Kailash Mansarovar by Helicopter from Kathmandu
Kailash Mansarovar by Helicopter from Kathmandu – Quick Trip
Experience a spiritual journey like never before with our Kailash Mansarovar by Helicopter from Kathamndu – Quick Trip. This specially designed tour is perfect for devotees and adventure seekers who wish to visit the sacred Mount Kailash and the serene Lake Mansarovar in a shorter duration, without compromising on comfort and devotion.
Why Choose the Kailash Mansarovar by Helicopter from Kathmandu?
Traveling to Kailash Mansarovar by road can be long and challenging. Our Kathmandu to Kailash Mansarovar by Helicopter – Quick Trip offers a faster, safer, and more convenient option. Starting from the culturally rich city of Kathmandu, this package ensures you reach the holy destination with minimal travel fatigue and maximum spiritual experience.
Tour Highlights:
- Start Point: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Duration: 10–11 Days (can be customized)
- Travel Mode: Flight+ Helicopter + Road Transfers
Main Attractions: Pashupatinath Temple (Kathmandu), Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar, Yam Dwar, Parikrama trek (optional)
10 Nights 11 Days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 by Helicopter Ex- Kathmandu
Sr. No. | PACKAGES: Group size Minimum | COST NET PAYABLE
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1 | Package cost for the Indian Nationalities: 17+ pax | INR 3,15,000/- Per person |
| GST Extra | 05% |
Fixed departure Dates 2026
May | 10, 15, 18, 22, 26* |
June | 09, 14, 17, 21, 25*, 29 |
July | 08, 12, 16, 20, 24*, 28. |
August | 07, 11, 15, 19, 23*, 27 |
September | 02, 06, 10, |
Full moon Dates at Kailash/Manasarovar 2026 | May 26 *, June 25 *, July 24*, Aug 23*
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DAY | PROGRAM- 11 Days |
Day 01 | Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) – Overnight in Kathmandu
· Meal: Dinner Only at Hotel | Hotel: 5 Star Hotel – Dusit Princess / Hotel Aloft or similar |
Day 02 | Kathmandu Sightseeing & Fly to Nepalgunj (150m) – Overnight in Nepalgunj
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Day 03 | Fly Nepalgunj – Simikot (2900m) – Overnight in Simikot
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Day 04 | Heli to Hilsa (3700m) & Drive to Taklakot (3900m) – Overnight in Taklakot
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Day 05 | At Taklakot (3900m) – Rest Day – Overnight in Taklakot
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Day 06 | Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4550m) – Overnight in Mansarovar
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Day 07 | 1st Day of Parikrama – Drive to Darchen (4650m) & Yama Dwar & Trek to Dirapuk (4880m) – Overnight in Dirapuk
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Day 08 | 2nd Day of Parikrama – Onto Zuthulphuk (4670m) via Trek to Dolma La Pass (5700m)
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Day 09 | 3rd Day of Parikrama – Trek to Darchen – Drive to Hilsa via Taklakot – Overnight in Hilsa / Simikot
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Day 10 | Fly Hilsa – Simikot – Nepalgunj & Fly back to Kathmandu – Overnight in Kathmandu
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Day 11 | Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
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Overview of the Yatra Itinerary
Here’s a sneak peek into your spiritual schedule.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) – Overnight in Kathmandu |
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Fly to Nepalgunj (150m) – Overnight in Nepalgunj |
Day 03: Fly Nepalgunj – Simikot (2900m) – Overnight in Simikot |
Day 04: Heli to Hilsa (3700m) & Drive to Taklakot (3900m) – Overnight in Taklakot |
Day 05: At Taklakot (3900m) – Rest Day – Overnight in Taklakot |
Day 06: Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4550m) – Overnight in Mansarovar |
Day 07: 1st Day of Parikrama – Drive to Darchen (4650m) & Yama Dwar & Trek to Dirapuk (4880m) – Overnight in Dirapuk |
Day 08: 2nd Day of Parikrama – Onto Zuthulphuk (4670m) via Trek to Dolma La Pass (5700m) |
Day 09: 3rd Day of Parikrama – Trek to Darchen – Drive to Hilsa via Taklakot – Overnight in Hilsa / Simikot |
Day 10: Fly Hilsa – Simikot – Nepalgunj & Fly back to Kathmandu – Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 11: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport |
Important Things to Know before Packages Booking
Packages Inclusions
- 2 Night accommodation at Kathmandu on 5-star hotel- Dusit Princess / Hotel Aloft or similar
- 1-night accomodation at Nepalgunj on 3-star Hotel – Hotel Sneha or Similar
- 1 night at New Potala Palace or Similar at Simikot (sharing basis)
- 2 nights at Taklakot on Hotel Himalaya, New Purang or Similar (Triple sharing)
- Accomodation at guesthouse at Mansarovar, Dirapuk & Zuthulphuk on sharing basis – 1 night at each place (Common sharing Tibetan style toilet)
- 1-night accomodation at Mansarovar guest house or Similar at Hilsa (sharing Basis)
- 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 persons can be carried at a time)
- All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Transportation in Tibet by luxury A/C coach
- Supporting truck to carry equipment
- English speaking Tibetan guide
- All necessary travel & trekking permit as per our itinerary
- Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers & Sherpas)
- Oxygen cylinders for emergency use & medical kit bag
- 1 x duffle bag, 1 x backpack, 1 x cap, 1 x passport holders, 1 x waterproof windcheater jacket as a souvenir gift from our company
- Kailash Yatra completion certificate
- Humla region restricted area permit & royalties
- Escort for airport pick up & drop off
- All applicable taxes & service charges
Packages Exclusions
- Air ticket to Kathmandu & return back to home.
