Duration
10 Night / 11 Days
Route
Kathmandu-Nepalgunj - Simikot & Return (by flight), Simikot - Hilsa & Return (by Helicopter) & Hilsa - Mt. Kailash & Return by (Bus). Lucknow-Nepalgunj (return) by A.C. Vehicle.
Cost- Based on Present Tibet Entree Fee
INR 2,95,000+ 5% GST per person + TCS (Route not valid for foreign passport holders)
Booking Amount
INR 15,000 /USD 300 Per person (Non Refundable) + TCS
Balance Amount: 40 Days prior to Travel date
A Spiritual Path to a Better Life
Ancient Aliens, Mount Kailash: Secrets and the Entrance to the City of the Gods
Mount Kailash, revered as the abode of Lord Shiva, holds ancient secrets deeply embedded within the heart of the Himalayas. This mysterious and sacred site has fascinated seekers and pilgrims for centuries and continues to inspire awe and reverence. Undoubtedly, it is a place of immense spiritual significance.
Rising to an elevation of 6,714 meters, Mount Kailash, along with the holy Lake Mansarovar, is located in the Himalayan region of Tibet, China. The Yatra is physically demanding due to the high-altitude terrain; however, Vindham Travels ensures a comfortable, well-organised pilgrimage, creating a spiritually enriching experience and lifelong memories for all Yatris.
Tour Highlights
Meals
Hygienic (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Accommodation
Kathmandu: Dusit Princes/ The Everest/ Hotel Tibbet/Moonlight/ Equal
Nepalgunj: Diamond Palace/ Kalptaru /Starlight/ Equal on Twin Sharing
Simikot: Potala Palace Inn/Vijaya/ Equal on Multiple Sharing
Taklakot: New-Purang/Himalya /equal on Multiple Sharing Tibet Side Sharing Room Multiple -Dormitory (Guest house)
Guide
Thoughout yatra with Guide
Medical
Dimox, First AID and oxygen pillow & cylinder back up
Temperature
Morning / Night: -5/6 °C and Day 15/16 °C
Kathmandu Arrival Dates 2026
April: 26th (Full Moon)
May: 3rd, 18th, & 25th (Full Moon)
June: 1st, 8th & 21nd (Full Moon Return) & 24th Full Moon
July: 1st, 8th, 20th (Full Moon return) & 23th (Full Moon Guru Purnima)
Aug: 6th, 13th, 22rd (Full Moon) & 30th
Sept: 6th & 13th
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Group arrival in Kathmandu the Capital of Nepal and we will transfer to Hotel from Airport and brief about the yatra . Overnight stay at Hotel
Hotel: Dusit Princes/The Everest/Moonlight/Equal
Meals: Dinner
Altitude: 1400m
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and fly to Nepalgunj
Morning darshan of the Pashupatinath temple and Guheshori Shaktipith and afternoon fly to Nepalgunj, also darshan in nepalgunj of Jaya Bhageshori Shaktipith temple. Overnight stay in Nepalgunj at hotel
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Diamond Palace / Starlight/ Kalptaru / Equal
Altitude: 150m
Day 3: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot
Early morning after tea, you will drive to Nepalgunj airport to catch the flight to Simikot. Simikot (2910m) is the district Headquarter of Humla, a mountain district of Nepal. It is also a gate way to Kailash tour by Helicopter. You will spend the rest of the day for a rest and acclimatize; and if you will have a little more, you will do a short trek around Simikot. In the mean time we will finish the immigration process in Nepal side. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Note: On this day, depending on the situation we can go to Hilsa from Simikot by helicopter. Hilsa is a remote, riverside small village.
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Potala Palace Inn/Moksha/Vijaya/equal
Altitude: 2910 m
Day 4: Simikot - Hilsa (By Helicopter) – Taklakot
After breakfast, we will walk to Simikot airport and take helicopter to Hilsa. It takes 20 minutes to reach Hilsa. You will see the scenic view of green hills and snow capped mountain along with deep river gorge of River Karnali from the helicopter. After 30 minutes walk from Hilsa, we will reach at the immigration office and we will get the pass to enter into Tibet. Our vehicle will be waiting us in the Tibet side. Nearly after 45 minutes drive, we will arrive at Taklakot/Purang (4025 m). Overnight stay at Hotel in Taklakot.
