In order to visit Kailash Mansarovar, the shortest possible route is via Simikot by helicopter. This 08 days’ Kailash Yatra trip is based on regular group joining and it will take you to holy Lake Manasarovar, the homeland of Shiva Mount Kailash and other beautiful places nearby. This trip involves travel by flights and helicopter to and fro which is an enjoyable experience yet complicated sometimes as the flights are completely weather permitted. Nevertheless, visiting Kailash Manasarovar and having Darshan of almighty is a lifetime achievement. Do contact our Kailash Yatra booking experts to enrol yourself in one of our groups.
On reaching Nepalgunj, you will be met by our representative in the pre booked hotel. Room will be provided by the Company in same hotel where other group members are staying. In the evening join the trip briefing session organised by your tour guide in the hotel. Deiiner and night stay will be at Nepalgunj.
On reaching Nepalgunj, you will be picked up by our tour representative who is going to assist your transfer to Simikot by flight. Arrive at Simikot and from there, head towards your pre-booked hotel/guesthouse/lodge. Overnight stay at your hotel today.
Important remark: Based on our past experience with weather problems, we have added a night stay at Simikot prior to reaching Tibet. If weather and situation permits, the local representative may organize helicopter trip to Hilsa or Taklakot today itself.
Wake up and then get escorted to Simikot’s airport for boarding a chartered helicopter that shall be taking you to Hilsa in a time period of 25 minutes. Reach there, complete your immigration as well as other custom formalities for entering the Tibet side. Cross the friendship bridge and then finally reach Sher. From there, you will be picked up by a Chinese bus that would be dropping you to your pre-booked accommodation in Taklakot. Overnight stay at your Taklakot’s hotel/lodge/guesthouse.
Important remark: Close to the Tibet, China border Hilsa is a deserted town in Nepal with extreme inhospitable climatic conditions. It is compulsory for the group members to cross Nepal-China border together as all will be travelling under a group permit & visa. In the event of delay in crossing the border due to any reason one must spend time relaxing, doing yoga meditation or in other personal activities. The delay in crossing the border, if happens, might cause health related issues as the dusty air, scorching heat or cold winds here are tough to bear. Stay at Hilsa is not planned but if situation occur we might also face shortage of eatables and other living facilities. Please carry your water bottles, light eatables with you and keep patience. Cooperate with the crew members as they try their best to offer you best possible comfort.
Today you are free to acclimatize yourself in the climatic conditions as well as the environment of Taklakot that is located at a high elevation. Enjoy your stay and meals in your hotel. Also, you can walk through the local markets at Taklakot.
Wake up in the morning, have some luscious breakfast and then it’s the time for you to indulge in a scenic drive to the holy Lake Mansarovar in your air conditioned bus. The Lake Manasarovar’s Parikrama/Kora/circumambulation will be done in these vehicles/buses only. Give a midway halt and take some dips in the pious water of Lake Manasarovar. Stay overnight at your pre-booked lodge/camp/guesthouse nearby Lake Manasarovar.
Night view of Lake Mansarovar: It is absolutely safe to visit Lake Mansarovar in the night under the starts to witness its beauty. It is advisable however to go in a small group and if possible take your Sherpa guide with you for any required help. Also remember to wear warm clothes, carry your torch and stick.
Important Remark: Kindly take a note that holy dip in the lake is no more permitted and has been categorized as an offence by the Chinese govt. At lake you must ask our sherpas to bring the water from the lake in a bucket so that you may take bath on the shore of the lake and perform puja.
Wake up early morning and then be a part of the puja that is performed near Lake Manasarovar. Later, have some breakfast and then head towards Darchen through a scenic drive and after that further continue to reach Tarboche. On reaching there, pass through the holy gate Yam Dwar and then start your trek to Dirapuk. You will be participating in a 12 kms of walk today out of which 9 kms will be done on a flat surface whereas the remaining 3 kms shall be done on a little ascended surface. Reach Dirapuk and stay at your pre-booked lodge/guesthouse there from where you can have the view of Mount Kailash’s Northern Face.
Note: Hot drinkable water and packed snacks for lunch will be made available in the morning by our crew. Please remember to carry it.
From here you can have beautiful sight of the South Face of Mount Kailash and also see Yam Dwar just few minute walk away from. Yam Dwar (Gate to Moksha) is considered to be the start point of the trek from here Dirapuk, which is the ultimate destination for today, is 12 kms away. It takes 4-6 hours to pilgrims to cover this distance by walk. The trek today is flat almost with some slight ups and downs. Lack of oxygen in air makes you restless and the trek becomes little difficult. Walk slow, drink water or juice and keep moving towards your destination. We will make a stop in between at a tea stall where you can buy some more water and juices etc. if you need.
