Detailed itinerary for 10 Days Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter : Fixed Departure Heli Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Tour Package 2011

Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu
Depart from your hometown for Holy mount Kailash Yatra and arrive at Kathmandu. On arrival you will be transferred to Hotel Shankar/Vaishali or similar 4*.

Day 02 : Temple tour of Kathmandu and the fly to Nepalganj (450 m) 1 hr. 30 minutes flight
Breakfast will be in the hotel and then take a half day tour to visit Temples in Kathmandu. The visit will include Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhnath Stupa. In the afternoon you will be transferred with the group to the Domestic Airport Terminal to board your flight to Nepalgunj. On arrival at Nepalgunj transfer by local bus to Hotel Batika or similar for night stay.

Day 03 : Fly Nepalganj - Simikot (2950 m) – Airlift to Hilsa by Helicopter, walk uphill to Sher and drive to Taklakot (3700 m) 40 km / 2 hrs
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 unmetalic 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 Land Cruisers jeeps waiting for you to take the group to Taklakot after completing custom and immigration formalities. On arrival at Taklakot check into Hotel County Peacock / Kailash Hotel or similar for night stay.

Day 04 : Day free for acclimatization at Taklakot
This day will be free at Taklakot to acclimatize yourself to undertake the most difficult pilgrimage of Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Do nothing beside rest at Taklakot and stay at your hotel.

Day 05 : Drive to Chui Gompa, Mansarovar (4560 m) 90 km/ 4 - 5 hrs.
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. After all this if time permits we will also visit the Hot Spring. Night stay will be at Chui Gom pa Guest House or similar.

Day 06 :  40 kms drive to Sershong (Tarboche) and 5-6 hrs trek to Dirapuk (4860 m) 7 km
After breakfast we continue drive to Shershong which is also known as Tarboche. This is the starting point of the trek to Mount Kailash parikarma,. Tarboche is also known as the outer "Asthapath". The first day of our parikrama is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. After few ups and downs on the trail we reach our camp/guest house at Dirapuk (4860 m). The trek shall start once all ponies / yaks are ready to move along with the group. Pilgrims who are not feeling well/comfortable for the parikrama will drive back to Darchen and will wait for the other group members to come back after doing the parikrama. Overnight stay will be at Hotel Dirapuk / Camp.  

Day 07 :  Trek to Zuthulphuk (4760 m) 18 km/ 9 - 10 hrs.
This day is difficult and full of climax on the holy yatra of Kailash Mansarovar. Today after early breakfast we trek to the higher side of the mountains just under the Holy Mount Kailash. The walk along the Mount Kailash will bring you to Drolma La, 5,200 m. which is one of the highest points on the trek. From here we descend towards the gradual fields of Zuthulphuk where we have the overnight stay arranged. The descend is steep to the valley below. 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 for overnight stay in a fixed tent.

Day 08 :  Zuthulphuk to Darchen trek 10 km/ 4 - 5 hrs. and drive to Taklakot 90 km/ 4 - 5 hrs.
Breakfast will be served near the 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 caves 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 / 4-5 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 land cruisers will be waiting to take the group to the Hotel County Peacock / Hotel Kailash or similar in Taklakot for overnight stay.

Day 09 Drive Taklakot to Sher (40 km / 90 minutes drive), Trek down till Hilsa (30 minutes trek) and fly to Simikot - Nepalganj – Kathmandu

After breakfast we drive to Sher and descend down to Hilsa (30 minutes trek) by crossing the bridge. From Hilsa the chartered Helicopter will ferry the group to Simikot (or to Nepalgunj depending upon the availability) and from Similkot we will be taking scheduled flight to Nepalganj and further to Kathmandu. Overnight satay will be in Hotel Shankar / Hotel Vaishali or similar 4* hotel.

DAY 10 Fly back to your home with memories of Mount Kailash & Holy Lake Mansarovar
Today you fly back to your hometown from Kathmandu airport with life time memories of a spiritual journey to within. We hope the Heli Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was a lifetime spiritual experience for you. After breakfast spend some time roaming around in the local markets to by souvenir etc or spend time for independent activities.

The tour cost for Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter for 2011 is as below:

Indian Nationals holding Indian passport: 
INR 1,75,999 per person on twin sharing basis  
INR 1,92,999 per person on single occupancy basis

Foreign Passport Holders / NRIs: 
US$ 3,999 per person on twin sharing basis  
US$ 4,399 per person on single occupancy basis  

VISA Fee supplement: 
NRI and Foreigners US$ 175 per persons  
US Passport holders US$ 275 Per person  

(Twin sharing / single occupancy will only be applicable in Kathmandu and Nepalganj whereas at all other places, dormatory / twin / triple sharing accommodation would be provided)

The tour cost for Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter for 2011 is as below includes:
• Arrival / departure transfers
• 2 night accommodation at Hotel Vaishali / Shanker (4 Star category hotel) on twin sharing & full board basis – vegetarian meals only.
• 1 Half day sightseeing Tour to Pashupatinath Temple & Bodhnath Stupa.
• 1 night accommodation at Hotel Batika on twin sharing & full board basis in Nepalganj.
• 3 night accommodation at Hotel County Peacock / Kailash on sharing & full board basis in Taklakot (meals to be prepared by our sherpa team).

• 1 night each accommodation at Mansarovar, Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk on full board basis (meals to be prepared by our sherpa team).
• Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu Flight.
• Nepalgunj-Simikot-Nepalgunj Flight.
• Charter Heli flight from Simikot-Hilsa-Simikot.
• Airport Taxes.
• Special Simikot permit fee.
• 4500 Model Japanese Landcruiser on Tibet side.
• Services of an English speaking Tibetan guide.
• Trek staff comprising of experienced Nepali team leader, cook and a strong sherpa team.
• Freshly cooked vegetarian meals.
• Yaks & Yak-men for porterage during Kailash Parikarma.
• All necessary travel permits.
• Tibet / China VISA fee.
• First aid-kit, medical Oxygen and Gaemow bag.
• 1 complimentary duffel bag and a certificate.
• 1 down jacket on returnable basis.

The tour cost for Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter for 2011 is as below excludes:
• Extra cost in the event of delays due to any unforeseen reason for accommodation, meals and hiring of extra transportation.
• Travel Insurance.
• Evacuation cost in the event of sickness or emergency.
• Expenses of personal nature viz. tips, porterage, laundry, beverages, pony hiring etc.
• Hot water spring bathing fee at Chui Gompa.
• Airfare to Kathmandu and back.
• Anything not specifically mentioned in the clause, “The above cost includes”