Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Lucknow

Trip Schedule - 08Nights / 09Days

One of the most popular pilgrimages trips of the world, Kailash Mansarovar yatra is very arduous and physically challenging pilgrimage in Asia because one has to travel through high altitude of 19,500 feet and inhospitable conditions. One of the quickest and most convenient ways to perform a trip to Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar is the helicopter yatra from Delhi. Preferably, for elders as well as people who are not able to take long drives to visit Kailash Mansarovar, a helicopter yatra to Kailash Mansarovar is the best option. This nine days long helicopter tour takes you to Nepal-China border by flights from where Kailash Mansarovar can be visited by short and comfortable drives.

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 01 : Fly from Delhi to Lucknow, Drive to Nepalgunj

Take a morning flight from Delhi to Lucknow. On arrival at Lucknow airport meet your driver who will take you to a designated point of gathering of Kailash yatris. On reaching, check in your luggage in the bus and continue your travel to Nepalgunj (152m) with the group. Light snacks and water will be served in the bus. Stop enroute for tea/coffee and then continue further to Nepalgunj. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, our staff will organize a yatra briefing session for all the group members. Dinner and stay at Nepalgunj.

Day 02 : Fly Nepalgunj To Simikot

The flight between Nepalgunj to Simikot is 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 causes short or long delay in flight to and from Simikot. We shall reach Nepalgunj airport early in the morning as directed by the guide to ensure that we can board the earliest possible flight to Simikot. On reaching Simikot our representative will meet you at the airport and will take care of your checked in luggage. Rest of the time will be free at Simikot to adjust with the weather conditions. Stay in a guesthouse in dormitory style. If weather permits, we may take further helicopter trip to Hilsa today itself.

Day 03 : Fly Simikot To Hilsa By Helicopter. Drive To Taklakot

Depending on the departure time of our helicopters to Hilsa, the group will be brought to Simikot airport. From Simikot a 25 minutes flight in helicopter will take the group members to Hilsa in a bunch of 05 travelers at one time maximum. From Hilsa walk through the swinging bridge to cross the river and reach immigration counter at Nepal side. After this cross Nepal-China border by walk and in China side you will have bus waiting for you. Proceed to your hotel and take rest in your room. Dinner and night stay will be at the hotel in Taklakot. Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and 4025m,Distance Covered: 25 mins by helicopter Nepal side + 22 kms drive China side,Accommodation Style: 4* equivalent hotel at Taklakot (or lodge, if stay at Hilsa)

Day 04 : Taklakot – Day Free for Acclimatization

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner,Max. Elevation: 4025m,Distance Covered: 25 mins by helicopter Nepal side + 22 kms drive China side,Accommodation Style: 4* equivalent hotel at Taklakot (or lodge, if stay at Hilsa)

Day 05 : Taklakot To Lake Manasarovar

This is the day we all are waiting for as today we leave from Taklakot to reach Mansarovar Lake. Today we will not only have the opportunity to stay near the lake but we will also get the first glimpse of holy Mount Kailash also. Start your drive from Taklakot after breakfast. On the way we will make a stop near Lake Rakshas Taal (Lake of Demons) which is also known as Ravana’s Taal. From here you will get a beautiful sight of Mount Kailash standing tall among many other peaks covered with snow.

Day 06 : 1st Day Kora/Parikrama Of Mt. Kailash, 12 Kms Trek To Dirapuk

n the morning early if someone wants to go to Lake Mansarovar for holy bath and puja, please do so quickly and with prior discussion with your guide. Today we are going to start our trekking of Mount Kailash from Darchen and we have a long day ahead. After breakfast take a 35 kms drive to reach Darchen which is a fairly big settlement near the base of Mount Kailash with lot many hotels, guest houses, shops, markets etc. From Darchen the parikrama of Mount Kailash starts as we continue 06 kms drive by bus to Tarboche flagpole. At Tarboche you can find horse/pony and porter to hire for trekking but sometimes due to rush of pilgrims you might face shortage or non-availability of horse/pony and porters.

Day 07 : 2nd Day Parikrama, 22 Kms Trek To Zuthulpukh Via Gauri Kund

Get up early today and come outside your guesthouse if you don’t want to miss the magical moment when Mount Kailash changes its colour in the morning and you get the darshan of ‘Golden Kailash’. Be attentive and focused and if lucky you will witness many other magical activities near the mount.

After this memorable time, continue your 22 kms long challenging trek to Zuthulpuk. About one hour after the trek from Dirapuk starts you will reach Dolma La pass which is the highest and toughest part of the trek.

Day 08 : 3rd Day Trek To Darchen, Drive To Taklakot

Breakfast will be served near the guesthouse/camp and one can enjoy the morning time in exploring the caves, visiting the temples and shrine built around. Here you will see a married old couple supervising the temple. The temple is a residence for over half a dozen Tibetan devotees, helpers or relatives who keep themselves busy with the maintenance of the buildings. The cave also contains meditation platforms. Climbing up to these caves before ending the final trek of the holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is worth. After a 06 kms / 2-3 hours walk we reach to the final destination of our Mansarovar Yatra trek near Chongdo where our vehicles are waiting to pick us. A 6 kms drive will bring us to Darchen where other group members are waiting to welcome us.

Day 09 : Taklakot to Nepalgunj via Simikot, Drive To Lucknow

After early breakfast 45 kms drive towards China-Nepal border. After immigration formalities cross the border by walk and reach Hilsa, Nepal side. Take 25 minutes helicopter flight to Simikot and then connecting flight to Nepalgunj. On reaching Nepalgunj drive to Lucknow. Night stay will be at a hotel near Lucknow airport.

Meals included: Veg Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance Covered: 1.30 hours drive + 25min helicopter + 45min flight + 190m drive

Package Cost Inclusions & Exclusions

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGES COST

9 Night accommodation with all Veg. meal.
Nepalgunj/Simikot both way air fare.
Helicopter from Simikot/Hilsa both way.
Accommodation at hotel/guest house during Kailash Yatra full board Veg. meal.
A/C Luxury Coach.
Nepali Team leader and supporting team.
English & Hindi speaking guide.
Chinese permit & visa.
All entry fees for the yatra.
Sleeping mat, Jacket and Sleeping Bag while on Kailash Tour.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGES COST PRICE:

Service tax as applicable.
Cost for extra night accommodation (if any).
Food & transport in case of any delay due to weather or unforeseen reason.
Evacuation cost (if required)
Travel insurance & Expenses of personal nature etc.