Overview
NEPALGUNJ – SIMIKOT – TAKLAKOT - MANSAROVAR LAKE - KAILASH PARIKRAMA – HILSA - SIMIKOT
(May 15th 2026- September 25th -2026)
Group Booking Strarts from November 10th -2025
• Total Duration: 9 Days
• Max. Altitude: 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) at Dolma La Pass during the Parikrama.
• Pilgrimage Focus: Darshan of Mount Kailash, circumambulation (Parikrama/Kora) of Mount Kailash, and holy dip/puja at Lake Mansarovar.
Itinerary
Heli Kailash from Lucknow
Month Date
May 16, 21, 28 (Full Moon) - June 03, 09, 15, 20, 27(Full Moon) - July 03, 09, 15, 20, 26(Full Moon) - August 07, 13, 19, 25(Full Moon), 31 - September 06, 12, 18,
Day 01 - Drive to Nepalgunj (150mts. / 490 ft): - Arrive at Lucknow Airport/Railway station Meet our representatives and drive to Nepalgunj (04 hrs. drive) (Optional tour in Nepalgunj -You can hire taxi / cab to visit Bageshwari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bageshwari – Durga at your own cost) Meal: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch in Nepalgunj if arrive Ealy & Dinner in Nepalgunj
Day 02 – Fly to Simikot (Flight duration: 45 Mins) then fly to Hilsa (Heli duration: 20 Mins): - & drive to Taklakot (3900 mts.; 45 mins. drive – 85 Km.): - Morning we will provide packed breakfast then we will drive to domestic airport to fly Simikot. After a short halt in Simikot we will fly to Hilsa by chartered helicopter and wait for other members to arrive. Have Lunch in hilsa then walk for 15-20 mins.to cross bridge, after clearing formalities at Chinese check post. We board awaiting coach then drive to Taklakot (45 mins. drive).Meal – Packed breakfast in Nepalgunj, Lunch in Hilsa & Dinner in Taklakot
Day 03 – Taklakot Entire day free day for acclimatation and explore local Market Meal – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Taklakot
Day 04 – Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4550 mts..; - 90km - 1.5 hrs. Drive): - After breakfast we will drive to Mansarovar Lake en route visiting Raksha’s Tal (From there you can see first view of Kailash Parbat. On the right you can view Gurla mandhata Parbat (Barma) and continue drive to Mansarovar Lake. After arriving Mansarovar Lake we will do Mansarovar lake Parikrama by Bus (105 km. 03 hrs. Drive) Our team leaders will stop bus at certain point near lake where you can take a bath & perform puja and Havan.
Meal – Breakfast in Taklakot, Lunch & Dinner in Mansarovar
Day 05 – (Starting of 1st Day Kailash Parikrama) Trek to Diraphuk (4880 mts. – 12kms; 05 to 06 hrs. trek): - After breakfast we will drive to Yamadwar (43Km – 1.5hrs drive) via Darchen. From Yamadwar you can view south face of Kailash Parbat. This is the starting point of Parikrama. Trek 05 – 06 hrs., 12km.On the way to Diraphuk you can view west face of Kailash Parbat on the right side.Yatries who do not want to go parikrama can come back to Darchen / Taklakot and wait for other members to arrive.Yatries who are not able to walk can hire horse for parikrama in Yamadwar at your own cost Meal – Breakfast in Mansarovar, Packed Lunch during trek & Dinner in Diraphuk
Day 06 – (2nd Day of Parikrama) Trek to Zuthulphuk (4670m. 22km– 08 to 09 hrs. trek): - After breakfast trek from Diraphuk to Dolma La pass (5700m.). This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to 18,600 ft. About 3km before reaching Dolma La Pass is steep hill and quite difficult to walk. Also descending from Dolma La Pass is the same for up to 3km (You can see Gauri Kund on the right) then continue trek to Zuthulphuk.Meal – Breakfast in Diraphuk, Packed Lunch during trek & Dinner in Zuthulphuk
Day 07 – (Ending Day of Parikrama, 8 Km – 3 hrs. trek) Trek to Darchen & Drive to Taklakot: - After breakfast short trek to Maniwall (8 km – 3hrs trek). Our Coach will pick you from there then we will drive to Darchen (3 km.) and merge with other members who are waiting for us to complete parikrama and continue drive back to Taklakot Meal – Breakfast in Zuthulphuk, Lunch in Darchen & Dinner in Taklakot
Day 08 – Drive back to Hilsa (3700m.) & Fly to Simikot (2900m.): - After breakfast we will drive to check point then have a short walk to cross bridge to arrive hilsa. Then take helicopter to fly Simikot.(From Simikot we will try to fly Nepalgunj on same day; depends on flight schedule)
Meal – Breakfast in Taklakot, Lunch in Hilsa / Simikot & Dinner in Simikot / Nepalgunj
Day 09 – Departure: - After breakfast drive to Lucknow to move towards your own destinations Meal – Breakfast
Hotel Names –
NepalGunj- Hotel Siddhartha (4 star)
Taklakot-Hotel Himalayan (3 Star)
Mansarovar-(Parmatma Ashram Guest House/Similar)
Diraphuk-(Xixa Pangma/Similar)
Zuthulphuk-(Zuthulphuk Guest House)
Simikot-(Hotel Kailash)
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary & Altitude Profile
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Day
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Route & Key Activities
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Overnight at & Altitude
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Driving/ Flying Time
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Trekking Time & Distance
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Meals
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01
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Arrive Lucknow Airport/Railway Station. Drive to Nepalgunj (150 m). Optional visit to Bageshwari Temple.
