Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Kathmandu to Kathmandu – 11 Days

Duration: 11 Days

Tour Short Description

Join Travel Dukaan on an extraordinary 11-day helicopter tour to the sacred Kailash Mansarovar region, departing from Kathmandu. This all-inclusive package offers a unique blend of spiritual exploration, adventure, and comfort. Begin your journey with a warm welcome in Kathmandu and continue to Nepalgunj, Simikot, Hilsa, and Taklakot (Purang) by helicopter. Spend a day acclimatizing in Taklakot before proceeding to Manasarovar Lake for a holy dip and Parikrama. The highlight of the tour is the Kailash Parikrama, where you’ll trek to the highest point of the yatra, the Dolma-la Pass, and descend to Zuthulphuk. Return to Kathmandu via Simikot, Nepalgunj, and Lucknow, with a buffer day to accommodate any unforeseen delays.

Tour highlight

Sacred Journey: Embark on a spiritual quest to the holy Kailash Mansarovar region, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the world.
Helicopter Experience: Enjoy the convenience and thrill of helicopter travel, providing unparalleled views of the Himalayas and reducing travel time.
Expert Guidance: Travel with experienced guides and staff who are well-versed in the local culture, ensuring a smooth and enriching experience.
Accommodation Comfort: Stay in comfortable hotels and guesthouses, with options ranging from 3-star to 5-star, ensuring a restful journey.
Cultural Immersion: Experience the unique culture and traditions of Nepal and Tibet, including visits to iconic landmarks and monasteries.
Full Moon Magic: Witness the mystical beauty of Lake Manasarovar under the full moon, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Safety First: Equipped with a comprehensive medical kit, including oxygen cylinders, to ensure the well-being of all travelers.

Iternary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.

Upon arrival, you will me meet by our representative at Tribunal International Airport and assist you to transfer to hotel Shangri-la or Crowne Imperial or Similar Kathmandu. (twin sharing)

Day 2: Kathmandu – Fly to Nepalgunj.

Morning sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath darshan and afternoon fly to Nepal Gunj (3650 m) 1hr flight. – Hotel Kalpataru (3 star) or Hotel Siddhartha or Similar at Nepalgunj. (twin sharing)

Day 3: Fly Nepalgunj – Simikot (2870 m) – Hilsa – Taklakot (Purang) (3900 m).

Early morning fly to Simikot by fixed wing plane (1 hr flight) and change over at Simikot to fly further to Hilsa by helicopter (15-20 min flight) and trek 15 min to cross border and drive to Purang / Taklakot (1.5 hour). Overnight at Hotel Himalaya or Hotel Purang in Purang. (3/4 sharing)

Day 4: Full day in Taklakot (Purang)

Full day free for acclimatization. Short treks will be taken in preparation for Parikrama. Overnight at Hotel Himalaya (4 Star) or Hotel Purang in Purang. (3/4 sharing with attached toilet)

Day 5: Taklakot (Purang) to Manasarovar

Morning, Drive to Hor Chu (Manasarovar Lake) – 1.5 hours & start Manasarovar Parikrama 72 kms / 3 hrs. Take holy bath and perform Puja & Hawan at Manasarovar by our Priest (Pujari). Overnight at Paramartha Guesthouse or Similar (Dormitory room without attached toilet) at Chiu Gompa.

Day 6: Drive to Darchen – Tarboche (Yama Dwar) & Trek to Diraphuk (Night at Diraphuk).

After early breakfast, drive to Darchen (1 hrs) and continuous journey to Tarboche (Yama Dwar) – 8 kms / 20 min and start the first day Kailash Parikrama to Diraphuk (13 kms / 6 hrs), light pack lunch on the way. Those who want to go for Charan Sparsh our sherpa staff will assist from Diraphuk camp to take further ahead for Charan Sparsh darshan (as per permission given by Chinese military or guide and depend on your health fitness, we will walk as much nearest possible towards Mt. Kailash, there is certain limitation point from where we have to return back). Dinner & overnight at Shishapangma or Wongda Guesthouse.(Dormitory room)

NOTE:-Yatris who do not go for Parikrama will stay at Hotel Himalaya at Darchen. (3/4 sharing)

Day 7: Trek to Zuthulphuk (4760 M) 22 km / 9 hrs.

This is the day every pilgrims talk about, the most difficult journey throughout the yatra – trek up to the 18,600 ft. (Dolma- la Pass) – descend to Gauri Kunda and further trek along with the river to Zuthulpuk. And those pilgrims who are not going kora ahead will return back to Darchen and if any of return members wish to go Charan Sparsh will get another chance today again. dinner & overnight at Norpel Guesthouse. (Dormitory room)

Day 8: Zuthulphuk – Darchen – Manasarovar / Simikot.

After breakfast we trek around 8 kms / 2 hrs and will be reaching to the point where the jeeps/bus will be waiting for taking us to Darchen. After lunch proceed to Lake Manasarovar (if full moon day) & overnight at Paramartha or Similar Guesthouse.

OR if your program do not meet full moon day on this date then your program will follow our normal itinerary with exit to Hilsa & fly to Simikot. Overnight at Guesthouse in Hilsa or Simikot.

