Tour Details

The Hindus consider Mt. Kailash as the holy abode for Lord Shiva. The tourists take a spiritual journey to this mystic land of piousness. Climbing the mountain is strictly prohibited by the authorities, but one can take 38 km circumambulation trek around the loft mountain. We believe in providing comfort to our customers. Kailash Helicopter tour via Kathmandu will be one of the memorable trips in your life. Kailash Mansarovar helicopter tour package gives you a marvelous overview of the majestic land. For the first timers, it will be a fascinating trip of Kailash Yatra by Helicopter from Kathmandu. Your trip will start in the capital city of Kathmandu. You have to board a flight from Kathmandu for Nepalgunj, from there you will be going to Simikot. You will get a charter helicopter flight from Simikot Hilsa. It is the closest place to China border. We plan the itinerary in such a way that the tourists get the fascinating view of mystic spiritual land.

 

2023 Fixed Dates – Kathmandu Arrival Dates for Helicopter

 

May	June	July	August	September
1st - 12th - 20th - 24nd - 27th - 29th	3rd - 6th - 10th -14th -18th - 24th	3rd - 10th - 22nd	8th -16th - 20th - 24th - 28th	3rd - 6th - 8th - 12th - 16th - 26th
1st May full moon arrive Kathmandu	(29th June full moon at Manasarovar)	(28th July full moon at Manasarovar)	(26th August  full moon at Manasarovar)	(29th  September full moon at Manasarovar)
(5th May full moon at Manasarovar)
		This is Last date of trip

 

2024 Fixed Dates – Kathmandu Arrival Dates for Helicopter

 

April	May	June	July	August	September
24 Apr - 04 May	08 May - 18 May	05 Jun - 15 Jun	16 Jul - 26 Jul   (Full Moon  Trip)	14 Aug - 24 Aug   (Full Moon Trip)	13 Sep - 23 Sep (Full Moon Trip)
	18 May - 28 May (Full Moon Trip)   (Non-Indian Passport holders)	17 Jun - 27 Jun (Full Moon Trip) (Non-Indian Passport holders)	22 Jul - 01 Aug	20 Aug - 30 Aug	25 Sep - 05 Oct
	18 May - 28 May (Full Moon Trip)  (Indian Passport holders)	17 Jun - 27 Jun (Full Moon Trip) (Indian Passport holders)		28 Aug - 07 Sep
	29 May - 08 June

 

Upgradation of Hotel in Kathmandu @INR10000 pp/US$150pp

 

 Note: – Due to weather conditions sometimes you may not be able to make your flight at your scheduled time. So we recommend you to keep one day additional while returning and please make sure your ticket is flexible to change your date.

 

Important Note: Foreign Passport Holders need to arrive in Kathmandu 03 Working days before the fixed dates (Day 01 in the itinerary) for the Chinese Visa (Saturday and Sunday is not considered as working days). For Indian Passport, we will need their passport 07 working days before the trip in the Delhi office. Please make sure that the Indian Passport Holder’s have a Voters Card with them.

 

Tour Itinerary

Hotels:

 

Name of the hotels: IN Kathmandu- Deluxe Hotel Shangri-La or Everest or similar (Supplement),

 

Nepalgunj:- Cygnet Krishma  or similar

 

Simikot- Man Sarovar or Similar, Hilsa- Mansarovar, Taklakot- Himalayan or Similar, Mansarovar- Good Guest House, Darchen- Himalayan, Derapuk- New Guesthouse, Zuthulphuk-  New Guesthouse

 

Tour Itinerary:

 

Day 01 : Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) – Overnight in Kathmandu

 

Your Arrival Time – Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel.

Evening – A short briefing about Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Meal: Dinner at Hotel | Hotel: Deluxe Hotel – Shangri-La /Everest Hotel

 

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Fly to Nepalgunj (150m) – Overnight in Nepalgunj

 

After Breakfast – Half day sightseeing of Pashupatinath and Shakti Peeth.

Afternoon Lunch in Kathmandu  – Flight Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (1hr) & Transfer to Hotel in Nepalgunj and stay overnight at Nepalgunj depending upon the situation.

