Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2027 By Helicopter via Simikot & Hilsa

Chaliye Kailash, Shivalaya Ke Saath

Parikrama Karwate, Pakadke Haath.

A refined Himalayan pilgrimage combining Kathmandu's spiritual heritage, the remote landscapes of Humla and Tibet, sacred Lake Mansarovar, and the Kailash Parikrama.

Travel from Kathmandu through Nepalgunj and Simikot, cross into Tibet via Hilsa, and continue to the sacred Kailash region by road.

Designed for pilgrims who prefer a more compact Himalayan access route, this 11-day programme combines carefully planned logistics, experienced field support and the spiritual highlights of the Kailash pilgrimage.

Trip Features:

Total Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Route: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Simikot – Hilsa – Taklakot – Mansarovar – Darchen – Kailash Kora – Hilsa – Simikot – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu
Access: Fixed-wing flight + chartered helicopter + overland
Kailash Kora: Approximately 3 days
Lake Mansarovar : Approx. 4,500 m
Darchen : Approx. 4,560–4,575 m
Journey Starts/Ends : In Kathmandu, Nepal
Accommodation: Hotels, guesthouses and locally available accommodation
Meal: Vegetarian
Group Support: Tibetan guide, tour coordinator & Himalayan support team

Tour Highlights

Kathmandu Spiritual Heritage

Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and other significant religious sites.

Himalayan Flight to Simikot

Fly into one of Nepal's remote Himalayan regions.

Helicopter to Hilsa

Experience the spectacular Simikot–Hilsa helicopter sector.

Lake Mansarovar

Spend time at the sacred lake at approximately 4,500 metres.

Kailash Parikrama

Undertake the traditional circumambulation of Mount Kailash.

Dolma La

Cross the highest point of the Parikrama at approximately 5,640 metres.

North Face Darshan

Depending on current local conditions and permissions, pilgrims may have the opportunity to undertake Charan Sparsh.

Experienced Shivalaya Leadership

Travel with a team built around extensive first-hand Kailash experience.

Note:

Tour itinerary may change based on weather, health conditions of yatris, and restrictions imposed by Chinese authorities. Shivalaya Tours will make all efforts to maintain the tour schedule and complete all important aspects of the Yatra.

BY HELICOPTER YATRA - 2026

MONTHS	FULL MOON DATE	DATES
MAY	1, 31	4, 11, 18, 25, 27*
JUNE	30	1, 8, 15, 22, 26*, 29
JULY	29	6, 13, 20, 25*, 27
AUGUST	28	3, 10, 17, 21*, 24
SEPTEMBER	26	7, 14, 21, 23*, 28

Note:

The above dates indicate departure from India and arrival in Kathmandu.
For helicopter tours, the mentioned dates represent arrival in Kathmandu. If arriving via Lucknow, your arrival will be one day later than the dates listed above.
Departure dates are scheduled to coincide with the Full Moon at Lake Manasarovar.

Important:

Flight schedules, border procedures, permits, road conditions, accommodation and access arrangements can change. The final confirmed itinerary issued before departure will take precedence.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu ( Kathmandu | Approx. 1,400 m)

Welcome to Kathmandu, the gateway to your Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.

Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Subject to the temple's schedule and local conditions, experience the evening Aarati on the banks of the Bagmati River. Return to the hotel and rest.

Overnight: 5-star hotel in Kathmandu

Meals: As per arrival programme

Day 2: Kathmandu | Nepalgunj

Spiritual Kathmandu & Himalayan Gateway

Begin the morning with a visit to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the world's great Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

Continue to Jal Narayan, also known as the Sleeping Vishnu Temple.

After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Nepalgunj.

The flight takes approximately 45 minutes.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and prepare for the following day's early Himalayan flight.

Flight: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj

Approx. flight time: 45 minutes

Overnight: Soaltee Westend Premier or similar

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Nepalgunj | Simikot | Hilsa | Taklakot

Into the High Himalaya

An early morning departure takes you by fixed-wing aircraft from Nepalgunj to Simikot. From Simikot, board a chartered helicopter for the spectacular flight to Hilsa. After landing at Hilsa, complete the required border procedures and cross into Tibet. Continue by road toward Taklakot, also known as Purang.

The remainder of the day is dedicated to rest and initial acclimatization.

Flight: Nepalgunj – Simikot

Approx. flight time: 1 hour

Helicopter: Simikot – Hilsa

Approx. flight time: 22 minutes

Road transfer: Hilsa – Taklakot

Overnight: Hotel in Taklakot

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Taklakot (Acclimatization Day | Approx. 3,900 m)

Today is an important acclimatization day. The purpose is simple: allow your body time to adjust before travelling higher.

Enjoy a relaxed morning and gentle activities around the area, subject to local conditions.

Your focus today:

Rest
Hydration
Light movement
Avoid unnecessary exertion
Prepare your daypack
Attend the group briefing

The team will also review the upcoming Lake Mansarovar and Kailash programme.

Overnight: Hotel in Taklakot

Altitude: Approx. 3,900 m

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Taklakot | Lake Mansarovar ( Approx. 4,500 m)

The First Darshan of Lake Mansarovar

Today you travel deeper into the sacred Kailash landscape. After breakfast, drive toward Lake Mansarovar, approximately 90 km away. As the landscape opens across the Tibetan Plateau, the approach to the sacred lake becomes one of the defining moments of the journey. Upon arrival, pilgrims may have time for prayer, meditation, puja and other spiritual practices, subject to local regulations and conditions.

