Overview
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by helicopter from Nepalgunj
Fly to Simikot by fixed wings aircrafts from Nepalgunj and then further fly to Hilsa by Helicopter from Simikot. From Hilsa, after crossing the Nepal-China border the drive leads to Taklakot (Burang) which is a tiny and beautiful border town of Tibet, China. After aclimatizing in Taklakot drive to Mansarovar Lake amidst the beautiful views of natural beauty spread all around. Kailash Yatra ex Nepalgunj is ideally designed for those pilgrims who are short of time and cannot take a long duration tour to visit holy Kailash Mansarovar but has great desire to worship at holy Mount Kailash and take a dip in holiest Lake Mansarovar.
Tour Plan
Today after early breakfast transfer to the Nepalgunj airport from where you board your scheduled flight to Simikot on fixed wing aircraft. On arrival at Simikot you will get a chartered helicopter which will ferry the group to Hilsa which has an non-metallic air-strip. On arrival at Hilsa our sherpa team will escort the group on a 45 minutes trek to the Tibetan Border city Sher. Here at Sher, you will find our vehicles (jeeps/van/bus) waiting for you to take the group to Taklakot after completing custom and immigration formalities. On arrival at Taklakot (Burang) check into Hotel for night stay.
Distance covered: 275 kms, Altitude : 4025 m , Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This day will be free at Taklakot to acclimatize you to undertake the most difficult pilgrimage of Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Do nothing beside rest at Taklakot and stay at your hotel. You may also take short trek/walk and visit local markets, if interest.
Distance covered : 0 kms, Altitude : 4025 m , Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The ultimate of your Mount Kailash Yatra awaits for you today. Today you will have the first darshan of Holy Lake Mansarovar. After breakfast we take a drive to Chui Gompa (4560 m) through a rough terrain via Rakshas Taal. Besides taking bath in the Holy Lake Mansarovar you will also have free time for puja and havan at your own cost (on Full moon trips, it will be a full moon day at Mansarovar). After all this if time permits we will also visit the Hot Spring (additional charges for bathing in Hot Spring not covered in the package). Night stay will be at your guest house in near the lake Manasarovar.
Distance covered : 110 kms, Altitude : 4590 m , Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we drive to Tarboche which is also known as Shershong. Enroute we will visit Yama Dwar. Enter the holy gate and continue further to Tarboche. At Tarboche you will meet Yak and Yak men. This is the starting point of the parikrama and the first day of kora. If you wish to hire a Yak and a porter to carry your luggage, you have to take from here only. During the trek you will today have the first darshan of Holy Mt. Kailash (North face). Today we will stay at our camp at Dirapuk.
Important note : Yatris who are not willing to go for the Mt. Kailash parikrama will return back to Darchen from here and will wait for the other group members in their guest house at Darchen or Mansarovar.
Distance covered : 61 kms, Altitude : 4910 m , Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning after having stunning view of Golden Kailash, we start our trek uphill. This is going to be the most difficult day of Kailash Yatra trip and full of climax. One should be prepared for tough climatic conditions and challenging trek. We trek just under the Holy Mount Kailash. The trek will bring you to Dolma La Pass (5800m) which is the highest points of the trek to Mount Kailash. The trek is rocky and steep upward and then downward. From here we descend towards gradual field of Zuthulphuk. When you move down from Dolma La you will see Gauri Kunda. From the valley below the walk becomes pleasant and relaxing a bit. The path takes you through some gentle slopes over the grassy field. Reach Zuthulphuk and stay in a guesthouse/camp.
Distance covered : 22 kms, Altitude : 5600 m , Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast will be served near the guesthouse/camp and one can enjoy the morning time in exploring the caves, visiting the temples and shrine built around. Here you will see a married old couple supervising the temple. The temple is a residence for over half a dozen Tibetan devotees, helpers or relatives who keep busy themselves busy with the maintenance of the buildings. The cave also contains meditation platforms. Climbing up to these caves before ending the final trek of the holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is worth. After a 10 kms / 3-4 hours walk we reach to the final destination of our Mansarovar Yatra trek near Darchen. (Those who could not do parikarma would be waiting to welcome other group members at this point). Our vehicles will be waiting to take the group to the hotel in Taklakot for overnight stay.
Distance covered : 165 kms, Altitude : 4025 m , Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning drive to China-Nepal border near Hilsa. After immigration formalities cross the border and from Hilsa take helicopter flight to Simikot. At Simikot depending on weather conditions you will be connected with flight to Nepalgunj. Stay in the hotel at Nepalgunj
Distance covered: 430 kms, Altitude: 2910 m , Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at hotel, departure from Nepalgunj to your onward destination.
Included/Excluded
Included
- 02 nights in hotel / guesthouse at Nepalgunj with all veg. meals Nepalgunj/Simikot both way air fare by regular flights Both ways Helicopter from Simikot / Hilsa by regular helicopters Accommodation in guest house at Taklakot, Mansarovar Lake with all veg. meals Accommodation in guesthouse / camp during parikraama with all meals as specified above Van / Bus and luggage truck from Tibet border to Darchen and back Nepali team leader and supporting team as per Chinese rules and regulations English speaking Tibetan and Nepali guides Chinese visa to visit Kailash Kailash Yatra Tibet Permit fee Humla Restriction fee 01 free Duffel Bag and 01 Free Backpack bag 01 Free Wind Cheater jacket Yak for Kailash parikrama for carrying kitchen equipments First Aid kit Oxygen cylinder at Tibet side Yatra completion certificate
Excluded
- Extra cost for additional stay, food & transport in the any delay due to weather conditions or unforeseen reasons, evacuation expenses in case of emergency, travel insurance, riding yak/horse, porters for parikraama, any expenses of personal nature, urgent visa fee etc. Our package cost does not include any other item which is not listed in the above list of inclusions. We do not bear any liability for any other expense occurred during the trip and the same will be payable by the travelers on their own.
