Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter route starts from Lucknow, so Lucknow has become the centre point for all the pilgrims to start the journey. Helicopter route is becoming very popular because it is convenient for all the travellers. You need not require walking on the whole journey except Kailash Parikrama. In this journey you will cross Nepal by flight and helicopter ride.
Lucknow (1N) – Nepalgunj (1N) – Simikot or Hilsa (1N) – Purang (1N) via – Lake Mansarovar (1N) – Darchen (1N) – Mount Kailash (2N) – Hilsa/Simikot (1N) – Lucknow via Simikot&Nepalgunj – Lucknow (1N)
Arrival at Lucknow and reach to the hotel. Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Post breakfast, drive towards Nepalgunj by AC coach. After 4-5 hours of ride reach Nepalgunj and check-in hotel. In the evening our Kailash Yatra experts will give you detail information about the journey.
Wake up early in the morning and board on flight to Simikot. After 40 minutes of fly, reach to Simikot which is at an altitude of 2800m, and take rest for some time then take a 20 min Helicopter ride to the Hilsa border. Overnight Stay in Guest House.
Simikot and Hilsa are at High Altitude so a 1-night stay will be better for Acclimatization.
After Immigration, drive to Purang and Take rest in the Hotel Purang for acclimatization because it is located in high altitude and walking is recommended today. You can go for a walk in the local market of Purang and see the culture of Tibet.
Purang is a small town where you can go for shopping items such as fruits, trekking sticks, water gallon for keeping Manasarovar holy water, oxygen cylinder, packed juice, chocolates, gloves, and many other things. Overnight stay in Purang.
Post breakfast drive towards Mansarovar Lake by Volvo category AC bus. On the way to Mansarovar, we will make a stop at Rakshas Tal Lake from where you can see Mount Kailash. Proceed to Mansarovar Lake and complete the parikrama of Mansarovar which is 105 km. Admire the Beauty of Mansarovar and see Kailash just next to the Holy Lake. You can visit Mansarovar lake in BrahmMuhurt.Overnight stay at Guest House near Mansarovar Lake.
Spend some time near Mansarovar Lake in the morning. take holy bath, perform Puja and meditation. Transfer to Darchen which is the base camp for Kailash Parikrama. Take rest and prepare yourself for Kailash Parikrama. Overnight stay in Hotel Himalaya or Similar.
After breakfast, commence your parikrama by driving to Yamdwar. After this, you’ll trek for 10 km towards Dirapuk to witness the auspicious North face of Kailash. Overnight stay will be at Dirapuk.
## Parikrama is optional and Horse is also available for the parikrama.
Those people who are not able to do parikrama or do not want to go for parikrama due to any reason can return to Darchen from Yamdwar and stay in Guest House for 2 nights. Mount Kailash is visible from Darchen so you can the mountain and pray.
This will be the most challenging part of the parikrama. After early breakfast, you’ll have to trek for 22kms to Dolma-La Pass and pass through Gauri Kund and then to Zuthulpuk. After the trek along the river, overnight stay will be in Guest House at Zuthulpuk.
The first 6 km of Parikrama on the 2nd day is the most difficult part of the parikrama. The climb is steep and difficult till Dolma La Pass (18,600 ft), the rest of the 16 km is downwards and comparatively easy trek.
Highlights – This day in Parikrama you will pass through Gauri Kund, Shivasthal (Tibetans believe this place as sacred), East face of Mount Kailash.
Post breakfast, we will complete the remaining 8 km of the parikrama in approximately 3 hours. After completing the divine parikrama you shall drive to Hilsa Border by AC Coach and exit from China. Return back by a helicopter ride to Simikot. Overnight stay will be in Simikot Guest House.
Return back by a flight to Nepalganj and drive back to Lucknow. Overnight stay in the Hotel.
Enjoy the breakfast and checkout. Return to your home with blessings of Mahadev.!!
# Itineraries are subjected to change/modified in unavoidable circumstances.
| Batch No. | Start Date | End Date | Special Day at Kailash Mansarovar | Special Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A111 | 25 May | 4 June | Jyeshtha Shukla Navmi | 29 May |
| A112 | 31 May | 10 June | Jyeshtha Purnima | 4 June |
| B113 | 15 June | 25 June | Jyestha Shukla | 19 June |
| B114 | 23 June | 3 July | Special batch | 27 June |
| B115 | 29 June | 9 July | Guru Purnima (Full Moon) | 3 July |
| C116 | 5 July | 15 July | Krishna Saptmi | 9 July |
| C117 | 28 July | 7 August | Shravan Purnima (Full Moon) | 1 August |
| C118 | 21 August | 31 August | Shukla Navmi | 25 August |
| D119 | 27 August | 6 September | Full Moon | 31 August |
| D120 | 8 September | 18 September | Masik Shivaratri | 12 September |
| E121 | 25 September | 5 October | Full Moon | 29 September |
Kailash Package Cost/Person
| Total Cost of Package (Indian Passport Holder) | Rs. 2,40,000 |
| Early Booking Discount | Rs. 15,000 |
| Early Booking Rate | Rs. 2,25,000 |
| Booking Amount | Rs. 15,000 |
| Total Cost of Package (Non-Indian Passport Holder) | USD 3350 |
| Early Booking Discount | USD 150 |
| Early Booking Rate | USD 3200 |
| Booking Amount | USD 300 |
