This 15-day Kailash Manasarovar tour by helicopter with an extension to Muktinath is designed for those who wish for a comfortable journey that includes visiting Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu before heading to Kailash Manasarovar and concluding with a sacred visit to Muktinath.
The trip begins with regular flights from Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Simikot and a chartered helicopter flight from Simikot – Hilsa (Nepal–Tibet border). From the border, the journey continues by coach to Manasarovar via Purang, one of the most serene and breathtaking destinations on Earth.
The group performs the parikrama (circumambulation) of Manasarovar by coach and of Mount Kailash on foot. Hindus believe that bathing in the sacred lake purifies one’s soul and that a single Kora (circumambulation) around Mount Kailash absolves a lifetime of sins. This pilgrimage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for devotees longing to reach the divine abode of the Gods.
Note: Itinerary is subject to change based on rules and regulations of Tibet Visa as issued by the Chinese Government.
| Day | Places of Visit | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. En route, visit Manakamana Temple by cable car. (On this day, the Kailash group departs from Kathmandu.) | Hotel |
| 12 | Transfer to airport for scheduled flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival, drive to Muktinath by shared jeep, visit the temple, and return to Jomsom. | Hotel |
| 13 | Fly to Pokhara. Afternoon sightseeing includes Vindhyabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Devi’s Fall, and Barahi Temple (approx. 3 hours). | Hotel |
| 14 | After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. | Hotel |
| 15 | Transfer to the airport for departure flight. | Tour Ends |
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met at the airport transferred to 4 star Hotel. Stay at hotel.
Evening 7 PM: detail briefing on the Yatra for about 1 hour. Dinner.
Early morning visit Pashupatinath temple and Guheswaori temple (Saktipith). After lunch at Hotel, transfer to airport for your flight to Nepalgunj by fixed wing airplane. Upon arrival in Nepalgunj, you will be met by our representative and transferred to 3 star hotel. Stay at hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Sightseeing: 3 hours, Kathmandu - Nepalgunj flight: 1 hour.
Early morning have breakfast or carry pack breakfast and leave hotel at about 5-5.30 AM for your flight to Simikot. The flights from Nepalgunj to Simikot operate only in the morning by fixed wing airplane. From 10 a.m. onward, the weather en-route may not be favorable due to heavy wind and cloud. At the airport in Simikot, our staff will receive you and escort to the hotel/guesthouse. Today, you will either visit Shiva temple or relax for getting acclimatized. Stay at hotel/guesthouse. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Nepalgunj - Simikot flight: 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on the weather condition.
If the weather is clear, we leave hotel/guesthouse at 5 AM to fly to Hilsa 3100 mt, 10168 ft by chartered helicopter at around 6 AM. This scenic flight takes about 20 minutes to reach Hilsa. Since our helicopter can carry only 5 to 6 (maximum) passengers at a time, we have to make some extra shuttle flights depending on your group size to bring all passengers to Hilsa.
As per the rule of the Chinese government, the entry and exit of the group should be together. It is not
possible to cross the border for those who have flown to Hilsa by the earlier flights. They should wait until the whole group gathers at Hilsa, then cross Nepal – China border together. From heli pad, you walk for about 10 minutes.
Chinese guide and vehicles will be waiting across the border with bus to drive to Purang also called Taklakot. After crossing the border, immigration formalities are done on Chinese side. Rest of the time at Purang is for acclimatization. 3400mt, 11152 ft. Stay at Hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Simikot - Hilsa: 20 minutes by Helicopter
Hilsa to Chinese immigration: 10 minutes walk (flat road)
Driving time 1 – 2 hrs to Purang (depending on the time consumed at immigration). 35 km.
After breakfast, drive to Manasarovar. A brief halt will be taken on the way on the shore of Lake Rakhash Tal
from where you get first Darshan of Mt. Kailash. You will then continue drive to Lake Manasarovar (4573m) and
take parikram of the Lake by coach.Our staffs wiill fill the jars with Manasarovar jal and provide it to each indiviadual in a leak-proof bottle upon your return to Kathmandu. Stay at guesthouse. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Purang to Manasarovar 90 km 2 hours
The entire parikrama is about 105 kms and will take – 3 - 4 hours
AM: Pooja, homa, rituals etc. After lunch drive to Darchen. Stay at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Chiu Gompa to Darchen 36 Km 1 hr.
