Trip Overview

This is an ultimate journey to Mt. Kailash famed as the ‘Center of the Universe’ by Heli charter flight. It begins by airways from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and continues to Simikot. After Simikot, you make a charter helicopter flight to Hilsa, the place close to China boarder and drive to the Lake Manasarovar and base camp of Mt Kailash. This is the truly trip of a lifetime with a divine experience and stunning scenery.

Trip Fact
Trip Code : EKT/KM/2

Duration : 10 Days

Trip starts from : Kathmandu

Trip ends at : Kathmandu

Mode of Trip in Nepal : By Coach, Air, Helicopter

Mode of Trip in Tibet : By Coach

Best time of travelling : May, June & September

Maximum altitude : 1350m to 5850m

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

Upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport our representative will meet you & assist to transfer the Hotel. Evening there will be briefing about the trip at hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. Fly to Nepalgunj
In the morning, you will visit Pashupatinath temple and Budhanilkantha the sleeping Bishnu. Then transfer to Kathmandu airport to catch up flight to Nepalgunj.

Day 3: Fly Simikot- Hilsa. Drive to Purang(Taklakot)
Early morning fly to Simikot by domestic airlines. Upon reaching Simikot airport take a flight to Hilsa by Helicopter. Fresh up at local guest house with tea/coffee. Then crossing Karnali bridge arrive to Chinese land. Drive to Purang (Taklakot). Before Purang have immigration formalities at Chinese custom office.

Day 4: Rest at Purang (Taklakot)
Full day rest day in Purang (Taklakot) for acclimatization purpose. You may do shopping at Purang market.

Day 5: Drive Purang to Mansarovar
After breakfast drive to Mansarovar Lake. Before reaching Mansarovar Lake you see Rakshyas Tal from the way. Today is the day of lifetime as you have the first sight of Holy Mt. Kailash and holy lake Mansarovar. Have Pooja and Holy bath at Mansarovar. Your overnight will be at Chu Gompa nearby Mansarovar.
At Mansarovar yatris who want Mt. Kailash Parikarma with horses and porters will have to confirm our guide so that he can arrange all before starting the parikarma.

Day 6: Drive nearby Yam Dwar. 1st Day of Parikrama to Diraphuk.
Morning drive near to Yama Dwar via Darchen. Here you will meet our yaks and yak men. We will load all logistics on yaks and start Parikrama. Visit Yama Dwar on the way. The First day of Kora is a gradual walking of 5 hours. From the way you have Darshan of West face of Kailash. Today your night halt at Dirapuk. From Dirapuk view of North face of Kailash in a distance.

Day 7: 2nd Day of Parikrama to Zuthulphuk
Early morning trek uphill Dolmala Pass. It takes about 4 to 5 hours. After reaching top of the pass 5800 m then trek down to the valley floor. It takes another 4 to 5 hours. After cross Dolmala when you move down you see Gauri Kunda. This day is the longest and toughest day of Parikarma. So be prepared in mind accordingly. Like yesterday today also your overnight will be in tented camp at Zuthulphuk.

Day 8: 3rd Day of Parikrama. Drive to Purang or Hilsa
Today is last day of Parikarma. After breakfast you trek down of 10 kms with the winding gradual track and arrive at the place called Chongdo. Our transport will pick up you and drive to Purang. Before moving towards Purang you will have Mansarovar lake parikarma by drive. Today your night halt will be either Purang or Hilsa.

Day 9: Fly Hilsa – Simikot- Kathmandu
Morning fly to Simikot by Helicopter. Same day fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj by domestic airlines. The rest of day at leisure in Kathmandu.

Day 10: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to connect flight for onward journey.

Includes:
Accommodation:
1. 2 Nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using in 05 Star in Kathmandu in sharing basis.
2. 1 Night accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using best available hotel in Nepalgunj in sharing basis.
3. Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses in sharing basis.
4. Mineral water throughout Kailash Yatra.

Transportation:
Kathmandu airport arrival and departure transfers by coach.
One half-day Kathmandu sightseeing covering Pashupatinath & Budanilkantha by coach.
Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Simikot / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu transfer by Air.
Simikot / Hilsa / Simikot by Helicopter.
In Tibet, land transfer by luxury bus.
Supporting truck to carry luggage, food, equipment etc.
Yak & Yakmen for trekking equipment and food during Kailash Parikarma.

Staffs:
Highly qualified and experienced Sherpa staff throughout the trip.
ibetan Guide.

Rescue Equipments:
Air compressor bag [Gammo Bag].
First Aid Kit.
Oxygen Cylinder.

Permit / Fees:
Tibet & Simikot [Nepal] permit.
Normal Chinese Visa fee.

Communication Facilities:
Local Mobile [Chinese] (will be charged as per the use).
Walky Talky.

Complimentary:
Windcheater Jacket.
Duffle bag.
Trip Certificate.

Excludes:
Tickets to Kathmandu and return.
Nepal visa for NRIs & foreigners.
All personal expenses like telephone calls, tips, shopping, laundry, cold/hard drinks etc.
Personal use of pony/porter during Parikarma [Kora].
Single room supplement in Kathmandu.
Any extra services such as extra vehicle / hotel nights / sightseeing tours than mentioned in the itinerary.
Evacuation cost.
Travel Insurance.
Extra cost such as extra night stay than mentioned in the itinerary, ill health, cancellation, changes in itinerary that are incurred due to unforeseen reasons such as road blockage due to landslide, heavy snowfall, strikes, flight cancellation etc.
Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from Tibet.
Service which are not mentioned above in inclusion part.

Risk & Liability:
A.D TOURS AND TRAVELS will do its best to run the tour with safety and smoothness. As all the tour programs are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB), A.D TOURS AND TRAVELS will not be accountable for any changes due to change of official rules and laws of Tibet. Moreover A.D TOURS AND TRAVELS will also not be liable for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, sickness and accidents. Any extra cost arising due to the above circumstances shall be borne by the clients on the spot.