Mt. Kailash Helicopter Tour

from 3,699 USD

Both Kang (Kailash) and Mapum (Manasarovar) have special religious significance among the followers of Bon, Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. For Bon followers, Kang Rinpoche is the pillar of the universe and a sacred place where Guru Rinpoche is said to have attained enlightenment.

  • Destination Tibet, China
    Region/Category Mount Kailash
  • Travel Duration 12 Days
    Travel Season May-September
  • Max. Altitude 5,636 Metres
    Activity Style Lodge Trek & Tour
  • Activity Level Hard
    Transportation Flight, Heli & Bus
  • Active Time 6-8 Hours
    Group Size 25-99 Person
  • Tour Code No. JH-526
    Trip Duration 9 Days
  • Starting Point Simikot, Nepal
    Staring Days 3rd Day
  • Ending Point Simikot, Nepal
    Ending Days 11th Day
Trip Description - Mt. Kailash Helicopter Tour

Since it takes 7 days to reach the border of Tibet from Simikot, helicopter tours of Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are very popular now. Mount Kang Rinpoche or Mount Kailash (6714 m) is located in the Chinese province of Tibet. The Himalayas are part of the Great Himalayan Range and are considered to be the source of water for four major rivers of Asia: Yarlung Sangpo, Karnali, Indus and Sutlej. The never-before-climbed peak is made of snow and rock and is unique with four faces at the top. The lake known as Mapum Yumtso Lake or Manasarovar between Kangri Himal and Gurla Mandata (7728 m) is located at an altitude of 4590 m above sea level. Spread over an area of 320 square kilometers, the lake has a depth of 90 meters. The lake supports rich biodiversity, including rare plants, fish, mammals and birds.

Both Kang (Kailash) and Mapum (Manasarovar) have special religious significance among the followers of Bon, Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. For Bon followers, Kang Rinpoche is the pillar of the universe and a sacred place where Guru Rinpoche is said to have attained enlightenment. Kang Rinpoche is considered by Buddhists to be the center of the Buddha’s meditation. Similarly, Hindus consider Kailash to be the abode of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati, while Jains believe that their first saint, Rishabh Hantha, was liberated after meditating on the mountain.

Every year, thousands of pilgrims and tourists come to Tibet to see these two natural sites. The philosophy of Kailash and Manasarovar allows the devotees to attain Moksha or Moksha and remove one of the sins. Hindus also believe that drowning in Manasarovar Lake (Mapam Yumtso) is the sure way to heaven. Tibetan Buddhists have a long tradition of circling Mount Kang Rinpoche as an ascetic and final sacrifice to attain enlightenment. To book our Kailash tour, please contact Jagadamba Holidays Private Limited, which is located in Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal. The Jagadamba team is always at your service.

Special Note:

If you are traveling with a group of 25 people, don’t worry, we will operate according to the itinerary with your chosen dates and customizations. Websites for Nepal Trekking and Climbing mention group size here so it is not related to Kailash so please ignore this group size. Minimum group size for Kailash tour operation should be 25 people in a group as we need a minimum 25 people to get a Kailash tour permit. The quoted price is also based on it. Given price will be changed any time if TTB increases the price in future.

Tibet and Kailash tour operators of Kathmandu have agreed to form a single group if the travel date is the same and the booking is less than 25 people. We offer different brands but in Tibet, China they form the same group which is the main reason. Our main aim is to make traveling easy and provide quality service. Indian and Nepalese tour operators can’t do anything in Tibet because the Chinese are different from the rest of the world, so it’s best to go on a trip with the idea that we’re only going to visit Lord Shiva’s birth place. Also keep in mind that we are only going to touch Mount Kailash. Don’t expect any luxury during the Kailash Yatra.

Hopefully, Tibet border will be open from 1st April 2023 for foreigner and Indian pilgrims.

