Trip overview
Trip Overview
Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are two of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bon followers. An 11 Day Trip to Mt. Kailash through Simikot-Hilsa is the shortest, most balanced itinerary of all the routes to Mt. Kailash. The Adventure begins with a Blessing from Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu prior to flying to Nepalganj, then Simikot; pilgrims enter Tibet through Hilsa, travel onwards to Purang, then finally arrive at the Holy Lake Mansarovar. The highlight of the trip occurs during the 3-day journey around Mt. Kailash in which pilgrims go over the Dolma La Pass (5630m), which signifies to return to a real spiritually add free area and to be completely purified through it. If you are a pilgrim looking for a peaceful, less populated way and a much more enriching journey to Mt. Kailash, this itinerary will be your perfect route.
Mt Kailash & Lake Mansarovar Heli Tour Itinerary
Expand AllArrival in Kathmandu-
Meet with our representative on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, followed by an Afternoon Blessing at Pashupatinath Temple, and Lastly if time allows an Evening Meeting to go over how your journey is going at the hotel you will spend the night in Kathmandu.
Fly Kathmandu – Nepalgunj- (150m)
Morning meeting with you regarding your Kailash Yatra Preparation and checking all paper work, then flying to Nepalganj in the Afternoon.
Fly Nepalgunj – Simikot (2910m)
Early flight to Simikot. Rest for the day and become acclimatized. Visit the local Shiva Mandir and walk around Nyinba village, including Burause and Langdu, and then return to your hotel/guesthouse for your overnight stay.
Simikot – Hilsa (3,700 m) – Purang (3,800 m)-
After breakfast, you will fly to Hilsa by Helicopter, will take about 16 minutes. after arriving to Hilsa we do immigration and border formalities and then continue on to Purang (Taklakot) via road for acclimatization and a short walk. Overnight stay in Purang.
Purang – Mansarovar Lake (4,500 m)
From Purang you will drive to Lake Mansarovar and begin your Mansarovar Parikrama, which covers a distance of approximately 105 km by vehicle. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to bathe in the lake, perform your puja and havan, and meditate on the lake’s shore. You’ll return to the guesthouse or camp for overnight lodging.
Mansarovar – Darchen – Asthapad (Optional) (4670m)
You will drive from Mansarovar to Darchen, which is the base camp for Mount Kailash. You may trek or drive to Asthapad if the local authorities give permission and weather conditions allow it. You will return to Darchen where you will spend the night in a guesthouse or hotel.
Darchen – Dirapuk (Trek Day 1)- (5080m)
This day marks the start of your Kailash Parikrama or Circumambulation. You will trek from Darchen to the Monastery of Dirapuk Monastery (approximately 12 km in distance). You will reach Yamaduwar by tourist bus and start trekking on the first day of Parikrama. You’ll be rewarded with a spectacular view of the North Face of Mount Kailash. Your overnight stay will be in a guesthouse.
Dirapuk – Dolma La Pass (5,630 m) – Zuthulpuk
Early morning start, The first part of this section is very simple because there are not many people in Dolma La Pass which makes it very peaceful, but as we go down into Gauri Kund we will need to do some climbing and trekking down to Zuthulphuk where we will have a long gentle walk to Zuthulphuk. You will be staying in guesthouses tonight.
Zuthulphuk – Darchen – Purang – Hilsa- 3640m
The trek back to Darchen takes about 2 hours, then you will arrive at Darchen and board your bus from Darchen to Purang. From Purang you will continue your bus /Van, journey until the border to Hilsa. You will sleep at Hilsa tonight/ Guest house
Hilsa – Simikot – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu-
Flight from Hilsa to Simikot by helicopter, and then another connecting morning flight from Simikot to Nepalgunj. From Nepalgunj you will be taking an evening flight back to Kathmandu. /overnight on Hotel.
Departure to Home
Depart from Kathmandu to the airport for your departure back home. The completion of your sacred Yatra!
Not quite satisfied with this itinerary?
No worries – every traveler has unique preferences, and we’d be happy to adjust the plan to match your style, comfort, and interests. Let us know what you’d like to add or change, and we’ll create a journey that feels truly yours.
Customize TripCost Includes
- Airports pick up and drop services.
- Double sharing full board basis 4 star hotel in Kathmandu, as per itinerary
- A visit of Pashupatinath Temple.
- Scheduled flight Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu
- Scheduled flight Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj
- Charter helicopter flight share by 4 person Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot
- Double sharing hotel in Nepalgunj and 3 or 4pax in Simikot and Tibet all places with meals
- Transport by Tourist Bus upto Mansarovar and Eco Buses from Masarovar to DarchenndYamdwaras per group sizes/Truck for Luggage.
- Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Sherpa Team and Medical Insurance of staffs.
- English speaking Tibetan guide, Chinese visa fee of Client and staff.
- Veg. Indian meals during the trip and Guesthouses and camping charges in Tibet.
- Duffel Bag ( a large bag to keep the yatris luggage for the trip) Gore-Tex Jacket (returnable-trip)
- All Cooking equipment .
- Yak for Kailash parikrama luggage only and All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet.
- Upper Humla permit fee for client and Helicopter landing.
- Oxygen and oxy- meter for safety
Cost Excludes
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- Horse riding expenses during the Mount Kailash Circuit (Kora) (around 3900 Chinese Yuan)
- Your travel insurance, Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation service
- Personal expenses and Tip for guide, driver
- If pilgrims leave the group early from the Tibet side for non – disease reasons then USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as a penalty to Tibet side – T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). ( Visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation charges will be extra)
- Extra accommodation charge in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot, and Hilsa if the flight is canceled due to bad weather or delay in Permit /Visa from Tibet (Please make sure your air ticket is flexible to change dates)
- Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from Tibet.
- Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
- 5% GST charge for Bank Deposit
Additional Informations
Accommodation
Firante Treks and Expedition Manages for best and comfortable accommodation and also provides you hygienic food. Standard (3 Star) are booked in the cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara, whereas a tyical trek lodge will be booked on remote areas.
Luxurious rooms from 5 Star hotels are also made avaiable on demand in the cities on additional cost but remote regionss dont have such facilities.
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