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• Kailash Manasarovar Helicopter Tour: 11 days
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Kailash Manasarovar Helicopter Tour

Kailash Manasarovar Tour by Helicopter
Ex-Kathmandu - 11 days
Ex-Lucknow - 09 days

There is ample justification for regarding Mount Kailash – the highest mountain exclusively within Tibet – as the holiest of all holy places. For Hindus, this awe-inspiring lone peak is the representation on earth of Mt Meru, the spiritual centre of their universe and a ‘world pillar’ 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves. Hindus believe that Kailash is the home of Lord Shiva, who sits at the summit with his consort Parvati, otherwise known as the daughter of the Himalayas.

Out-lined tour itinerary:

Day 1:	Arrival in Kathmandu. Our Representative will meet you & transfer to Hotel. Overnight Hotel.
Day 2:	AM: Sightseeing Tour and Fly to Nepalgunj from kathmandu. OR Arrival in Lucknow & transfer to Nepalgunj. Overnight Hotel Sneha.
Day 3:	Early morning fly to Simikot by Fixed Wing and complete immigration formality. Overnight Sunvalley Resort.
Day 4:	Early morning fly to Hilsa by Helicopter. From Hilsa trek to Sher and drive to Taklakot (3400 m.). Purang Guesthouse
Day 5:	Rest day in Purang for acclimatization. Purang Guesthouse
Day 6:	Drive, Purang to Lake Manasarovar (Chiu Gompa – 4550 m.). Paramartha Guesthouse
Day 7:	Drive, Lake Manasarovar to Yam Dwar via Darchen (4664 m.) then trek to Deraphuk (4920 m). Overnight Camp
Day 8:	Trek over Dolma-La (5600 m.) then continue to Zutrul phuk (4780 m). Overnight Camp
Day 9:	Finish parikrama near Darchen then drive back to Sher, finish immigration and walkdown to Hilsa. Overnight Camp.
Day 10:	Early morning, Helicopter flight to Simikot and then fixed wing flight to Nepalgunj. Same day transfer to Lucknow. OR Fly to Kathmandu, Overnight Hotel.
Day 11:	Departure.

Tour Departure dates for The Year 2010

Detailed Itinerary for this tour

DAYS	PARTICULAR	ACCOMMODATION
Day 1	ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU Arrive in Kathmandu. We meet you at the airport & transfer to Hotel. Evening we will give you short briefing regarding your tour program.	Hotel
Day 2	KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING & FLY TO NEPALGUNJ (A) From Kathmandu: AM: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Budhanilkantha & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Then after lunch, we will take the flight to Nepalgunj. Received by our representative in the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel. (B) From Lucknow: Arrive at Lucknow airport OR train station, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to Nepalgunj (Administrative Head Quarter of Western Nepal). The drive will take approximately 5 hours, arrival in Hotel & refresh. Evening – tour briefing. Kathmandu to Nepalgunj flight: 1 hour	Hotel Sneha
Day 3	FLY, NEPALGUNJ – SIMIKOT (2910 m) This day is like reserve day for the safe and smooth operation of Helicopter flight so we may quit/skip overnight stay if weather is clear. We will complete all immigration formalities for Nepal side in Simikot. - Nepalgunj to Simikot flight – 1 hour. - Rest for acclimatization.	Sun Valley Resort
Day 4	SIMIKOT - HILSA – PURANG (Taklakot – 3400 m.) - Simikot to Hilsa Helicopter flight 20 minutes. - Hilsa to Sher trek 45 minutes. - Sher to Taklakot drives an hour & 30 minutes..	Purang Guesthouse
Day 5	ACCLIMATIZATION AT PURANG (Taklakot – 3400 m.) Rests day for acclimatization	Purang Guesthouse
Day 6	PURANG - LAKE MANSAROVAR (Chiu Gompa – 4550 m.) Wake up early morning and drive to Lake Manasarovar and perform Puja (worship)/snan (holy dip) according to your individual rituals and take lunch then start parikrama of Holy Lake Manasarovar by Jeep. - The distance of Mansarovar circumambulation is 72 km - The journey takes 3 hours.	Paramartha Guesthouse
Day 7	LAKE MANSAROVAR TO TARBOCHE AND TREK TO DIRAPHUK (4920 M.). Today we will straightly go ahead towards Tarboche (Yama Dwar  - the auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground) passing through Darchen (4664 m) and then start Parikrama (trekking circumambulation of Kailash) to Deraphuk Gompa. - Lake Mansarovar to Darchen – 40 km (1 hour & 30 nimutes) - Darchen to Yam Dwar drives – 45 minutes. - Yam Dwar to Deraphuk trek – 18 km, 5 hours	Camp
Day 8	TREK DOLMA-LA – GAURI KUNDA - ZUTULPHUK. Today is the tough trekking day crossing highest elevation of 5600 m (Dolma La Pass). You can see Gauri Kunda on the way.- Deraphuk to Zutulphuk Gomba – 8 hours	Camp
Day 9	ZUTULPHUK GOMBA - PURANG (TAKLAKOT) - HILSA Finish trek near Darchen then drive back to Purang (Taklakot). Refresh and drive to Sher then completing immigration formalities walk down to Hilsa. Overnight stay in camp. - Darchen to Purang drive: 4 hours - Purang to Immigration drive: 1.5 hrs - Sher to Hilsa walk: 45 minutes	Camp
Day 10	FLY NEPALGUNJ & DRIVE BACK TO LUKHNOW OR FLY TO KATHMANDU Early morning (after breakfast), Helicopter flight to Simikot. Then take connecting fixed wing flight to Nepalgunj. After Nepalgunj: (A) For Kathmandu: Catch evening Flight to Kathmandu (Approx: 1 hr. flight). Receive in the Airport by our representative and transfer to Hotel. (B) For Lucknow: Arrive in Airport, drive to Hotel Sneha and take your own luggage for your further journey to Lucknow by Driving. - Hilsa to Simikot: 20 minutes flight. - Simikot to Nepalgunj: 1 hour. - Nepalgunj to Lucknow drive: 5 hours - Nepalgunj to Kathmandu Flight: 1 hour	Hotel
Day 11	DEPARTURE: Transfer to airport for your flight back home.

