This 11 days Kailash Manasarovar tour by helicopter is designed for those who wish to have comfortable journey and visit Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu before going to Kailash Manasarovar. We fly Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Simikot by regular flights and Simikot - Hilsa (Nepal - Tibet border) by chartered helicopter. From the border we drive by coach to Manasarovar via Purang,, the most beautiful and peaceful place incomparable to rest of the places on this planet.
We take “parikarma” (circumambulation) of Manasarovar by coach and of Mt. Kailash on foot. Hindus believe that a ritual bath in the sacred Manasarovar delivers a pilgrim to Brahma’s paradise, a drink of its waters relinquishes the sins of hundred life times and a single circumambulation (Kora) of Mt, Kailash wipes out the sins of a lifetime. The journey is indeed a rare opportunity and privilege for devotees who have been dreaming to be close to the home of the Gods and have limited time.
Brief itinerary:
01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer Hotel. Stay at hotel.
Evening 7 PM: detail briefing on the Yatra.
02: AM - Visit Pashupatinath and Guheswari Temple.
PM – Fly to Nepalgunj 1 hr. Stay at hotel.
03: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot. Stay at hotel.
04: Fly to Hilsa by Helicopter and drive to Taklakot (Purang). Stay at hotel.
05: Drive from Purang to Lake Manasarovar Chiu Gompa. Stay at hotel.
06: AM: Pooja, Homa, rituals etc. After lunch drive to Darchen. Stay at hotel.
07: Drive to Yam Dwar. Start Mt. Kailash "parikrama on foot to Deraphuk (4920 m.). Stay at guesthouse.
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by helicopter from Kathmandu to Kathmandu – Page 2
06: AM: Pooja, Homa, rituals etc. After lunch drive to Darchen. Stay at hotel.
07: Drive to Yam Dwar and start Mt. Kailash "parikrama on foot to Deraphuk (4920 m.). Stay at
guesthouse.
08: Continue "parikrama" to via Dolma-La Pass (5600m) Gaurikund to Zutulphuk (4780m). Stay at guesthouse.
09: Finish parikrama on foot then drive to Purang.
10: Drive to Hilsa and fly to Simikot by helicopter and to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj by regular flights.
11: Transfer to airport for departure from Kathmandu.
Itinerary is subject to chage in the event of any change in the rules & regulations of Tibet Visa by Chinese government.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met at the airport transferred to 4 star Hotel. Stay at hotel.
Evening 7 PM: detail briefing on the Yatra for about 1 hour. Dinner.
Early morning visit Pashupatinath temple and Guheswaori temple (Saktipith). After lunch at Hotel, transfer to airport for your flight to Nepalgunj by fixed wing airplane. Upon arrival in Nepalgunj, you will be met by our representative and transferred to 3 star hotel. Stay at hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Sightseeing: 3 hours, Kathmandu - Nepalgunj flight: 1 hour.
Early morning have breakfast or carry pack breakfast and leave hotel at about 5-5.30 AM for your flight to Simikot. The flights from Nepalgunj to Simikot operate only in the morning by fixed wing airplane. From 10 a.m. onward, the weather en-route may not be favorable due to heavy wind and cloud. At the airport in Simikot, our staff will receive you and escort to the hotel/guesthouse. Today, you will either visit Shiva temple or relax for getting acclimatized. Stay at hotel/guesthouse. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Nepalgunj - Simikot flight: 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on the weather condition.
If the weather is clear, we leave hotel/guesthouse at 5 AM to fly to Hilsa 3100 mt, 10168 ft by chartered helicopter at around 6 AM. This scenic flight takes about 20 minutes to reach Hilsa. Since our helicopter can carry only 5 to 6 (maximum) passengers at a time, we have to make some extra shuttle flights depending on your group size to bring all passengers to Hilsa.
As per the rule of the Chinese government, the entry and exit of the group should be together. It is not
possible to cross the border for those who have flown to Hilsa by the earlier flights. They should wait until the whole group gathers at Hilsa, then cross Nepal – China border together. From heli pad, you walk for about 10 minutes.