After completing our trek, we will reach to a huge valley dotted with some small buildings and chortens. On the right side of our trek we will see a huge black colour diamond shaped mountain standing tall dominating other mountains around. This is the North face of holy Mount Kailash. Take pictures, do some meditation, have your food and quickly go to your bed as the night will be very cold here.
Important remark: Those who wish to change their schedule and do not want to go for trekking will stay at Darchen and pay directly for their accommodation, food and other additional expenses. However, if health permits they can visit Yam Dwar and have close darshan of holy Mt. Kailash.
Charan Sparsh (Touching the feet of the Lord): Charan Sparsh (5475 m is 3 kms trek from Dirapuk. One can consult with tour guide to take this short trek to touch the holy Mt. Kailash. This is not a part of the package schedule and depends on guide’s decision. (Distance about 03 kms, Time 02-03 hours, Level Challenging trek)
Today you can wake up early morning in order to have a heartthrob view of the Golden Mount Kailash as the first sunlight reaches this peak’s surface. It is known to be a ‘capture worthy’ view during the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. After that, start your second day trek to reach Zuthulphuk and also this one considered to be the toughest one since you will passing through different kinds of surfaces. This trek is a total of 22 kms and firstly, you will be climbing up continuously till you reach the highest point Dolma La Pass and then on arriving there, start a gradually descending trek till the Gauri Kund and then finally indulge in a walk on a flat surface till you ultimately reach Zuthulphuk. Stay overnight at your pre-booked lodge in Zuthulphuk.
Important remark: Those who wish to change their schedule and do not want to go for trekking will stay at Darchen and pay directly for their accommodation, food and other additional expenses. However, if health permits they can visit Yam Dwar and have close darshan of holy Mt. Kailash.
Charan Sparsh (Touching the feet of the Lord): Charan Sparsh (5475 m is 3 kms trek from Dirapuk. One can consult with tour guide to take this short trek to touch the holy Mt. Kailash. This is not a part of the package schedule and depends on guide’s decision. (Distance about 03 kms, Time 02-03 hours, Level Challenging trek)
Wake up and then return back to Darchen by a walk. Walk for about 8 kms and then our vehicles will be there to pick you up for taking you to Darchen and then finally continuing further to Taklakot. Reach Taklakot and then stay at your pre-accommodation there.
Note: If situation and weather is favouring, we might drive straight to China border and try to fly to Nepalgunj/Simikot via Hilsa.
Have some tasty breakfast early in the morning and then you will be driven to the Nepal China border for the completion of some custom and immigration formalities and then enter Hilsa. Board a helicopter from Hilsa in order to reach Simikot. After that, reach Simikot and take your flight to Nepalgunj. On arrival at Nepalgunj your tour terminates as you leave to your next destination or home.
NATIONALITY | COST PER HEAD | OTHER CHARGES |
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INDIAN TRAVELLERS | INR 180,000 | China Visa & Tibet Permits Included |
NON INDIAN TRAVELLERS | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Post Covid Price Alert : The above trip prices are subject to change in the event of increase in cost of any tour services or item mentioned in our list of inclusions here. Such increase in the cost by the concerned authorities, flight companies, local vendors, transport owners, hotels etc. may occur for post pandemic travel due to several reasons including, but not limited to, currency rate fluctuation, hike in govt taxes, hike in diesel/petrol charges, escalation in prices of goods and services in the country of travel etc. These situations are beyond our control and if any increase in cost takes place after bookings, before travel or even during the travel; we shall inform the same to affected trip participants. All those additional charges will be payable by the travellers only, in addition to the agreed amount for the trip. Before you proceed with your travel bookings with us it is important that you know such information and accept our Terms of Services and Booking & Cancellation Policy
TRAVEL MONTH | START DATE | END DATE | BOOKING |
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MAY'2023 | 02nd May* | 10th May | BOOK YOUR SEAT |
10th May | 18th May | BOOK YOUR SEAT | |
19th May | 27th May | BOOK YOUR SEAT | |
26th May | 03rd June | BOOK YOUR SEAT | |
31st May* | 08th June | BOOK YOUR SEAT | |
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22th June | 28th June | BOOK YOUR SEAT | |
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12th July | 20th July | BOOK YOUR SEAT | |
18th July | 26th July | BOOK YOUR SEAT | |
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28th July* | 05th Aug | BOOK YOUR SEAT | |
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13th Oct | 21st Oct | BOOK YOUR SEAT | |
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Note: Dates marked above with (*) are proposed to reach Lake Mansarovar during the Full moon day. It is considered to be more auspicious to take a holy bath here, during full moon time.
Important Remark: All meals on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will be pure vegetarian. All above services and facilities are subject to availability. We do not warrant for the accuracy and completeness of the same in adverse situations.
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