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: New Purang /Himalya / Equal
Altitude: 4025 m
Day 5: At Taklakot – Rest Day
Full Day – Free for acclimatization.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: New Purang / Himalya / equal
Altitude: 4025 m
Day 6: Drive from Taklakot to Lake Mansarovar (4550 m)
After breakfast, we drive to the holy and beautiful Lake Mansarovar (4550m). It is 100 km from Taklakot to Mansarovar which will take 1.5 hours. RAKCHHAS TAL is another spot on the way to Mansarovar; we stop there for few minutes to catch an amazing beauty of the lake. Then we continue to drive to Mansarovar. When we arrive at Mansarovar, we will take rest with lunch at the guest house; and we will be ready for Mansarovar kora with vehicle. It is the most auspicious day for us as we will see the first glimpse of holy Kailash and sacred Lake Mansarovar. We will take holy bath on the bank of Mansarovar and have beautiful scenes around Mansarovar. Overnight stay at Guest house in Mansarovar.
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay: Lake Side Guest House.
Altitude: 4550 m
Day 7: Drive from Mansarovar to Darchen (4575 m)
Drive to Darchen and Overnight at Darchen. (Optional: Asthapath Visit) – Whoever is willing to do the Asthapath visit (if permitted by the Chinese officials/army), can do by paying an additional cost of CNY 500 – 600 per person. (8-10 km / 30 min drive)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Himalya/Any Chinese Hotel Attached Bathroom
Altitude: 4575 m
Day 8: Drive to Yama Dwara & Trek to Deruphuk (4909 m) – 12 Km Trek
After breakfast drive towards Yama Dwar. Yamadwar (Tarboche) which is the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Tarboche is also well known as an outer “Asthapath”. It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feel that Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessing to you. We see Ganesh Parwat on its’ side. Time to time the north face of Kailash Parbat will be kept on appearing. Overnight at the guest house. (If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen – Mud Guest House, multiple sharing (if using hotel Himalya /any Chinese Hotel with attached bathrooms then Cost Difference INR 3000 per person for 2 nights to be paid directly by guest) till Group return from Parikrama; we will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Meals: Breakfast; Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night Stay: Mud Guest House
Altitude: 4909 m
Day 9: Trek to Zutulphuk (4760 m) (22 km) - via Dolma La Pass(5,700 m- TOP)
Today is the most challenging day in our Yatra. Who would like to go for Charan Sparsh If Permitted ( Restricted by Army Since Last week of Aug-24) (4km one way ) Can go Early in the Morning or can go previous day Day 06 after reaching Diraphuk , After Breakfast Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass (8 km). About 3 kms 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 3 km. While descending you can see Gaurikund on the right. After walking for about 2 – 3 hrs we will reach Phedi. After some rest we will start trek to Zuthulpuk . Overnight at Guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night stay: Mud Guest House.
Altitude: 4760 M/5700 m –TOP
Day 10: Zutulphuk to Hilsa or Simikot (8 Km Trek)
After early breakfast, we will walk 3 hours to catch our vehicle to the Nepal border. Our staff will prepare lunch in Darchen (on the way to Hilsa). After lunch we will continue drive to Nepal border. We will make immigration procedure to exit Tibet and do short walk to Hilsa in Nepal side. Dinner & Overnight at guest house in Hilsa or Simikot. In Hilsa very normal Basic accommodation available so we will try to reach Simikot if Time and weather permit.
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Guest House in Hilsa or Simikot.
