Kailash Mansoravar Tour by Helicopter
Trip Facts
Tour Duration
12 Days (Description)
Price / Per Person
US Dollar 4200
Air Fare
Accomodation
Trip Dates
| Month | Trip Dates |
| May | 16th, 29th, 12th May Full Moon |
| June | 2nd, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 11th June Full Moon |
| July | 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 10th July Full Moon |
| August | 2nd, 12th, 23rd, 30th, 9th August Full Moon |
| September | 2nd, 10th, 22nd, 7th September Full Moon |
Mount Kailash Overview
Mount Kailash is a revered peak located in the Ngari Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Positioned in the Kailash Range (Gangdisê Mountains) of the Transhimalaya, it stands in the western part of the Tibetan Plateau. The mountain reaches an elevation of 6,638 meters (21,778 feet) and lies north of the trijunction where the borders of China, India, and Nepal meet.
Sacred Significance
Mount Kailash is of immense religious significance to multiple faiths, including:
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Bon Religion
The region surrounding Mount Kailash is also home to Lake Manasarovar and Lake Rakshastal, two important bodies of water. Additionally, it is the source of four major rivers: the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, and Karnali.
Pilgrimage and Cultural Importance
Each year, thousands of pilgrims from India, China, Nepal, and other countries travel to Mount Kailash. Their spiritual journey often includes trekking towards Lake Mansarovar, followed by a sacred circumambulation (known as Kora) around the mountain itself.
Climbing Restrictions
Though Mount Kailash has been surveyed by climbers, there has never been a recorded successful ascent. The Chinese government has imposed a ban on climbing the mountain due to its profound religious significance for various traditions.
Itinerary
- Name of The Hotels:
- In Kathmandu:- Deluxe Hotel Hyatt Place or Radisson Similar,
- Nepalgunj:- Soaltee Western Primer or Similar,
- Simikot:- Mansarovar or Hotel Vijaya or Mansarovar Similar,
- Taklakot:- Himalayan or Similar,
- Mansarovar:- Good Guest House,
- Darchen:- Himalayan,
- Derapuk:- New Guesthouse,
- Zutulphuk:- New Guesthouse
- Day 1. Arrival Kathmandu transfer to hotel and at dinner time program briefing. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 2. Morning Tibet visa form signature (if biometric required visit China visa center). After visa process, we organize sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath, Jal Narayan, and Guheshwari Temple, evening Pashupatinath Arati Darshan.
- Day 3. Take day for visa process day as leisure. You can do some private trip such as Chandragiri Hill or Doleshor Madhev at your own cost. After lunch, evening by 4 pm, fly to Nepalgunj (50-minute flight). Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 4. Early morning flight to Simikot (45 minutes). Rest for acclimatization for high altitude at Simikot. Afternoon walk around hillside. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 5. After breakfast, shift to helicopter and fly to Hilsa (Nepali border) 20-minute helicopter flight. Pick up at Shera border (10-minute walk). Cross border and enter Tibet China. Meet our Tibetan and Nepali crew and drive to Taklakot (3900m), 30 km. Overnight at Hotel Himalayan. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 6. Morning drive 78 km to Holy Lake Manasarovar (4500 m) and rest of day free for spiritual activities such as pooja, Havana worship, meditation, and holy bath. Overnight stay at lodge at the shore of Lake Manasarovar. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 7. Manasarovar to Darchen 30 km (4560 m). After breakfast, drive an hour to Darchen, the base camp of Holy Mt. Kailash. Rest of the day free for acclimatization and preparing for circuit (Parikarma). Overnight at Hotel Himalayan at Darchen. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 8. Darchen to Diraphuk 18 km. Parikarma/Cora begins. Drive 10 km to Tarboche (Yam Dhwar) and trek approximately 4-5 hours to Diraphuk (4890m). Overnight stay at Guesthouse. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 9. Trek to Zuthulphuk (4790m), 22 km. Walk approximately 8-10 hours. Parikarma continues. This is the most difficult journey throughout the trip. Trek up to Dolma La Pass (5600m). Offer short prayers at Dolma La and move towards Gaurikunda. Overnight stay at Guesthouse in Zuthulphuk. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 10. Zuthulphuk to Taklakot via Manasarovar Lake. After breakfast, trek around 8 km to the point where the bus will be waiting. Drive to Darchen. Parikarma ends. After lunch, drive to Taklakot via Manasarovar Parikarma (circuit). Overnight at Guesthouse. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 11. Early morning drive to Nepal border. Fly by helicopter to Simikot, connect flight to Nepalgunj, and then same day connect flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 12. Departure transfer to connect your onward journey. Meal plan: Breakfast (B).
Additional Muktinath Tour Along with Kailash Tour (Yatra)
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Price per person Indian Citizen |
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Price per person NRI (Foreign) |
US Dollar $1050. |
- Day 12. Instead of departure after Kailash Yatra, start Muktinath Yatra. Early morning drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple. Overnight hotel halt in Pokhara. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 13. Early morning flight to Jomsom, then drive to Muktinath Temple (by Jeep), allowing plenty of time for yatris to perform pooja, bath, etc. Afternoon drive back to Jomsom. Overnight stay in Jomsom at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 14. Early morning flight back to Pokhara. Afternoon half-day Pokhara sightseeing and fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D).
- Day 15. After breakfast, departure transfer. Trip concludes. Meal plan: Breakfast (B).
Price Included / Excluded
Price Included
- In Kathmandu 5-star standard hotel accommodations (3 nights) with full board meals
- 1-night standard hotel in Nepalgunj
- 1-night accommodation at Simikot
- Full board meals as per the itinerary
- All required transportation and sightseeing as per the listed itinerary in Nepal & Tibet
- Tibet visa and entry permit
- Kailash Parikrama entry fee
- Best available guesthouse accommodations (2 nights) during the Parikrama
- All vegetarian meals (dinner, breakfast, lunch)
- Pack lunch provided during the Parikrama walk
- Experienced Indian cook
- English and Hindi-speaking Nepalese guide
- English-speaking Chinese guide
- Required Nepalese Sherpas
- Luxurious coach transportation
- Supporting truck for luggage
- Yak and yakman services during the Parikrama for carrying luggage
- First aid and oxygen gas cylinder
- Holy Lake Manasarovar Parikrama (circuit) by drive
- Souvenir gifts: Duffle bag, down jackets, and day pack etc.
Price Excluded
- Tips
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, phone calls)
- Beverages and cold drinks
- Rescue and emergency costs
- Medical and hospital expenses (in case of illness during the Kailash Yatra)
- Travel insurance
- Personal riding horse
- Porter for personal use
- Additional hotel stay expenses in case of flight cancellations
- International flight tickets
*Muktinath Tour Along with Kailash Tour (Yatra)
Price Included
- Hotel accommodations: 1 night in Kathmandu, 1 night in Pokhara, and 1 night in Jomsom
- Manakamana cable car tickets
- Entry permits
- Scheduled air tickets: Pokhara/Jomsom/Pokhara and Pokhara–Kathmandu
- Airport tax
- Kathmandu to Pokhara by drive
- Jomsom–Muktinath/Jomsom Jeep drive
- Nepali guide
- Pure Indian vegetarian food throughout the tour, as per the itinerary
Price Excluded
- Tips
- Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, phone calls, cold drinks, mineral water)
- Additional expenses beyond the program
- Rescue and emergency charges
- Additional hotel stay expenses in case of flight cancellations
- International air tickets
- Travel insurance
