Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Lucknow (9N/10D)

Early in the morning, you will take a short but scenic flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot, a remote town surrounded by the Himalayan ranges (50 mins flight). Accessible only by air, Simikot is also an important acclimatization stop before entering Tibet. You will spend the day here resting and preparing for the altitude. Overnight stay will be in Simikot.

After breakfast, we proceed to Simikot airport and board a helicopter for a short yet thrilling 20-minute ride to Hilsa, situated on the Nepal–Tibet border. From Hilsa, a brief walk takes us to the immigration office to complete border formalities. Once cleared, you will meet our Tibetan team and continue by vehicle to Purang (Taklakot), a small town in Tibet. Overnight stay will be arranged in Taklakot.

This day takes us closer to the spiritual heart of the journey. After breakfast, we drive for about one and a half hours, covering 88 km, to reach the sacred Lake Manasarovar. Considered the holiest of lakes in Hinduism, Lake Manasarovar is believed to cleanse sins and elevate the soul. Here, you will begin the parikrama of the lake by vehicle and enjoy the serene energy of the surroundings. Overnight stay will be at a guesthouse near the lake. Note: 1) Accommodation at Manasarovar will be very basic with multiple sharing rooms with Outside toilets (Guest should not complain regarding accommodation here ) 2) No bath at Manasarovar be it at lake or Outside 3) Guest can perform Puja on their own ( we wont make any arrangement's for puja ) 4) If you need to Hire a Pony/Porter for Parikrama Do inform Our Local Guide on this day so they can arrange it accordingly, some times it could be difficult to get the pony due to High Demand & we are not responsible for that 5) Even after making payment some times we may not get horse or Porter

The morning is devoted to spiritual rituals on the banks of Lake Manasarovar. Pilgrims may perform pooja or do meditation and soak in the divine vibrations of the lake. After these sacred activities, we drive to Darchen, which can be considered as the base camp of Mount Kailash. Here we rest overnight, preparing for the most awaited part of the pilgrimage – the Kailash Parikrama. If allowed one can visit Astapad with additional cost , from where one can have very good Darshan of South Face & Astapad is a place where first Jain Trirthankar Guru Rishavdev got enlightenment

Today is the day we all are waiting for, after breakfast you will be provided with packed lunch in a plastic bag which you have to carry on your own with very limited option , first we drive to Yamadwar which is like 15-20 minutes’ drive & the starting point of Parikrama . Day 1 of parikrama will be comparatively easy walk of 12km which might take 4 to 6hrs depending upon every individual, one the way get Darshan of Kailash Parwat , reach diraphuk with devotion filled heart , overnight at Tea House .

Packed Lunch - Apple / Biscuit / Juice / Choclate / Namkeen Note: 1) Those Who are not going for Parikrama will stay at Darchen at same or different hotel with additional cost depending upon hotel 2) Accommodation at Zuthulphuk will be very basic with multiple sharing rooms with Outside toilets (Guest should not complain regarding accommodation here ) 3) No bath at Zuthulphuk / No Minaral water Bottles 4) Khichadi or similar food served for dinner

After breakfast, we complete the final trek of the Kailash Parikrama with a three-hour, 8 km trek to Chongdo, where vehicles will be waiting. From here, we return to Darchen to reunite with those who did not participate in the trek. After Breakfast , we drive towards the Nepal border,clear immigration formalities,Reach Hilsa & Fly to Simikot by Heli (if weater Permits) Note : New Room is not provided here for those who return from Parikrama on day 3 at darchen , they can freshen up at someone else room if available

Today Morning fly from Simikot to Nepalgunj ,reach Nepalgunj Hotel ,Collect your Luggage & drive to Lucknow Note : Due to shortage of Vehicles here & unpredictable Simikot flights we may have to wait for Vehicle for Lucknow Drop

Simikot - Nepalgunj & Departure to Lucknow