Chinese guide and vehicles will be waiting across the border with bus to drive to Purang also called Taklakot. After crossing the border, immigration formalities are done on Chinese side. Rest of the time at Purang is for acclimatization. 3400mt, 11152 ft. Stay at Hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Simikot - Hilsa: 20 minutes by Helicopter
Hilsa to Chinese immigration: 10 minutes walk (flat road)
Driving time 1 – 2 hrs to Purang (depending on the time consumed at immigration). 35 km.
After breakfast, drive to Manasarovar. A brief halt will be taken on the way on the shore of Lake Rakhash Tal
from where you get first Darshan of Mt. Kailash. You will then continue drive to Lake Manasarovar (4573m) and
take parikram of the Lake by coach. Take a dip in the Lake. Stay at guesthouse.
Today, after reaching Manasarovar, yatris who wish to hire pony and porters for Kailash parikrama should confirm with our guide so that he can make necessary arrangements.
Purang to Manasarovar 90 km 2 hours
The entire parikrama is about 105 kms and will take – 3 - 4 hours
AM: Pooja, homa, rituals etc. After lunch drive to Darchen. Stay at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Chiu Gompa to Darchen 36 Km 1 hr.
Early morning drive to Tarboche 4606 mt, 15110 ft. and visit Yam Dwar. Those willing to do parikrama of Kailash will start walking from here and those not doing parikrama will return to Darchen to wait for rest of the people who are doing parikrama. Yaks will be used to carry foods and necessary equipment. The distance from Yam Dwar to Diraphuk is about 9 km and it requires approximately 6 hours on foot. The trail is flat and reasonably easy. Stay at guesthouse. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Darchen to Yam Dwar 8 km: 30 minutes.
Walking Yam Dwar to Deraphuk: 9 Km (6 - 8 hours trek)
Today is the toughest and longest day of this journey. You must wake up and start your journey for the next destination at around 4-5 AM with light food. Right from the beginning till the Dolma pass 5600 mt. 18368 ft., you have to go up hill (at least 4 hours). However, in between, there are flat portion of the trail.
After reaching Dolma pass, the trail descends to other side of mountain via Gauri Kunda (also called Parvati
Kunda). It is believed that the consort of Lord Shiva, Parvati, takes bath here. The trail further down from here is rocky. So, you need to be very careful while descending. After reaching down to the valley base (other side), the trail becomes wider and flatter. You will walk for another 6 hours or so to reach Zutulphuk. Stay at guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Diraphuk to Zutulphuk: 22 km (10 - 12 hrs trek)
The trek approximately takes about 3-4 hours to reach the pickup point and the trail is quite easy and flat. From the pick-up point, drive to Purang. Stay at Hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Zutulphuk to pick-up point walk 3 – 4 hrs drive to Darchen: 6 km 20 minutes.
Pick-up point to Purang 115 Km: total time taken 3 – 4 hrs drive
Drive from Purang to Hilsa 45 Km, 1 hr, then fly to Simikot 20 mintues by chartered helicopter shuttle flights. From Simikot, fly back to Nepalgunj by fixed wing airplane, 50 minutes and connect flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Breakfast and Lunch
You will be free until departure transfer from your hotel to airport to fly home. Breakfast
Note: Above itinerary is subject to change under unfavorable weather condition and unavoidable
Circumstances. Any additional cost as a result of such conditions, has to be paid extra by the participants’ onthe spot. We strongly suggest to keep your flight from Kathmandu back home at least 2 -3 days later than the
schedule given above to avoid the hassle and cost for rescheduling your flight home in the event of delay of your arrival in Kathmandu from Nepalgunj. Cost for extra day’s stay anywhere will be charged @ INR00.00
for Indian and US $ .00 for non-Indian/NRI per person per night on twin / double / triple bed room sharing basis and extra INR / US $ 00 for taking single room with all meals.
Group size |
For Indian passport holders |
For non-Indian/NRI |
FIT / Group |
|
|
Extra for single room |
|
|
US passport holder will pay extra US $ 00.00 and Canadian US 0.00 for Tibet visa (Charged by Chinese Embassy)
Validity of price:
We will endeavor to maintain the price given till September 2023, but in the event of circumstances beyond our control are subject to change with/without prior notice.
