Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 Ex Luckknow Heli

The itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Lucknow – Nepalgunj

   Altitude: 150 m / 490 ft Drive Duration: Approx. 4 Hours Arrive at Lucknow Airport / Railway Station and meet our representative. Drive to Nepalgunj. (Optional: Local sightseeing in Nepalgunj – Bageshwari Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, by taxi at own cost.) Meals: Breakfast at Hotel | Lunch (if arrive early) | Dinner Overnight: Nepalgunj

2. 2
   Day 2

   Nepalgunj – Simikot (Flight) – Hilsa (Helicopter) – Taklakot

   Flight Duration: Nepalgunj–Simikot (45 mins) Helicopter: Simikot–Hilsa (20 mins) Altitude: Taklakot – 3,900 m Early morning packed breakfast, then transfer to airport for flight to Simikot. After a short halt, board a chartered helicopter to Hilsa. Lunch at Hilsa, followed by a 15–20 min walk to cross the bridge and complete immigration formalities at the Chinese check post. Proceed by coach to Taklakot (approx. 45 mins drive). Meals: Packed Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Taklakot

3. 3
   Day 3

   Taklakot (Acclimatization Day)

   Entire day free for rest, acclimatization, and exploration of the local market. Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Taklakot

4. 4
   Day 4

   Taklakot – Mansarovar Lake

   Altitude: 4,550 m Distance: 90 km | Drive: 1.5 hrs After breakfast, drive to Mansarovar Lake, en route visiting Rakshas Tal. From here, enjoy the first view of Mount Kailash. On the right, see Gurla Mandhata Parvat. On arrival at Mansarovar, complete the Mansarovar Parikrama by bus (105 km / approx. 3 hrs). Our team leaders will stop at selected points for holy bath, puja, and havan. Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Mansarovar

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   Day 5

   Mansarovar – Yamdwar – Diraphuk

   (1st Day of Kailash Parikrama) Altitude: Diraphuk – 4,880 m Trek: 12 km | 5–6 hrs After breakfast, drive to Yamdwar via Darchen (43 km / 1.5 hrs). Yamdwar marks the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. From here, enjoy the South Face view of Mount Kailash. Trek to Diraphuk, enjoying views of the West Face of Mount Kailash en route. Pilgrims not doing Parikrama may return to Darchen / Taklakot. Horse facility available at Yamdwar at own cost. Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Diraphuk

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   Day 6

   Diraphuk – Dolma La Pass – Zuthulphuk

   (2nd Day of Kailash Parikrama) Altitude: Dolma La Pass – 5,700 m Trek: 22 km | 8–9 hrs After breakfast, trek towards Dolma La Pass, the most challenging section of the Yatra. The climb is steep for approx. 3 km before the pass and equally steep during descent. En route, see the sacred Gauri Kund. Continue trekking to Zuthulphuk. Meals: Breakfast | Packed Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Zuthulphuk

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   Day 7

   Zuthulphuk – Darchen – Taklakot

   (Final Day of Parikrama) Trek: 8 km | 3 hrs After breakfast, trek to Mani Wall. From here, drive to Darchen, rejoining other group members. Continue drive to Taklakot. Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Taklakot

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   Day 8

   Taklakot – Hilsa – Simikot

   Altitude: Hilsa – 3,700 m | Simikot – 2,900 m After breakfast, drive to the border checkpoint and walk across the bridge to Hilsa. Fly by helicopter to Simikot. (Subject to flight schedule, same-day connection to Nepalgunj will be attempted.) Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Overnight: Simikot / Nepalgunj

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   Day 9

   Nepalgunj – Lucknow (Departure)

   After breakfast, drive to Lucknow for onward journey to your respective destinations. Meals: Breakfast

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