Mt. Kailash & Mansarovar Yatra

MT. KAILASH & MANSAROVAR YATRA -08N/09D (BY HELICOPTER VIA LUCKNOW-SIMIKOT-HILSA)

09 Days

/ 08 Nights

Asia, China

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A SPIRITUAL YATRA FOR A BETTER LIFE

MT. KAILASH & MANSAROVAR YATRA -08N/09D

(BY HELICOPTER VIA LUCKNOW-SIMIKOT-HILSA)

The Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are the holiest of the several Tirtha Sthans in the Himalayas and lies in the western part of Tibet (China). A great mass of black rock soaring to over 22,000 feet (6714 meter), Mt. Kailash has the unique distinction of being the world’s most venerated holy place. It is the supremely sacred site for many religious and billions of people.

Hindus believe Mt. Kailash to be the abode of Lord Shiva. According to legend, immortal Shiva lives at the top of Mt. Kailash where he spends his time practicing yogic austerities and making joyous love with his divine consort, Parvati. For Hindus, to make the arduous pilgrimage to Kailash and have a Darshan(divine visit) of Shiva’s abode is to attain release from the clutches of ignorance and delusion.

It is divinely said that one circuit of the sacred Mt. Kailash (54 km/32-mile) is enough to wipe out all the sins of a lifetime.

BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT KAILASH YATARA

Start Point: Lucknow

End Point: Lucknow

Max Altitude: 5630m

Altitude of Kailash Peak: 6714m

Best time to visit: May to September

Temperature: Max 20°C to Min –10°C

Altitude of Manasarovar Taal: 4550m

Parikrama of Kailash: 52 Km

Parikrama by walk:42 Km in three days

Distance From Ktm: 1050 KM (one way)

Parikrama Of Manasarovar Taal: 102 Km

Climate: Unpredictable

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Lucknow - Drive to Nepalgunj (200 km ,5/6 Hrs)

Upon arrival in Lucknow Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative after completing your custom formalities, drive to Nepalgunj(190 Km,6 Hrs) Arrive at Nepalgunj transfer to the Hotel for check-in.overnight at Nepalgunj Hotel.

Yatra Briefing: Before dinner a Short briefing about Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Day 2 : Nepalgunj -Fly to Simikot (2800m,45 minutes)

After breakfast fly to Simikot (50 Min ,16 Seater Aircraft), Arrive at Simikot transfer to hotel check in to hotel.Evening short walking to visit Lord Shiva Temple. overnight at Simikot Guest house.

Day 3 : Simikot - Fly to Hilsa by Helicopter - Drive to Purang (3700m,35 km , 1.5 hrs.)

After breakfast fly to Hilsa by Helicopter (20 Min, 15 Kg weight limit for baggage) wait for the others member to arrive at Hilsa (since it is a group visa and everyone have to enter Tibet side in one group) complete immigration & custom formalities in Nepal and China side then continue drive to Purang (30 Km ,1 Hrs ,on the way we have to pass up to 2 Checkpoints where checking might take upto 1 hour each check post ).Overnight at Purang hotel.

Day 4 : Acclimatization - Rest Day (3900m)

All day is free for acclimatization today you can buy Clothes ,Sticks ,Jar, Cap & others trekking gears for Parikrma .overnight at Purang hotel.

Day 5 : Purang - Drive to Manasarovar (4550m, 102km, 4hrs. Mansarovar, Holy Bath, Pooja, Homa)

After breakfast drive to Rakshas Tal (40 km,1.5 hrs) on the way you will have to pass 1 check point.After reaching Rakshas Tal you will see Gurla Mandhata Parvat & first view of Mt.Kailash south face and Manasarovar Lake ,40Km drive we reach Manasarovar then start Parikrma of Manasarovar Lake by Vehicle (102 Km,3 Hrs) and Overnight at the Shore of the Lake.