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch in Kathmandu, Dinner at Nepalgunj | Hotel: Hotel Batika / Cignett or similar

 

Day 03: 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 | Guest House

 

(Guide will Target to fly to Hilsa (Helicopter) and cross border rest would depend on the weather and Army guidelines)

 

Day 04: 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 up to 3 Checkpoints where checking might take upto 1 hr in each post)

 

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Hotel: Hotel Himalaya, New Purang, or Similar

 

(beautiful tranquil ambiance begin from here)

 

 Day 05: Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4550m) – Overnight in Man Sarovar Lake

 

After Breakfast – Drive towards Manasarovar 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 Manasarovar lake. Drive from Rakshas Tal to Manasarovar Lake (25 km).

Start Parikrama of Manasarovar Lake (90 km – 3hr by Private A/C Coach). Perform Puja

 

( Puja is performed on your own as there are no local Chinese Pandits )

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Hotel: Manasarovar Lake Side Mud House

 

(Full Moon Day we are here on the Lake to enjoy the star Gazing)

 

Day 6.  Manasorovar to Darchen 30km. (4560 m)

 

After breakfast, drive an Hour Darchen to the base camp of Holy, Mt. Kailash. Rest of the day free for acclimatization and preparing for circuit ( Parikrama ).Overnight Hotel Himalayan  at Darchen.

 

Day 07: 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 Sparsh) – Subject to Army permission (at an additional cost) . Travelers who do not want to trek around (Parikrama) Mt. Kailash can go back to Darchen and wait for rest of the group to arrive from Parikrama.

 

Meal: Breakfast at Manasarovar, Lunch & Dinner on the way during Parikrama

 

Hotel: Mud house on the way during Parikrama or Stay in Dormitory Guest House at Darchen

Note: Pilgrims not opting for the Parikrama, will have to wait at Darchen (4650m)

 

Day 08: 2nd Day of Parikrama – On to Zuthulpuk (4670m) via Trek to Dolma La Pass (5700m) – Overnight in Zuthulphuk

After Breakfast – Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass (8 km). About 3 kms before reaching Dolma La Pass is a 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 trekking to Zuthulphuk (12 km trek for 6 hours).

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Hotel:  Stay at the Mud House (Zutulpuk)

Note: Pilgrims not opting for the Parikrama, will have to wait at Darchen (4650m) You will enjoy various shades of Kailash on this day while staying at the base.

 

(optional tours available to various points if Chinese Police permit on direct payment by hiring vehicle on direct payment)

 

Day 09: 3rd Day of Parikrama – Trek to Darchen – Drive to Hilsa via Taklakot – Overnight in Hilsa / Simikot

After Breakfast – After a short easy Trek (8 km – 3 hrs), we will reach our Private A/C Coach pick up point. Then drive to Darchen (3 kms) and join 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

 

Note: We will try to cross the border if weather and time permits.

 

Day 10: Fly Hilsa – Simikot – Nepalgunj & Fly back to Kathmandu – Overnight in Kathmandu

 

Fly to Hilsa to Simikot (20 mins) by Helicopter – Fly from Simikot to Nepalgunj (around 1 hr)/ Surkhet and fly back to Kathmandu (or proceed to Lucknow by Road)

Meal: Breakfast at Simikot, Lunch at Nepalgunj, Dinner at Kathmandu | Hotel: Deluxe Hotel

 

Day 11: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport

 

Certificate of completion will be provided to you from Kailash Yatra. You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at the Airport 3  hours before flight time (30 mins drive).

Meal: Breakfast Only

Optional: Everest Mountain Flight, Muktinath & Manakamana Tour

For Enquiries – info@nepaltourism.net

 

Additional Muktinath Tour  Along with Kailash Tour(Yatra)

 

Price per person  Indian Citizen	INR 35,000.
Price per person NRI (Foreign)	US Dollar $. 850

 

Tour Itinerary

 

Day 11: Instant of Departure after kailash Yatra  start Mukti Nath Yatra Early morning drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple O/N hotel halt in Pokhara.

 

Day 12: Early morning flight to Jomsom then drive to Mukti Nath temple (By Jeep), giving plenty of  time for yatris to do pooja, bath etc . Afternoon drive back to Jomsom  overnight stay in Jomsom at Hotel,Meals Plain(B/L/D).

 

Day 13: Early morning flight back to Pokhara, Afternoon half day Pokhara sightseeing and drive  back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel, Meals Plain (B/ L/D).