Altitude: 3640 m
Day 11: Hilsa to Simikot, fly to Nepalgunj and Drive to Lucknow
If night stay in Hilsa then Early in the morning, by Heli to Simikot. We will catch another flight to Nepalgunj. Arrive to Nepalgunj drive to Nepalgunj hotel take lunch and proceed to Lucknow.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
1. Passport must be valid for six months from the date of departure. Age Limit for Yatra 10 – 70 Years for Indians at the time of entering Tibet.
2. Recommendation for Indians: Please Issue Air Tickets for Kathmandu, as per the name on your Voter ID. (You Must Carry ORIGINAL VOTER ID to FLY Kathmandu)
3. For Indian Passport Holders- Original Passport required 20 – 25 working Days prior to travel date at Lucknow office.
4. Foreign Passport Holders: This route is not valid.
5. Keep your return ticket open; sometimes due to bad weather condition return journey can be delay. Issue Insured Air Tickets for Date change & Cancellation.
Note: For booking Scan copy of the filled, signed booking form & the booking amount required.
Color Scan copy of passport – First & last page require a minimum of 45 days before travel date.
Overland Drive Departure Dates for 2026 (Indian)
| Month | Batches | Arrival Date at Kathmandu | Return from Kathmandu |
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May |
1 |
17th May 2026 (Sunday) |
27th May 2026 (Thursday) |
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2 |
22nd May 2026 (Friday) |
1st June 2026 (Monday) |
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3 |
27th May 2026 (Wednesday) For Full Moon Trip |
6th June 2026 (Saturday) |
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4 |
31st May 2026 (Sunday) |
10th June 2026 (Wednesday) |
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June |
5 |
1st June 2026 (Monday) |
11th June 2026 (Wednesday) |
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6 |
7th June 2026 (Sunday) |
17th June 2026 (Wednesday) |
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7 |
12th June 2026 (Friday) |
22nd June 2026 (Monday) |
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8 |
19th June 2026 (Friday) |
29th June 2026 (Monday) |
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9 |
24th June 2026 (Wednesday) For Full Moon Trip |
4th July 2026 (Saturday) |
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10 |
30th June 2026(Tuesday) |
10th July 2026 (Friday) |
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July |
11 |
2nd July 2026 (Friday) |
12th July 2026 (Sunday) |
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12 |
8th July 2026 (Wednesday) |
18th July 2026 (Saturday) |
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13 |
15th July 2026 (Wednesday) |
25th July 2026 (Saturday) |
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14 |
24th July (Friday) for Full Moon trip |
3rd August 2026(Monday) |
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15 |
30th July 2026 (Thursday) |
9th August 2026 (Sunday) |
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August |
16 |
10th August 2026 (Monday) |
20th August 2026 (Wednesday) |
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17 |
23rd August (Sunday) for full Moon trip |
2nd September 2026 (Wednesday) |
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18 |
28th August 2026 (Friday) |
7th September 2026 (Monday) |
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September |
19 |
2nd September 2026 (Wednesday) |
12th September 2026 (Saturday) |
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20 |
8th September 2026 (Tuesday) |
18th September 2026 (Friday) |
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21 |
14th September 2026 (Monday) |
24th September 2026 (Thursday) |
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21st September (Monday) for Full Moon trip |
1st October 2026 (Thursday) |
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Lucknow Airport/Railway Station pick up and drop
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Simikot
- Schedule flight of Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj.
- Chartered helicopter from Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot.
- Group sharing guesthouse in Kailash part as per itinerary
- Buffet Indian veg. meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
- Tibet side Transportation by bus/van
- Lucknow – Nepalgunj – Lucknow by A.C. vehicle
- Truck to keep goods, your big bags and foods
- Kailash permit and normal visa fee
- Entrance fees of Lake Manasarovar and Kailash
- Oxygen cylinder for group
- Dry Fruits during trekking/Parikrama
- 01 -down Jacket & 1 Backpack bag, 1 Duffle Bag and 01 cap
- 01-Portable Oxygen cylinder. (Extra, you can buy the same from Taklakot in Tibet)
- Yatra Completion Certificate.
