Duration
09 Night / 10 Days
Route
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 2,85,000+ 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
Kailash - Mansarovar Pilgrimage - The Journey of a Life Time
This amazing tour will lead you to one of the most revered holy sites in the entire world as part of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The Hindus, Buddhists and Bon followers, all believe that a walk around this sacred site through Mansarovar Parikrama during the Mansarovar spiritual trip erases all the sins of life. Simply gazing up at this Mount Kailash, the 6714 meter high peak, during the Mount Kailash spiritual journey and Kailash Mansarovar darshan, is a memory which will last forever. Do not miss this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in ancient culture and religion through our carefully planned Mansarovar Yatra packages and Mansarovar travel packages. The trip will end with an unparallel drive through the Tibetan plateau as part of the classic Kailash & Mansarovar travel route and Overland Kailash Mansarovar trip. Come join us for this highly religious experience and Spiritual Yatra to Mansarovar. Pilgrimage to Kailas / Holy Mansarovar Lake is considered to be the ultimate journey of a person’s lifetime due to both the difficulty of reaching it and the level of sanctity attached to it, making it one of the most significant Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 experiences.
Tour Highlights
Meals
Hygienic (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Accommodation
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
Lucknow Arrival Dates 2026
April: 27th (Full Moon) May: 4th, 19th, & 26th (Full Moon) June: 2nd, 9th & 22nd (Full Moon Return) & 25th Full Moon July: 2nd, 9th,21st (Full Moon return) & 24th (Full Moon Gurupurnima) Aug: 7th, 14th, 23rd (Full Moon) & 31st Sept: 7th & 14th
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lucknow /Nepalgunj
Arrival Lucknow (Fixed arrival at or near Lucknow Airport or Railway Station); Drive to Nepalgunj ( 190 Km / 4 -5 Hrs); If reaching Nepalgunj by 13:30 Hrs, then lunch at hotel if not then on the way lunch your own , Arrival & check into the Hotel in Nepalgunj.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel:Diamond Palace / Star light/ Kalptaru Equal
Altitude: 150m
Day 2: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot (2910 m)
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 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 3: Simikot - Hilsa (By Helicopter) – Taklakot
After breakfast, we will walk to Simikot airport and take a 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 the deep river gorge of the River Karnali from the helicopter. After 30 minutes walk from Hilsa, we will reach the immigration office, and we will get the pass to enter Tibet. Our vehicle will be waiting for us on the Tibet side. After nearly 45 minutes drive, we will arrive at Taklakot/Purang (4025 m). Overnight stay at the hotel in Taklakot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: New Purang /Himalya / Equal
Altitude: 4025 m
Day 4: At Taklakot – Rest Day
Full Day – Free for acclimatization.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: New Purang / Himalya / equal
Altitude: 4025 m
Day 5: 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 a few minutes to catch the amazing beauty of the lake. Then we continue to drive to Mansarovar. When we arrive at Mansarovar, we will take a rest with lunch at the guest house, and we will be ready for the Mansarovar kora with a 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 a holy bath on the bank of Mansarovar and have beautiful scenes around Mansarovar. Overnight stay at the guest house in Mansarovar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay: Lake Side Guest House.
Altitude: 4550 m
Day 6: Drive from Mansarovar to Darchen (4575 m)
Drive to Darchen 40km 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, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Himalya/Any Chinese Hotel Attached Bathroom
Altitude: 4575 m
Day 7: 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 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 Parikarma; we will arrange accommodation & Meals.
Meals: Breakfast; Packed Lunch; Dinner
Night Stay: Mud Guest House
Altitude: 4909 m
Day 8: Trek to Zutulphuk (4760 m) (22 km) - via Dolma La Pass(5,700 m- TOP)t
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 9: Zutulphuk to Hilsa or Simikot (8 Km Trek)
After an 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 driving to the Nepal border. We will make the immigration procedure to exit Tibet and do a short walk to Hilsa in Nepal side. Dinner & Overnight at the guest house in Hilsa or Simikot. In Hilsa, very normal basic accommodation is 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 9: Zutulphuk to Hilsa or Simikot (8 Km Trek)
After an 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 driving to the Nepal border. We will make the immigration procedure to exit Tibet and do a short walk to Hilsa in Nepal side. Dinner & Overnight at the guest house in Hilsa or Simikot. In Hilsa, very normal basic accommodation is 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 10: Hilsa to Simikot, fly to Nepalgunj and Drive to Lucknow
If night stay in Hilsa then early in the morning, by helicopter 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 Lucknow | Return from Lucknow |
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May |
1 |
18th May 2026 (Monday) |
26th May 2026 (Tuesday) |
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2 |
23rd May 2026 (Saturday) |
31st May 2026 (Sunday) |
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3 |
28th May 2026 (Thursday) For Full Moon |
5th June 2026 (Friday) |
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June |
4 |
1st June 2026 (Monday) |
9th June 2026 (Tuesday) |
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5 |
8th June 2026 (Monday) |
16th June 2026 (Tuesday) |
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6 |
13th June 2026 (Saturday) |
21st June 2026 (Sunday) |
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7 |
20th June 2026 (Saturday) |
28th June 2026 (Sunday) |
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8 |
25th June 2026 (Thursday) For Full Moon |
3rd July 2026 (Friday) |
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9 |
30th June 2026 (Tuesday) |
8th July 2026 (Wednesday) |
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July |
10 |
3rd July 2026 (Friday) |
11th July 2026 (Saturday) |
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11 |
9th July 2026 (Thursday) |
17th July 2026 (Friday) |
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12 |
16th July 2026 (Thursday) |
24th July 2026 (Friday) |
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13 |
25th July 2026(Saturday) For Full Moon |
2nd August 2026 (Sunday) |
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August |
14 |
1st August 2026 (Saturday) |
9th August 2026 (Sunday) |
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15 |
11th August 2026 (Tuesday) |
19th August 2026 (Wednesday) |
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16 |
24th August 2026 (Monday) For Full Moon |
1st Sep 2026 (Tuesday) |
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September |
17 |
3rd September 2026 (Thursday) |
11th September 2026 (Friday) |
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18 |
9th September 2026 (Wednesday) |
17th September 2026 (Thursday) |
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19 |
15th September 2026 (Tuesday) |
23rd September 2026 (Wednesday) |
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22th September 2026 (Tuesday) For Full Moon |
30th September 2026 (Wednesday) |
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 hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
• Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs incurred due to split from the main group or serious health condition
• Early arrival Nepal in returning from Kailash; Tibet side stay not adjustable in Nepal side.
• Expenses of Personal nature & Tipping to staffs
• Any rates increase by Tibet / China in last moment after making 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 late permit/visa from Tibet part
• Hotel/ Guest house upgrading
• Travel Insurance & GST
• If cost increase due to Hike in Tax structure by Govt. of India. Or China
• TCS if applicable by Govt. of India ( Shall be adjusted in your yearly tax)
• Difference of Normal & Urgent Visa Fee if require.
• Horse/Pony ride or Personal Porter cost during Kailash Parikrama.
• The airlines / hotel(s) reserves 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 we 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.
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.
