Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package by Helicopter from Kathmandu

Day 1 : Arrive at Kathmandu

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Kathmandu - Nepalgunj

In the morning get up and have breakfast. Visit the renowned Pashupatinath temple. In the evening board a flight to Nepalgunj. Transfer to hotel and enjoy overnight stay in Nepalgunj

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Pashupatinath Temple - Located on the banks of Bagmati river, Pashupatinath is a very renowned temple located in the eastern part of Kathmandu Valley. This temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1973. The temple enshrines Shiva lingam and is the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. This holy shrine is one of the 275 Tamil Paadal Petra Sthalamas (sacred abodes of Lord Shiva).

Day 3 : Nepalgunj - Simikot

Get up early and have breakfast. Fly to Simikot (3224 m). Reach Simikot and check-in the hotel. In the evening explore the nearby villages. Overnight stay in Simikot.

Day 4 : Simikot - Hilsa - Taklakot

Move to Hilsa by charter helicopter. Reach Hilsa and take the short trek towards Sher. At Sher complete all the immigration formalities. Board the vehicle and move to Taklakot. Check-in the pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay in Taklakot.

Day 5 : Taklakot

Day 5 is meant for rest. Relax and prepare yourself for the Kailash Parvat kora. In the evening if you want you can visit the nearby markets of Taklakot.

Day 6 : Taklakot-Chui Gompa

After breakfast drive to Chui Gompa and enroute you will pass Rakshas Tal. Take holy bath in the sacred water of Lake Mansarovar. One can also do puja or havan on the basis of direct payment. Later, check-in the hotel/guesthouse. Overnight stay nearby Lake Mansarovar.

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Lake Mansarovar - One of the high attitude fresh water lake, Kailash Mansarovar Lake lies at a height of 15,060 ft above sea level. This lake is considered as the most splendid lake in Tibet and is a highly revered site in Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon religion. Pilgrims bath in the holy water of the lake which is considered very auspicious as it washes away the sins and purify one’s body& soul.

Day 7 : Mansarovar - Tarboche - Dirapuk

In the morning move towards Tarboche. Enroute visit Yam Dwar. Reach Tarboche from where you can start the first day of Kora/Parikarma of Mount Kailash. You can hire a Yak or porter to carry your luggage during the Mt. Kailash trek trail. As you complete the trek you will get to see the splendid north face of Kailash parvat from Dirapuk. Later, check-in the guesthouse in Dirapukh. Overnight stay in Dirapuk.

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Yam Dwar - ‘The Gateway of God of Death’, Yama Dwar is one of the striking destinations in Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. It is the starting point of Kailash circumambulation and one has to pass through Yam Dwar to reach Lord Shiva’s abode.

Day 8 : Dirapuk - Zuthulphuk

After early morning breakfast proceed towards Zuthulpukh which is not an easy trek. First move uphill to cross the Dolma La Pass. Then climb downwards to Zuthulphuk. Stopover at Gauri Kund that lie enroute. Relax in the scenic Gauri Kund valley. Later, reach Zuthulphuk and transfer to pre-booked guesthouse/lodge. Overnight stay in Zuthulphuk.

Day 9 : Zuthulphuk - Darchen - Taklakot

Early morning get ready and start to move towards Darchen. Reach Darchen and board the vehicles to proceed towards Mansarovar lake. Further enjoy the panoramic views of the surroundings during the long drive till Taklakot. Overnight stay in Taklakot.

Day 10 : Taklakot - Hilsa - Simikot - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu

In the morning drive towards Sher and then to Hilsa. From Hilsa move to Simikot by helicopter. Reach Simikot, board the flight to Nepalgunj and proceed to Kathmandu by connecting flight. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 11 : Departure

Drive to Tribhuvan International Airport for boarding a return flight back to home. The tour ends.