Muktinath Yatra / 2017

Kailash & Mansarovar Tour (10 Days)

Using Helicopter

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
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 : ByCoach

Best time of travelling : May, June & September

Maximum altitude : 1350m to 5850m

Day by Day Program
Date / Details / Altitude/ Distance / Meals / Overnight
14 Sep / 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 (briefing can be also done on 16 sep evening) / Alt: 1350 m / Dinner / Hotel
15 Sep / Free day in Kathmandu or sightseeing. This day and next day
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar, Bhaktapur Durbar, Swoyambhunath, Bouddhanath Stupa etc. or Nagarkot Hill Station stay can be done.
16 Sep / Free day in Kathmandu or sightseeing.
17 Sep / Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. Fly to Nepalgunj
In the morning, you will visit Pashupatinath temple and Budhanilkantha the sleeping Vishnu. Then transfer to Kathmandu airport to catch up flight to Nepalgunj. / Alt: 450 m
4 hours S/s in Kathmandu
Flight Time: 45min / B,L,D / Hotel with attached bath
18 Sep / Fly Simikot.
Early morning fly to Simikot by domestic airlines.
Full day rest day in Simikot for acclimatization purpose. / Alt: 2910m
Simikot Flt: 45 min / B,L,D / Guest House
19 Sep / Fly Hilsa. Drive to Purang
Early morning fly to Hilsa by Helicopter. Fresh up at local guest house with tea/coffee. Then crossing Karnali bridge arrives to Chinese land. Drive to Purang (Taklakot). Before Purang have immigration formalities at Chinese custom office.
Rest at Purang (Taklakot)
Full day rest day in Purang (Taklakot) for acclimatization purpose. You may do shopping at Purang market. / Alt: 3770m
Hilsa Flt: 25 min
Driving Dist: 15 km
Driving hr: 45 min / B,L,D / Hotel with attached bath
20 Sep / 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 (travelers) 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 (revolve round). / Alt: 4558 m
Dist: 110 km
Driving hr: 2 ½ hr / B,L,D / Guest house
21 Sep / Drive nearby Yam Dwar. 1st Day of Parikrama (revolve round) 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 (Parikarma / revolve round)is a gradual walking of 5 hours. From the way you have Darshan (View) of West face of Kailash. Today your night halt at Dirapuk. From Dirapuk view of North face of Kailash in a distance. / Alt: 4860 m
Dist: 45 km (Drive)
Dist: 16 km (Walking)
Driving hr: 1 hr 45 min
Walking hr: 5 hr / B,L,D / Guest House
22 Sep / 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. / Alt: 5800 m
Dist: 22 km
Walking hr: 10 hr / B,L,D / Guest House
23 Sep / 3rd Day of Parikrama. Drive to Purang or Hilsa
Today is last day of Parikarma. After breakfast you trek down of 10 km 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. / Alt: 3770 m
Dist: 145 km
Walking hr: 3 hr
Driving hr: 5 hr / B,L,D / Hotel with attached bath
24 Sep / 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. / Alt: 1350 m
Simikot Flt: 25 min Nepalgunj Flt: 45 min
Kathmandu Flt: 45 min / B,L,D / Hotel
25 Sep / Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to connect flight for onward journey. / B
26 Sep
PACKAGE COST (Group Joining Basis Minimum Group of 17 Pax )
By Coach in Tibet / China
You must pay the extra cost for pony, porter etc in RMB in Tibet part so approx RMB 3,500 is to be carried during Tibet trip – all exchange facility is available also in Kathmandu
Hotels: Rooms in twin sharing basis
Hotel Soaltee or similar in Kathmandu
Hotel Kalapatru or similar in Nepalgunj
Hotel Himalayan or similar in Purang
Guest houses in other parts of Tibet and Simikot
Extra Cost for Extended Tour – based on more than 2 pax
  1. Rooms in 5 stars, Hotel Radisson / similar USD 65 per person in twin sharing and USD 125 per person in single room on Bed and Breakfast plan in Kathmandu
  1. One full day sightseeing 4 places with guide USD 40 per person for more than 3 pax
  1. Entry fees Bhaktapur Durbar $15, Patan Durbar $10, Kathmandu Durbar $10, Bouddhanath $4 and Swoyambhunath $2
  1. One night Nagarkot Hill station – 31 km from Kathmandu, stay with transportation and in good resorts Bed, Breakfast and Dinner $ 95 per person
  1. Lumbini tour with one night stay with rooms / dinner, two way flights and transportation $ 320 per person with – local assistant service
  1. Pokhara tour with one night stay with rooms / dinner, two way flights and transportation $ 345 per person – 4/5 places sightseeing with Phewa Lake 1 hr boating / all entry fees and local guide

PRICE INCLUDES:

Accommodation:

  • 02 Nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using in hotel in Kathmandu in sharing basis.
  • 01 Night accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using best available hotel in Nepalgunj in sharing basis.
  • 01 Night accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using best available guest house in Simikot in sharing basis.
  • Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses in sharing basis
  • Total 9 night accommodation is provided for Kailash part service.
  • 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.
  • Tibetan 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:

  • Duffle bag.
  • Trip Certificate.

PRICE 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]. For pony and backpack porter approx USD 430 (RMB 2,700) per person
  • 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.

Payment Terms & Conditions:

  1. Initial booking amount of US$ 1,500per person [non refundable] to be deposited at the time of booking.
  2. 50% of payment should make 30 days prior to the departure of trip to Tibet.
  3. All payment should be cleared before the commencement of Trip.

Policy Of Cancellation Of Trip:

  1. A charge of 10% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 25 days of departure date.
  2. A charge of 25% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 20 days of departure date.
  3. A charge of 50% will be applied for any cancellation made prior to 10 days of departure date.
  4. No refund for any cancellation made thereafter.
  5. Verbal cancellation will not be entertained.

Note:

If you wish to extend your trip to any pilgrimage site such as Muktinath, Janakpur Dham, Damodar Kund, Kagvusundi Lake etc. or you want to go for any short trips such as Pokhara, Chitwan, Dhulikhel, Nagarkot etc. please ask us.

Risk & Liability

We will do it best to make the tour with safe and smooth. As all the tour programs are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB), our company will not be accountable for any changes due to change of official rules and laws of Tibet. Moreover we 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.

Bank Details:

In order to secure your bookings you are kindly requested to deposit the booking amount in our bank account as below:

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