Kailash Yatra by Helicopter 2026

Name of the hotels: In Kathmandu - Deluxe Hotel Hyatt Place or Radisson  similar,  Nepalgunj:- Soaltee western primer  or similar Simikot - Mansarovar or hotel Vijaya or Manasoravar similar,  Taklakot - Himalayan or similar - Mansarovar - Good Guest House, - Darchen - Himalayan, - Derapuk -  New Guesthouse, - Zutulphuk - New Guesthouse

 

Tour Details

 

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu

 

Arrive at Nepal International airport in Kathmandu to kick start your spiritual encounter. At the airport meet with NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd. representative for assisted transfer to the hotel. Check-in at your hotel for night stay.

• Max.. Elevation: 1400m approximate
• Distance Covered: 05-10 kms
• Accommodation Style: Deluxe hotel sharing basis

 

Nepal Entry Information: The Indian passport holders do not require a visa to visit Nepal. However, while travelling to Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu from any international airport in India, an Indian citizens require to show a valid Indian passport OR Voter Identity Card (Indian Election commission Card). Kindly take a note that Aadhaar Card and Driving License are not valid documents to board a flight to Kathmandu from Indian nationals. On the other hand Nepal visa for all non-Indian passport holders is available on arrival at Kathmandu international airport. Non-Indian passport holders may also apply such Nepal entry visa online to save their time and long que at the Kathmandu airport.

 

Tibet Group Visa Information: In order to obtain Chinese visa, the Indian passport holders/Nationals, irrespective to their country of residence and geographical location, have to present their original passport in China embassy New Delhi through the tour Company who has booked and worked on the necessary Tibet entry permit and invitations for them. The China Embassy in Delhi takes minimum 4-5 working days to issue the group visa. All other Yatri’s holding a non-Indian passport (Including NRIs with non-Indian passport, OCI card holders and Green Card holders) require to get visa through the China Visa Center Kathmandu for submission of their China entry visa application. Our Nepal Team will assist to obtain the needful in Nepal, so you must carry The original passport with visa application documents and colored recent photographs (in a prescribed size and format) are to be the provided to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. The Chinese Embassy takes minimum 3-4 working days to give decision on such visa.

 

Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing & fly to Nepalgunj

Breakfast at your hotel and then visit the renowned Pashupatinath Temple followed by a visit to Jal Narayan Temple and Guheshwari Temple. Later our representative will transfer the group to Kathmandu domestic airport terminal for boarding your flight to Nepalgunj. After one hour flight arrive at Nepalgunj and board a bus for taking you to your pre-booked hotel. Meet your fellow travellers in the hotel who started their journey from Lucknow to join this group. In the evening a short briefing session shall be organized for the group where our Kailash Yatra guide and expert will share their experiences with you and will answer to your queries related to Kailash Mansarovar travel. Dinner and night stay will be at the hotel in Nepalgunj.

• Maximum Elevation: 152m
• Distance Covered: 522 kms / 01 hour by flight
• Accommodation Style: Deluxe  hotel sharing basis basis approximate

 

Day 03 : Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot

The flight between Nepalgunj to Simikot is a very complicated part of this trip as the operation of those small aircrafts completely depends on the weather conditions. The weather keeps changing very frequently on this route and it sometimes causes short or long delay in flight operation to and from Simikot. We shall reach Nepalgunj airport early in the morning as directed by the local guide to ensure that we can board the earliest possible flight to Simikot. As this 45 minutes flight lands the small airport of Simikot you will see our representative waiting for you to take you to the guesthouse booked for you. Our representative will coordinate with the airline for your check-in luggage and will ensure delivery of your luggage to your place of stay at Simikot. Rest of the time will be free at Simikot to acclimatize with the weather conditions.

• Maximum Elevation: 2910m, approximate
• Distance Covered: 297 kms by flight / 45 minutes,
• Accommodation Style: Guesthouse sharing basis

 

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 associate may organize helicopter trip to Hilsa or Taklakot today itself

 

Day 04 : Fly Simikot to Hilsa by helicopter. Drive to Taklakot

Early breakfast (or packed snacks) and reach Simikot airport to board your Helicopter to Hilsa. At Hilsa we will be completing formalities at Nepal immigration and enter into China (Tibet). Then we cross the border by walk and board our Chinese bus which takes us to China immigration office situated just 10 minute drive away. A short 22 kms drive will take you to your hotel at Taklakot. Before reaching Taklakot we have to again go through customs check at Burang custom office. After a tiring day you have reached to Taklakot situated at a height of 4025 meters. If you suffer feel breathlessness or any other symptoms of high altitude sickness, please do not panic and contact our tour guide for seeking his experienced guidance and support. Common issues related to high altitude sickness are quite common here. Please eat properly, drink good amount of water, juices and other healthy drinks, follow the instructions of you guide and do not expose yourself to strong air. Stay at the hotel while acclimatizing and do not exert too much. Dinner and stay will be in the hotel at Taklakot.