Exclusions
- Using extra Nights in the hotel/guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
- Rescue/evacuation, or all the extra costs incurred due to splitting from the main group or a serious health condition
- Early arrival in Nepal, returning from Kailash; the Tibet side stay is not adjustable in Nepal side.
- Expenses of a personal nature & tipping to staffs
- Any rate increase by Tibet/China in last moment after making the booking.
- Any extra expenses for extra days accommodation in Kathmandu/ Nepalgunj/Simikot/Hilsa/Purang due to bad weather/flight cancellation or any other reason
- Any extra cost due to a late permit/visa from the Tibet part
- Hotel/ Guest house upgrading
- Travel Insurance & GST
- If the cost increases due to a hike in the tax structure by the Government. of India or China
- TCS, if applicable by the Govt. of India ( Shall be adjusted in your yearly tax)
- Difference of Normal & Urgent Visa Fee if required
- Horse/Pony ride or Personal Porter cost during Kailash Parikrama
- The airlines/hotel (s) reserve the right to increase fare/cost at any time without prior notice.
- In the event of a fare/cost increase, the new fare/cost will apply to all tickets/packages purchased after the effective date of the increase
- Anything that is not included in the inclusions.
Please note that any price increases after booking the package will be collected at the time of final payment.
Note: the Yatra covers several geographically constrained stops with limited basic amenities like toilet, internet, electricity, as such. Likewise, natural calamities : flood, landslide result in road blocks causing delay in your travel. Additionally, hotels remain crowded during full moons when services will be compromised. We expect your understanding in this regard!
Disclaimer: The Itinerary is subject to change!
Terms and Conditions
Extra / Hidden expenditure
-Horse and horse man || -TIPS || Personal nature expenditure
-Any Yatris come back during yatra from Group permit so visa cancelation fee pays at immigration and transport
Foods
Pure veg. and fully hygienic, Jar water
Accommodation
Kathmandu Twin sharing and Tibet multi sharing a room
Booking and Payment Policy
Booking amount INR. 25,000/ each
Submit your Passport scan copy/ passport (6 Months validity) with INR, 75000/before 60 days on date of departure or as soon as possible
Balance payment before 30 days on departure from India
Refund policy
One month before yatra start date Full refund
Within 30 days INR. 40,000/will deducted
Within 15 day INR. 65000/ will deducted
Within 7 day INR. 100,000/ will deducted
No refund
Recommendations for Yatra
Fitness
Participants are kindly advised to consult their doctor prior to the Yatra. The maximum age limit for participation is 70 years.
Kindly consult your doctor and Age limit 70 years.
As Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is situated at high altitudes please start exercises like walking, jogging, yoga and other breathing exercises in order to have a successful yatra
Insurance
Kindly get yourself a medical insurance for this yatra. Please make sure you cover yourself for emergency evacuation (helicopter) in the insurance.
Common items
Water bottle Thermos flask for hot water (1/2 liter), Torch light /batteries || Dusk masks/face masks, wet Tissue
Clothing & Footwear
Carry sufficient clothing for the Yatra, but avoid overpacking.
Wool socks (around 4 pairs), thick tights, wool monkey cap, scarves, warm light gloves,
Wool/thermal long underwear, Raincoat or Umbrella
Sports comfortable shoes and a pair of light Sleepers
Toiletries
Toothbrush, toilet rolls, hand towel, Facial tissues, wet tissue)
Personal and General items for your yatra make comfortable
Any regular medicines that you take ||dark Sunglasses, Sun cream & Cold cream
Your favorite food which will keep you going including Nuts, biscuits, powder juice
Kapoor/Vicks/ Binoculars/Camera /extra batteries
Risk & Liability
Vindham Travels will make every effort to ensure a safe and smooth tour. All programs are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and the Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). Vindham Travelsshall not be held responsible for any changes arising from modifications to official rules or laws of Tibet.
Furthermore, the company will not be liable for any alterations to the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslides, road blockages, floods, snow, political unrest, flight cancellations, illness, or accidents. Any additional costs incurred as a result of these circumstances shall be borne by the participants.