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Nepalgunj
*4-star Hotel Sidhartha*
150 m / 490 ft
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Drive: ~4 hours
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Breakfast, (Lunch if early), Dinner
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02
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Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot (45 min flight). Helicopter to Hilsa (20 min). Walk & drive to Taklakot. Acclimatization begins.
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Taklakot
3 Star
3,900 m / 12,795 ft
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Flight: 45 min
Heli: 20 min
Drive: 45 min
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Walk: 20 min (to cross bridge)
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Packed Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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03
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Acclimatization Day in Taklakot. Free day for rest and exploring the local market. Critical for adjusting to high altitude.
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Taklakot Hotel Himalayan
*3-star Hotel*
3,900 m
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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04
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Drive to Lake Mansarovar (4550 m). En route see Rakshas Tal and first views of Mt. Kailash & Gurla Mandhata. Perform Mansarovar Parikrama by bus, holy dip, and puja.
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Lake Mansarovar
Basic Mud House
4,550 m / 14,925 ft
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Drive: 1.5 hrs (90 km)
Parikrama by Bus: 3 hrs (105 km)
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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05
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Drive to Yam Dwar. Start Kora (Parikrama) - Day 1. Trek to Diraphuk. View the West Face of Kailash.
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Diraphuk
Basic Mud House
4,880 m / 16,010 ft
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Drive: 1.5 hrs (43 km)
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Trek: 5-6 hrs
Distance: 12 km
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Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
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06
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Kora - Day 2 (Most Challenging). Trek to Dolma La Pass (5700 m) and then descend to Zuthulphuk.
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Zuthulphuk
Basic Mud House
4,670 m / 15,322 ft
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Trek: 8-9 hrs
Distance: 22 km
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Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
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07
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Kora - Day 3 (Final). Short trek to Maniwall. Drive to Darchen and then back to Taklakot. Rejoin group.
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Taklakot
*3-star Hotel*
3,900 m
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Drive: ~3-4 hrs
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Trek: 3 hrs
Distance: 8 km
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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08
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Drive to Hilsa. Helicopter to Simikot. If possible, fly same day to Nepalgunj.
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Simikot or Nepalgunj
*Basic Guest House / 3-star*
2,900 m / 9,500 ft
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Drive: 45 min
Heli: 20 min
Flight: Subject to schedule
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Walk: 20 min
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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09
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Drive from Nepalgunj to Lucknow. Tour concludes. Depart for home destination.
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Drive: ~4 hours
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Breakfast
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Package Cost
Cost per person: Rs 3, 00,000/-
GST (Goods and Services Tax): Extra
• Currency in Tibet: The Chinese Yuan (CNY). Can be exchanged from a bank or local money changers.
Cancellation Policy
• After Booking: INR 30,000 is non-refundable.
• 45 days before departure: 50% of the total trip cost.
• 10 days before departure: 80% of the total trip cost.
• 07 days or less before departure: 100% of the total trip cost.
• All cancellations must be sent in writing; verbal cancellations are not accepted.
Inclusions/Exclusions
What's Included & Not Included
Included:
✅ All transfers as per program
✅ All accommodation as per itinerary
Nepalgunj/Taklakot & Darchen based on double/triple sharing basis & Rest on 04 to 06 sharing basis
✅ Nepalgunj-Simikot-Nepalgunj flight
✅ Chartered helicopter (Simikot-Hilsa both ways)
✅ All vegetarian meals (B, L, D) as specified
Not Included:
❌ GST (Extra)
❌ Air/Train tickets to/from Lucknow
❌ Cost for extra night accommodation
❌ Horse/Porter during Parikrama (at own cost)
❌ Evacuation costs and travel insurance
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