This 9 days Kailash Manasarovar tour by helicopter is designed for those who have constraints of time and wish
to take short and more comfortable journey. We fly 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: Drive from Lucknow to Nepalgunj. Stay at hotel. Evening 7 PM: Detail briefing on the Yatra.
02: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot. Stay at hotel.
03: Fly to Hilsa by Helicopter and drive to Taklakot (Purang) (3400m). Stay at hotel.
04: Drive from Purang to Lake Manasarovar (Chiu Gompa 4550m). Stay at hotel.
05: AM: Pooja, Homa, rituals etc. After lunch drive to Darchen. Stay at hotel.
06: Drive to Yam Dwar and start Mt. Kailash "parikrama on foot to Deraphuk (4920 m.). Stay at guesthouse.
07: Continue "parikrama" to via Dolma-La Pass (5600m) Gaurikund to Zutulphuk (4780m). Stay at guesthouse.
08: Finish parikrama on foot then drive to Purang.
09: Drive to Hilsa and fly to Simikot by helicopter and to Nepalgunj by regular flights. Drive to Lucknow.
Our representative in Lucknow will make transportation arrangement to drive to Nepalgunj. On arrival in Nepalgunj, our staff meets you at the hotel.
Evening 7 PM: detail briefing on the Yatra for about 1 hour. Stay at hotel. Dinner.
Lucknow – Nepalgunj 200 Km drive 4 - 5 hours (approx)
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. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
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
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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.
Diraphuk to Zutulphuk: 22 km (10 - 12 hrs trek)
The trek approximately takes about 3-4 hours to reach the pick point and the trail is quite easy and flat. From the pick-up point, drive to Purang. Stay at Hotel.
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 by chartered helicopter shuttle flights. From Simikot, fly back to Nepalgunj by fixed wing airplane, 50 minutes and drive to Lucknow. Breakfast
Drive Purang – Hilsa 45 Km, 1 hr, fly Simikot 20 minutes by Helicopter
Simikot to Nepalgunj 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on the weather condition.
Drive to Lucknow 200 Km, 4- 5 hours drive (approx).
* Accommodation in for 1 night only in Nepalgunj on full board on twin/double/triple bed sharing basis.
* Sharing transportation vehicle from Lucknow to Nepalgunj and back to Lucknow. (will cost extra for private
vehicle or when sharing transportation is not available)
* All vegetarian meals throughout the tour from Nepalgunj to Nepalgunj.
* 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.
* Basic First-Aid box.
* Gemow bag (lifesaving bag at high altitude).
* Experienced tour leader / coordinator with group from Nepalgunj to Nepalgunj.
* Assistant staff.
* Tibet visa fee and permit fee for Kailash and Manasarovar.
* Simikot permit and Royalty.
* Airfare of regular flights by airplanes Nepalgunj / Simikot / Nepalgunj.
* Helicopter chartered flights for Simikot / Hilsa / Simikot.
* Certificate on 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, Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa for staying more than the schedule due to flight cancellation, bad weather or for any other reasons whatsoever.
* Room for refreshment in Nepalgunj before driving to Lucknow.
* Personal porter wherever required.
* Sleeping bag (not required as guesthouses provide beds with blankets).
* 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.
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 the non-refundable deposit of INR 10000.00 per person
Payment, refund, non-refund:
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. Failing which, booking shall stand cancelled and initial deposite payment (INR 10000.00) 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.
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 INR |
Clear 30 or more days prior to the date of arrival in Nepalgunj |
10000.00 |
Clear 29 - 20 days prior to the date of arrival in Nepalgunj |
20000.00 |
Clear 19 - 15 days prior to the date of arrival in Nepalgunj |
30000.00 |
Clear 14 - 10 days prior to the date of arrival in Nepalgunj |
40000.00 |
Clear 9 – 5 days prior to the date of arrival in Nepalgunj |
50000.00 |
Clear 4 days and below or no show |
70000.00 |
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.
Validity of price:
We will endeavour 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.
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.
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