 

Day 14: After breakfast departure transfer trip conclude.(B)

 

Above price Include: Hotel accommodations on tour:- one night in Kathmandu , one night in Pokhara & one night in Jomsom. Manakamana cable car tickets. Entry permit, schedule air tickets: - Pokhara / Jomsom / Pokhara  and Pokhara – Kathmandu, Airport tax. Kathmandu to Pokhara By drive, Jomsom Muktinath / Jomsom Jeep drive. Nepali guide, entire tour pure Indian vegetarian food according to the above listed trip program.

 

Above price not  Include: Tips,Personal expenses(beverage, phone call, cold drinks , mineral water etc), if need any things more than program, rescue and emergency charge , in case flight cancel additional day hotel stay expenses,. International air tickets, travel insurance.

 

Note: – Due to weather conditions sometimes you may not be able to make your flight at your scheduled time. So we recommend you to keep one day additional while returning and please make sure your ticket is flexible to change your date.

 

Important Note: Foreign Passport Holders need to arrive in Kathmandu 03 Working days before the fixed dates (Day 01 in the itinerary) for the Chinese Visa (Saturday and Sunday is not considered as working days). For Indian Passport, we will need their passport 07 working days before the trip in Delhi office. Please make sure that the Indian Passport Holder’s have a Voters Card with them.

 

Complete Kailash Yatra Preparation Guide for 2023: https://kailashyatra.ntpgroups.com/kailash-mansarovar-yatra-preparation-guide

 

Inclusions

Above price Include:

 

In Kathmandu star standard hotel accommodations 2 nights with full board meals basic and 1 night standard  hotel in Nepalgunj, 1 night at  Simikot. Full board meals basic as per above itinerary, all required transportations and sightseeing as per above listed trip itinerary in Nepal &  Tibet. Tibet visa, Entry permit, Kailash parikrama entry fee , Entries tour best available  Guesthouse  including  two nights during the parikrama, all veg. meals (dinner/breakfast/lunch). we provide pack lunch while we  walk on parikrama , experience Indian  cook , English and Hindi speaking Nepalese guide, English speaking Chinese guide, requires Nepalese Sherpa’s, Luxurious coach transportation, supporting truck for luggage, Yak and yak man during the parikarma for carrying luggage, first aid, Oxygen gas Cylinder, Holy Lake Mansarovar parikrama (Circuit) by drive. we provide Duffle Bag, Down Jackets, Day pack (Duffle Bag and Day bag we provide as souvenir gift from our company).

 

Above price not Include: 

 

Tips, personal expenses, beverage, cold drinks, phone call, rescue and emergency cost, medical and hospital  expenses (incase sick on the way kailash Yatra). Travel insurance, personal riding horse, personal use porter,in case flights cancel additional day hotel stay expenses  , international flight  tickets.

 

General Information Regarding Kailash Mansarovar Tour

 

Personal Horse riding expenses, Personal use porter

Travel insurance, Rescue and emergency evacuations service, medical and hospital expenses (in case you become sick on the way)

Extra Night accommodation in Kathmandu /Timure/Kyirong/saga/ Darchan /Nepalganj/ Simikot or else at other places due to bad weather or any other Chinese reason is charged.

if returning earlier from Kailash Yatra ,groups visa splitting charge each RMB 165 & extra transportation cost each $USD 100 / day.(China Govt –FEC rules)

Beverage/drinks and additional tips.

 

Process, Term& Condition

 

Insurance / Medical Certificate

 

Personal travel insurance is not included in the trip price. It is a condition of booking a trip with NTP Tourism Affairs Limited , and your own responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the trip.

 

 Cancellation Policy

 

• The cancellation will take effect subject to the following:
• 90-150 days prior to departure date: full payment refund except non-refundable deposit of INR10000
• 45-90 days prior to departure date: 75% of your payment refund except the non-refundable deposit.
• If cancellation takes place less than 45 days prior to departure due to client’s personal problems, all previously paid amount(s) will be forfeited.

 

Bookings Condition

 

• Completion of Booking form and ID original Proof (Masarovar Passport & Other Adhar card) 
• Duly filled booking forms
• Advance Payment of INR20,000 only 
• Passport size photo
• Second Dose Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate (self attested)
• PAN Card & Adhar card (Self attested)

 

How you would subscribe - 

 

1. Advance Payment of INR20,000 only

2. Balance of dues pay 40 days prior to travel date. 

3. Advance Payment has flexibility of adjustment with Panch Kailash Departures of 2023 . Other Kailash Route Options to avail the Yatra *Adi- Kailash Om Parbat * Kailash darshan Via Nepal route, Manimahesh Kailash, Kinner kailash, Srikhand Kailash (*40 days before the tour schedule)

4. No lapse, No loss, 100% aassured investments  priority bookings for  privileged traveller, NTP 2023

 

NOTE: Additional charge will be applicable if there is increment from Tibet side for 2023

 

Indian pilgrimage – Should send Original Passport to our Delhi office By courier or speed post 15 days before from the departure date for China visa Process.

