| Trip code | |
| Package name | Kailash Yatra: Premium Package by Helicopter |
| Duration | 14 |
| Max. elevation | 6638 m |
| Level | Difficult |
| Transportation | Helicopter, Luxury Bus |
| Accomodation | Hotel in Kathmandu and Tea House / Lodge / Hotel during the trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Mt. Kailash |
| Trip route | Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing - Flight to Timure/Ghatte Khola By Helicopter - Acclimatization in Kyirong - Drive from Kyirong to Saga - Lake Mansarovar (T-su Gumpa) - Darchen - Yama Dwar - Trek Dirapuk - Shivasthal, Gaurikund - Zuthulphuk - Drive back to Darchen - Saga - Kyirong Valley - Fly Back to Kathmandu by Helicopter |
| Cost | USD 2,990 per person |
Welcome to Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu. Our Representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel for check-in & overnight accommodation.
Today, you will stay in Kyirong for acclimatization purposes. It is advisable to walk around the city to keep your body active. It is also better to do a mild hike during the day and drink lots of water.
Drive from Kyirong to Saga. Saga is situated on the bank of the River Brahmaputra, which originates from Manasarovar and Holy Kailash. The river flows across Lhasa. Our destination for today is Saga.
Unfortunately, it’s the end of this tour. Group services end After breakfast. Transfer to the Kathmandu airport.
● Note: A leisure day in Kathmandu offers various activities that allow you to relax, Explore the city’s culture, and enjoy its natural beauty. Here are some things to do On a leisure day in Kathmandu:
PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE, JAL NARAYAN TEMPLE
Full-day sightseeing of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath Temple, and Jal Narayan Temple and back to hotel and lunch. After tea, briefing about Kailash Mansarovar Tour plan and preparation
Morning had a breakfast and drive to doleshowar temple which is the head of kedarnath its very famous temple in Nepal each Hindus know about this will visit here and drive to jalganesh temple its very spiritual temple each people they visit this temple where you have to see also aadikailash also then return back to hotel then packing and ready for tomorrow
Early in the morning, we will drive to domestic airport the fly to Timure Ghattekhola via Syabrubesi, a small town, which borders Kyirong county of Tibet/ China, situated About 170 km north of Kathmandu. This fascinating country drive takes Approximately 20 min to reach Timure then we will cross the Friendship Bridge, go through the Immigration formalities, and continue driving to Kyirong Valley- The very first Tibetan town. It is a 22 km driving distance from Friendship Bridge to Kyirong
We will depart from Saga early in the morning to a further destination, Lake Manasarovar. After reaching Horchu (the east coast of Lake Manasarovar), we will change the Bus and start making a circumambulation (parikrama) of this holy lake on the Bus in a clockwise direction. On the way, we will stay overnight in a suitable place (at the Bank of Lake Manasarovar) for a holy bath & performing pooja & Havana. Evening reach T-su Gompa and stay overnight at the Guesthouse.
Morning, after having breakfast drive to Darchen which is at a distance of 40km, it is a small town at the foothill of Kailash. Darchen is the gateway to trekking around Mount Kailash. if time permits drive to Astha Parvat and back to Darchen. The drive takes about 1 hour then meeting for plan and preparation before Kora
Today is the First day of Parikrama. After a short drive (8 km) from Darchen, we will reach Tarboche and visit Yam Dwar. Then trek to Dirapuk which is a 15km trek. Yam Dwar is the best vantage point that provides splendid views of the south and west faces of Mount Kailash. This is the best place to have a close view. Those who are not undertaking a circumambulation trip are advised to visit Tarboche. Tarboche is the place where our horse/ yak/s, and porter/ gather and accompany us for the trekking part. Those, who are participating in circumambulation, will move ahead to Deraphuk from this point, and the rest will return to Darchen and wait for guests to return from parikrama. The complete trek around Mount Kailashm takes 3 days. The distance of the first day’s trek (from Yama Dwara to Deraphuk) is about 10 km. only and it takes 5 to 7 hours. to cover the distance. Deraphuk stands at an elevation of 4920 m. The north face of Mount Kailash is just a few thousand meters away from here. This is the only place to have a close
Today is the toughest & longest journey of this trip. We will trek almost 22 km through rugged highlands to reach Zutulphuk. We will pack up our gear and set off from the hotel early in the morning. (Chinese local time.) Initially, it is an uphill trek from Deraphuk but after walking for an hour or so, the trail turns into a mild ascend. Half of the trail passes through an elevation of 4900 m./16,000 ft. or above, so one Might feel mild breathlessness or headache.
However, we should try to keep our Pace slow & steady. Please do not forget to carry a water bottle, down jacket, raincoat, and some dry fruits & chocolates with you. Everybody has a different pace of walking. People might not be around when you need them. So, you have to be self-dependent on Basic things.
After making an uphill trek for about 4 hours or so, we will reach a high pass Where we will find Tibetan prayer flags fluttering. This is called ‘Dolma La passes (5800 m.). This is the highest point that we will be crossing over during this divine Trip. After making a gentle descent from the pass, we will find ourselves near a Tiny glacial lake. This is ‘GauriKund’.
From Gaurikunda, the trail leads us rapidly down through an area full of boulders and loose pebbles. Going down can be more demandig compared to coming up.
In case you have to hire a horse, you need to come down off the horse. After trekking down for another one and a half hours or so from Gauri Kunda, we will eventually reach the valley floor. From this point on, the trail is flat & easy. It is another 2 hours of easy walk to reach Zutulphuk from here.
The only activity for today is to visit Kailash Parikrama, the last day of this divine circumambulation. After early morning breakfast, we pack up our gear and move On towards Darchen. The entire trail is flat and easy. The trek takes about 3 hours To complete. then drive to sanga Our Vehicle will be waiting for us at the final point before Darchen.
The very last Tibetan town, we will reach Kyirong from Saga. The total driving Hours of today are 220 km and it takes about 5-6 hours. Overnight at Kyirong same hotel
After breakfast, we will drive down to the border, complete immigration Formalities and fly back to Kathmandu. Then will be free for Independent activitie