• Maximum Elevation: 4025m approximate
• Distance Covered: 25 mins by helicopter Nepal side + 22 kms drive China side,
• Accommodation Style: Deluxe hotel at Taklakot (or lodge, if stay at Hilsa with very basic amenities)

 

Important information: Hilsa is a deserted border village of 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 takes place, might cause health issues as there is dust in the atmosphere, heat or cold winds here are tough to handle. Stay at Hilsa is not planned but if occur for longer than a day, we might face shortage of eatables and other living facilities. Please ensure you keep handy water bottles, light eatables, dry fruits, Choclates etc. with you and remain calm. Cooperate with the team members as they try their best to service you the best possible service in such inhospitable location.

 

Day 05 : Taklakot To Lake Manasarovar

This is important and auspicious day today as we are heading to the holiest place at Lake Manasarovar. After breakfast we head by bus to Lake Mansarovar. This will take Two and a half hours and we pass by the beautiful mountains and landscapes will head towards to Lake Rakshas Taal which is situated just near to Lake Mansarovar. Rakashs Taal is popular as the ‘Lake of Demons’ or ‘Ravan Taal’. From here you will get the glimpse of Mount Kailash standing tall and strong among the other nearby mountains. We will stop here at Rakshas Taal to capture the beauty of nature in our eyes and camera and then again head to Lake Mansarovar. A short drive brings us to Chui Gompa, our destination for the night near Lake Mansarovar. Rest of the time free to explore the beautiful Mansarovar Lake, taking holy bath, performing rituals and prayers on the bank of the river and other personal activities. We shall manage for a shower tent or space allocation on the bank of the lake. You can also plan a good place near the lake for puja/havan and performing rituals as per your customs. Meals and stay will be at the guesthouse.

• Maximum Elevation: 4590m approximate
• Distance Covered: 70 kms to Chiu Gompa + 90 kms parikrama of Mansarovar by bus,
• Accommodation Style: Guesthouse Dormitory Style

 

About Lake Mansarovar: Lake Mansarovar is considered to be the highest fresh water lakes in the world and its water is considered to be good for the purification of body and soul. This special holy water is used in cooking, etc and boiled / hot water of the lake is served for drinking in the event when we have shortage of packaged water . If you are not comfortable with this you should use water purifier tablets.

 

Mansarovar Lake in the night: Mansarovar Lake is just few minute walk away from your guesthouse. You may go to the lake in the night to explore its beauty under the moon. There are many myths and stories associated with the night view of the holy lake which the travelers may experience by themselves. Though it is safe to go out late in the night but it is advisable to remain in a group and take one of your guides/sherpas with you for help.

 

Day 06 : Lake Mansarovar to Darchen

Early morning visit the Mansarovar Lake for holy bath, performing puja, hawan (avoid to leave any waste) and other rituals as per your faith. The lake give an excellent view in the morning and the beautiful location and feel of Kailash Parvat makes it even more pious. The water of the lake will be surely very cold but the devotees are always full of devotion and spiritual inclination and do not wish to skip this auspicious bath. It is to be noted carefully that the recent change in the law of Tibetan Govt has restricted dip bath in the lake and has categorized it as a punishable offence and penalized. So kindly refrain from going inside the lake and for the bath ask our sherpas only to bring water in a bucket for you to avoid penalities. After dip bath and prayer the group is ready to drive to Darchen and will travel passing by the Rakshasa Taal and Chiu Gompa by performing 70% parikrama of the holy lake. Remaining portion of parikrama will be performed while coming back from Darchen after the Parikrama (circumbulation) of Mt. Kailash.

 

Upon reaching Darchen check in the hotel and spend rest of the time at ease and preparing for the next day Parikrama of Mount Kailash. Dinner and night stay at the hotel.

• Maximum Elevation: 4575m
• Distance Covered: 114kms
• Accommodation Style: Deluxe hotel sharing basis

 

Day 07 : 1st Day kora/parikrama of Mt. Kailash, 13kms trek to Dirapuk

This is the day, we wake up early and after taking light breakfast, we head to Tarboche. Care to carry water bottle, some eatables before leaving for the trek. The Yatris have the opportunity to visit Yama Dwar before trek (Parikrama) starts. Tarboche is the main area (towards the South face of Mount Kailash where one can hire horse/pony to ride on the trek during the kora. The Cost and availability of Mule/Yak and porter is controlled by the local Union and Kailash yatra trip operators and our team will have no control over it. From Tarboche we proceed to Yama Dwar which is considered to be the start point of Kailash kora. From Yama Dwar we start 13 kms trek to Dirapuk slowly and gradually. The trek to Dirapuk today is fairly easy but as you walk in gain height and altitude you feel breathless and this makes the trek little cumbersome, as you feel short of breath on the trek. We will take a stop in the middle of the trek where we find some small shops and tea stall and then again continue to Dirapuk. On reaching Dirapuk the pilgrims will see the majestic Mount Kailash standing high on right side of their trek. Take some beautiful photos and then continue to your guesthouse near Dirapuk Monastery. The night will be too cold below zero degree temperature so we will have quick and light dinner (Khichdi, soup etc) and rest in the bed in Mud House –Dormitory Style.

• Maximum Elevation: 5210m
• Distance Covered: 06 kms drive + 13 kms hiking

 

Important remark: The Trekkers i.e., the Yatris who want to make change in their schedule and do not want to go for trekking may visit Yam Dwar and come back to the hotel at Darchan. They may ask the guide to arrange for their additional hotel stay in Darchen and of the hotel is directly settled.

 

Optional trip from Darchen: We can also arrange a visit to Ashtapad from Darchen on the request of the Yatri and our guide can arrange a local vehicle on direct payment. The Darshan of Ashtapad is subject to permission of local authorities and on direct payment basis to Tibetan Guides.

 

Visit Charan Sparsh from Dirapuk: Charan Sparsh (5475m is 3 kms one side trek from Dirapuk. Yatri can coordinate locally with tour guide to take this short trek to touch the feet of Mt. Kailash (considered to be Lord Shiva Himself). This trek is not a part of the package and depends on weather conditions, local authority’s permission and guide’s advice. (Distance 03 kms / 02 hours one side / very challenging trek)

 

Note in 2026 Visit to Charansparsh was restricted by the Chinese Authority.

 

Day 08 : 2nd Day Parikrama, 20 Kms Trek To Zuthulpukh via Gauri Kund

As you wake up in the morning before dawn and depending on the weather if it is clear then view ‘Golden Kailash’ as the first sunlight touch the top of the mountain to seek the blessing. There after consume light breakfast and move ahead and start our trek to Zuthulpuk. The 20 kms long trek is the longest and toughest day of the entire Yatra as you will have to pass through the highest point (5630m) at Dolma La pass. On the way before Dolma La you will see site showing footprints of Milarepa and Shiva Tsal. Continue to climb up towards Dolma-La pass (5630m) and then steep down to reach Gauri Kund. We should cross the high pass as early as possible before strong wind start and make the trek more dfficult.

 

After crossing Dolma-La, you will see Gauri Kund (also referred sometimes as Parvati Kund) at downhill in the right side of your path. Then further walking down for a while, we will take break for pack lunch near a tea stall. The downhill trail from the top of Dolma La is not easy due to rocky & loose stones all around so we should walk very carefully and remain with the group for any help we may need. Then after, you will catch soon flat trail that reach to Zuthulphuk Gompa (4790m). In Zuthulphuk, we will stay at the mud house Dormitory style with beds in one room bed sheet & warm blanket. We will take quick dinner at and go to warm bed to rest after harsh fatique of day time.

• Maximum Elevation: 5630m,
• Distance Covered: 20 kms trekking,
• Accommodation Style: Guesthouse Dormitory Style

 

Important remark: Those who do not wish to continue trek further to Zuthulpuk from Dirapuk will trek back to Darchen. At Darchen their extra expense for accommodation, food etc is to be taken care by themselves. Our guide may assist them in organizing their stay at Darchen accommodation, subject to availability.

 

Important Note : About 3-4 kms trek (ascend and descend) near Dolma La pass is steep and rocky and it is the toughest portion of this trek. Also there is restriction to go down to touch Gauri Kund as it may be steep and full of risk. When you the trek to Zuthulpuk, don’t forget to fill up your flask with hot water and lunch pack made ready by our kitchen team in the morning.