Early morning drive to Tarboche( 4606 mt/15110 ft) and visit Yam Dwar. Those willing to do parikrama of Kailash will start walking from here and those not doing parikrama will return to Darchen to wait for rest of the people who are doing parikrama. Yaks will be used to carry foods and necessary equipment. The distance from Yam Dwar to Diraphuk is about 9 km and it requires approximately 6 hours on foot. The trail is flat and reasonably easy. Stay at guesthouse. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Darchen to Yam Dwar 8 km: 30 minutes.
Walking Yam Dwar to Deraphuk: 9 Km (6 - 8 hours trek)
Today is the toughest and longest day of this journey. You must wake up and start your journey for the next destination at around 4-5 AM with light food. Right from the beginning till the Dolma pass (5,600 mt/18,368 ft). you have to go up hill (at least 4 hours). However, in between, there are flat portion of the trail.
After reaching Dolma pass, the trail descends to other side of mountain via Gauri Kunda (also called Parvati
Kunda). It is believed that the consort of Lord Shiva, Parvati, takes bath here. The trail further down from here is rocky. So, you need to be very careful while descending. After reaching down to the valley base (other side), the trail becomes wider and flatter. You will walk for another 6 hours or so to reach Zutulphuk. Stay at guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Diraphuk to Zutulphuk: 22 km (10 - 12 hrs trek)
The trek approximately takes about 3-4 hours to reach the pick point and the trail is quite easy and flat. From the pick-up point, drive to Purang. Stay at Hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Zutulphuk to pick-up point walk 3 – 4 hrs drive to Darchen: 6 km 20 minutes.
Pick-up point to Purang 115 Km: total time taken 3 – 4 hrs drive
Drive from Purang to Hilsa 45 Km, 1 hr, then fly to Simikot by chartered helicopter shuttle flights. From Simikot, fly back to Nepalgunj by fixed wing airplane, 50 minutes and connect flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Breakfast and Lunch
Drive Purang – Hilsa 45 Km, 1 hr, fly Simikot 20 minutes by Helicopter
Simikot to Nepalgunj 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on the weather condition.
Nepalgunj to Kathmandu: 1 hour flight
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. En-route visit Manakamana temple by cable car. (on this day Kailash group leaves Kathmandu for home)
Transfer to airport for schedule flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival drive to Muktinath by sharing Jeep, visit temple and drive back to Jomsom.
Fly to Pokhara. PM: Half day sightseeing in Pokhara includes Vindabasani temple, Gupeteshor Mahadev cave, Devis Fall and Barahi Temple (Maximum 3 hours only).
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu
Transfer to airport for departure flight
Booking and confirming the tour:
Tour bookings are accepted until 45 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu. Unless other prior arrangements have been made, bookings are confirmed only after receiving scanned copy of passport along with the non-refundable deposit of INR 15000.00 per person.
Payment, refund, non-refund:
Unless other prior arrangements have been made, balance of the total tour cost must be paid to us at least 30 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu. Failing which, booking shall stand cancelled and initial deposite payment (INR 15000.00) shall be forfeited. However, if tour is cancelled for any reasons beyond our control, deposited amount to confirm the booking will be refunded in full.
Note : Above itinerary is subject to change under unfavorable weather condition and unavoidable Circumstances. Any additional cost as a result of such conditions, has to be paid extra by the participants on the spot.
Notification for cancellation must be made by sending mail to us. Verbal notice will not be entertained.
| When cancellation of confirmed booking is made | Charge per Person – Indian Passport Holders (INR) |
|---|---|
| Clear 25 or more days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu | 30,000.00 |
| Clear 24-20 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu | 45,000.00 |
| Clear 19-10 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu | 85,000.00 |
| Clear 9-5 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu | 155000.00 |
| Clear 4 days and below or no show | NO REFUND |
After the commencement of the tour, if any participant cancels the trip due to sickness or for any reasons whatsoever, there will not be any refund at all and hence, it cannot be adjusted with any services provided from the point of cancelling the trip.
A detailed list of equipment, medicines, information on altitude sickness, physical fitness, and other important information will be furnished upon receiving the scanned copy of passport and initial payment of INR 10,000.00 / USD 200.00 per person.
Advance payment to confirm the booking can be made to our bank account in Kathmandu or in India. Details of these bank accounts will be provided on request.
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