Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Lucknow
- Duration:
- 10 Days
- Price:
- From USD3080
- Route:
- Lucknow - Nepalgunj - Simikot - Hilsa - Taklakot - Mansarovar - Darchen - Mt Kailash Kora - Taklakot - Hilsa - Simikot - Nepalgunj - Lucknow
- Season:
-
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- Tour Type:
- Group Tour
- Group Size:
- Max 20
Overview
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter Package is customized for pilgrims who have limited time. From this trip, you will enjoy breathtakingly spectacular sights, mystical mountains and lakes, and gain new inspiration.
You will first drive from Lucknow to Nepalgunj via the India-Nepal border. Then take the scheduled flight to Simikot, later, head to Hilsa by a chartered helicopter. After the formalities of Immigration, you will proceed to Taklakot (also known as Purang) and drive to holy Lake Mansarovar. On the way, you will catch the first glimpse of your Lord Shiva’s own house called Mt. Kailash. Lake Manasarovar parikrama is arranged by bus. If you wish, you can bathe in the holy lake or drink its water as it's believed by Hindus to cleanse all sins. In the next couple of days, you will eventually have your Mt.Kailash parikrama, which is the hardest part of the Yatra but you can gain fresh energy and a refreshing perspective on life. After the trip, you will get back as the original way. This pilgrimage will purify your mind and rejuvenate your body, which can't be missed definitely.
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucknow - Nepalgunj, 188km, Approx. 3hrs | Pick up from Lucknow Airport or Railway Station | Nepalgunji, 3★/4★/5★ | B,L,D |
| 2 | Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot then to Hilsa, Drive to Taklakot | Combination of flights and drive | Taklakot, 3★ | B,L,D |
| 3 | Taklakot | Acclimatization in Taklakot | Taklakot, 3★ | B,L,D |
| 4 | Taklakot - Mansarovar Lake, 80km, Approx. 2hrs | Mansarovar Parikrama | Mansarovar, Guesthouse | B,L,D |
| 5 | Mansarovar – Darchen, 35km, Approx. 1hr | Puja, Mansarovar Parikrama | Darchen, Guesthouse/4★ | B,L,D |
| 6 | Mt Kailash Kora①: Darchen - Dirapuk, Trek 10km, Approx. 6~7hrs | Mount Kailash Kora | Dirapuk, Guesthouse | B,L,D |
| 7 | Mt Kailash Kora②: Dirapuk - Zutulpuk, Trek 22km, Approx. 8~9hrs | Mount Kailash Kora | Zutulpuk, Guesthouse | B,L,D |
| 8 | Mt Kailash Kora③: Zutulpuk - Darchen, Trek 8km, 3hrs; Drive to Hilsa, 120km, 2hrs | Mount Kailash Kora | Hilsa, Guesthouse | B,L,D |
| 9 | Fly to Simikot and then Nepalgunj, Drive to Lucknow | Nepalgunj Airport | Lucknow, 3★/4★/5★ | B,L,D |
| 10 | Final departure to Lucknow | Send off to the airport | B |
Daily Itinerary
CollapseOur staff will pick you up from Lucknow Airport or the Railway Station. We will then be driving towards the Nepal Border. Enter the Nepal side, and check into the hotel in Nepalgunj.
Stay overnight in Nepalgunji
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
In the early morning, you will be transferred to Nepalgunj airport for your flight to Simikot. The flight between Nepalgunj and Simikot takes about an hour. Next, you will take a chartered helicopter flight of approximately 20 minutes to the village of Hilsa. Here, the Karnali River flows out from the Tibetan Plateau into the mountain ranges and eventually heads toward the Ganges. We will complete the immigration process in Hilsa before traveling 30 kilometers upstream along the Karnali River to the town of Taklakot (3,900 meters).
Stay overnight in Taklakot
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Today you will spend the day in Taklakot to adapt to the high altitude and the surrounding environment. There are options for short hikes in the nearby area.
Stay overnight in Taklakot
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
After breakfast, we will drive to Mansarovar, one of the most sacred and beautiful lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 4,560 meters. We will make a brief stop at Rakshas Tal to appreciate its serene beauty. This lake is also known as the "Lake of the Demon" or Ravana Tal, as legend has it that Ravana built it to gain powers by meditating on Lord Shiva. Locals believe the saltwater lake is poisonous.
Afterward, we will continue toward Mansarovar Lake. It is said that the lake overflows and flushes out the salty water of Rakshas Tal. After lunch, we will do a partial Mansarovar parikrama and get back in the evening.
Overnight by the lakeside of Mansarovar
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
We will get into our spiritual selves, and perform some rituals – puja at the bank of the holy lake Mansarovar. Our staff will provide a bucket of hot holy water for each yatri from Lake Mansarovar for bathing. After our puja and prayers, we will complete the parikrama of the Mansarovar Lake by jeep and continue to Darchen, situated on the foothills of Mount Kailash and considered the base camp for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. From Darchen, you can see the mighty west face of Mount Kailash.
Stay overnight in Darchen
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
We will begin the sacred three-day Kailash Parikrama. After breakfast, we will drive about 6 km to the small settlement of Tarboche, also known as Darboche. This is the starting point of the Kailash Kora, and is often referred to as the “Valley of Gods.” The legendary Yama Dwar, the “Gate of the Lord of Death,” is also located here.
From this point, you will begin your trek toward Diraphuk. After about 6 km, we will reach Chukku Monastery. We then continue our trek and eventually arrive at Diraphuk village, which sits directly beneath the north face of the sacred Mt. Kailash. Then, continue trekking to Dirapuk , standing at an elevation of 4,920m. This is the only place where you can see up close the mighty north face of Mt. Kailash.