NRI/Other Citizen’s Original Passport will collect after arrival in Kathmandu.

 

Indian Pilgrims who are 70 Years or above:

 

Has to submit Medical Report from Indian Government Hospital within 6 months before your journey starts.

Two direct relatives required.

Has to deposit 1000$(USD) before the journey to the company (China GOVT) for any sudden demise.

Health examination is done before Parikrama by Chinese doctors. once you get the approval from doctor then only you can go for Parikrama.

Before the Kailash departures must clear all remaining Payment.

 

General Information Regarding Kailash Mansarovar Tour.

 

Insurance: Medical Insurance not compulsory for visa processing but will usefully you do insurance in case any health problem arises during travel.

Oxygen cylinder: Our Company will provide oxygen cylinder in emergency. Usually, oxygen cylinder is not required. However, some pilgrimage we prefer to carry their own handy oxygen cylinders. You may buy small portable cylinder in Tibet. It may cost approx. Yuan 20-30 per cylinder.

Food during Tour: Our cooks will be traveling with you during the entire trip.Our Staff will carry all necessary cooking items and will provide Indian vegetarian food during Yatra..

 

We Recommend That You Bring The Following Items To Make Your Journey More Comfortable:

 

Wind Proof Jackets -1/ Towel-1 / Washing Kit – 1, Warm Thick Pullover-1, Rain Coat-1

Pants-4/ Sun Heat-1, Cotton Full Sleeve-shirt – 4, Thermal Underpants-2

Long/Vest /Warm Full T-Shirt – 2, Trekking Shoes -1, Rubber Sandal 1.

Warm Woolen Shocks – 5, Warm Gloves-1 – Water Bottle (1Ltr. Capacity)-1

Sun Glass-1 Flash Light with Extra Batteries-1, Sunscreen Lotion UV30+,lip guard /Moisturizer Cream-1

Pocket Knife/Sewing Kit/Button/Cigarette Lighter/Dust Masks-1

 

China Government Notice!!!- Don’t take any picture, tape record, newspapers, political things or anything related to Dalai Lama , If found in Tibet, on the spot China Army will control and take legal action.

 

Should carry dry food Items to make your journey more comfortable

Carry regular medicine – Diamox250 mg. 20 tablets and Personal First Aid Kit.

Money exchange: Others currency (except UDS $) are not accepted in China but is acceptable in Nepal. Pilgrimage should exchange your Currency to Chinese Currency in Kathmandu/Nepal.

Temperature -Average (May to September): 4 – 20 ºC Day Time / -1-2ºC Night Time

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Weather

 

Tibetan terrain is dry, cold, windy and dusty and night is much colder than the day. The best months for a Mt. Kailash trip are from May to September. During this period, the maximum temperature will be 22oC and minimum temperature will drop to -10oC.

 

Fitness

 

Anyone who can walk for an average of 4-5 hours a day can make this trip. The itinerary is programmed to help get the clients acclimatisation to the gradual rise in altitude. All participants are advised to check their fitness before joining the trip.

 

Altitude

 

Altitude sickness may be felt above 3000m, but with the acclimatisation day and the gradual rise in altitude, you shouldn’t feel too much at discomfort. It’s always advisable to stay hydrated and drink lots of water.

 

Transportation

 

Transportation in Tibet will be by Land Cruiser or Tourist Coach. A support truck will be travelling along to carry all the camping gear, food provisions and luggage.

 

Accommodations

 

Four star hotel accommodation will be provided in Kathmandu. In Tibet, accommodation will be in lodges for every stay overnight, whereas during the Kailash Parikarma and at Mansarovar, there will be tents with foam mattresses and sleeping bags.

 

Sometimes the lodges in Tibet may not be sufficient to provide individual rooms, so you may have to share with fellow participants.

 

Food

 

While on the trip, all main meals, tea, coffee, juice and drinking chocolate are included. Food is prepared by our trained cook and is served hot – however while travelling, a packed lunch will be provided until the next stopover. Proper boiled water/mineral water will be provided.

