10 days Kailash Manasarovar Tour – Ex Lucknow (By Helicopter)

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Lucknow – Drive to Nepalgunj (190 km)

On arrival in Lucknow airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative. After completing your custom formalities, transfer to Nepalgunj (190 km, 6 hours). Arrive in Nepalgunj and transfer to the hotel for check- in. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Nepalgunj – Fly to Simikot (2800m)

After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport for a 50-minute flight to Simikot. Pick up at Simikot airport, transfer to your hotel and rest for the remaining day for acclimatization. Overnight in Simikot.

Day 03: Simikot – Fly to Hilsa by Helicopter – Drive to Purang (3900m)

After breakfast, fly to Hilsa in a helicopter (20 mins, 15 kg weight limit). Wait for the other members to arrive in Hilsa (since it is a group visa and everyone has to enter the Tibet side in one group), complete immigration and customs formalities in Nepal and China, then continue driving to Purang (30 km ,1 hour; on the way we have to pass via 2 checkpoints where checking might take up to 1 hour at each checkpost). Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Purang.

Day 04: Purang – Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4590m)

After breakfast, drive to Rakshas Tal (70 km, 1.5 hours). On the way, you will have to pass one checkpoint. After reaching Rakshas Tal, you will see Gurla Mandhata Parvat and get your first view of Mt. Kailash’s south face and Manasarovar Lake. After a 25 km drive, we reach Manasarovar, and the rest of the day is free for spiritual activities such as pooja, havan worship, meditation, holy bathing, etc. Overnight Lodge is on the shores of Lake Manasarovar.

Day 05: Manasarovar – Drive to Darchen (4560m)

After breakfast, drive an hour to Darchen – the base camp of Holy Mt. Kailash. Rest of day free for acclimatization and preparing for circuit (Parikrama). Overnight stay at a hotel in Darchen.

Day 06: Visit to Yama Dwar – Trek to Diraphuk

After breakfast, drive 10 km to Tarboche (Yama Dwar), which is the starting point of Parikrama / Kora. We will trek to Diraphuk, which is a 12 km (6/7 hours) trek across Mt. Kailash’s west face. Overnight stay at the guest house.

Day 07: Dirapuk – Trek to Zuthulphuk (4790m)

After breakfast, walk approximately 8 to 10 hours (Parikrama). Trekking up to Dolma La Pass (5600 m) is the day every pilgrim talks about; it is the most difficult journey throughout the trip. We will offer very short prayers at Dolma La and move towards Gaurikund. Then trek to Zuthulphuk (22 km). Arrive at Zuthulphuk and transfer to the guest house for check-in. Overnight in Zuthulphuk.

Day 08: Zuthulphuk – Drive to Purang

After breakfast, we will trek around 8 km. We will be reaching the point where our jeeps will be waiting to drive us to Darchen, and Parikarma ends. After lunch, we will drive to Purang via Manasarovar parikrama (circuit). Overnight stay at the guest house.

Day 09: Return back to Nepalgunj

After breakfast, early morning drive to Nepal border. Fly to Simikot in a helicopter, and then have a connecting flight to Nepalgunj. Overnight stay at a hotel in Nepalgunj.

Day 10: Final departure

After breakfast, departure transfer to Lucknow airport to connect your onward journey.