Kailash Helicopter Tours

• Kailash Helicopter Tour: Ex-Ktm-10 days
• Kailash Helicopter Tour: Ex-Lukhnow-8 days
• Shivaratri Special Tour: 8 days

• Kailash Overland Tour: 14 days
• Kailash Tour via Lhasa: 21 days

Optional Pilgrimage Tours in Nepal

• Muktinath Darshan
• Kakbhusundi Lake by Helicopter: 4 days
• Damodar Kunda by Helicopter: 5 days
• Mount Everest Flight

Places to visit

• Nepalgunj
• Simikot
• Hilsa
• Purang (Taklakot)
• Rakshas Taal
• Lake Manasarovar
• Mount Kailash
• Ganga Chu
• Darchen
• Asthapad & Nandi Parvat
• Yamadwar
• Deraphuk
• Siwasthal
• Gaurikunda
• Zutrulphuk
• Tirthapuri
• Kakbhusundi

Kailash Manasarovar Overland Tour

Kailash Overland Tour : 14 days

Commencement & the end of this journey is Kathmandu. You will be staying two nights in Kathmandu, that is; one night in the beginning and the other at the end. A half day sightseeing tour will be conducted that consists of a visit to Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkantha (sleeping Bishnu), before heading out to Kodari, the second day. The main reason to stay the second day in Kodari is to make your journey comfortable & smooth the following day. The next day, we will serve breakfast in Kodari, then cross the border and drive to Nyalam on time. The rest of the day, you can have a leisure time in Nyalam.

The journey requires a total 13 nights & 14 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. Out of 13 nights; 10 nights will be spending in Tibet, two nights will be spending in Kathmandu and the rest one night will be spending in Kodari respectively. The tour also combines the parikrama (circumambulation) around the Mt. Kailash and a visit to Asthapad. You can cover Tirthpuri (where demon Bhasmasur was destroyed) in the program as well, but this will be an optional program, so the charge will apply separately.

Outlined Itinerary

Day 1 : Kathmandu arrival.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport. Our representative will meet you at the airport & transfer to Hotel. Evening dinner + tour briefing.
Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2 : Halfday Sightseeing Tour - Drive To Kodari

Morning, you will visit Pashupatinath temple & Budhanilkantha Narayan (sleeping Vishnu). After lunch, drive to Kodari. It is a four & half hours journey to Kodari. You will be reaching Kodari in the evening.
Overnight in Kodari.

- Accommodation: Guesthouse (dormitory room) - very basic

Kathmandu - Kodari: Four & half hours
Distance: 123 km
Altitude: 1800 m.

Day 3 : Cross The Border Then Continue To Nyalam

Morning (after breakfast), cross the friendship bridge (10 minutes walk), complete the immigration formality in China side then drive to Nyalam (3750 m.). It takes an hour and half to get to Nyalam.

- Accommodation: Guesthouse (dormitory room) – very basic.

Kodari – ZhangMu – Nyalam: 32 km
Driving hours: 1 hour
Altitude: 3750 m. (Nyalam)

Day 4 : Free Day In Nyalam For Acclimatization.

Rest in Nyalam for acclimatization purpose. Today, you may go for a short hiking above Nyalam for a couple of hours. This will help you to be acclimatized properly.

- Accommodation: Guesthouse (dormitory room) – very basic.

Day 5 : Drive, Nyalam To New Dongba

Today, you should drive an extensive distance to reach New Dongba (4600 m.). On the way, you will be passing through Thong-La pass (5100 m.), Peiku Lake, Ganesh Parvat and the River Brahmhaputra. Also, you will be passing through a couple of other small high passes

- Accommodation: Guesthouse (the best quality available).

Nyalam to New Dongba: 400 km
Driving hours: 7 hours
Altitude: 4500 m.

Day 6 : Drive, New Dongba To Lake Manasarovar (4550 M.)

Today you will drive to lake Manasarovar and stay in Horchu side (tented camp). On the way, you will be passing through Paryang town and Mayum-La pass (5200 m.). This is the highest motorable pass in this journey.

- Accommodation: Horchu (dormitory tented camp) - very basic. New Dongba to Lake Manasarovar: 550 km

New Dongba to Lake Manasarovar: 370 km
Driving hours: 6 hours
Altitude: 4550 m.

Day 7 : Drive, Lake Manasarovar To Darchen (4663 M.)

Morning Pooja, holy bath at Mansarovar. After lunch, drive to Darchen by Land Cruiser. While going to Darchen, we will make a clockwise drive of Lake Manasarovar. The drive takes about 1 & half hours.

- Accommodation: Darchen Guesthouse (dormitory room) – very basic.

Lake Mansarovar (Horchu) to Darchen: 55 km (with parikrama)
Driving hours: 1.5 hours
Altitude: 4680 m.