 

Communication

 

There will be restricted means of communication during the trip, but the team leader will have a roaming phone to convey messages in an emergency which you can also use to call your home. Also telephone lines are available at various points of the journey.

 

Insurance

 

Each participant must be covered by travel and medical insurance that should include helicopter evacuation in an emergency. Please hand us a copy of your insurance.

 

Emergency

 

Bottled oxygen with mask and regulator for all emergency/medical purposes will be carried during the tour and the parikarma.

Prior to departure from Kathmandu each participant must leave a bond with Climb High in the form of an authorization letter. This enables Climb High, in the event of an emergency, to initiate emergency services and any other services necessary without delay.

 

Currency

 

In Tibet, only Chinese currency ‘Yuan’ is accepted. So it is advisable to exchange the currency you need before your departure for Tibet. You can exchange INR/ USD to Yuan in any money exchange in Kathmandu or at border. There are no ATM facilities available anywhere during the tour.

 

Tour Leader/Cook/Helpers

 

Each group will have a tour leader/guide accompanied by an experienced cook and the required number of helpers as per the group size. They are courteous and are fully committed in providing the best of their services. The tour guides are highly experienced with years of Kailash trips behind them. Similarly the cooks too are experienced and well trained to prepare all dishes.

Price

Tour Cost: Rs.220,000 (Price Per Person Indian Citizen)

 

Note: Additional charge will be applicable if there is increment from Tibet side for 2023

 

Tour Cost: USD $. 3,350 Price per person NRI (Foreign)

 

Note: Additional charge will be applicable if there is increment from Tibet side for 2023

 

Important Points 

 

 Meals

 

We offer pure Indian vegetarian Food with our Yatra Packages

 

 Visa / Passport

 

Visa Type / Requirements Indian Passport Holders Non-Indian Passport Holders

Nepali Visa Immigration Nepal Not Required Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi Required -Visa is given upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport.

Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit Required -Send Passport to Delhi Agent 7 working days before your start date Required - Original Passport is required 5 working days before your start date

 

 Optional Add-on Package

 

Muktinath Tour – 04 Nights / 05 Days Tour Extension: USD 900 per person / INR 34,000 per person (Based on Twin sharing)

Janakpur Tour – 02 Nights / 03 Days Tour Extension: USD 500 per person / INR20,000 per person (Based on Twin Sharing)

Everest Mountain Flight INR11500/ US$250

 

 Insurance / Medical Certificate

 

Personal travel insurance is not included in the trip price. It is a condition of booking a trip with NTP Tourism Affairs Limited , and your own responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the trip.

 

 Cancellation Policy

 

The cancellation will take effect subject to the following:

90-150 days prior to departure date: full payment refund except non-refundable deposit of INR10000

45-90 days prior to departure date: 75% of your payment refund except the non-refundable deposit.

If cancellation takes place less than 45 days prior to departure due to client’s personal problems, all previously paid amount(s) will be forfeited.

 

Bookings Condition

 

Completion of Booking form and ID original Proof (Masarovar Passport & Other Adhar card) 

Duly filled booking forms

Advance Payment of INR20,000 only 

Passport size photo

Second Dose Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate (self attested)

PAN Card & Adhar card (Self attested)

 

How you would subscribe - 

 

1. Advance Payment of INR20,000 only

2. Balance of dues pay 40 days prior to travel date. 

3. Advance Payment has flexibility of adjustment with Panch Kailash Departures of 2023 . Other Kailash Route Options to avail the Yatra *Adi- Kailash Om Parbat * Kailash darshan Via Nepal route, Manimahesh Kailash, Kinner kailash, Srikhand Kailash (*40 days before the tour schedule)

4. No lapse, No loss, 100% aassured investments  priority bookings for  privileged traveller, NTP 2023

 

 

Payment

Payment Gateway Link: Payment Gateway Online card payments

HDFC BANK DETAILS

Account Title : NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd.
Bank : HDFC Bank Limited
Bank A/C : 12202560000897
Branch : M 39, Outer Circle
Address: M 36, Outer Circle, Opposite Super Bazar, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001
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ICICI BANK DETAILS

Account Title : NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd.
Bank : ICICI Bank
Bank A/C : 000705004621
Branch : Shop No- 7C Plot No- GH04B, Prateek Stylome Sector- 45 Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida- 201335, India
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