24/02/2015
Kailash Mansarovar Tour by Helicopter - 10 Nights 11 Days
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 01 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.
Alt: 1350 m
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Day 02 Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. Fly to Nepalgunj
In the morning, you will visit Pashupatinath temple and Budhanilkantha the sleeping Bishnu. After lunch transfer to Kathmandu airport to catch up flight to Nepalgunj.
Alt: 450 m
4 hours Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Flight Time: 45min
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Optional tour: Everest Mountain flight can be done early in the morning.
Day 03 Fly Simikot- Hilsa
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 arrives to Chinese land. Drive to Purang (Taklakot). Before Purang have a immigration formalities at Chinese custom office.
Alt: 3770m
Nepalgunj – Simikot: 45 min
Simikot- Hilsa: 25 min
Driving Dist: 15 km
Driving hr: 45 min
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Day 04 Rest at Purang (Taklakot)
Full day rest day in Purang (Taklakot) for acclimatization purpose. You may do shopping at Purang market.
Alt: 3770 m
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Day 05 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. Your overnight will be at Chu Gompa nearby Mansarovar.
Alt: 4558 m
Dist: 110 km
Driving hr: 2 ½ hr
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Day 06 Drive Mansarovar Lake to Darchen, Base Camp of Kailash
In the morning have a Pooja as per your tradition and take holy bath at Mansarovar Lake. After lunch drive to Darchen. The drive takes about 1 & half hour.
Reaching Darchen Yatris who interest to visit Asthapad may go there with extra payment of vehicle.
At Darchen 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.
Alt: 4620 m
Dist: 35 km
Driving hr: 1 hr
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Day 07 1st Day of Parikrama to Diraphuk.
Morning drive to Yama Dwar. Enter the holy gate. And further drive to Tarboche. Here you will meet our yaks and yak men. We will load all logistics on yaks and start Parikrama. The First day of Kora is a gradual walking of 5 hours. From the walking trail you will have Darshan of North face of Kailash. Today your overnight will be in tented camp at Derapuk.
Yatris who are not going Mt Kailash Parikarma will return back to Darchen and take rest there till those people going Parikarma return back.
Alt: 4860 m
Dist: 10 km (Drive)
Dist: 16 km (Walking)
Driving hr: 45 min
Walking hr: 5 hr
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Day 08 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 K***a. 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
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Day 09 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. Then once you reach the place called Chongdo, our land cruisers 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
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Day 10 Fly Hilsa – Simikot- Kathmandu Alt: 1350 m
Morning fly to Simikot by Helicopter. Same day fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj by domestic airlines.
Hilsa - Simikot: 25 min Simikot- Nepalgunj: 45 min
Nepalgunj-Kathmandu: 45 min
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Day 11 Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport to connect flight for onward journey.
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Rates Rate Per Head
Indian Passport Holders 145,000 /-
Other than Indian Passport Holders US$ 3250
US PP Holder supplement charge US$ 250
Booking Deposit required : INR 40,000 PP along with the copy of PP.
COST INCLUDES
Accommodation:
• 2 Nights accommodation in 5 Star Hotel with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using 4 star hotel in Kathmandu.
• 1 Night accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using best available hotel in Nepalgunj.
• Accommodation in Tibet with breakfast lunch & dinner [Pure veg. Meals] using Guest Houses. But during Kailash Parikarma accommodation will be at tented camp.
• 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.
• Use of 4500 cc model Land cruisers with the accommodation of 4 persons in each Land cruisers.
• 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.
Camping Equipments:
• All camping gear.
Others Equipments:
• Table & Chair.
• Sleeping bag & Mattress.
• All necessary equipments.
Rescue Equipments:
• Air compressor bag [Gammo Bag].
• First Aid Kit.
• Oxygen Cylinder.
Permit / Fees:
• Tibet & Simikot [Nepal] permit.
• Normal Chinese Visa fee.
Group Communication Facilities:
• Satellite Phone (will be charged as per the use).
• Local Mobile [Chinese] (will be charged as per the use).
• Walky Talky.
Complimentary:
• Windcheater Jacket.
• Duffle bag.
• Certificates.
COST 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.
• Service which are not mentioned above in inclusion part.
