Kailash Yatra 2027 by Helicopter from Kathmandu

Highlights & Route

For pilgrims flying in from south or west India, or from abroad, Kathmandu is the natural meeting point for Kailash. This programme begins with darshan at Pashupatinath, then flies you west to Nepalgunj and on to Simikot, from where a helicopter carries the group over the Karnali gorge to Hilsa on the Tibet border. Purang, Mansarovar and Darchen follow in the usual order, with rest days placed where the body needs them.

The heart of the yatra is the same as on every route: puja and the holy dip at Mansarovar, a full circuit of the lake by vehicle, and the three-day parikrama of Kailash over Dolma La. On the way back we break the journey at Dongba so that the last day in Tibet is not a rush, and the final night is spent in a comfortable Kathmandu hotel before your flight home.

Ten nights are split between hotels in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Purang, Darchen and Dongba and guest houses at the lake and on the parikrama. A Nepali yatra manager is with you throughout, a Tibetan guide joins at the border and the kitchen team cooks pure vegetarian food every day.

Route

Kathmandu → Nepalgunj (flight) → Simikot (flight) → Hilsa (helicopter) → Purang (Taklakot) → Lake Mansarovar → Darchen → Yam Dwar → Dirapuk → Dolma La → Zuthulpuk → Darchen → Dongba → Hilsa → Simikot → Nepalgunj → Kathmandu

Good to know before you book

The price is per person on sharing basis, excluding GST and TCS. Your flight to Kathmandu is booked by you; we advise arriving by afternoon on Day 1.
Indian citizens need no Nepal visa but must carry a passport valid six months beyond return; it is sent to us about a month ahead for the Chinese group visa.
Following the June 2026 MEA advisory we will not ask you to fly to Kathmandu until the Chinese visa and Tibet permit are confirmed.
Simikot–Hilsa helicopters and Nepalgunj–Simikot flights depend on weather. Keep two spare days and book your flight out of Kathmandu for Day 12 or later if you can.
Dolma La is about 5,630 m. The parikrama is optional; non-walkers wait at Darchen and pay those nights locally.
Lake bathing is governed by local rules on the day; puja and water collection on the shore are always possible.

Yatra Highlights

Pashupatinath darshan in Kathmandu before the yatra begins
Fly-and-helicopter entry via Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa with a rest day at Purang
Mansarovar puja, lake circuit and the full 3-day Kailash parikrama

Day 1 :

Arrive Kathmandu, Pashupatinath

Our representative meets you at Tribhuvan airport at your arrival point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the agreed time. After check-in and lunch we visit Pashupatinath on the bank of the Bagmati for evening darshan. Document check and briefing after dinner.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 2 :

Fly to Nepalgunj

A domestic flight of under an hour takes us to Nepalgunj in the western Terai. The afternoon is free; the yatra manager holds a detailed briefing on tomorrow's small-plane and helicopter sequence, luggage limits and altitude.

Overnight: Nepalgunj

Day 3 :

Simikot, Hilsa and Purang

A dawn flight to Simikot (about 2,900 m), then helicopter shuttles to Hilsa in small batches. We walk across the border bridge, clear Chinese immigration and drive to Purang (Taklakot, about 3,900 m). Rest is the plan for the afternoon.

Overnight: Purang

Day 4 :

Acclimatisation at Purang

A free day with a short walk to the market and oxygen checks. Drink water, eat light, and tell the yatra manager about any headache or sleeplessness.

Overnight: Purang

Day 5 :

Purang to Lake Mansarovar

Two hours' drive to the lake (about 4,590 m). Holy dip where permitted, puja with the group, and the lake circuit by vehicle with a stop at the Rakshas Tal viewpoint.

Overnight: Guest house near Lake Mansarovar

Day 6 :

Mansarovar to Darchen

After sunrise on the lake we drive about 40 km to Darchen (about 4,670 m). If the authorities allow it, we make an afternoon excursion towards Ashtapad for a close view of the south face; otherwise the afternoon is for pony bookings and briefing.

Overnight: Darchen

Day 7 :

Parikrama stage 1: Yam Dwar to Dirapuk

Drive to Yam Dwar, then a walk of 10 to 12 km over 5 to 6 hours up the valley to Dirapuk, facing the north face. Non-walkers return to Darchen.