- Travel insurance / Rescue and evacuation service
- Multiple entry Nepal Visa fee for foreigners
- Horse and Potter hiring during the Parikrama (Approx 4500 Chinese Yuan)
- Tips for staff and Personal expenses
- Extra accommodation charge in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa if flight is cancelled due to bad weather or delay in Permit /Visa from Tibet (Please make sure your air ticket is flexible to change dates)
- If pilgrims leave the group early from Tibet side for non-disease reasons, then USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as penalty to the Tibet side – T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Centre (FEC). Also visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation charges will be extra
- Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
- 5% GST & 5% TCS charge for Bank Deposit in our Indian Bank Account
Tour Cancellation Policy
- All notice of cancellation must be sent to our Email in written.
- Verbal cancellations will not be entertained.
- 60 days before trip departure 30% of total trip cost will be charge.
- 45 days before trip departure 40% of total trip cost will be charge.
- 30 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost will be charge.
- Once clients arrived in Kathmandu there after no refund will be made
Booking and Payments
As per new rules trip booking should be done in advance of 2 month before and paid to Chinese parts payments directly to China Then the Nepal part payments of 25000 per pax required before a month and full payments has to be made 30 days before groups arrival in Nepal. Minimum 6 months valid date passport is required. No compensations will be provided to any clients after the visiting Kailash Mansarovar.
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Risk and Liabilities:
We always effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, as all the Tibet tours and treks are run strictly under Tibet Tourism Bureau. Sunny Travel or its Tibet counterpart agent shall not be responsible for any alternation or cancellation of program due to any unavoidable circumstances beyond control such as road blockade, landslide, snow, political unrest cancellation of flight, delay arrival, lack of transport, visa rejected by Chinese authorities, sickness or accident. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spot. Since Tibet is very remote place and road are very rough sometime good vehicle may breaked.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra FAQs
Accommodation:
Nepal Side:
- Kathmandu: 5 Star Hotel – Hotel Aloft, Dusit Princess or Similar
- Nepalgunj: 3 Star Hotel – Hotel Shena or Similar
- Simikot: New Potala Palace or Similar
- Hilsa: Mansarovar guest house or Similar
🏡Hotels at Kathmandu and Nepalgunj are based on Twin Sharing basis. Simikot and Hilsa guesthouses are on a sharing basis.
If you want Single Room then you have to pay:
- USD 310 extra in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj
- Simikot and Hilsa are very remote places with limited resources. So in these places accomodation will be on a sharing basis only.
Tibet Side:
- Taklakot: Hotel Himalaya, New Purang or Similar (with Attached bathroom)
- Mansarovar: Lakeside Guesthouse (Tibetan common bathroom)
- Darchen: Hotel Himalaya or Similar (with attached bathroom)
- Dirapuk: Guesthouse (Tibetan common bathroom)
- Zuthulphuk: Guesthouse (Tibetan common bathroom)
📢Note: At Taklakot & Darchen rooms will be on a Twin / triple sharing basis. At Mansarovar, Dirapuk and Zuthulphuk rooms will be on a sharing basis.
Transportation:
Vehicles: What kind of Transportation in Nepal & Tibet side?
- During sightseeing in Kathmandu, we will provide transportation by A/C vehicle.
- Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu by airplane (fixed wing – Yeti Air or Buddha Air).
- Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj by airplane (Fixed wing – Twin Otter aircraft or Dornier)
- Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot by Helicopter (only 5 persons can be carried at a time)
- Tibet Side: A / C Coach
Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit:
- The Chinese visa is a group Visa paper based.
- First of all we need your color passport copies by email to apply for a Tibet Travel Permit (required by the Chinese government).
- We will apply for a Tibet permit with your color passport copy.
- After that we need your original passport & one Photograph for Group Visa processing:
- Foreign Nationals: We will need your original passport 04 working days before Fixed Kailash dates in our Kathmandu office.
