Kailash Helicopter Lucknow

Tips for Travellers for Planning their Tour

Above price Include: 2 night standard hotel in Nepaljunj, 1 night at  Simikot. Full board meals basic as per above itinerary, all required transportations and sightseeing as per above listed trip itinerary in  Nepal&  Tibet. Entry permit , Kailash parikarma entry fee , Entries tour best available  Guesthouse  including  two nights during the parikarma, all veg. meals (dinner/breakfast/lunch). we provide pack lunch while we  walk on parikarma, experience Indian  cook , English and Hindi speaking Nepalese guide, English speaking Chinese guide, requires Nepalese Sherpa’s, Luxurious coach transportation, supporting truck for luggage, Yak and yak man during the parikarma for carrying luggage, Holy Lake Manasarovar parikarma (Circuit) by drive. we provide Duffle Bag, Down Jackets, Day pack (Duffle Bag and Day bag we provide as souvenir gift from our company).

Above price not include:-Travel expense for travelling from home to Kathmandu and back,Travel and medical insurance (kindly buy an insurance which is valid for high altitude travel and emergency evacuation expense),Mule (Pony) and porter charges for Mount Kailash parikrama,GST 5% by India Govt (Goods and Service Tax),TCS (Tax Collection at Source) 5% (if foreign travel expense is below INR 7,00,000/-) or 20% (if foreign travel expense has exceeded INR 7,00,000/-) Payable by Indian residents on total cost of the tour package),List of other cost exclusions that may have to be taken care by travellers in extreme cases:Additional hotel accommodation and meals for extra stay in the event of delay of the trip or change in itinerary/ route due to any unavoidable reason,Transport services for any additional sightseeing service which is not mentioned in the itinerary, Emergency evacuation expenses, Emergency medical expenses in the event of hospitalisation, Extra expense for additional necessary permissions or visa splitting charges and all additional services in the event of change in tour plan by the traveller before or during the yatra, Urgent visa fee if required, All additional expense for returning early from the trip due to any personal reason,Any and all additional expense or increase in cost of any trip item or service due to sudden hike in permit fee, visa charges, flight fares, hotel prices or price for other trip services by concerned authorities or flight companies or hotel owners or vendors etc. or due to any other reason or situation which is beyond our control,Our services also does not include any other additional expense incurred before or during the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances including, but not limited to, weather conditions, natural disaster, act of God, technical failure, flight delay or cancelation, delay by authorities in issuing permits or entry visa, strikes, riots, political closures, not opening of the borders due to lockdown situation or any other reason, war situation, and/or any other situation or circumstances which are beyond our control,Any service/s which is not mentioned in our above 'list of package cost inclusions' does not fall under the liability of the Company and the same will be paid by the traveller only in advance or at the time of consuming the service, as may be the requirement of the case, Any expenses of personal nature

Itinerary

Name of Hotel in Tour: -

Nepalgunj - Soaltee Western Premier or similar

Simikot - Mansarovar or similar, Hilsa-Mansarovar,

Taklakot - Himalayan or similar,

Mansarovar- Good Guest House, Darchen- Himalayan, Derapuk-  New Guesthouse, Zutulphuk- New Guesthouse.

Day 01: Arrival in Lucknow airport or train station  pickup , drive  to Nepalgunj 3hrs. drive, Transfer to hotel, Check inn Briefing in the evening Dinner at the Hotel 

Day 02: Early morning flight to Simikot (45minute)/ shift to helicopter and continue fly to hilsa/ 15 minute drive Shera border to Taklakot ( 3900).

Important remark: Based on our past experience with weather problems, we have added a night stay at Simikot prior to reaching Tibet. If weather and situation permits, the local representative and guide accompanying the group may organize helicopter trip to Hilsa and also further drive to Taklakot today itself.

Note: Hilsa is a deserted border town of Nepal with extreme inhospitable climatic conditions. It is compulsory for the group members to cross Nepal-China border together as all will be travelling under a group permit & visa. In the event of delay in crossing the border due to any reason one must spend time relaxing, doing yoga meditation or in other personal activities. The delay in crossing the border, if happens, might cause health related issues as the dusty air, scorching heat or cold winds here are tough to bear. Stay at Hilsa is not planned but if situation occur we might also face shortage of eatables and other living facilities. Please carry your water bottles, light eatables with you and keep patience. Support and Cooperation with the Local Team members as they try their best to offer you best possible comfort.

