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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a spiritual and life changing journey can be accomplished via Simikot on Helicopter. This is a 11 days trip where you will travel from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then to Simikot by flight and take a helicopter ride to Hilsa which is Nepal – China border. After crossing the border we will start a jeep drive to lake Mansarovar, perform a puja and take a holy bath. Next day we will drive to Yam Dwar from where our Kailash parikrama begins. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is named after two holy, spiritual and religiously significant sites: Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. Mt. Kailash (6,638m), familiar to Hindus as Kailash Parvat is the most sacred mountain of Asia.

Duration

11 Days

Best Season

Apr to Jun and Sept to Oct


Day 1 - Arrival at Kathmandu

Day 2 - Kathmandu - Nepaljung

Day 3 - Nepaljung - Simikot

Day 4 - Simikot - Hilsa - Purang

Day 5 - Purang

Day 6 - Purang - Mansarovar

Day 7 - Mansarovar - Yam Dwar - Deraphuk

Day 8 - Deraphuk - Zuthulphuk

Day 9 - Zuthulphuk - Hilsa

Day 10 - Hilsa - Simikot - Nepaljung - Kathmandu

Day 11 - Departure

Day 1 - Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport

Pick up on arrival at the airport and transfer to . Hotel will serve you all the hot drinks meals (no extra cost for Pilgrimage). If time permits we will plan Arati (Pashupatinath) tour in the evening or a comfortable guided walk in Thamel (colorful tourist center).

Day 2 - Kathmandu - Nepaljung

After breakfast we will plan a visit to Pashupatinath and Jal Narayan. After lunch we will have briefing about the Holy Himalaya Yatra. Shopping/ packing or if time permits we can plan a trip to Baudhanth/Swoyanbhunath or Kumari (Kathmandu Durbar squire).

Day 3 - Nepaljung - Simikot

After breakfast we will be heading to Nepal China border following Pasang Lhamu Highway. River valley and hilly roads do not permit speed drive. Famous Langtang National Park is on the way so do expect number of checking on this route . A famous Holy Lake Gosaikunda is near by (a day hard walk from Dhunche) this road. Depend on road condition either we do stay at Sabrubesi or Kerung. Accommodation basic guest house.

Day 4 - Simikot - Hilsa - Purang

We can spend one extra day at Kerung which can help a lot to adapt our body on the thin air/ high altitude trip. Kyirong (meaning "Happy Village"), it is really a joyful green village, gate way to Tibetan Plateau!.

Day 5 - Purang

Driving on the Tibetan Plateau itself is gift ! Joyful road, colorful landscape, snow cap mountains, yaks and wilderness, crossing the high pass of Kyirong La (5236m) and viewing the Lakes and by the afternoon following the famous River Valley of Bharamaputra is the high lights of the day. We will have pack lunch on the way and at the comfortable guest house/ hotel / destination (Saga or Dong Ba) by late afternoon. Depend on the health condition we can stay here one more day (2 nights) to be sure for the safe and joyful yatra.

Day 6 - Purang - Mansarovar

Again a joyful driving days following the source of Bharma Putra River. Sand Dun valley, Mayum La (high pass) and Lakes are the day high light. By afternoon we will have first view of Holy Lake and Holy Himalaya (Mt. Kailash) once at Horchu. A circumambulation at the Holy Lake starts from this point (Horchu) itself. We have to shift to Eco Bus to follow the Holy Lake Clockwise. By late afternoon we will be at the Chu Gomba (Western part of holy Lake). While driving you enjoy the great view of Holy Lake and Mt. Kailash together. A first touch/ bath of Holy water can be done on one of joyful points of Holy Lake specially on the base of the famous Peak of Guru Mandata. Chu Gomba, which is a sort of activities center at the Lake is our destination for all the activities as well.
- First Darsan of the Holy Lake and Mountain
- Old Drongba to Lake Manasarovar: 325 km | 6 hrs drive.
- Elevation of Lake Manasarovar: 4550 m. | 14924 fts.

Day 7 - Mansarovar - Yam Dwar - Deraphuk

Morning will busy with Holy Dip, Pooja and Hawan activities. Once Holy Activities is over we will have lunch and will be heading to the base of Holy Himalaya called Darchen. Darchen is 35km road distance, just north of the Holy Lake. It is town of the area with all basic supplies are available including gear for the walking days, horse, helper even food items with good enough electric and power supplies. Darchen is situated 35 km north of lake manasarovar is a small town on the foothill of Kailash. Also, this is the gateway to Parikrama. From here, the trek starting point (Yama Dwar) is about 5 km. Puja and Hawana at the Lakeshore during the course of parikrama.

Day 8 - Deraphuk - Zuthulphuk

51km, a complete circumambulation of Holy Himalaya (Mt. Kailash) starts from this morning. We will drive all the way to Yama Dwar in our Eco Bus (7km) which is also called Tarpuche or valley of Gods! Comfortable walk for 6 hrs which is close to 10 km will allow to have magic view of North Face. The walk is gentle with viewing the water falls, towering rocks on both sides and wild animals. Number of the yatirs and local will be making the trail as festival season specially on full moon and no moon days. If body is not fully acclimatized you can feel exhausted very soon. Having good personal helper and Yaks makes much more comfortable to be on the destination easily. In the Late afternoon you can have golden view of North Face (Holy Himalaya).

Day 9 - Zuthulphuk - Hilsa

Day starts with a silent view/ darsaon of North Face and the walk to the pass (Dolma La) do starts very early in the morning. 2300fts ascending and 2500fts descending is a real challenge of the entire trip. The total walking distance for the day will be closer to 20km (a long day) but the colorful Dolma La and Blue Lake (Gauri Kunda) will make a successful journey in life a remarkable one. Good enough water and energy back up for your body should be planned carefully before heading for this day. Good walking shoes and warm jackets are good enough for general days. Only on bad weather days we need more prepared for a safe walk on snowing trail which you can feel on the earlier days.

Day 10 - Hilsa - Simikot - Nepaljung - Kathmandu

Close to 8 km, 3 hrs comfortable walk in the morning and drive to Manasarovar by mid day and continue to Dongba, way back home! Body of each yatris will be very light with all the joys on the successful yatra.

Day 11 - Departure

Joyful drive to Kerung. Close to 300Km – if you are able to start the trip earlier even we can plan to return to Kathmandu on good weather days. On our plan we will either stay at Kerung or on Nepal side, Sabru Besi (Langtang).

Flight Duration

Nepalgunj to Simikot: 45 Minutes Flight

Simikot to Hilsa: 20 Minutes by Helicopter

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