Any bathing or ritual activity must follow the regulations and instructions applicable at the time of travel. Overnight: Guesthouse / locally available accommodation

Altitude: Approx. 4,500 m

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Lake Mansarovar ? Darchen (Approx. 4,560–4,575 m)

Enjoy the morning around Lake Mansarovar according to the operational schedule.

Later, drive toward Darchen, the principal gateway to the Kailash Parikrama.

Darchen is located at approximately 4,560–4,575 metres and is where pilgrims prepare for the three-day Kora.

Kora preparation

Day 7: Darchen | Sershung | Dirapuk (4765m,24 km)

After breakfast, you will drive to Sershung via Darchen to begin your Kailash Parikrama trek toward Dirapuk, situated at an altitude of 16,500 ft (5,030 meters). The trek covers approximately 12 kilometers and includes the spiritually significant stretch from Yamadwar to Dirapuk, which typically takes around 4 to 5 hours to complete. A packed lunch will be provided during the trek to keep you energized.

Once you reach Dirapuk, you have the option to perform Charan Sparsh, a revered ritual involving a pilgrimage to the North Face of Mount Kailash. This side excursion is approximately a 3-hour round trip (to and from Dirapuk), involving an uphill and downhill walk that allows for close darshan of the sacred mountain’s northern flank.

For those who prefer not to continue the second day of the Parikrama trek, Charan Sparsh can alternatively be performed the following morning before returning to Darchen for overnight rest and preparation for the next stage of the journey. Overnight: Guest house.

Day 8: Dirapuk | Drolma La Pass| Zuthulpuk (4690m, 18km)

This is the most challenging and spiritually significant day of the entire Yatra — a journey that pilgrims remember for a lifetime. The trek begins early with a steep ascent to the formidable Drolma La Pass (5640m / 18,600 ft), the highest point of the Parikrama. The climb is demanding, made tougher by the thin air at high altitude, but every step is filled with devotion and determination.

Just below the pass lies the sacred Gauri Kund (5440m / 18,400 ft), the "Lake of Compassion," shimmering with profound spiritual symbolism. After offering prayers, begin the long and sometimes steep descent on the eastern side of Mount Kailash, with panoramic views of vast, remote landscapes and snow-capped peaks on the horizon.

The trail continues along the east bank of a tranquil river, eventually leading to Zuthulpuk, known for its meditation caves and serene setting. This trek typically takes 10 to 12 hours, testing your endurance while offering deep inner reflection and a sense of spiritual transformation.

Day 9: Zuthulpuk | Darchen | Taklakot | Hilsa

After breakfast, begin an 8 km trek to Zhong Chu, where vehicles will be waiting to receive you. From there, drive back to Darchen for lunch. Later, continue your journey via Purang and cross the border to Hilsa.

Day 10: Hilsa | Simikot | Nepalgunj | Kathmandu

Early in the morning, board your flight to Simikot, followed by a connecting flight back to Nepalgunj, and then continue onward to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure and relaxation.

Day 11: Departing Kathmandu

Your tour concludes today. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or onward to your next destination.

Rates include:

- All necessary Tibet entry permission and Kailas permission/Visa for the Group.

- Chinese Visa fee.

- Airport transfers.

- 2 nights stay at Kathmandu at 5 star properties.

- Half day sightseeing tour in Kathamandu by air conditioned coach

-Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Simikot/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu by fixed wing aircraft.

-Simikot/Hilsa/Simikot by Charted Chopper.

- 1 night stay at Hotel Soaltee Westend Premier or similar in Nepalgunj.

- Upper Humla Permit fee.

- Overland transfer in Tibet by luxury coach.

- A supporting truck for carrying kitchen equipment and food stuffs.

- Best available hotels or Guest houses in Tibet.

- All vegetarian meals.

- Complimentary duffle bag and day pack.

- Down Jacket on return basis.

- All camping equipment (dinning tent, kitchen tent, kitchen utensils, table, chairs, toilet tent etc.

- Entrance fees in Tibet.

- Tibetan guide from FEC.

- Insurance covering emergency evacuation and medical coverage for everyone

- Oxygen cylinders for the group.

- All applicable taxes and service charges

Rates do not include:

- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control, such as, bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays, additional nights in Nepalside due to weather condition, rescheduling or cancellation, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, evacuation costs etc, and that should be directly payable at the spot.

- International Airfare.

BOOKING CONDITION:

A clear passport copy must be submitted at least 5 weeks prior to the group's entry date.
The original passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of travel.

PAYMENT POLICY:

A booking fee of Inr 25,000/- per person is required at the time of submitting the Naming List and Passport copy.
50% of the tour payment is due one month prior to the group's travel date.
The balance amount must be paid at least 15 days before the group's arrival in Nepal.

Cancellation charges per person

Once the group-naming list has been submitted, a cancellation fee of Inr 25,000/- per person will apply for any cancellations.
Prior to 15 days : 30 percent of tour cost
Prior to 10 days of departure date : 50 percent of tour cost
Prior to 7 days of departure: 100 percent.