* Arrival, departure transfers and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu by private car/van/coach as per the program.
* Accommodation in Kathmandu for 2 nights only and for 1 night only in Nepalgunj on full board,
* All vegetarian meals throughout the tour from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
* Accommodation in Simikot and in Tibet at the best available hotels / guesthouses in double bed room sharing or on sharing 3 – 6 beds in a room as per the availability.
* All transfers in Tibet by coach with English speaking guide and baggage, equipment by truck.
* Services of cook, kitchen boys and helpers.
* Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipment).
* Warm jacket (on returnable condition)
* Oxygen cylinder.
* Pulse and Oximeter and basic First-Aid box.
* Gemow bag (life saving bag at high altitude).
* Experienced tour leader / coordinator with each group from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
* Assistant staff.
* Tibet visa fee and permit fee for Kailash and Manasarovar.
* Simikot permit and Royalty.
* Airfare of regular flights by airplanes Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Simikot / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu.
* Helicopter chartered flights for Simikot / Hilsa / Simikot.
* Certificate on successful completion of the tour.
* Yaks and Yak-men for food, fuel etc while making "parikrama" of Mt. Kailash.
* Extra cost of accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa for staying
more than the schedule due to flight cancellation, bad weather or for any other reasons whatsoever.
* Sleeping bag (not required as guesthouses provide beds with blankets).
* Personal porter wherever required.
* Extra cost of transportation, porterage etc involved due landslides, political and natural disturbances
and any other unforeseen conditions on Nepal side.
* Expenses of personal nature such as insurance, beverage, telephone calls, tips etc.
* Charges of pony and driver if required to ride on for Kailash "parikrama".
* Any other cost not mentioned as included.
Tour leader discount:
For a group booking of minimum 15 paying pax, we will offer one pax (16th person) complimentary as tour leader.
Booking and confirming the tour:
Tour bookings are accepted until 45 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu. Unless other prior arrangements have been made, bookings are confirmed only after receiving scanned copy of passport along with non-refundable
deposit of INR 10000.00 per person for Indian Nationals and US $ 200.00 per person for Foreign nationals/NRI.
Unless other prior arrangements have been made, balance of the total tour cost must be paid to us at least 30 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu from India/abroad. Failing which, booking shall stand cancelled and initial deposit payment (INR 10000.00 / US $ 200.00) shall be forfeited. However, if tour is cancelled for any reasons beyond our control, deposited amount to confirm the booking will be refunded in full.
Cancellation policy:
Notification for cancellation must be made by sending mail to us. Verbal notice will not be entertained.
When cancellation of confirmed booking is made |
Charge Per Person |
||
Indian Passport Holders (INR) |
Non-Indian or NRI (US $) |
||
Clear 30 or more days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu |
10000.00 |
200.00 |
|
Clear 29 - 20 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu |
20000.00 |
300.00 |
|
Clear 19 - 15 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu |
30000.00 |
450.00 |
|
Clear 14 - 10 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu |
40000.00 |
600.00 |
|
Clear 9 – 5 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu |
50000.00 |
800.00 |
|
Clear 4 days and below or no show |
70000.00 |
1100.00 |
After the commencement of the tour, if any participant cancels the trip due sickness or for any reasons whatsoever, there will not be any refund at all and hence, cannot be adjusted with any services provided from the point of cancelling the trip.
Detail list of equipment, medicines, information on altitude sickness, physical fitness and other important information will be furnished upon receiving scanned copy of passport and initial payment of INR 10000.00 / US $ 200.00 per person.
Advance payment to confirm the booking can be made to our bank account in Kathmandu or in India. Details of these bank accounts will be provided on request.
Please let us know if you need any further details, information or clarification.
Enjoy the popular trekking and tour packages in Nepal Himalayas. 2024.
All contents & photographs within this website is copyright © by Heritage Nepal - Tours and Treks
Developed By: Xenatech Nepal