Day 03 : Taklakot – Free day for acclimatization

This day will be free at Taklakot to acclimatize. Do nothing beside rest at Taklakot and stay at your hotel. You may also enjoy walking in the nearby markets in Taklakot. There are number of local shops, restaurants and stores at Taklakot and you may buy small items related to your travel such as gloves, stick, empty water bottle, trekking shoes etc.

Day 04: Morning Drive 78 km. to Holy Lake Manasarovar (4500 M) and rest of day Perform free for spiritual activities such as the abode of god will be a lifetime - achievement. Pooja, Havana worship, meditation, holy bath etc. Overnight stay Lodge at the shore of Lake Manasarovar. Meal plain(B/L/D).

Note : Night view of Lake Mansarovar: it is absolutely safe to go to Lake Mansarovar in the night under the starts to witness its beauty. It is advisable however to go in a small group and if possible take your Sherpa guide with you for any required help. Also remember to wear warm clothes, carry your torch and stick.

Important Remark: Kindly note that holy dip in the lake is no more permitted and has been categorized as an offence by the Chinese govt. At lake you must ask our Sherpa’s to bring the water from the lake in a bucket so that you may take bath on the shore of the lake and perform puja.

Day 05: Manasorovar to Darchen 30km. (4560 m): - After breakfast drive an Hour Darchen  the base camp of Holy, Mt. Kailash. Rest of day free for acclimatization and preparing for circuit ( Parikrama ).Overnight  at Himalayan Hotel.

Day 06: Darchen to Diraphuk 18km.Parikrama /Kora begins drive 10 km. cover to Tarboche(yam dhwar) and trek up to walk approximately about 04/05 hour Diraphuk (4890m).Overnight stays at Guest house. Meal plan (B/L/D).

Note : Those who wish to change their schedule and do not want to go for trekking will stay at Darchen . ** Suggestive to click picture with the Kailash Mountain.**

Day 07: Trek to Zuthulphuk (4790m) 22km. walk approximately 08 / 10 hours - Parikarma Continues, this is the day every pilgrim talks about, the most difficult journey through out the trip, Trek up to Dolma La pass (5600m). We will offer very short prayers at Dolma Pass and move towards Gauri Kunda. They programmed in the same as usual, Zuthulphuk overnight stay at Guest house. Meal plain (B/L/D).

Note : Hot water and packed snacks for lunch will be made available in the morning by our team. Please do not forget to carry along with you.

Note: Pilgrims who decide to change their schedule here at Dirapuk and want to go back to Darchen must pay directly for all additional expenses of transport, etc.

Day 08:  Zuthulphuk to Taklakot via Manasarovar Lake.  After Breakfast, we will trek around 8 km. We will be reaching at the point, where our bus will be waiting to drive us to Darchen, Parikrama ends. After Lunch we will drive to Taklakot via Manasoravar parikrama (circuit). O/N Guest house Meal plain (B/L/D).

Day 09: Early morning Drive to Nepal border, As soon as possible fly Helicopter to Simikot and then same day connect flight back to Nepalgunj Overnight hotel. Meal plain (B/L/D).

Note: As shared above the air sectors Hilsa-Simikot-Nepalgunj is very complicated and totally weather permitted. Delay or rescheduling or interruption in flights on this sector is a common problem of this journey. If, due to climatic conditions, shortage or rescheduling of flights, or any other reason you get stuck at Hilsa please note that Hilsa has basic accommodation and limited facilities for visitors Health issue, especially with old age people are quite possible, therefore it is advisable to stay with the group so that help may reach you in the event of necessity. Additional night stay at Hilsa/Simikot/Nepalgunj on return are not included in the package and if need occur, additional stay and food which is payable directly by the travelers to Nepalese team. There is no refund or adjustment applicable for any under utilized stay, food or any other service. We provide first aid facilities but all other additional medical expenses in the event of hospitalization and/or emergency evacuation charges are to be paid by the pilgrim/traveler only. On returning from the trip no hotel accommodation at Nepalgunj is included in this package and will be charged, if demanded by you.