Kathmandu → Nepalgunj → Simikot → Hilsa → Purang → Lake Mansarovar → Darchen → Mount Kailash
Kailash Yatra from Kathmandu
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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter fulfills your desire of visiting the holy lake Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash in a faster and easier way. This package is ideal for elders and those who are pressed for time, allowing them to experience Mount Kailash’s sacredness. This package includes a helicopter journey to Hilsa and experiencing the Kailash Mansarovar Region’s sacredness.
If you find the traditional yatra challenging or are pressed for time, you should definitely book this package.
The captivating aspect of the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Package is that you get to soar over the surreal Himalayan range. You get to enjoy aerial views of snow-capped peaks, rugged cliffs, and verdant valleys.
As you undertake the helicopter tour to Kailash, you pass through Simikot and Nepalgunj in Nepal. You get to encounter local Nepalese warm hospitality, witness Himalayan villages, and get a chance to learn about the local communities' unique lifestyles.
Our itineraries have been curated by experts who have great knowledge about these locations. While curating them, we keep in mind all the important aspects of the tour.
For the Kailash pilgrimage, the heli route is very popular among elderly people and foreigners as it is less challenging and quicker. You get to pass through Simikot-Hilsa and continue via Taklakot to Mansarovar. Then you can head to Kailash Kora while passing through Darchen.
You can also access the Kailash Yatra via the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) through Tibet. However, need a government authority to undertake this journey. You will also require a Tibet travel permit and a Chinese Visa for passing through this route.
If you are an Indian on the lookout to access the holy journey through the country, you can go via the Nathu La Pass or Lipulekh Pass route.
| Day | Tour Program | Distance / Time | Major Highlight / Sightseeing | Meals | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Arrival at Kathmandu (Covering a Distance of 1400 Meters) | Local / 4–8 hrs | Kathmandu, Darshan assistance at scheduled shrines, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Dinner | Kathmandu |
| 02 | Kathmandu - Nepalgunj (By Flight) | Road / transfer time varies | Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Scenic helicopter journey | Breakfast & Dinner | Kathmandu |
| 03 | Nepalgunj - Simikot (2900 m) further from Heli to Hilsa | Road / transfer time varies | Nepalgunj, Simikot, Hilsa | Breakfast & Dinner | Hilsa (3700 meters) |
| 04 | Taklakot - Rest for the Whole Day | Road / transfer time varies | Taklakot - Rest for the, Kathmandu | Breakfast & Dinner | Hilsa |
| 05 | Drive to Mansarovar Lake | 95 km | Darshan assistance at scheduled shrines, Kathmandu | Breakfast & Dinner | Mansarovar Lake |
| 06 | 1st Day of Parikrama | 35 km | Darchen, Darshan assistance at scheduled shrines, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Lake Mansarovar |
| 07 | 2nd Day of Parikrama | Local transfer | 2nd Day of Parikrama, Kathmandu | Breakfast & Dinner | Darchen |
| 08 | 3rd Day of Parikrama | Local transfer | Darchen, Pilgrimage and temple darshan, then will drive towards Darchen | Breakfast & Dinner | Darchen |
| 09 | Fly Back to Kathmandu and Overnight Stay | Road / transfer time varies | Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot | Breakfast & Dinner | Kathmandu |
| 10 | Transfer to Kathmandu Airport | Road / transfer time varies | Kathmandu, Scenic helicopter journey, Pilgrimage and temple darshan | Breakfast | Tour Ends |
After arriving at Kathmandu Airport, our team representative will greet you warmly and take you to the pre-booked hotel. After a short break and refreshment, our team escort will take you for the darshan of Pashupatinath temple. Post darshan you will be taken back to the hotel where you can enjoy the dinner arranged for you and then overnight stay at the hotel.
On the second day of your spiritual journey, post-breakfast you will be taken for a half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Shakti Peeth. Afterward, in the afternoon we will board a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. After reaching Nepalgunj you will be transferred to the hotel for the dinner and overnight stay.
