Tour overview
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra requires complete dedication and faith towards the lord. Spirituality evolves a mortal being into a nice personality. It is a pilgrimage tour designed for ensuring a better aftermath life in heaven. In Hinduism, spirituality is celebrated all the times. One always follows the path of spirituality to cleanse the committed sins. Kailash Yatra offers such mental peace that is hard to experience in real life. Kailash Yatra is the journey of faith of an individual. In this journey, a connection with divinity is established. In Hindu religious scriptures, Mt. Kailash is described as the heavenly abode of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. Mt. Kailash is a sanctified space where one has to be pure in soul. One travels to this pristine land to catch the glimpse of grandeur manifestation of Lord Shiva. Kailash Yatra comprises of two parikramas, one around Mt. Kailash and one around Lake Mansarovar. Before stepping in the holy sanctum of Mt. Kailash one cherishes to purify his soul by taking a dip in the holy water of the lake. Unlike other adventure trails, this arduous pilgrimage tour brings the pilgrims close to the almighty. The pilgrims take this tour in search of that spiritual energy. In Hinduism, the idea of moksha is widely celebrated.
Fixed Dates for Kailash Yatra 2024 by Helicoptoer – Ex-Lucknow
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| 29th | 4th (Arrival lucknow/Nepalgunj)7th May (Full Moon at Lake Mansarovar)4th, 8th, 17th, 21st,25th,28th,30th | 2nd June (Arrival Lucknow/Nepalgunj)5th June (Full Moon at Lake Mansarovar)4th, 7th, 11th, 17th, 19th, 25th | 2nd (Arrival Lucknow/Nepalgunj)5th June (Full Moon at Lake Mansarovar)4th, 11th, 23rd | 30th July (Arrival Lucknow/Nepalgunj)3rd August (Full Moon at lake masarovar) 9th, 17th, 21st, 25th, 29th |
29th august (Arrival Lucknow/Nepalgunj) 2nd (Full Moon at Lake Mansarovar) 4th, 6th,9th |
Registration Process for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
1. Fill out Booking form (Click Here) and email it to us at info@ojastravel.com
2. Scanned passport copies (Colored copied is required for Non-Indian Passport Holders)
3. Advance payment of INR 15,000 / USD 400 per person
Complementaries
Included
- One night hotel in Nepalgunj on twin sharing with vegetarian meals (twin sharing)
- Necessary arrival / departure transfers in Nepalgunj (very normal vehicle available here)
- Lucknow- Nepalgunj- Lucknow transfers
- Nepalgunj- Simikot- Nepalgunj air ticket (fixed wing- Twin otter aircraft OR Dronier)
- Simikot- Hilsa- Simikot by Helicopter (only 5 or 6 persons 06 kg baggage per passneger)v
- Domestic airport taxes (all sectors)
- Tibet group visa and travel/trekking permits
- Guesthouse in Tibet
- Indian vegetarian meals during the tour in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Transportation in Tibet by Bus
- Tour around Lake Manasarovar on green vehicle (not the vehicle the we take from Taklakot)
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- Tour Manager
- Necessary supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas from Nepal)
- All necessary Kitchen & camping equipment
- Yaks & Yak men during the Parikrama to carry foods and baggage ONLY
- Oxygen for emergency use
- Medical kit bag / First Aid kit
- Humla region restricted area permit & royalties (US $ 40 per person or equivalent)
- All applicable taxes & service charges
Not Included
- Riding Horse during the Parikrama
- Your travel insurance
- Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation (helicopter cost, hospital bill, vehicle bill etc.)
- Personal expenses & bottled drinks
- Tip for guide & driver
- Extra accommodation charge in Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa, if the flight cancelled due to bad weather condition
- Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances
- Porter and Yak/Pony during the Kailash Parikrama
Day 01:- Pickup from Lucknow. Nepalgunj arrival
Pick from Lucknow. Arrival at Nepalgunj. Transfer to Hotel in Nepalgunj OR drive to Surkhet (2hrs) and stay at Surkhet based on situation.
Meal: Dinner at Nepalgunj Hotel | Hotel: Hotel Batika or similar
Day 02:- Fly Nepalgunj – Simikot (2900m) – Overnight in Simikot
Early Morning – Flight Nepalgunj to Simikot (1hr). Rest day at Simikot.
Meal: Breakfast at Nepalgunj / Simikot, Lunch at Hilsa, Dinner at Taklakot | Hotel: New Potala Palace or Similar
Day 03:- Heli to Hilsa (3700m) & Drive to Taklakot (3900m) – Overnight in Taklakot
Morning – Take Helicopter to Hilsa (20 min – 12kg weight limit) & wait for other members to arrive at Hilsa (since it is a group visa and everyone have to enter Tibet side in one group)
Afternoon – From Hilsa drive to Purang border to Taklakot (27 km) and stay at Hotel. We will stay overnight at Taklakot. (On the way we have to pass upto 3 Checkpoints where checking might take upto 1 hr in each post)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Hotel: Hotel Himalaya, New Purang, Riverside or Similar
Day 04:- At Taklakot (3900m) – Rest Day – Overnight in Taklakot
All Day – Entire day free for Acclimatization
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Hotel Himalaya, New Purang, Riverside or Similar
Day 05:- Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4550m) – Overnight in Mansarovar
After Breakfast – Drive towards Mansarovar Lake (95 km). On the way you will have to pass the first checkpoint. Then after driving for 70 kms from Taklakot we will reach Rakshas Tal. On the right of Rakshas Tal you will see Gurla Mandhata Parvat & first view of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake. Drive from Rakshas Tal to Manasarovar Lake (25 km).
Start Parikrama of Manasarovar Lake (90 km – 3hr by bus). Perform Puja.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Mansarovar Lake Side Mud House
Day 06:- 1st Day of Parikrama – Drive to Darchen (4650m) & Yama Dwar & Trek to Dirapuk (4880m) – Overnight in Dirapuk
After Breakfast – Drive to Darchen (35 km – 1 hr) and Yama Dwar (8 km) – the starting point for Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk for 14 km. You will visit the North face of Mt. Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash (Charan Sparsha). Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Mt. Kailash can go back to Darchen wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.
Meal: Breakfast at Mansarovar, Lunch & Dinner on the way during Parikrama
Hotel: Mud house on the way during Parikrama or Stay in Dormitory Guest House at Darchen
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen (4650m)
Day 07:- 2nd Day of Parikrama – On to Zuthulpuk (4670m) via Trek to Dolma La Pass (5700m) – Overnight in Zuthulpuk
After Breakfast – Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass (8 km). About 3 kms before reaching Dolma La Pass is steep hill and quite difficult to walk. Also descending from Dolma La Pass is the same for upto 3 km. While descending you can see Gaurikund on the right. After walking for about 2 – 3 hrs we will reach Phedi. After some rest we will start trek to Zuthulpuk (12 km trek for 6 hours).
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Stay at the Mud House (Zutulpuk)
NOTE: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will still be waiting at Darchen
Day 08:- 3rd Day of Parikrama – Trek to Darchen – Drive to Hilsa via Taklakot – Overnight in Hilsa / Simikot
After Breakfast – After short easy Trek (8 km – 3 hrs), we will reach our bus pick up point. Then drive to Darchen (3 kms) and merge with other members who were waiting. From there drive to Hilsa (also we will take helicopter to Simikot based on situation)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Guest House
Day 09:- Fly to Nepalgunj – Transfer to Lucknow.
Fly to Simikot. Fly from Simikot to Nepalgunj / Surkhet and proceed to Lucknow.
Meal: Breakfast at Simikot