Day 6 : Manasarovar -Drive to Yamdwar -Trek to Dirapuk (4860m,12km1st Day of Kora)

After breakfast short drive to Tarboche,visit Yama Dwar.This is starting point of Kora. We will trek to Dirapuk which is 12 km trek (7/8 Hrs) crossing west face of Mt.Kailash,You will visit North face of Mt.Kailash and touching the feet of Mt. Kailash(Charan Sparsh-Optional). Arrive at Diraphuk transfer to guest house.Overnight at Diraphuk Guest house.

Day 7 : Dirapuk - Trek to Zutalpuk (4600M, 22km2nd day Kora cross Dolma Pass)

After breakfast trek to Dolma – La Pass and proceed to Zutalphuk(22 Km,12 hrs Trek).This is the most difficult journey throughout the the yatra since you have to trek up to (5630m) height. From decent to Gaurikund and trek to Zutulpuk following river. Arrive at Zutalphuk transfer to guest house.overnight at Zutalphuk.

Note: If you are not doing Parikrma, then you will be trek back to Darchen till Parikrma finish.

Day 8 : Zutalpuk - Trek to Darchen - Drive to Hilsa (3700m),08 km,3hrs.)

After breakfast short trek ( 8 Km ,2 Hrs) and reach to the point where our coach will be waiting and we will drive to Darchen and merge with other member who were waiting and drive to Hilsa. Arrive at Hilsa transfer to Guest house.Overnight at Hilsa Guest house.

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner

Hotel: Hotel Snow lion or Similar

Day 9 : Hilsa - Fly to Simikot by Heli - Fly to Nepalgunj by Flight - Drive to Lucknow

After breakfast fly to Simikot (20 Mins) by Helicopter,Catch a flight from Simikot to Nepalgunj (50 mins),arrive at Nepalgunj continue drive to Lucknow for final departure by road.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Stay in Hotel Like

Hotel Siddrtha cottage or similar

Siddhartha Hotel, Nepalgunj , Nepalgunj, 21900, Nepal

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Simikot Guest House or similar

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Hotel Himalayan/similar or similar

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Hotel Himalayan or similar

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Pramath Guest House or similar

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Hotel Himalaya or similar

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Guest House or similar

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Guest House or similar

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Visa Checklist

Required Documents for Kailash Yatra Booking

Passport valid for at least 6 months
Age Bar – 10-70 years old.
Scan Passport Xerox copy should be reached Temple Run, Ahmedabad Branch Office prior 60 Days.
Original passport should be reached 15 days prior to the Yatra at Delhi Office

Payment Term

Mode of Payments

25% of the total cost should be paid for booking the Yatra
Full payment should be made before 15 Days of departure date to Kailash Mansarover Yatra

Tour Cancellation Policy

All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in written
Verbal cancellations will not be entertained
45 days before Yatra departure date, 25% of total Yatra cost will be deducted
30 days before Yatra departure date, 50% of total Yatra cost will be deducted
There will be no refund at all if you cancel the Yatra less than 15 days before the departure date

Important Notes

Cost Includes

01 Nights accommodation at Nepalgunj on 3 Star Deluxe Hotel
02 Night accommodation at Simikot and Hilsa Guest House
05 Nights Accommodation in Tibet Sharing basis at Guest House
Pick up/drop Lucknow – Nepalgunj – Luknow Airport/Train station
Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj flight cost (19 seater)
Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot by Helicopter (5 person can carry at a time)

All necessary arrival/departure transfer in Nepalgunj
Tibet Group Permit and Visa fees
All meals vegetarian basis(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
All transportation in Tibet by AC Luxury Coach
English/Hindi speaking Tibetan and Nepali Guide
Supporting truck to carry equipment
All necessary trekking and travel permit
Medical kit bag & Oxygen cylinders of emergency
Supporting staff (Cooks, Sherpas & Helpers)
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra certificate
Humla region restricted area permit and royalties
One Duffle bag, One Back pack
Down Jacket refundable
All applicable taxes & service charges