Overnight: Dirapuk (shared guest house)

Day 8 :

Parikrama stage 2: Dolma La to Zuthulpuk

Climb to Dolma La (about 5,630 m), pass Gauri Kund and descend to Zuthulpuk. About 22 km and the longest day of the yatra; ponies help up to the pass.

Overnight: Zuthulpuk (shared guest house)

Day 9 :

Parikrama stage 3, drive to Dongba

A gentle 8 km walk of about three hours completes the circuit. We collect the non-walkers at Darchen and drive to Dongba for the night, breaking the return journey.

Overnight: Dongba

Day 10 :

Dongba to Hilsa, Simikot, Nepalgunj and Kathmandu

Drive to Hilsa, exit China, helicopter to Simikot, flight to Nepalgunj and the connecting flight to Kathmandu. A long day that depends on good weather; a comfortable hotel waits at the end.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 11 :

Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Tribhuvan airport at your departure point (airport, railway station or hotel).

Night	Place	Hotel (or similar)	Room type
1	Kathmandu	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
2	Nepalgunj	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
3–4	Purang (Taklakot)	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
5	Lake Mansarovar	Guest house, Hotel confirmed at booking	Dormitory / shared
6	Darchen	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
7	Dirapuk	Pilgrim guest house	Shared, basic
8	Zuthulpuk	Pilgrim guest house	Shared, basic
9	Dongba	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
10	Kathmandu	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is this route best for?

Pilgrims flying in from cities with direct Kathmandu connections, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, and NRIs joining from abroad. If you are in north India close to Lucknow, our 9-day Lucknow programme saves two days.

What is included in Rs 3,45,000?

Chinese visa and permits, all Nepal flights and helicopters, ten nights’ stay, all vegetarian meals, road transport, guide and yatra manager, oxygen support and the Mansarovar puja. GST, TCS, your flight to Kathmandu, ponies, insurance and tips are extra.

Is the parikrama compulsory?

No. Those who prefer not to walk stay at Darchen on Days 7 and 8 and rejoin the group on Day 9; those two hotel nights are paid locally.

Do I need a visa?

Indians need no visa for Nepal but must carry a passport. Tibet requires a Chinese group visa and permit arranged by us; your passport reaches us about a month before departure.

What is the Ashtapad excursion?

Ashtapad is a high plateau south of Kailash with a close view of the south face. Chinese authorities open it only occasionally, so we list it as a possibility on Day 6, not a promise.

What if the weather delays flights?

Delays at Simikot and Hilsa are normal. We hold time in the programme, but extra hotel nights beyond that are charged at actual. Please book your flight out of Kathmandu with at least one spare day.

Can non-Indian passport holders join?

Yes, but visa rules differ: foreign nationals need an individual Chinese visa and Tibet permit, and in some cases a Nepal visa. Tell us your nationality when you enquire and we will advise.

Why does this Kailash yatra stop at Dongba on the way back?

To break the return. After the last parikrama day we collect the non-walkers at Darchen and drive to Dongba for the night, so the final day in Tibet is not a rush. Day 10 is still long: Hilsa, exit from China, helicopter to Simikot, flight to Nepalgunj and on to Kathmandu, all weather-dependent. Book your flight home for Day 12 or later if you can.

Yatra	Duration	Starts from	Price
Kailash Yatra 2027 by Helicopter from Kathmandu (this page)	11 days / 10 nights	Kathmandu	From ₹3,45,000
Kailash Darshan from Limi Valley	6 days / 5 nights	Lucknow	From ₹1,20,000
Kailash Mansarovar Aerial Darshan 2027	3 days / 2 nights	Lucknow	From ₹64,000
Kailash Mansarovar Inner Parikrama	13 days / 12 nights	Lucknow	On request
Kailash Mansarovar VIP Yatra	5 days / 4 nights	Lucknow	On request
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Lucknow	11 days / 10 nights	Lucknow	From ₹2,83,500
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 9 Days from Lucknow	9 days / 8 nights	Lucknow	From ₹3,15,000
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Lhasa	14 days / 13 nights	Kathmandu	On request

Kailash Yatra 2027 by Helicopter from Kathmandu

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