Details of inclusions and exclusions in package!
What's included in this tour
Services that are covered in the cost of tour price.
  • Kathmandu Airport transfer by private vehicles
  • Worship and Aarati at Pashupatinath Temple
  • Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha Darshan Yatra
  • Tour orientation for visiting Kailash and Mansarovar Lake
  • 2 nights stay in twin shared accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Pure vegetarian food 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Simikot & Return flight ticket
  • Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot fly by helicopter (max 5 Pax)
  • Travel in Tibet by Bus or mini Bus as per group size
  • An English speaking Tibetan Chinese tour guide
  • Hilsa permit for helicopter and trekking permit for Yatri
  • All entrance & conservation fee of Nepal and Kailash
  • Baggage allowance 15kg per Yatri who travel by helicopter
  • 1 big oxygen bottle in each bus with mask & regulator
  • 4 Poisk Russian oxygen for Kora with Mask & Regulator
  • BP checking machine for group and we checkup everyday
  • Oximeter- to checkup everyday ensure your oxygen label
  • We proved altitude medicine Diamox Pills for Kora Tour
  • We provide 3 liter bottle mineral water perday for per Yatri
  • Accommodated in Tibet in guest houses or mud house
  • The Nepali team leader will speak English and Hindi
  • A chef to prepare Indian dishes according to your needs
  • Cook and supportive team of Nepali sherpa guide staffs
  • Support trucks carrying food, equipment and Nepali staff
  • Yak and yak man for round trip (round) and Kailash Yatra
  • Oxygen cylinder with mask and regulatory for emergency
  • Basic First Aid Kit Box and Diamox (acetazolamide)
  • Travel medical insurance for Nepali Kailash staffs
  • Duffel bags and day packs for Kailash Mansarovar Tour
  • Kailash travel permit and Tibet visa for group travel
  • We provide outdoor tar polling private toilet tent
  • 11 Pandit-Rudra Abhishek, Hawan, Aarati in Pashupatinath
  • 1 Pandit in Mansarovar for Rudra Abhishek, Hawan & Aarati
What's not included in this tour
Services that are not covered in the cost of tour price.
  • Single room user USD$ 450 per room
  • Visa and re - entry visa for Nepal
  • Any other additional cost for Yatra
  • Domestic excess baggage cargo cost
  • Beverages (cold drinks & hard drinks)
  • Photography and telephone charges
  • Tips for Kailash staff, drives & guide
  • Down Jacket, Rain coat or umbrella
  • Additional expenses incase-bad weather
  • Emergency evacuation expenses in case
  • Personal equipment & stuffs for Kailash tour
  • Additional personal expenses for Kailash tour
  • Rescue jeep, any other expenses if required
  • Cost of room & food if anyone does not do Kora
  • Travel insurance (rescue & hospital) from home country
  • Other things which are not mentioned in price inclusion
  1. Day 1 Kathmandu: Arrive anytime!

    Upon arrival in Nepal, Jagadamba Holidays representatives will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a Jagadamba Holidays placard (Jagadamba Holidays signboard). In case of late night arrival, private transportation to the hotel will be arranged by the representative. Clients will be notified of tour briefings and group meeting times by a representative.

    In the meeting we discuss the travel plans and services and introduce the trek or tour guide as per the itinerary. You must completely fill up a legally binding travel form and a non-liability disclaimer form. If any person’s tour payment is due, such person must pay at this meeting. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House in Thamel.

     

    Special Note:
    All passengers should reach Kathmandu early in the morning. We collect passports and apply for Tibet, China visit visas. In the afternoon, we will organize a half-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.

  2. Day 2 Rudra Abhishek and afternoon flight to Nepalgunj (165 m)

  3. Day 3 Fly to Simikot (2,950 m) then rest day for acclimatization.

  4. Day 4 Fly by heli from Simikot to Hilsa (3,640 m) then proceed to Purang (4,250 m).

  5. Day 5 Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4,600 m) and circuit by vehicle.

  6. Day 6 Spiritual ritual at the lake then afternoon drive to Darchen (4,700 m)

  7. Day 7 Drive to Yamadwar, trek to Dirapuk (4,950 m) and rest

  8. Day 8 Climb to Charan Sparsh then back to Dirapuk (4,950 m) and rest

     

     

     

  9. Day 9 Start early and cross Dolma La (5,670 m) then trek to Zuthulpuk (4,790 m)

  10. Day 10 Trek to Chongdo then drive to Mansarovar Lake (4,600 m).

  11. Day 11 Drive to Hilsa then fly Simikot by heli and catch connecting flight to Kathmandu.

    Drive to Taklakot, cross immigration then proceed to Hilsa. Fly from Hilsa to Simikot and catch a flight to Nepalgunj. Take a connecting flight to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

  12. Day 12 Kathmandu: Depart anytime!

    After breakfast, you should leave your room and store your luggage at the hotel and relax in the hotel lobby or explore the surrounding local market for last minute shopping for friends and family until you head to the airport for your flight back home.

    Due to limited space at Kathmandu Airport, all airlines have requested to report at the check-in counter three hours before the actual flight departure time. Therefore, we will pick you up from the hotel three and a half hours in advance, as the estimated travel time to the airport is around half an hour.

    We hope that your visit to Nepal and the activities you do during your visit will remind you to visit Nepal again in the future. As per the service policy of Jagadamba Holidays, your journey will conclude with a farewell at the airport. Have a safe and pleasant journey ahead. Thank you, see you again!