Stay overnight stay at a guesthouse
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Today is the longest, hardest, but holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra, and you will continue your Parikrama. After leaving Dirapuk for 3km, you will go uphill and see the sky burial platform. Keep moving 2 kilometers, you will reach the highest point of this divine trip - Droma La Pass (5,585m), full of fluttering prayer flags. After a short break, you will make a gentle descent from this pass, and you will spot a tiny glacial lake on the right side of the trail. This is Gauri Kunda. The legend of this pool is connected with Mata Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.
After Gauri Kunda, you will be led downward along a steep and stony trail and eventually arrive at Juthulpuk village. This place is named after the renowned Juthulpuk Cave, also known as the “Miracle Cave” (Zruthulpuk Cave). Along the way, you will also see the legendary Buddha’s Footprints.
Stay overnight stay at a guesthouse
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
In the morning, we will visit the nearby famous Milarepa Cave and its temples. Then, we will follow an easy and flat trail, taking about 3 to 4 hours to complete the parikrama. We will return to the village of Darchen for lunch before heading back to Hilsa.
Stay overnight in Hilsa
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
After breakfast in Lucknow, we will fly to the village of Simikot. Upon reaching Simikot, we will fly again to Nepalgunj, one of the largest cities in Nepal. From there, we will either drive to Lucknow for our final departure or take a flight to Kathmandu for an overnight stay (the cost from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu and night stay in Kathmandu of INR 14,000 is not included).
Stay overnight in Lucknow
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Our Service
Inclusions
Documentation
- Tibet Permits
- Tibet Visas
- Special Kailash Mansarovar Permit
- Applicable Entrance Fees to above mentioned places
Transportation
- All ground transportation in private vehicles
- Airport Pickup and Drop Off Service
- Lucknow – Nepalgunj – Lucknow Drive
- Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj Flight
- Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot Helicopter Flight
Accommodation
- 3/4/5* Accommodation in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj and other Best Available
- Twin Sharing Basis in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, and Tibet, Group Sharing in Kailash Region
Support and Crew
- Nepali Guide and Tibetan Guide
- Nepali Crew Members in Kailash Region
Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (VEG)
- Drinking Water (3 bottles per day)
Sightseeing
- TIBET: Lake Mansarovar, Holy Mount Kailash, Milarepa Cave, Drolma La Pass, Yamadwar, Gauri Kunda
Equipment
- Medical Kits
- First Aid
- Oximeter daily check (Pulse and Oxygen Level)
- Enough Oxygen Cylinders
- Other Necessary Equipment
- Stick for Parikrama
Clothing
- Down Jacket on a returnable basis
- Duffle Bag
- Day Backpack
EXCLUSIONS
- The cost for hiring ponies and horsemen and the porters
- Items of personal nature as trekking equipment, bar bills, landry, telephone, calls internet, SIM card, extra mileage, personal gratuities such as tips to the staff at hotels, guide, driver, porter, Horse / Pony ride, etc.
- Expenses incurred by re-routing, inclement weather, floods, famine, political disruptions, strikes, riots and other disturbances;
- International Airfare
- Extra costs that may arise due to delay to receive Tibet Travel Permit and Visa, prolonged delays or postponement of flights due to technical reasons;
- All the obligations and fines like the death penalty of USD 1,000.00 and early return expenses, etc
- Personal insurance policy - suggested comprehensive travel insurance covering tour and flight cancellations, loss of valuables, thefts, illness, accidents and hospitalization
- Insurance that covers Trekking/ Travel/ Accident /Medical/Emergency evacuations, [Helicopter rescue]
- Emergency Circumstances
- Personal Expenses
- Extra Nights
- Any items and services not mentioned in the PRICE INCLUDE section;
I am well thankyou. It turned out to be a great trip. I have two excellent guides and the driver. Especially as Lakdun (not sure how to spell her name) was there to help me at the airport when my flight got cancelled. You might also be interested to know that I run spiritual retreats and pilgrimag ....
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Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
Asked by Neri***
Would like to complete Mansarovar Parikrama in May if you still have spaces
Dear Neri***,
We can arrange the 10 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Lucknow for you.
It's customized for pilgrims who have limited time. From this trip, you will enjoy breathtakingly spectacular sights, and mystical mountains and lakes, and gain new inspiration.
Asked by Sara***
Hi, We are planning a trip to Mt Kailash and Mansarover sometime in June/July 2025. need some help, very interested in this Helicopter tour from Lucknow. let us know the approximate pricing for the 10 day itinerary I see in your website. Thanks.
Dear Sara****,
I'm afraid that we can't arrange Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Lucknow as that port has not yet opened and there's great uncertainty in 2025. May I know your nationality? Maybe we can arrange other Kailash route for you from Kathmandu or Lhasa.
Asked by Vino***
Hello, I would like to know more details/cost for this trip. We have US passports. We are a group of 4 (or 6) people, want to do this trip in August this year.
Dear Vinod, Here I would be glad to show you the details of this 14-day trip. This trip is the most popular itinerary among Indian pilgrims. You will start from Kathmandu, and get good preparation here then proceed to Kyrung, the port on the other side of the Himalayans, and finally, get to Kailash via Saga. On the way, you will get full adaption about the altitude, as you will ascend your altitude from Kathmandu at 1370M to Gyirong at 4000M+. At Mansarovar and Kailash, you will have enough time to stay here - one day at the lakeside of Mansarovar and three days to trek around Mt.Kailash. Then you will get back to Kathmandu as the original way, but much sooner. For the trip price, it's possible it might change after opening based on the current price.
Asked by Raje***
Can you please share complete details of cost for the trip?
Dear Rajesh,
According to the historical price, the total cost would be about USD2450 as it includes two round-trip flights. As you know, Tibet is closed now and there might be some updates when it opens. We will try to inform you if Tibet opens. You also can contact us via email.