Divine Sky Route Kathmandu to Kailash by Heli

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
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Overview

  • Duration:11 days 10 nights
This 10N/11D Kailash Heli Yatra Ex Kathmandu blends speed with sanctity, cutting long road days while keeping full spiritual experience. Start in Kathmandu with evening Pashupatinath Aarti and next-day darshan before flying to Nepalgunj. Take a 50-min mountain flight to Simikot at 2800m for key acclimatization. Helicopter to Hilsa in 20 mins, complete group immigration at the Nepal-Tibet border, and drive 1 hour to Purang at 3900m via Tibetan checkpoints. Journey to Rakshas Tal and holy Lake Mansarovar at 4590m for first darshan of Mt. Kailash’s south face and Gurla Mandhata, with a full day for holy dip, puja, havan, and meditation on the shores. Drive to Darchen, base of Kailash, and begin the 3-day Parikrama from Yama Dwar/Tarboche. Trek 6-7 hours to Dirapuk for close north face darshan and optional Charan Sparsh. Cross the most sacred Dolma La Pass at 5600m via Gaurikund in a demanding 8-10 hour trek to Zuthulphuk. Complete the kora with an 8 km trek, drive back to Purang via Mansarovar, and return to Kathmandu the same day using heli from Hilsa to Simikot, then flights via Nepalgunj. Depart blessed after 11 powerful days of air-assisted pilgrimage.

Highlights

  • Required Documents for Kailash Yatra Booking
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months
  • Age bar is 10-68 years old
  • Scanned passport xerox copy should be received by Yeti Himalayan 60 days prior to the yatra
  • Original passport should be received 15 days prior to the yatra Tips, personal
  • Important Pre-departure Information
  • Clothing
  • Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are the rule in Tibet. Bring warm clothing because the nights and early mornings can be quite chilly. Indian pilgrims are advised strictly not to wear saris during this yatra. Bring all the items like medicine, cosmetics, personal toiletries, etc. that you will need from home, as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain on the way. A small first-aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful is a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.
  • What to take
  • Winter wear: Gore-Tex material, though expensive, is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat, or windbreaker; thermal underwear; jackets; warm trousers and woolen shirts (cotton will also do); warm sweaters; woolen gloves; a sun hat; comfortable shoes; light leather boots in case of snow; a woolen balaclava (a "monkey cap"); and a scarf or dust mask to protect your eyes and nose from dust.
  • Bring with you
  • You may bring snacks along the way, such as chocolates, dry fruits, toffees, glucose, namkeen, etc. Strong water bottles and water purifying tablets, Diamox tablets, a personal medical kit (for high altitude), sunglasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong at high altitudes), sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (fresh ones are excellent for wiping off the dust), a clothesline or clips, needle and thread, body spray (handy for smelly boots or feet and a round of spray in the toilet tent), toilet paper, a torch, and spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), camera and films, binocular.
  • Health
  • This is one of the toughest high-altitude road journeys on earth. You must be physically fit—no two ways about that. Generally, patients with asthma and heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests, it is essential you be examined by your doctor to learn about your health condition and your ability to cope with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in "no road" conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500 feet during the Parikrama, etc.
  • Altitude Sickness
  • As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness, etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more, depending on the individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay two nights at Mansarovar before moving on to the higher altitudes. Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to or during the tour.
  • Currency
  • The unit of Chinese currency is the yuan. Money can be exchanged at the Bank of China in Kerung.
  • Risks & Liability
  • Trypmaker and its related associates will make every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Yeti Himalayan and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change or alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslides, road blockages, floods, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flights, delayed arrivals, sickness, or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereby shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

