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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lucknow 8 Nights/9 Days – By Flight & Helicopter

Duration
8 Nights & 9 Days
Places
2N Nepalgunge/2N Taklakot/1N Lake Mansarovar/1N Darchen/1N Dirapauk/1N Zutulphuk
Package Includes
Hotel
Sightseeing
Transfer
Meal

Day Wise Itinerary

Arrival in Lucknow – Drive to Nepalgunj
  • Arrive at Lucknow Airport or Railway Station and embark on a scenic 3-hour drive to Nepalgunj.
  • Check in at Hotel Sneha, Kitchen Hot, or a similar property. In the evening, attend a comprehensive briefing on the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
  • Overnight in Nepalgunj.
Flight to Simikot – Helicopter to Hilsa – Drive to Taklakot (3,900m)
  • Early morning, take a 45-minute flight to Simikot. After a short rest, board a thrilling helicopter ride to Hilsa (20 minutes). Proceed with a short 15-minute drive to Shera Border for immigration formalities, then continue to Taklakot (3,900m).
  • Overnight in Taklakot.
Drive to Holy Lake Manasarovar (4,500m)
  • After breakfast, drive 78 km to the sacred Lake Manasarovar. The rest of the day is dedicated to spiritual rituals — puja, havan, meditation, and a holy dip in the lake.
  • Overnight near Lake Manasarovar.
Lake Manasarovar → Darchen (4,560m)
  • After morning prayers, take a short 30 km drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mount Kailash. The day is free for acclimatization and Parikrama preparation.
  • Overnight at Himalayan Hotel, Darchen.
Kailash Parikrama Begins: Darchen → Dirapuk (4,890m)
  • Start your Kailash Parikrama with a 10 km drive to Tarboche (Yam Dwar). From here, begin a 4–5 hour trek (8 km) to Dirapuk, facing the magnificent North Face of Mount Kailash.
  • Overnight in Dirapuk.
Dirapuk → Zuthulphuk via Dolma La Pass (5,600m)
  • This is the most sacred and challenging day of the Yatra. Trek across the Dolma La Pass (5,600m), visit Gauri Kund, and continue your 8–10 hour trek to Zuthulphuk.
  • Overnight in Zuthulphuk.
End of Parikrama – Drive to Taklakot via Manasarovar
  • After breakfast, trek 8 km to the pickup point where your vehicle awaits. Drive back to Taklakot via Lake Manasarovar.
  • Overnight in Taklakot.
Taklakot → Hilsa → Simikot → Nepalgunj
  • Early morning, drive to the Nepal border, take a helicopter to Simikot, and then a connecting flight to Nepalgunj.
  • Overnight in Nepalgunj.
Departure to Lucknow
  • After breakfast, drive back to Lucknow Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying divine blessings from Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation as mentioned in itinerary
  • Flights & Helicopter: Nepalgunj–Simikot–Hilsa–Simikot–Nepalgunj
  • Luxury bus/coach in Tibet for transfers & sightseeing
  • Supporting luggage truck during the journey
  • Tibet Visa & Entry Permit
  • Kailash Parikrama Entry Fee
  • Lake Manasarovar Parikrama by vehicle
  • All vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Packed lunch during Parikrama days
  • Experienced Indian cook for freshly prepared meals
  • Services of experienced Nepalese Sherpa Team
  • English & Hindi-speaking Nepalese Guide and Chinese Guide
  • Yak & Yakman for luggage during Parikrama
  • Oxygen cylinder & basic first-aid kit for altitude support
  • Complimentary Souvenir Kit: Duffle Bag, Down Jacket & Day Pack

Exclusions

  • International and domestic flight tickets to/from Lucknow
  • Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Emergency evacuation or rescue expenses
  • Personal horse/porter during Parikrama (directly payable)
  • Tips, beverages, cold drinks, and personal expenses
  • Additional hotel stays due to flight delays or weather disruptions
  • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • Extra transportation due to landslides or unforeseen circumstances
  • Urgent visa processing fees or documentation

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