar by helicopter?

Definitely, Kailash Mansarovar by Helicopter can be done within the cheapest cost where the trip starts by sightseeing in the Kathmandu like Pashupatinath Temple and other World Heritage sites. 

 

Itinerary

12 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Kathmandu -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 on Kathmandu.
 
Accommodation – At Kathmandu 3 star Hotel on twin  sharing.
Food – Veg. Dinner.
 

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

After breakfast visit/Darshan Pashupatinath Temple, Jal Narayan (Budhanilakatha) and 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 flight)
 
Early morning drive to Nepalgunj Airport and catch a 16-seat 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 the 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 flight+1 hrs drive)
 
After breakfast from Simikot, fly to Hilsa (Nepali border) by helicopter, which takes 20 minutes and crosses the border (China-Nepal), meet our Chinese and Nepali crew, and drive to Taklakot city.
 
Taklakot is also known by the name Purang in Tibetan, which is an old trading town that consists of Buddhist temples and 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 a short walk around and start taking diamox tablets, which 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 a very auspicious day for all people, as you will have your first glimpse of Holy Lake Mansarovar and a view of Mt. Kailash from Horchu. After completing the local immigration, you 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,Mansarovar and Rakshashtal. This is the moment all are eagerly waiting for has arrived.
 
The breathtaking view of Mansarovar and the magnificent view of the galaxy are amazing memories for everyone to cherish for a 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 a very auspicious day for all yatries. To be in the abode of God itself is a lifetime achievement. Everyone can just have a bath at the banks of the Holy Lake Sarovar. Continued by Puja, Havana work, meditation, 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, we will have a short drive to Yam Dwar (7 km). 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 a 12 km trek) either by walk or they can hire a horse as well as a porter to carry your bag packs while trekking.
 
Enjoy the serenity of nature around you with the quiet sounds of flowing rivers aside and have the view of Nandi Kailash while on the way you will have the north-facing 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 a 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 a very light breakfast, and continue 2nd day Parikarma from Deraphuk to Dolma La pass (5620 m) and proceed to Zuthulphuk (4790 m).
 
This is the day every pilgrim talks about the most important as well as difficult part of the journey throughout the trip. Your trek is 22 km, and the trek goes steep, climbing up to Dolma La High pass (5620 m), which is around 6-7 km, and steep down to the next flat valley via Gaurikunda.
 
Then you will walk another 3-4 hours to Zuthulphuk.Yatries who hired horses also should climb steep up to Dolma La pass and steep down towards Gaurikunda.
 
Once this toughest part of the journey is completed, there will be local small tea stalls where you can just have a hot cup of tea or noodles. Just relax for some time and start towards Zuthulphuk, and you will see the 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 approximately 8 km and takes around 3 hours to complete.
 
You reach the end point where our bus will be waiting, and we will drive to Darchen (where the Parikarma Circuit ends) and merge with other members who were waiting.
 
After breakfast, return journey to Taklakot/Hilsa with wonderful memories and blissful experiences for a 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 the Nepal border (if staying in Taklakot). As soon as possible, fly back to Simikot by helicopter. If weather is good, fly to Nepalgunj and then the same day connect a 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
 
Days 12:Departure(1400Mtr)
 

Certificates will be issued for successfully completing Mt. Kailash Parikrama to all pilgrims from the tour organizer. Transfer to the 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