Trip overview
✅3 days long (39 km) walking/trekking around Mt. KailashParikrama (option: can take horse)
✅Crossing Highest Pass Dolma La at Mt. KailashParikrama
✅Holy Lake ManasarovarParikrama by Driving
✅Puja at the bank of Lake Manasarovar
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- One night hotel in Nepalgunj on twin sharing with vegetarian meals (twin sharing)
- Accommodation in Simikot (basic dormitory room with common bathroom) with all meals
- Necessary arrival / departure transfers in Nepalgunj (very normal vehicle available here)
- Lucknow- Nepalgunj- Lucknow transfers
- Nepalgunj- Simikot- Nepalgunj air ticket (fixed wing- Twin otter aircraft OR Dronier)
- Simikot- Hilsa- Simikot by Helicopter (only 5 or 6 persons 10 kg baggage per passneger)
- Domestic airport taxes (all sectors)
- Guesthouse in Tibet
- Indian vegetarian meals during the tour in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Tibet group visa and travel/trekking permits
- Transportation in Tibet by Bus
- Tour around Lake Manasarovar on green vehicle (not the vehicle the we take from Taklakot)
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- One tour Manager
- Necessary supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas from Nepal)
- All necessary Kitchen & camping equipment
- Yaks & Yak men during the Parikrama to carry foods and baggage
- Oxygen for emergency use
- Medical kit bag / First Aid kit
- Humla region restricted area permit & royalties (US $ 40 per person or equivalent)
- Porter cost in Hilsa (while going and coming back)
- All applicable taxes & service charges
- Riding Horse during the Parikrama
- Your travel insurance
- Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation (helicopter cost, hospital bill, vehicle bill etc.)
- Asthapad darshan (it is banned to visit Asthapad)
- Asthapad darshan (it is banned to visit Asthapad)
- Personal expenses & bottled drinks
- Tip for guide & driver
- Extra accommodation charge in Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa, if the flight canceled due to bad weather condition
- Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Pick from Lucknow. Arrival at Nepalgunj. Transfer to Airport for Nepalgunj Flight by domestic air. Transfer to Hotel in Nepalgunj OR drive to Surkhet (2hrs) and stay at Surkhet on situation.
Meal: Dinner at Nepalgunj.
Early morning after tea, you will drive to Nepalgunj airport to catch the flight to Simikot. Simikot (2910m) is the district Headquarter of Humla, a mountain district of Nepal. It is also a gate way to Kailash tour by Helicopter. You will spend the rest of the day for a rest and acclimatize; and if you will have a little more, you will do a short trek around Simikot. In the mean time we will finish immigration process in Nepal side. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, we will walk to Simikot airport and take helicopter to Hilsa. It takes 20 minutes to reach Hilsa. You will see the scenic view of green hills and snow capped mountain along with deep river gorge of River Karnali from the helicopter. After 30 minutes walk from Hilsa, we will reach at the immigration office and we will get the pass to enter into Tibet. Our vehicle will be waiting us in the Tibet side. Nearly after 45 minutes drive, we will arrive at Taklakot/Purang (4025 m). Overnight stay at Hotel in Taklakot.
Meals : Breakfast; Luch & Dinner
Distance covered : 155 Km.
Altitude : 4025 m ,
After breakfast in your hotel visit take a drive to Shigatse which is the 2nd largest city of Tibet. Built in 1447 by the first Dalailama the Tashillunpo Monastery in Shigatse is a very important monastery in China as it is known as seat of the Panchan Lama.
Altitude : 3,900m
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early breakfast in the hotel and continue drive to Saga. The drive is quite long today. Packed lunch will be served en route. On arrival check into Hotel
Altitude : 4,650m
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we are going to have Darshan of the Holy “Mt. Kailash & Lake Mansarover” – day’s program as usual, after breakfast at around 8 am , we drive through Mayum – la pass ( 17000ft ). – the highest point of the driving. On the way pack Lunch. Upon arriving at Mansarovar, take rest at guest house. It is the most auspicious day as we have glimpse of holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. One can bath on the bank of Mansarovar. Overnight stay at Guest house in Mansarovar.
Altitude : 4,550m
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Full Day at Mansarovar Lake. Take Bath & Perform Puja. Feel Spiritual vibes.
Overnight stay at Guest house in Mansarovar.
Altitude : 4,550m
Meals : Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
After Breakfast. Short drive, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yama Dwar. This is starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk). You will visit North face of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsh). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama. We will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Meals : Breakfast; Packed Lunch; Dinner
Altitude : 4909 m
Early morning Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulpuk (22 km trek for 7-8 hours trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the Yatra since you have to trek up to the 18,600 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along with the river to Zuthul-puk. Overnight at Guest house,
Meals : Breakfast, Packed Lunch; Dinner
Altitude : 4760 mMeals : Breakfast; Packed Lunch; Dinner
Altitude : 4909 m
After short Trek and reach to the point where the coach will be waiting and we will drive to Darchen and merge with other members who were waiting and drive to Saga.
Altitude : 4,650m
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast drive back to Xigatse. Check-in to the Hotel- Overnight at Xigatse.
Altitude : 3,900m
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Dinner
Drive back to Lhasa – Overnight at Lhasa.
Altitude : 3,700m
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After Breakfast on time transfer to Lhasa Goggar Airport to board the flight for Kathmandu. Arrive at Kathmandu & transfer ot Hotel for check-in. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.
Altitude : 3,700m
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning After Breakfast transfer to Airport for onward direction.
Meal : Breakfast
Enjoy the Adventure
Mount Kailash, a 6,638m high peak in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar, holds deep religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bons. It's considered the ultimate pilgrimage destination, especially for Hindus who believe it's Lord Shiva's throne. Pilgrims undertake the 53-kilometer Kailash Parikrama, circling the mountain. This region is steeped in religious significance, with every element considered sacred and connected to ancient legends.
To embark on this spiritual journey, travelers must allocate significant time and resources, and it's mandatory to work with Tibetan-owned travel agencies that provide Tibetan guides. For those with limited time, the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Lucknow offers a shorter but spiritually fulfilling option, starting and ending in Lucknow and including essential rituals like puja, hawan, Mansarovar Parikrama, and Kailash Parikrama.