Includes/Excludes

  • 02-nights’ twin sharing accommodations in 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
  • 01-night accommodation standard hotel in Nepalgunj.
  • 01-night in Simikot.
  • 06-nights’ accommodation in the guest house in Tibet.
  • Full board meals basic as per above itinerary.
  • All required transportations and sightseeing as per above listed trip itinerary in Nepal & Tibet.
  • Helicopter Services as per the itinerary
  • Tibet visa, Entry permit.
  • Packed lunch while we walk on parikrama, experiencing Indian cuisine.
  • English and Hindi speaking Nepalese guide, English speaking Chinese guide.
  • Yak and yak man during the parikrama for carrying luggage.
  • First aid, Oxygen gas Cylinder.
  • Holy Lake Mansarovar parikrama (Circuit) by drive.
  • Duffle Bag, Down Jackets, Day pack.
  • International flight tickets.
  • Travel insurance, rescue and evacuation services.
  • Nepal entry fees for NRI.
  • Tips, personal expenses, beverages, cold drinks.
  • Medical and hospital expenses (incase sick on the way to Kailash Yatra).
  • Personal riding horse, personal use porter.
  • In case flight cancellation, additional day hotel-stay expenses.
  • Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances.
  • Extra accommodation charge in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot if flight is cancelled due to bad weather or delay in permit/Visa from Tibet (please make sure your flight ticket is flexible to change dates)
  • Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from Yatra.

Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

On arrival in Kathmandu airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative. After completing your custom formalities, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Pashupatinath Arati darshan in the evening. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Pashupatinath sightseeing – Fly to Nepalgunj

After breakfast, full day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple. Afternoon fly to Nepalgunj (50 mins fly). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Nepalgunj – Fly to Simikot (2800m)

After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport for a 50-minute flight to Simikot. Pick up at Simikot airport, transfer to your hotel and rest for the remaining day for acclimatization. Overnight in Simikot.

Day 04: Simikot – Fly to Hilsa by Helicopter – Drive to Purang (3900m)

After breakfast, fly to Hilsa in a helicopter (20 mins, 15 kg weight limit). Wait for the other members to arrive in Hilsa (since it is a group visa and everyone has to enter the Tibet side in one group), complete immigration and customs formalities in Nepal and China, then continue driving to Purang (30 km ,1 hour; on the way we have to pass via 2 checkpoints where checking might take up to 1 hour at each checkpost). Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Purang.

Day 05: Purang – Drive to Lake Mansarovar (4590m)

After breakfast, drive to Rakshas Tal (70 km, 1.5 hours). On the way, you will have to pass one checkpoint. After reaching Rakshas Tal, you will see Gurla Mandhata Parvat and get your first view of Mt. Kailash’s south face and Mansarovar Lake. After a 25 km drive, we reach Mansarovar, and the rest of the day is free for spiritual activities such as pooja, havan worship, meditation, holy bathing, etc. Overnight Lodge is on the shores of Lake Mansarovar.

Day 06: Mansarovar – Drive to Darchen (4560m)

After breakfast, drive an hour to Darchen – the base camp of Holy Mt. Kailash. Rest of day free for acclimatization and preparing for circuit (Parikrama). Overnight stay at a hotel in Darchen.

Day 07: Visit to Yama Dwar – Trek to Dirapuk

After breakfast, drive 10 km to Tarboche (Yama Dwar), which is the starting point of Parikrama / Kora. We will trek to Diraphuk, which is a 12 km (6/7 hours) trek across Mt. Kailash’s west face. Overnight stay at the guest house.

Day 08: Dirapuk – Trek to Zuthulphuk (4790m)

After breakfast, walk approximately 8 to 10 hours (Parikrama). Trekking up to Dolma La Pass (5600 m) is the day every pilgrim talks about; it is the most difficult journey throughout the trip. We will offer very short prayers at Dolma La and move towards Gaurikund. Then trek to Zuthulphuk (22 km). Arrive at Zuthulphuk and transfer to the guest house for check-in. Overnight in Zuthulphuk.

Day 09: Zuthulphuk – Drive to Purang

After breakfast, we will trek around 8 km. We will be reaching the point where our jeeps will be waiting to drive us to Darchen, and Parikarma ends. After lunch, we will drive to Purang via Mansarovar parikrama (circuit). Overnight stay at the guest house.

Day 10: Return back to Kathmandu

After breakfast, early morning drive to Nepal border. Fly to Simikot in a helicopter, and then have a connecting flight to Nepalgunj. On the same day, take a flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 11: Final departure

After breakfast, departure transfer to Tribhuvan International airport to connect your onward journey.

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