Next day early in the morning we will from Nepalgunj to Simikot. Post-arrival at Simikot, we will take rest for a few hours. After rest, we will fly towards Hilsa via helicopter and then from Hilsa, we will drive via Purang Border to Taklakot and then will stay overnight at the hotel in Taklakot. On route to Taklakot, we will have to pass through 3 checkpoints which may take 1 hour at each checkpoint.
There will be no sightseeing trip on this day as you will be set free for acclimatization. Make yourself comfortable enough at a new place and in a new atmosphere and make yourself ready for the next day challenging trip.
Post breakfast we will drive to Mansarovar Lake which is located at a distance of around 95 km. After driving for almost 70 km from Taklakot we will arrive at Rakshas Tal. On the right side of the Rakshas Tal, you will get to see Gurla Mandhata Parvat and you also get the first glimpse of Kailash Parvat and also of Mansarovar Lake. Then after covering a driving distance of 25 km, we will reach the splendid Mansarovar Lake. Do the Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake and then take a dip before performing the puja rituals. Post puja you will be taken to the hotel for the overnight stay and to get relaxed for the next day trip.
Next day early morning after taking breakfast at Mansarovar we will start our drive to Darchen which is around 35 km away and then to Yama Dwar (8km) which is the commencing point of Kora. From Kora, we will trek for 14 km to reach Dirapuk. From there you can visit the northern face of the gigantic Mt. Kailash and do a Charan Sparsh (touch the feet) of the mountain. You will be provided with lunch on route to Parikrama.
Post breakfast we will leave very early for covering the trekking distance from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass. However, rest of the trekking trail is moderate but the last 3 km trekking trail is quite challenging to cover and same happens when you return from Dolma La Pass. While descending down from the pass you can visit Gauri Kund located on the right side. After covering a certain walking distance of around 2-3 hours we will arrive at Phedi. You must be tired by now, so take a short break and then start the trek towards Zuthulphuk.
After a healthy breakfast we will start our easy and short trek towards our private A/C coach and then will drive towards Darchen. From Darchen we will drive towards Hilsa and depending upon the time left with us we will fly via helicopter towards Simikot.
We will fly from Hilsa to Simikot by helicopter and then from Simikot to Nepalgunj and then it’s a time to fly back to Kathmandu and then proceed towards Lucknow by road.
This is the last day of your journey with us when you will be provided with a certificate of your journey completion and you will be free till your flight boards. Post breakfast at the hotel you will be dropped at the airport around 1 or 2 hours before the flight time. Now you can proceed towards your further journey or way back home.
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It is possible to fly by helicopter for part of the route, with flights on normal airplanes for the other air routes. This is a popular route for those who want to get to Mount Kailash quickly.
Nearest airport: Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is 437 kilometres away, while Ngari Gunsa Airport is 209 kilometres away. Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport is 501 kilometres away.
Mount Kailash is surrounded by two lakes: Mansarovar and Rakshas Tal. The two lakes are thought to represent yin and yang; one is shaped like the Sun, while the other resembles the Moon; one is freshwater, while the other is saltwater.
Kailash is the Earth's Axis Mundi (spiritual axis). Mt. Kailash is revered as the axis of the Earth (Axis Mundi in Latin), or the centre of the world, in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology. This axis is thought to be the point at which heaven and earth collide.
The Kailash Parikrama is 52 kilometres long. It is a three-day trek with the option of hiring a local horse and a personal assistant. The first day of the Kailash Parikrama is an easy walk up to the 4,900-meter-high Derapuk north face of Mount Kailash.
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Kathmandu → Nepalgunj → Simikot → Hilsa → Purang → Lake Mansarovar → Darchen → Mount Kailash
Nepalgunj → Simikot → Hilsa → Purang → Lake Mansarovar → Darchen → Mount Kailash
Lucknow → Nepalgunj → Simikot → Hilsa → Taklakot → Mansarovar → Darchen → Lucknow