Group Departure Tour Cost:
Ex-Kathmandu (10nights/11days): INR. 165,000/- per person (nett)
Ex-Lucknow (08nights/09days) : INR. 145,000/- per person (nett)
Supplement for NRI's ( INR. 12,500/- per person)
Single Room Supplement (Nepal): (INR. 3,000/- per person)

SERVICE INCLUDES:
1. Arrival departure transfer in Kathmandu.
2. Two nights accommodation (4 or 5 star) in Kathmandu on full board basis (twin sharing)
3. Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
4. Flight tickets Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu.
2. Pick up from Lucknow & drop to Lucknow by private transfer
3. Hotel Sneha to Airport transfer in Nepalgunj
4. Nepalgunj to Hilsa & back to Nepalgunj by Helicopter
4. Domestic airport taxes
5. Tibet group visa and travel/trekking permits
6. Guesthouse accommodation in Tibet except in Parikrama (trekking part)
7. All meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
8. Transportation in Tibet in 4WD Land Cruiser (4 passengers in one Land Cruiser)
9. English speaking Tibetan guide
10. Necessary supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas, tour Manager from Nepal)
11. All necessary camping equipments for Parikrama
12. Yaks & Yak men during the Parikrama (circumambulation) around Mt. Kailash
13. Gamow bag (pressure bag) and oxygen for emergency use
14. Medical kit bag
15. Humla region restricted area permit & royalties
16. Porter cost in Hilsa (while going and coming back)
17. All applicable taxes & service charges.

SERVICE EXCLUDES:
1. Riding Horse or Yak during the Parikrama
2. A visit to Khojarnath temple
3. Your travel insurance
4. Rescue and evacuation service
5. Personal expenses
6. Bottled drinks
7. Tip for guide & driver
8. Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances.

Important Notes:

1. The departure dates mentioned above are arrival date in Kathmandu.
 
2. Accommodation in Tibet can be in dormitory room OR in a double bedded room depending on places & availability.

3. During the Parikrama (Kora), we provide 1 Yak for every two people or as per Chinese Government rules.

4. 1 Yak handler will be provided for every 3 yaks.

5. Depending on weather condition and group size, we provide fixed wing aircraft in between Nepalgunj and Simikot but in between Hilsa and Simikot there is no alternative other than Helicopter. Helicopter accommodates 4 passengers at a time depending on the group size & baggage load by small helicopter OR carry 18 passengers at a time if MI – 17 Helicopter (big chopper) available.

6. We must land at Simikot for going through immigration formalities of Nepal government while going and coming back 

7. During the Parikrama, if you like you can stay in local Guesthouse but you should pay for it directly otherwise we do camping.

8. We can arrange Horse for riding on Kora, but you should let us know at least 2 days in advance. The price of Horse depends on the time and the flow of tourists in the region. If there are more tourists, horses will be expensive because of high demand.

9. The weather condition in the mountain (Simikot and Hilsa area) plays the vital role on this journey. So, due to the weather fact the trip might be delayed to depart by one or two days in the beginning. Simultaneously, if the weather in between Simikot and Hilsa is bad, the Helicopter can’t come to pick you up at Hilsa. In this case, you have to stay in Hilsa and our company bear accommodation and foods for one extra night but incase it goes longer the group has to bear all extra expenses. Only basic foods and accommodation is available in Hilsa. So, every passenger on this journey is advised to keep some spare days in the yatra.  

10. Simikot stay is an optional spare day program with a view to manage safe and smooth operation of flight so it may be possible to remove or station as per the situation of weather and flight condition.

11. Extra expenses that may occur due to natural calamities not excluding, landslide, adverse weather conditions, Political sanction, road blockades, or whatsoever, which entails extra nights in hotel or guest houses, additional Vehicles or porterage. All such expenses, will be borne by clients directly or to be collected by us at the end of the tour.

12. The above departure dates are tentative and subject to change according to the group bookings conditions.