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Accommodation offered during the trip

The accommodation we use may vary depending on our package travel and the range of travel destinations. Before or after the trip you can book comfortable hotels in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara for your stay. If you book a tea house trekking trip, we will provide a small two-bed room for sharing in the hill lodges which is a basic facility but very clean.

Now, better-equipped lodges are also available in Annapurna and Everest areas but we recommend trekkers to use accommodation above 3500 meters where clean rooms and clean food are readily available. Sometimes a level of flexibility may be required when trekking in remote mountain areas. We believe that you will complete your vacation without any problems and have the trip of a lifetime. If you book camping/trekking, our camping team will manage a comfortable camping site by the river where possible.

There will usually be a dedicated support team on the trip to move luggage and equipment, set up camp, and prepare your food. You will find more detailed information about travel accommodation which is mentioned separately in the lodging section of each vacation package page.

However, you can expect excellent service and high quality in any budget range you choose. You can learn more about different types of travel and their features and the proposed travel price by contacting us directly where we will be very pleased to answer your questions. We always try to choose comfortable accommodation with local character reflecting the best value based on twin share accommodation.

When you book a trip, unless you request a private single room, we will arrange for you to share a twin bed room with a person of the same gender. If you request a private single room, you will need to pay a single room supplementary fee. Please note that during the trek, if the destination is 4000 meters above sea level, only dormitory accommodation with private beds will be available. On trekking trips we try our best but do not promise guaranteed room options. For most of our camping trips, we supply branded two-person tents, including groundsheets.

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, service plates, bowls, and all necessities are provided. Members of the mountaineering travel group are requested to manage according to the options given on the website. During the Kailash Yatra in Tibet we will arrange twin share or dormitory room.

Types of rooms during Trekking and City.
Sample room in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
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Sample room in tour & trek Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
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Travel Dates Departure Schedule Trip Status Trip Status Price Per Person Grp. Size: 2-3Pax Price Per Person Grp. Size: 4-7Pax Price Per Person Grp. Size: 8-14Pax  
20.05 - 31.05.2023
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3,699 US$
24.05 - 04.06.2023
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3,699 US$
31.05 - 11.06.2023
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3,699 US$
12.06 - 23.06.2023
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3,699 US$
26.06 - 07.07.2023
Guaranteed Departure
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3,699 US$
28.06 - 09.07.2023
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3,699 US$
09.08 - 20.08.2023
Guaranteed Departure
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3,699 US$
28.08 - 08.09.2023
Guaranteed Departure
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3,699 US$
20.09 - 30.09.2023
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3,799 US$
28.09 - 09.10.2023
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3,699 US$
03.10 - 14.10.2023
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3,699 US$
10.10 - 21.10.2023
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3,699 US$

NOTE : If you like to do solo tours or private or your travel team members are more than 25 people please contact us for tour price customize.

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Fixed Depature Date for 2023

Travel Dates Departure Schedule Trip Status Trip Status Price Per Person Grp. Size: 2-3Pax Price Per Person Grp. Size: 4-7Pax Price Per Person Grp. Size: 8-14Pax  
20.05 - 31.05.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
24.05 - 04.06.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
31.05 - 11.06.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
12.06 - 23.06.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
26.06 - 07.07.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
28.06 - 09.07.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
09.08 - 20.08.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
28.08 - 08.09.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
20.09 - 30.09.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,799 US$
28.09 - 09.10.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
03.10 - 14.10.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
10.10 - 21.10.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$

NOTE : If you like to do solo tours or private or your travel team members are more than 25 people please contact us for tour price customize.

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Fixed Depature Date for

Travel Dates Departure Schedule Trip Status Trip Status Price Per Person Grp. Size: 2-3Pax Price Per Person Grp. Size: 4-7Pax Price Per Person Grp. Size: 8-14Pax  

NOTE : If you like to do solo tours or private or your travel team members are more than 25 people please contact us for tour price customize.

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Departure Dates Confirmed Dates Trip Status Trip Status Price Per Person Grp. Size: 2-3Pax Price Per Person Grp. Size: 4-7Pax Price Per Person Grp. Size: 8-12Pax  
20.05 - 31.05.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
24.05 - 04.06.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
31.05 - 11.06.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
12.06 - 23.06.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
26.06 - 07.07.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
28.06 - 09.07.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
09.08 - 20.08.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
28.08 - 08.09.2023
Guaranteed Departure
US$
US$
3,699 US$
20.09 - 30.09.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,799 US$
28.09 - 09.10.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
03.10 - 14.10.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$
10.10 - 21.10.2023
Available
US$
US$
3,699 US$

NOTE : If you like to do solo tours or private or your travel team members are more than 12 people please contact us for tour price customize.

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