- Photograph should be with white background and size of 48x33mm. (Please avoid Tika, earrings, nose rings, garlands, spectacles/goggles while taking photograph)
- After getting a group Chinese Visa, you can collect your passport back from us during the day of traveling from Kathmandu to the Nepal – Tibet Border.
- Therefore, since it takes time, we suggest our Yatris to book as early as possible, so that your yatra can begin on your desired departure date.
If you already have a Chinese Visa: Normal Stamped Chinese visa on passport does not work for traveling to Kailash Mansarovar. Group paper visa is required and in order to obtain group paper visa your normal Chinese visa has to be cancelled. After returning back from the Kailash Mansarovar tour you can reapply for a Normal Stamped Chinese visa as per your requirement.
Parikrama:
⭐What is the difference between Inner Parikrama & Outer Parikrama?
- Inner Parikrama means parikrama of Nandi Parvat and the outer parikrama means parikrama of Kailash Parvat. The regular Overland tour is actually outer Parikrama which is easy to complete. Inner Parikrama is currently not open due to restrictions from the Chinese Government.
⭐How much do I have to walk during Parikrama?
- Kailash Parvat Parikrama is 42 Kms by trekking. (First day 12 kms, second day 22 kms and third day 08 kms)
Note:
- If you went for a first day parikrama and don’t want to proceed further then there is an option of returning back from Dirapuk to Darchen on a rescue van. It will cost around 500 Yuan to 800 yuan per person for this.
- During second day parikrama – After descending from Dolma la pass and reaching Phedi there is the option of completing the remaining distance of parikrama on rescue Van and returning to Darchen which will cost you around 500 yuan to 800 yuan per person on sharing basis.
⭐What if I don’t want to do Parikrama?
- If you do not want to go for Parikrama at all, then you can stay at Darchen until others return back from Parikrama. Our staff will be there to prepare food and accommodation during your stay.
⭐If I want to do Parikrama riding on horse (pony) how much does it cost?
- If you can’t walk or don’t want to go to Kailash Parikrama by foot then you can hire a horse and horse man for 3 days of parikrama by paying extra (around 3800 Chinese Yuan per person). This rate may vary during travel time, hence not a fixed rate. The cost includes charges for Horse, Horseman and Porter and directly payable at Tibet side.
- Even if you do hire a horse, you have to walk at least 2-3 hours
⭐Is it possible to return without Parikrama and without waiting for other group members?
- You can return back early without waiting for others however many additional costs are involved on this such as Visa splitting charge, Separate Transportation, additional night stay at Kathmandu other than the designated one night included on our package.
Money and other things to carry:
⭐Personal Expenses in Tibet
- USD and Indian Rupees are not accepted in Tibet. You will have to take Chinese Yuan which can be exchanged in Nepal upon your arrival or you can bring it from your home country.
⭐What kind of items to carry while traveling?
- You have to take warm clothes like a sweater, trousers, thermo-coat, monkey cap, trekking shoes, high-neck, gloves etc.
- Please Download Guidelines for detail list
⭐What do you provide us for the tour?
- We will provide a Waterproof Windcheater Jacket, a Duffel Bag, a Backpack, a Cap and a Passport Holder to every member as a souvenir gift from our company. You do not have to return these items after returning from Kailash.
⭐Can we use USD on the Tibet side?
- No, the currency that is used on the Tibet side is Chinese Yuan.
⭐What sort of clothing and accessories is suggested for the Trip?
- As the Kailash Mansarovar is at high altitude the climate is cold so it is recommended that you have warm clothes with you, thermo coat, monkey cap, comfort shoes, masks, walking sticks, sunscreen lotions, sun glasses are also recommended accessories for the trip.
Group Size
Age Limit: There is not any age limit for Non – Indian passport holders. However if you are above 70 or below 10 years old then we recommend consulting with the doctor regarding high altitude traveling.
Full Moon:
⭐There are several reasons why yatris choose Full-Moon:
- Festivals in Tibet happens during Full Moon (especially Saga Dawa Full Moon Festival: the holiest day in Tibetan Buddhism)
- Full-Moon in Mansarovar: Many Yatris prefer doing puja during the Full Moon (Purnima)
- Many want to see beautiful view of full moon over Mount Kailash
- Prefer doing Kora during Full-moon
Note: If you want to Choose full moon batch for your trip then kindly note that during full moon there might be some rush at Border and Tibet side.
Fitness & Health:
You have to be physically fit for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. It is recommended to get a medical checkup before you plan to go for this religious journey. But it is not mandatory that you have to submit the medical checkup certificate. People with back pain may have problems during the trip on the jagged road. People with asthma or allergies to dust are strongly recommended to wear masks on the dusty road. Besides these people are recommended to practice walking and do exercise and yoga for physical fitness.