Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Lucknow – Nepalgunj (L, D)
Welcome to your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Helicopter – Ex Lucknow’ tour! On arrival,
transfer from the airport / railway station in Lucknow to the hotel in Nepalgunj.
Note: Reach Lucknow on or before 13:00 hours.
Overnight in Nepalgunj.

Day 02: Nepalgunj – Simikot (B, L, D)
This morning, drive to the airport to board your flight to Simikot (3000 mts). Flight 45 mins. On
arrival at Simikot, proceed to your hotel. Post Lunch proceed to hike to the Shiva Mandir and
get acclimatized to high altitude. The rest of the day is at leisure for leisure activities.
Overnight in Simikot.

Day 03: Simikot – Hilsa (By Helicopter) – Purang (B, L, D)
This morning, check out and drive to the airport to board the helicopter from Simikot for a 15
minute ride to Hilsa (3705 m). Complete the Nepal side immigration formalities i.e. to put exit
stamp on your passport and proceed to Hilsa. On reaching Hilsa, cross the bridge and enter the
China side to reach the Sher Village to complete the Chinese immigration formalities. Post
formalities, drive to Taklakot (4,025 m / 30km / approx. 1 hour drive)) also known as and
check in to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Purang.

Day 04: Purang – Mansarovar (B, L, D)
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Mansarovar (4500 meters / approx. 3 hours drive) to get the
first view of the holy Mt. Kailash and the beautiful lake. On arrival at Lake Mansarovar, do the
parikrama, perform puja and take a holy dip in the lake. Later, proceed to the guest house and
check in. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in the Mansarovar.

Day 05: Mansarovar – Darchen (B, L, D)
Take the holy bath and Puja at Mansarovar in the morning. After breakfast, drive to visit Chiu
Gompa then transferred to Darchen (30 Kms 1 Hour) (4675 Mts). Check in to the Guesthouse .
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Darchen at your own pace.
Overnight in Darchen.

Day 06: Darchen – Yam Dwar – (Trek to) Dirapuk (4750 Mts) (B, L, D)
This morning, leave for Tarboch Flag Pole the first prostration point, -an auspicious gateway
and the sky burial ground. Then visit Yam Dwar (4675 m) and further visit to Sershong (8 km).
Start the trek to Diraphuk (4765 m / walk 3-4 hours).
Overnight in Diraphuk.

Day 07: Dirapuk – Zuthulphuk (B, L, D)
Today’s trek is amongst the toughest trek of the entire Mt. Kailash Parikrama which includes a
steep climb up to Dolma La Pass. It is not only the highest altitude that makes the trek difficult
but also the weather could change at any moment. One gets a very fine and marvellous view of
Gaurikund down the pass. Offer prayers, relax and later, proceed to the guesthouse in Zuthulphuk. The rest of the evening is at leisure to relax and unwind.

Day 08: Zuthulphuk – Darchen – Purang (B, L, D)
This morning, the parikrama ends near Darchen (4664 m, 14 km 3-4 hours ), drive to Purang
(150 km) The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities
Overnight in Purang.
Day 09: Purang – Hilsa – Simikot (B, L, D)
Today, check out and drive to the airport in Hilsa to board the helicopter to Simikot. On arrival,
transfer from the airport to the hotel in Simikot and check in.
Overnight in Simikot.

Day 10: Simikot – Nepalgunj (B, L, D)
After breakfast, proceed to airport in Simikot to board the flight to Nepalgunj. On arrival,
transfer to the hotel and check in.
Overnight in Nepalgunj.

Day 11: Departure from Nepalgunj – Lucknow (B)
Today, bid farewell to your ‘Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Helicopter – Ex Lucknow’ tour, as you
get transferred to the airport / railway station in Lucknow for your onward journey.