Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, meet our tour representative and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure and acclimatization.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Kathmandu including Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkantha Temple (Sleeping Vishnu).
Later, transfer to the domestic airport to board a one-hour flight to Nepalgunj. On arrival, check into hotel and attend a briefing session. Dinner and overnight stay at Nepalgunj.
Early morning transfer to Nepalgunj Airport to board a flight to Simikot. Flight schedules are subject to weather conditions.
Overnight stay at hotel/guesthouse in Simikot on sharing basis.
Meals: Veg Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early morning check-out and transfer by helicopter to Hilsa (approx. 25 minutes). Upon arrival, complete immigration formalities and enter Tibet.
Drive to Taklakot (Burang) and check into hotel. Overnight stay at Taklakot.
After breakfast, the entire day is free for acclimatization. Optional short treks may be organized to prepare for the Kailash Parikrama.
Overnight stay at hotel in Taklakot.
After breakfast, drive to holy Lake Mansarovar (90 km / approx. 2 hours). Witness the first darshan of Mount Kailash.
On arrival, check into guesthouse, take holy dips, perform puja, and complete Parikrama of Lake Mansarovar. Overnight stay near Mansarovar.
After breakfast, drive via Darchen to Yam Dwar, the starting point of Mount Kailash Parikrama. Begin the 12 km trek to Dirapukh (5–6 hours).
Overnight stay at Dirapukh lodge.
The most challenging day of the Yatra. Trek 22 km crossing Dolma La Pass (5630 m / 18,471 ft), the highest point of the journey.
Descend towards Gauri Kund and continue trek to Zuthulpukh. Overnight stay at lodge.
After breakfast, undertake a short trek of 2–3 hours and then drive back to Taklakot via Darchen and Mansarovar.
Overnight stay at Taklakot.
Drive to Hilsa, complete customs formalities, and board helicopter to Simikot. Connect flight to Nepalgunj and onward flight to Kathmandu.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for onward journey. This marks the end of your Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Yatra.