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9 Days
Specific Tour
35 people
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
Indo Nepal Holidays introduced a more comfortable and shorter route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 1994, with an innovative approach that has since gained widespread acclaim. This was a joint venture with Nepal’s Asian Airlines, utilizing their MI17 helicopters to fly from Nepalgunj to Hilsa, which is just a 1-hour drive from the Tibet border at Purang (Taklakot).
This pioneering tour made a huge impact on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, establishing Indo Nepal Holidays as the #LEADERS IN NEPAL TOURS and #PIONEERS IN KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRAS#. The use of MI17 helicopters made the journey much more comfortable, shorter, and safer, allowing even senior citizens to travel easily. Although there was no proper airport or helipad at the time, the growing popularity of the route led to more local job opportunities, and the Nepalese government eventually developed a small airport in Simikot and a helipad at Hilsa.
The helicopter route remains highly recommended due to its safety, comfort, and ease. You can start the tour from Kathmandu, combining it with a visit to Pashupati Darshan, or, for those with limited time, you can also opt for the route via Lucknow. The trip typically lasts 11 days from Kathmandu, but traveling via Lucknow can shorten it by 2 days.
The ideal time to undertake this journey is between mid-May and the end of June, or from mid-August to the end of September. During these periods, the weather is generally stable in the high mountain regions of western Nepal, with less rainfall and fewer clouds.
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Arrive Lucknow and Drive to to Nepalgunj (5 hrs) and rest in hotel with brief program in the evening by our tour manager.
In the early morning, you will be transferred to the airport, which is just a 10-minute drive from your hotel, for your flight to Simikot. Simikot is a small, weather-dependent airport, so flights on smaller aircraft like the Dornier or Twin Otter are available only in the early morning. The flight duration is about one hour.
From Simikot, you will take a helicopter to Hilsa, a border town in Nepal, which takes approximately 20 minutes. Upon arrival in Hilsa, there may be a brief wait for our Chinese guide to meet you. While we strive to minimize waiting time, please be aware that delays of a few hours may occur.
It’s important to note that this border is not officially open for trade, so certain travel restrictions and regulations apply. To travel to Purang (Taklakot), a military escort is required, which may take some extra time to arrange. Delays in crossing the border are possible, and we kindly ask for your patience as we ensure that everything is properly organized.
You will spend the night in a hotel in Taklakot.(Triple sharing)
Spend the day in Taklakot to acclimatize to the high altitude. This rest is crucial as you have gained significant elevation in a short period. Proper acclimatization ensures your body adjusts to the high-altitude environment, promoting your health and well-being for the journey ahead.
After breakfast, depart early morning for Lake Mansarovar (4,560 m, Chui Gompa). The drive takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. En route, take a short break at Rakshas Taal (Lake Ravana) to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and capture some photographs. Continue the journey to Lake Mansarovar, where you can take a holy dip and enjoy lunch. Later, embark on a circumambulation around the lake by bus, which takes about three hours. Overnight stay at Mansarovar Lodge. (4 to 6 sharing)
Spend the morning performing puja, hawan, and a holy bath at Lake Manasarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mount Kailash. Enjoy views of Gurla Mandata and Rakshas Tal en route.
Overnight stay at a hotel (triple-sharing basis).
Distance: Manasarovar to Darchen - 40 km (1 hr).
Drive to Sherson near Yama Dwar, where non-trekkers can perform rituals before returning to Darchen. Trekkers will begin the parikrama, trekking alongside the glacier river to Diraphuk, with a lunch stop midway. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Kailash’s north face.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse or tented lodge (dormitory room).
Distance: Yama Dwar to Diraphuk - 14 km (5 hrs trek).
This is the most challenging day of the trek. Start early to ascend Dolma-La Pass, followed by a steep descent to the flat valley. En route, visit Shivasthal, Gauri Kunda, and the surrounding glacier paths.
Overnight stay at a guesthouse or tented lodge (dormitory room).
Distance: Diraphuk to Zuthulphuk - 22 km (9 hrs trek).
Complete the Parikrama (circumambulation) around Mt. Kailash, finishing near Darchen. Your vehicles will be waiting to transfer you back to Taklakot for Chinese emigration procedures. If weather permits, proceed to Hilsa and fly to Simikot. Overnight stay at Vijay Hotel in Simikot. (4 - 6 Sharing)
Early Morning Fly to Nepalgunj. Arrival Nepalgunj Airport than Drive to Lucknow Airport. TOURS END. Home with Sweet Memories.
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