 

Day 09 : 3rd Day trek 06kms to Darchen, Drive to Taklakot

Breakfast will be served near the mud house and one can view the caves and shrines build around the location .Here you will see a married old couple supervising the temple. The cave also contains meditation platforms. Climbing up to these caves before ending the final trek of the holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is an excellent idea. We will trek for about 06 kms from Zuthulpuk and reach Chongdo where our vehicles are waiting for pick-up. Further 06 kms drive will take us to Darchen hotel where other group members (who did not attempted the trek or came back from Dirapuk) are waiting. After some refreshment continue drive to Saga by completing the remaining course (approx. 30%) of Lake Manasarovar parikrama by vehicle. Relaxed time and continue to Taklakot for night stay.

• Maximum Elevation: 4575m Approximate
• Distance Covered: 110 kms 03 hours’ drive,
• Accommodation Style: 4* equivalent hotel

 

Day 10 : Taklakot To Nepalgunj Via Simikot, Connect With Kathmandu Flight

This isour fastest day after breakfast Checkout and 45 kms drive towards China-Nepal border. Cross the border by walk and after completing immigration formalities reach Hilsa, Nepal side. Proceed with the 25 minutes helicopter flight to Simikot and then connect with flight to Nepalgunj. On reaching Nepalgunj Lunch and connect flight to Kathmandu (Always Keep some eatables in Handbag)

 

Optional Trip: The air route Hilsa-Simikot-Nepalgunj is very unpredicatable and totally weather dependent. Delay or rescheduling or interruption in flights on this sector is a well- known problem on this passage. By an chance due to climatic conditions, shortage or rescheduling of flights or any other reason, you get stuck at Hilsa or Simikot please note that you will get to stay in small guesthouses with common washroom/toilet facilities as seen while climbing and heading towards the Yatra commencement. In any such eventual and long delay you may even have to survive on natural water, limited food and limited living resources available. Health issue, especially with old age people are quite possible, therefore it is advisable to stay with the group so that help may reach you in the event of necessity.

 

Additional night stay at Hilsa/Simikot/Nepalgunj on return are not paid or included in the above tour package and if need occur, additional stay and food will be payable directly by the travelers to Nepalese leader. There is no refund or adjustment possible for any unutilized stay, food or any other service. We provide first aid facilities but all other additional medical expenses in the event of hospitalization and/or emergency evacuation charges are to be paid by the pilgrim/traveler only.

• Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
• Maximum Elevation: 3640m (Hilsa), 2910m (Simikot), 152m (Nepalgunj), 1400m (Kathmandu),
• Distance Covered: 1.30 hour drive + 25min helicopter + 45min flights + 1 hr flight,
• Accommodation Style: 5* Hotel sharing basis

 

Day 11 : Fly to home from Kathmandu

At that time you will be transferred to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport to board your flight back to your hotel/next destination. (We always recommend that the travellers should book their outbound flight from Kathmandu to home with a days or two in hand to overcome the situation of unwanted delays in the trip.)

• Meals included: Veg Breakfast

 

Additional Muktinath Tour  Along with Kailash Tour (Yatra)

Price per person  Indian Citizen	45000
Price per person NRI (Foreign)	INR 92,400

Itinerary

Day 11: Instant of Departure after kailash Yatra start Muktinath Yatra Early morning drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple O/N hotel halt in Pokhara.

Day 12: Early morning flight to Jomsom then drive to Muktinath temple (By Jeep), giving plenty of time for yatris to do pooja, bath etc. Afternoon drive back to Jomsom overnight stay in Jomsom at Hotel,Meals Plain (B/L/D).

Day 13: Early morning flight back to Pokhara, Afternoon half day pokhara sightseeing and fly back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel, Meals Plain (B/ L/D).

Day 14: After breakfast departure transfer trip conclude.(B)

 

Above price Include:

Hotel accommodations in tour:- one nights in Kathmandu, one nights in Pokhara  & one nights in Jomsom. Manakamana cable car tickets. Entry permit, schedule air tickets:- Pokhara / Jomsom / Pokhara  and Pokhara – Kathmandu, Airport tax. Kathmandu to pokhara By drive, Jomsom Muktinath / Jomsom Jeep drive. Nepali guide, entire tour pure Indian vegetarian food according to above listed trip program.

 

Above price not  Include:

Tips, Personal expenses (beverage, phone call, cold drinks, mineral water etc), if need any things more than program, rescue and emergency charge, in case flight cancel additional day hotel stay expenses, International air tickets, travel insurance.