Note:- We will take halt at Manasarovar (Chiu Gompa) when the full moon day lies on this day. Otherwise we will exit to Hilsa & stay there or if time & Helicopter permits we will fly to Simikot & stay there.

Day 9: Drive, Manasarovar to Hilsa and fly to Simikot - Nepalgunj – Lucknow

If your program follow full moon day then you will wake up an early morning & have breakfast then around 8 am, drive to Taklakot with light packed lunch. After the immigration and custom formalities – cross over to Nepal border – drive to Hilsa and fly to Simikot – Nepalgunj. Upon arrival in Nepalgunj, our tour representative will assist you arranging your vehicle to drop Lucknow. Or fly to Kathmandu and Over night at Hotel Shangri-la Kathmandu

Day 10: Free / Buffer Day

Day 11: Kathmandu & departure to onward destination.

Inclusion/Exclusion

What is included in the trip

Airport welcome with Rudraksha Maala, at Kathmandu or Nepalgung
Free Yatra kit with Duffel bag, backpack and passport pouch, Puja kit, Silver Belpatra
Free Down Jacket on returnable basis
Free Yatra Completion Certificate for Subsidy
Hawan in Manasarovar by our own pujari & Charan Sparsh Darshan
Lucknow to Nepalgunj pickup and drop by private vehicle as per group size
Freshly cooked 3 vegetarian meals a day. Mineral water. Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner including Jain Foods, Gujarati, South Indian, and other Indian menus
Return airfare Nepalgunj-Simikot – Hilsa. (includes airport taxes)
All necessary permits, Tibet/China Group Visa, entrance fees for the entire Trip as per our itinerary
TIBET BUS with supporting truck
1 Hindi Speaking company tour Leader
1 English Speaking China Guide
Staff ratio service: 5 yatris equals to 1 staff
Yaks with yakmen for carrying kitchen equipment’s & food during the Kora
Medical kit- first aid medicine, oxygen cylinder & mask, diamox tablets, Oxymeter, BP Machine
1 Night Hotel Kalpatru (3 star) or Hotel Sidhartha or similar at Nepalgunj.
2 Night Himalaya (4 star) or Hotel Purang or similar in Purang
2 Night Paramartha Guesthouse or similar (Dormitory) at Manasarovar
1 Night Shishapangma or Wongda Guesthouse at Diraphuk
1 Night Norpel Guesthouse at Zuthulphuk
2 Night at Kathmandu 5 Star hotel shangri la or Crowne Imperial or similar
1 Night Extra at Hotel Simikot Inn. + Hotel Himalaya at Darchen (3/4 persons in a room with attached toilet)

What is not included in the trip

Flight/Train tickets to Kathmandu/Lucknow Return
Extra charges for Extra extra nights in Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa if aircraft and helicopters do not fly in time or cancel due to bad weather or being more crowds of yatris.
If need Ponies for riding upon for Kailash Kora, early request to our guide is necessary and the cost will be borne by guest on the spot. Beware of the possible risk being thrown out by the ponies.
Any expenses of personal nature such as travel insurance, drinks, laundry, telephone / fax calls, porters or arranging additional transportation.
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities ( landslides, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, evacuation costs etc.
Services other than specified.

Registration Process

Fill up Kailash Yatra 2024 Booking Form, scan colored image of your passport
Send the soft copy of Booking form & passport at info@traveldukaan.in
Transfer booking amount to Traveldukaan account & share transaction details on info@traveldukaan.in
Pay the rest of the amount 1 month before Yatra date.

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Top Places to Visit near Kailash Manasarvoar Yatra

Mount Kailash

Shiva’s second home Adi Kailash is approx. 60 KMs before to Mt Kailash & falls in Indian territory. Mt. Adi Kailash is the place where Shiva meditated, halted for 1st night while going for his marriage & Ravana got boon of 10 heads.

Lake Mansarovar

Om Mountain in Pithauragarh of Uttrakhand is probably among rare mountains which fall in 3 countries. Adorned with Shiva’s sign of ॐ on top of it, this is the only mountain could be found among total 8 which exists similarly on the planet. This strange creature of universe is at 3 countries border of India, Nepal & Tibet. But its boon of Shiva that ॐ is visible from India side only.

Gauri Kund

The ‘Lake of Compassion’ accompanied with a plethora of bygone tales which is also known as the location where Goddess Parvati acquired back Lord Ganesha- the Gauri Kund is amongst the most winsome lakes all across the globe

Ashtapad

This mysterious temple is mainly dedicated to God Shiva & also called Cave Temple. It exists under the ground & discovered in Treta Yug. In Dwapar Yug, Pandavas also discovered it again. This natural rock temples have almost every deity in it & is believed to be replica of ancient pilgrimage places.

Yam Dwar

Famous Neem Karori Baba is believed as an incarnation of Shri Hanuman. Since Hanuman ji was blessed with the boon of never dying, it’s believed that Neem Karori Baba is also present there in some form of energy. That’s the reason that millions of devotees visit to this place to get blessed with solutions to the problems they are facing.

Rakshastal

Chitai Golu Mandir is a unique kind of temple which is famous for a purpose to achieve. This temple’s deity Golu Devata is also called God of Justice and people facing legal problems & disputes visit this temple to put application in front of Golu Devata in his Temple.