Holy Kailash Yatra

"Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - Journey to the Abode of Lord Shiva"

 

Holy Kailash Mansarovar Tour 2011

 

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter

Kailash journey by Helicopter - "Journey to the abode of Lord shiva" which is especially meant for those travelers who are keen to go for the yatra but are either not physically fit to perform or don't have much time. The journey to Kailash and Mansarovar via helicopter starts either from Lucknow or from Kathmandu and major part of tour in Nepal is covered by chartered helicopter.

Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days

Places to Visit: Lucknow / Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Hilsa - Manasarovar - Tarboche - Zutulphuk - Dolma Pass - Manasarovar - Hilsa - Nepalgunj - Lucknow.

Day 01: Lucknow or Kathmandu : Arrival Lucknow either by train or flight directly transfer to Nepalgunj by Car or Kathmandu – Nepalgunj by scheduled flight. Overnight stay at Hotel in Nepalgunj.

Day 02: Nepalgunj - Simikot : Early morning one hour flight from Nepalgunj to simikot (altitude of 9,800 ft). Day for acclimatization. Overnight at camp.

Day 03: Simikot - Hilsa : Simikot to Hilsa ( Nepal - Tibet border) by Charter Helicopter. Trek for 30 minutes and board the awaiting jeeps, further drive for 1hrs to reach the town of Taklakot (Altitude of 12,500ft.) Second day for acclimatization. Overnight at Guest house.

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Day 04 : Mansarovar : Drive to Mansarovar (3hrs). Overnight in Tents/ Guest House

Day 05 : Mansarovar : Full day on holy banks of Mansarover. Yatris will perform Mansarover Parikrama by Jeeps. Dinner and overnight at Guest House / Tents.

Day 06 : Mansarovar - Tarboche - Diraphuk : After early breakfast, depart to Tarboche (starting point for Kailash Parikrama). Trek to Diraphuk (12 km/ 7-8 hrs). Packed lunch dinner and overnight camp / Guest House.

Day 07 : Diraphuk to Zutulphuk via Dolma la Pass : After early breakfast, start trekking to Zutulphuk via Dolma la Pass (highest point of entire journey, 5750m). The distance is 18km with approximate time taken 9-10 hrs. Packed lunch dinner and overnight camp / Guest House.

Day 08 : End of Kailash Parikarma : After early breakfast, trek further for 10 km. (3-4 hrs) to arrive at the ending point of Parikrama where jeep shall be waiting to drive the pilgrims back to Manasarover for last puja and holy bath and then proceed towards Tirthapuri ( approx 2hrs drive) Tirthrpuri is where the legendry spot where the demon Bhasmasure was burnt to ash. It is situated on the right bank of the Satlej River. Then, finally proceed for the overnight stay at Taklakot. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 09 : Taklakot - Hilsa - Simikot - Nepalgunj : Proceed to Taklakot by Jeep and then fly back to Nepalgunj & drive back to Lucknow for onward destinations

Note : One complimentry night stay with transfer to airport / railway station shall be provided for guest either at Nepalgunj or Lucknow. This is to support guest to catch the proper connecting flight / train to their hometown.

Fixed Departure Date : 8th June 2011, 25th Sept. 2011, 16th Oct. 2011

Tour Cost for Indian Passport Holders:

kailash yatra by helicopter INR 158,700 per person for Indian
kailash yatra by helicopter INR 7500 Single Room Supplement


Note: Helicopters chosen for flight operations will depend on the management, and our fleet compromises of MI 17, Kawasaki BK 117 and ECUREUIL AS 350 B2 aircrafts.

Tour Cost Includes :

Tibet permits
Tibet visa fee (normal)
Domestic flights in Nepal, including chartered helicopter
Domestic airport taxes
Monument entrance fees as per itinerary
Astapad excursion
Twin share accommodation using hotels
All meals (pure vegetarian)
Guided tours and transfers using coach, bus as per group size
Services of our trekking staff & camping / trekking equipment
One Paramedics during entire tour
Indian Group leader from Delhi during entire tour