Day 8 : Morning, Drive To Yama Dwar Then Start Parikrama

Drive to Yama Dwar then start Parikrama. The drive, from Darchen to Yama Dwar, takes about 45 minutes. Our Yaks & yak men will meet you here. We will load all logistics on Yaks then start the journey.

PASSENGERS WHO ARE GOING PARIKRAMA:
After loading all logistic on Yaks, you will start your journey. Today, you will have to walk about 5 hours to reach Deraphuk.

PASSENGERS WHO ARE NOT GOING PARIKRAMA:
After Darshan of Kailash from Yama Dwar, you will return back to Darchen & have rest.

OPTIONAL:
Before heading out to Yama Dwar, you may visit Asthapad from where you can see a superb & closest view of Mt. Kailash. It is nearly a 20 minutes drive to reach Asthapad.

- Accommodation: Camp

Serson to Deraphuk Gomba: 18 km, approx.
Trekking hours: 5 hours
Altitude: 4920 m.

Day 9 : Continue Parikrama To Zutulphuk (4760 M.) Via Gauri Kunda

PASSENGERS WHO ARE GOING PARIKRAMA:
Early morning, trek uphill to Dolma-La. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach Dolma Pass. This is the highest Pass (5600 m.) that you will cross on this journey. From Dolma pass, you will trek down to the valley-floor. Just right after the pass, you can see a beautiful but tiny lake on the right hand side. This is Gauri Kunda. From Dolma Pass, you have to trek another 4 hours to reach Zutulphuk. Please make you mind up, this is the toughest and longest day in parikrama.

PASSENGERS WHO ARE NOT GOING PARIKRAMA:
Today, you will have to rest in Darchen

- Accommodation: Camp

Deraphuk Gomba to Zutulphuk Gomba: 22 km
Trekking duration: 9 hours
Altitude: 4820 m.

Day 10 : End Parikrama Near Darchen And Drive Back To Lake Mansarovar (Horchu) Gaurikunda

PASSENGERS WHO ARE GOING PARIKRAMA:
After a short trek (3 hours) from Zutulphuk, you will reach at the pick point, where you will find our Land Cruisers waiting for you. Meet with other members then drive further to Lake Manasarovar (Horchu).

PASSENGERS WHO ARE NOT GOING PARIKRAMA:
Today, you will meet other members who are in Parikrama and drive together to Lake Manasarovar.

- Accommodation: Tented Camp (dormitory room) – very basic.

Zutulphuk to trek ending point: 8 km approx. - 3 hrs trek
Pick up point to Horchu (Lake Manasarovar): 35 km
Driving hours: 30 minutes
Altitude: 4550 m.

Day 11 : Return Journey To New Dongba

Early morning after breakfast, we set off our journey back to New Dongpa.

- Accommodation: Guesthouse (dormitory room) - the best available

Lake Manasarovar to New Dongba: 370 km
Driving hours: 6 hours
Altitude: 4464 m.

Day 12 : Return Journey To Nyalam

Return journey to Nyalam.

- Accommodation: Shisapangma Guesthouse (dormitory room) – very basic.

New Dongba to Nyalam: 400 km
Driving hours: 7 hours
Altitude: 3750 m.

Day 13 : Return Journey To Kathmandu

Drive to Zhangmu, cross the border then drive back to Kathmandu

- Accommodation: Hotel

Nyalam to ZhangMu: 32 km
Driving hours: One & half hour
Altitude (Kathmandu): 1380 m.

Day 14 : Departure

Transfer to the Airport for your flight back home.

1. Two nights accommodation in Kathmandu on full board basis
2. One night accommodation in Kodari on full board basis
3. Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu (one half day)
4. All necessary transfers in Kathmandu
5. Kathmandu – Kodari – Kathmandu transfers by private Bus
6. Tibet group visa (Chinese visa)
7. Accommodation in Tibet in Guesthouse (except in Parikrama)
8. Accommodation in camp during the parikrama
9. All vegetarian meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
10. Transportation in Tibet by 4WD Land Cruiser 4500 (4 passengers in one Land Cruiser)
11. Supporting truck to carry logistics
12. English speaking Tibetan guide
13. Necessary supporting crew (cook, helpers & sherpas)
14. Yaks & Yak men during the Parikrama (circumambulation around Kailash)
15. All necessary travel & trekking permits
16. Medical kit bag & Oxygen cylinders for emergency use
17. All applicable taxes and service charges
    

Services Excludes

1. Air ticket to Kathmandu & return
2. Nepal re-entry visa fee for NRIs
3. Your travel insurance
4. Rescue and evacuation service
5. Personal expenses
6. Horse for riding during the Parikrama
7. Asthapad darshan
8. Bottled drinks
9. Tip for guide & driver
10. Visa splitting charge and extra transport cost, incase of early returning of some members
11. Extra hotel charge in Kathmandu incase of early return from Tibet
12. Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstances
    

Important Notes

1. All dates are tentative; we reserve all rights to make any necessary changes.
2. Do contact us if you require further information or clarifications.