Kailash Manasarovar Helicopter Tour – 10 days

Outlined Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Sightseeing Tour & Fly to Nepalgunj
Day 3: Flight to Simikot by domestic aircraft & continue helicopter flight to Hilsa then drive to Purang / Taklakot (3700 m)
Day 4: Acclimatization Day.
Day 5: Drive, Purang to Lake Manasarovar (Chiu Gompa) – 4600 m.
Day 6: Drive, Manasarovar to Yama Dwara Darshan then start trek to Diraphuk (4950 m)
Day 7: Trek to Zuthulphuk (4850 m) via Dolma La Pass (5600 m)
Day 8: Finish Trek near Darchen & Drive back to Purang and continue exit to Hilsa
Day 9: Fly, Hilsa – Simikot (Heli) – Nepalgunj (fixed wing aircraft) – Kathmandu
Day 10: Departure

Inclusion

  • Two nights hotel (5 star) on twin sharing in Kathmandu with vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • One night hotel in Nepalgunj with vegetarian meals (twin sharing)
  • One night lodge in Hilsa (basic dormitory room) with all meals
  • Pick up & drop transfers in Kathmandu
  • One half-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • Necessary arrival / departure transfers in Nepalgunj (very normal vehicle available here)
  • Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu air ticket (fixed wing – Yeti Air OR Buddha Air)
  • Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj air ticket (fixed wing – Twin otter aircraft OR Dornier)
  • Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot by Helicopter (only 5 OR 6 persons can be carried at a time with 12 kg weigh each incuding luggage & handbag)
  • Domestic airport taxes (all sectors)
  • Tibet group visa and travel/trekking permits
  • Guesthouse in Tibet (for the entire journey) – except in Taklakot all places have dormitory Guesthouse with Tibetan common toilet
  • All Indian vegetarian meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner) while on the tour
  • Transportation in Tibet by Luxury Bus or Jeep/Van
  • Tour around Lake Manasarovar on vehicle
  • English speaking Tibetan guide
  • One tour Manager
  • Necessary supporting crew (Cook, Sherpas from Nepal)
  • All necessary Kitchen & camping equipments
  • Yaks & Yak men during the Parikrama to carry foods and kitchen logistic.
  • Oxygen for emergency use
  • Medical kit bag / First Aid kit
  • Humla region restricted area permit & royalties
  • Porter cost in Hilsa (while going and coming back)
  • Free gifts – Duffle Bag & Backpack Bag
  • Complimentary use of Down Jackets if require (returnable after tour finished)
  • All applicable taxes & service charges

Exclusion

  • International air ticket to Kathmandu & return
  • Nepal entry visa fee for NRIs
  • Personal porter & riding Horse during the Parikrama
  • Your travel insurance
  • Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation service
  • Personal expenses
  • Bottled Drinks
  • Asthapad Darshan (Govt. prohibited this trip if permitted can arrange on additional cost)
  • Tips for leader, guide, service staff & driver
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival from Kailash
  • Extra night charges for accommodation & meals in Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa due to flight cancellation
  • Any additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstance