Kailash Helicopter Tour ex Kathmandu 12 Days (2023)

Overview

The Kailash Helicopter Tour ex Kathmandu is a captivating 12-day pilgrimage journey that provides a unique and efficient way to experience the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in Tibet. This tour is designed for those seeking a shorter duration pilgrimage with the convenience of helicopter travel, allowing participants to embark on a transformative spiritual journey.

The pilgrimage begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, where participants gather and make necessary preparations for the adventure ahead. From Kathmandu, the group takes a chartered helicopter flight to Nepalgunj, a city near the Indian border. After a brief stopover, another helicopter flight takes the group to Simikot, the starting point for entering Tibet.

From Simikot, the journey continues with a thrilling helicopter flight over the breathtaking Himalayan mountain range. Participants are treated to magnificent aerial views of snow-capped peaks and rugged landscapes. The helicopter lands near Hilsa, a border town in Nepal, where participants cross into Tibet and officially commence their pilgrimage.

The tour includes ample time for spiritual practices, reflection, and connection with the sacred sites. Participants have the opportunity to explore the serene beauty of Lake Manasarovar, known for its crystal-clear waters and profound spiritual significance. Visits to ancient monasteries and revered sites provide opportunities for prayer, meditation, and cultural immersion.

The Kailash Helicopter Tour ex Kathmandu offers a unique and efficient way to embark on a spiritually significant journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. With the convenience of helicopter travel, participants can maximize their time at the sacred sites and immerse themselves in the profound energy of the region. This pilgrimage is designed for those seeking a transformative experience within a shorter timeframe.

ITINEARY

 Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

Altitude :1310m, Accommodation:Hotel, Meals:Breakfast

Our representative will receive you at the airport and transfer you to the Hotel in Kathmandu as denoted in the itinerary. All the trip plans for Kailash Mansarovar will be discussed. You will be given the permits and necessary documents which we will prepare before your arrival. The welcome dinner is organized and guides are introduced. Small Briefing about the trip and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2:Kathmandu sightseeing and Fly to Nepalgunj

Altitude: 150m, Accommodation: Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We will Today drive a short distance to Boudhanath Stupa. In Boudhanath, wander the Tibetan-inspired streets and illustrate some local delicacies. We will then head towards Tribhuwan International Airport for the flight to Nepalgunj. Overnight at Nepalgunj

Day 3:Fly to Simikot, Admire Beauty of Simikot

Altitude: 2910m, Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After Breakfast we will head towards the domestic Airport in Nepalgunj and Take a flight to Simikot, the Hidden Beauty of Nepal, you can stroll around Simikot and explore the beautiful Landscape and authentic Tibetan culture, and Local Tibetan Food.

Day 4:Fly Hilsa on Helicopter, Drive to Taklakot

Altitude: 4755m, Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is the day we take a Helicopter to Hilsa village on the northwest border to Tibet where you can learn and explore Tibetan culture and join another group who will drive to Hilsa since we need to make a group trek. We will now drive towards Taklakot via Purang border in the afternoon, admire the landscape while having to pass 3 checkpoints where checking might take some time. Overnight at Taklakot

Day 5:Taklakot Acclimatization

Altitude:4755m, Accommodation:Hotel/Tea House, Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we take some rest at Taklakot and stroll around the Tibetan valley and explore their culture, Taklakot lies at an altitude of 4755m above sea level in the Valley of Sarayu Karnali River, an ancient trade route and market for Nepalese.

Day 6:Drive to Mansarovar Lake

Altitude:4590m, Accommodation:Hotel/Tea House, Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we take the road to Manasarovar Lake about 95 km. You must pass the first checkpoint along the route. After that, we’ll drive 70 kilometers from Taklakot to Rakshas Tal where Gurla Mandhata Parvat and the first glimpse of Mount Kailash and Manasarovar lake are located to the right. From Rakshas Tal, drive to Manasarovar Lake about 25 km. Begin the Manasarovar Lake Parikrama where your worship and puja starts

Day 7:Day 01 of Parikrama, Drive to Darchen and Yama Dwar, Trek to Dirapuk

Altitude: 4880m, Accommodation: Hotel/Tea, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Darchen about 35 km/1 hours (4650m) and Yama Dwar about 8 km, the Kora starting location. We’ll walk 14 kilometers to Dirapuk. Those who do not like to climb around Mt. Kailash (Parikrama) might return to Darchen and wait for the remainder of the group to arrive from Parikrama. Breakfast at Manasarovar, Lunch & Dinner on the Way During Parikrama, even if you are not doing parikrama, you will have to wait for other members to finish parikrama, we encourage you to do parikrama and explore nature, You Only Live Once.

Day 8:Day 02 of Parikrama, Trek to Zuthulpuk (4670m) via Trek to Dolma La Pass

Altitude: 5700m, Accommodation: Tea House, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass Trek about 8 km. A high climb about 3 kilometers before reaching Dolma La Pass makes the hike a bit tough. The descent from Dolma La Pass is also the same for up to 3 kilometers. You can also admire Gaurikund which you can see as you descend. We will arrive in Phedi after around 2–3 hours of walking. We shall begin our walk to Zuthulpuk after some rest about a 12 km trek for 6 hours.

Day 9:Day 03 of Parikrama, Trek to Darchen and drive to Hilsa via Taklakot.