Cost Excludes

International air tickets
Travel insurance, Rescuse and evacuation services
Nepal Entry Visa fees for NRI
Horse and Porter during Parikrma
Tips for Guide, Porter, driver and personal expenses
Extra Hotel charges in Kathmandu if early return from Tibet
Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
Extra accommodation charge in Nepalgunj,Simikot and Hilsa if flight is cancelled due to bad weather or delay in permit/Visa from Tibet (please make sure your flight ticket is flexible to change dates)
Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from Yatra.
5 % GST if you deposit in our Indian account

KAILASH YATRA 2026 LUCKNOW ARRIVAL DATES BY HELICOPTER

	May	June	July	August	September
Full Moon Dep.	28	26	26	25	23
Normal Dep.	09	08	07	06	04
	20	14	13	12	10
	17	16	18	17	15
	28	27	21	20	23

Full Moon Nights at Mansarovar for 2026

FULL MOON	FULL MOON	FULL MOON	FULL MOON	FULL MOON
May	June	July	Aug	Sep
31	29	29	28	26

NOTE: PLEASE DON’T BOOK YOUR RETURN TICKETS ITS DEPENS ON THE WEATHER, AND IT MIGHT TAKE MORE DAYS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT KAILASH YATRA

Please carry at least INR 50,000 for extra expenses such as extra nights stay at hotel/guest house due to any reasons. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.Please keep in mind that Mt. Kailash Yatra is not like an enjoyable holiday tour, therefore you need be prepared to face hardship & unpredictable situation.

Note: Above rates are valid for 2026 Yatra and any increase in USD will applicable if the rates drastically go up. Also, if the visa has to issue urgent basis, the cost would be extra, since all package cost is based on normal days visa processing.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

These booking Terms and conditions contain important information. It is essential that you read them carefully and understand them as they apply to all services provided by Temple Run.

Travel Insurance

We advise you to purchase comprehensive travel insurance package against medical, nature calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident and cancelation etc. we do not have any insurance policies we sell but it is available from India base insurance company.

Changes By You

If you wish to change your tour, you must inform our staff at least 30 days before the tour. Any extra charge or loss incurred due to such change will be borne by you.

Cancellation By The Company

We may be obliged to cancel your trip by reasons like border closed, permit not issued or cancelled by the government, war, riots, civil disturbances, strikes, natural disasters, terrorist activities or threat of such and closure of airport etc. Under such circumstance, we will advise you as soon as possible if we can offer you an alternative trip of comparable standard or make a refund of the money paid to us after deducting the expenses that was spent to make the bookings of the flights, visas, permits, hotels and vehicle booking. A clear bill of the expenses will be provided to you so that you will be able to claim the insurance. However, we can be under no other liability to you in such cases. Sometimes Chinese government personnel will refuse to give you entry even if you have permit if they think you are not eligible based on their criteria. Please do not start your journey until you get confirmation of permit.

Refund

No refund will be made to any tour member in-case of incomplete Yatra due to what so ever reasons.

Privacy

Temple Run, is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information.

Changes To These Terms & Conditions

Temple Run, has the authority and the right to at any time it sees fit to change or modify all or any part of these terms and conditions.

Age Factor

Please note that Kailash permit will not be issued for the person who is above 70 years old

IMPORTANT PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Clothing

Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are the rule of Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to cold. Indian Pilgrims are advised strictly not to wear Sari during this Yatra. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful is a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.

What To Take

Winter wear: Gore-Tex material, though expensive, is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava (‘monkey cap’) & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.

Bring With You

You may bring the snacks for along the way such as chocolates, dry fruits, toffees, glucose, namkeen etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sun glasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes).

Sun block or sun screen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, body spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.

Health

This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit – no two ways about that. Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in ‘no road’ conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 18500ft during the Parikrama, etc.

Altitude Sickness

As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Mansarovar (4550M) moving on to the higher altitudes.

Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. We provide Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.

Currency

The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 7.02 Yuan &1 Yuan = INR 11.90 approx. (as of December 2023). Money can be exchanged at Bank of China at Purang .Exchange all your remaining Yuan at Purang.

Risks & Liability

Temple Run, and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conduct strictly under the rules & regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Temple Run, and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

No flights available.