Altitude: 4755m, Accommodation: Tea House, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will arrive at our Private A/C Coach pick-up point after a short easy trek about 8 km – 3 hours. Then travel to Darchen about 3 kilometers and join the other members who had gathered. Drive to Hilsa from there we can also take a helicopter to Simikot based on the situation.

Day 10:Helicopter flight Hilsa to Simikot, Fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj

Altitude: 1310m, Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will take a Helicopter from Hilsa to Simikot which roughly takes about 25 minutes, upon arriving in Simikot to we will take a road trip to Nepalgunj and Surkhet and return to Kathmandu via Plane or you also have the option to proceed to Lucknow by Road.

Day 11:Reserve Day in case of Flight cancellation due to bad weather

Altitude: 1310m, Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we make our day as a reserve in case of any flight cancellation due to bad weather. If our trip continues as per our plan we will rest this day. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 12:Final Departure

Altitude: 1310m, Accommodation: N/A, Meals: Breakfast

Today you officially complete your Kailash Mansarovar Tour by Helicopter with Yolo Hike, we will hand over you a certificate of Completion and your documents with us, Farewell, and drop you at Tribhuwan Internation Airport. Have a safe journey.

 

What’s Included

  • Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
  • All ground transportation by private vehicle
  • Half-day sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu twin sharing based
  • 1-night hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj
  • 1-night hotel accommodation in Simikot
  • Domestic flight of Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Kathmandu
  • Domestic flight of Nepaljung-Simikot-Nepaljung
  • A chartered helicopter from Simikot-Hilsa-Simikot
  • group sharing guesthouse in Kailash part as per itinerary
  • Buffet Indian veg. meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
  • transportation by bus/van
  • Support truck to keep goods, your bid bags, and foods
  • Tibet permit and Tibet Group Visa
  • all necessary entrance fees in Kailash Region
  • All camping equipment for the kitchen
  • Enough oxygen cylinders and pillow
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Down Jacket (Refundable Basis), Duffel Bag
  • Appreciation Certificate from Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after the Yatra

What’s Excluded

  • Personal Horse and Helper during Kailash Parikrama/ Kailash Round/ Kailash Kora
  • Using extra nights in hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
  • Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs incurred due to split from the main group or serious health condition
  • Travel Insurance
  • Expenses of Personal nature
  • Any extra expenses due to flight delay/ cancel with a valid reason
  • Any extra cost due to late permit/visa from Tibet part
  • Tipping to staffs
  • Upgrade of Hotel and Guest House during the trip

Food and Drinks

Kathmandu: Pure Veg Food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided at hotel)

Kathmandu – Hilsa – Kathmandu: Pure Veg Indian Food provided at Indian Restaurant/Hotel.

Tibet Region: Pure Veg Indian Food provided prepared by our Nepali Staffs.

Transportation

Kathmandu: Private Car/Van/Bus as per group size for Airport Pickup and Sightseeing with A.C

Kathmandu – Nepalgunj -Simikot- Kathmandu: Flight

Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot: Helicopter

Tibet Region: Deluxe Tourist Bus available with A.C

Accommodation

Kathmandu: Three Star Hotel Twin Sharing

Nepalgunj: Four Star Hotel (Twin Sharing)

Hilsa: Guest House (Twin/Triple/four Sharing) – Dromedary Room

Taklakot: Three-star Hotel (Twin Sharing)

Saga: Three Star Hotel (Twin Sharing)

Mansarovar: Guest House (Twin / Triple / Four Sharing) Dromedary Room

Darchen: Three Star Hotel (Twin Sharing)

Kora: Guest House (Twin/Triple/Four Sharing) Dromedary Room

Tibet Permit and Visa

Permit: For applying This Permit, we need your copy of valid passport at least 45 days prior to your tour date so that we can apply permit on time.

  • Clearly Scanned copy of Passport
  • Passport must be valid (not expired)

Visa: For This visa, we will inform you to send your original Passport in Delhi 10 days prior to your tour date. We will issue your Tibet Visa in Delhi and we will send you back your original Passport to your address and you can fly to Nepal.

Fly to Nepal: You must have original Passport or Voter ID to fly to Nepal.

Packing List

Regular Clothes

  • Thermal vest and pyjama

Undergarments and Night wear

  • Full sleeves cotton round and polo neck and t-shirts,
  • Comfortable and WARM pants/leggings/trousers
  • Woolen sweater, Down jacket (able to accommodate inner layers)
  • Cotton socks, Woolen socks
  • Balaclava (monkey cap) and Shawl/scarf
  • Gloves – cotton/woolen mittens AND a pair of snow gloves for those doing the Parikrama
  • Wind cheater with hood
  • Slippers to be worn with socks
  • Swimsuit (hot spring in Chui Gompa) If you are interested to use that by paying yourself.
  • Something to wear while taking a dip in Lake Mansarovar

Personal and bathkits

  • Tooth paste & brush
  • Lip Balm and Sunscreen
  • Deodorant & perfume
  • Shampoo sachets
  • Soap strips
  • Skin moisturizer
  • Toilet paper rolls/personal hygiene wipes
  • Small mirror
  • Comb/hair brush
  • Hair ties
  • Hand sanitizers
  • Face mask

Other important miscellaneous items

  • Luggage Tags to remember your baggage
  • Number locks for luggage
  • Battery packs for phone and camera
  • Camera with extra storage memory/batteries
  • Phone and camera chargers (Nepal and Tibet have same plug adapters as India)
  • Plastic bags to separate used and unused clothes
  • Small knife (Not suggested on hand carry)
  • IPod and headphones