Estimated cost:
- MEA Route $3,240 – $3,960 AUD
- Nepal Route $4,500 – $6,300 AUD
- Tibet Route $6,300 – $8,100 AUD
Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Yatra 2026
Travel through the beautiful Himalayas to the sacred Mount Kailash, known as the home of Lord Shiva. Join in ancient rituals on the peaceful shores of Lake Mansarovar and feel the powerful spiritual energy of this special pilgrimage.
Yatra Facts
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Duration
13 Nights / 14 Days
Max. Altitude on Trek
5,630 meters
Accommodation
5 Star Hotel & Guest House
Best Season
May to September
Grade
Moderate to Difficult
Adventure Type
Pilgrimage Tours
Meals
Full Board
Trail Type
Mountain Journey
Location
Kathmandu - Tibet
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View GalleryYatra Highlights
- Discover Kathmandu’s rich heritage on a guided city tour
- Take in breathtaking views during your drive from Kathmandu to Tibet via Kyirong
- Visit the sacred Lake Mansarovar and participate in a purifying holy dip
- Begin the spiritual journey of Mt. Kailash Parikrama, encircling the revered Kailash Parvat
- Stand in reverence before Mount Kailash and feel its powerful spiritual presence
- Journey to the legendary Gauri Kund, a serene and sacred high-altitude lake
- Explore Chiu Monastery, perched above the tranquil shores of Lake Mansarovar
- Absorb the profound spirituality of Dirapuk Monastery nestled in the Himalayas
- Experience authentic Tibetan culture in remote villages along the route
- Conquer the majestic Dolma La Pass, soaring beyond 5,600 meters
Fixed Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Yatra 2026 Dates
May 2026
03 May
07 May
17 May
23 May (Full Moon)
31 May
June 2026
07 June
14 June
22 June (Full Moon)
28 June
July 2026
05 July
12 July
19 July
21 July (Full Moon)
26 July
August 2026
02 August
09 August
16 August
20 August (Full Moon)
30 August
September 2026
06 September
13 September
Full Moon departure dates include a 19-day itinerary.
Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Yatra 2026 Overland Itinerary
Day 01 (Kathmandu Arrival Date)
Kathmandu Arrival (1400m) - Overnight in Kathmandu
- Welcome to Nepal, a representative from Kailash Vision Treks will be there at the Tribhuvan International airport to meet & greet you and transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle.
- Meal: Dinner Only at Hotel
- Hotel: Dusit Princess / Similar
- Altitude: 1400M
Day 02
Kathmandu Sightseeing
- After breakfast, you will do a half day sightseeing in Kathmandu including Pashupatinath temple, Boudha Nath Stupa & Budhanilkantha.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 03
Visit Bhaktapur
- After breakfast visit Bhaktapur Durbar square and Dholeshwor mahadev.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04
Kathmandu Sightseeing
- After breakfast 09:00 AM – Visit Swayambhu stupa & Kathmandu durbar square.
Back to the hotel, take a lunch & rest day. - Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05
Fly to Nepalgunj
- This day after lunch, at 3:00PM drive to the airport and fly to Nepalgunj.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
- Hotel: Hotel Dimond Palace / Similar
Day 06
Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot / Hilsa (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 gateway to the Kailash tour by Helicopter. You will spend the rest of the day there to acclimatize; and if you will have a little more time, you will do a short trek around Simikot. In the meantime we will finish immigration process on the 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 not a developed, riverside small village. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
- Hotel: Potala Palace Inn, Guest House
- Altitude: 2910M
Day 07
Simikot - Hilsa - 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 mountains along with the deep river gorge of River Karnali from the helicopter. After a 30 minute walk from Hilsa, we will reach 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 and Dinner Included
- Hotel: New Purang hotel
- Distance covered: 155 Km.
- Altitude: 4025M
Day 08
Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4550m) - Overnight in Mansarovar
- After breakfast, we drive to the holy and beautiful lake MANSAROVAR (4550m). It is 88 KM far from Taklakot to Mansarovar which will take 1.5 hours. RAKCHHAS TAL is another lake on the way to Mansarovar; we stop there for a few minutes to catch an amazing beauty of the lake. Then we continued to drive to Mansarovar.On this day we will do all puja at Mansarovar lake. After lunch at the guest house; we will be ready for 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. Overnight stay at Guest house in Mansarovar.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
- Hotel: Lake Side Guest House
- Distance covered: 110 kms
- Altitude: 4590M
Day 09
Drive to Darchen
- After Breakfast drive towards Darchen(1 hrs. drive). rest day at darchen.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
- Hotel: River & Mountain Side Hotel / Similar
- Distance covered: 110 kms
- Altitude: 4600M
Day 10
Drive to Yama Dwara Trek to Deruphuk (4909 m) - 12 Km
- After breakfast drive Yamadwar (Tarboche) 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 which makes 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 keep on appearing. Overnight at Guest house. If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen till Group return from Parikrama; we will arrange accommodation and meals.
- Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner Included
- Hotel: Guest House
- Distance covered: 61 kms
- Altitude: 4910M
Day 11
Trek to Zutulphuk (4820 m) 4760 m) (22 km)
- Trek from Dirapuk to Dolma La Pass and proceed to Zuthulphuk (22 km trek for 8-9 hours trek). This is the most difficult journey throughout the yatra since you have to trek up to 5700 ft. From descend to Gaurikund and further trek along the river to Zuthulu-puk.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
- Hotel: Guest House
- Distance covered: 22 kms
- Altitude: 4790M
Day 12
Zutulphuk to Taklakot or Hilsa (8 Km Treks)
- 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 procedures to exit Tibet and do short walk to Hilsa in Nepal side. Dinner & Overnight at guest house in Hilsa .
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Day 13
Hilsa to Simikot, fly to Nepalgunj and fly back to Kathmandu
- If you stayed in Hilsa then Early in the morning, fly by Heli to Simikot. We will catch another flight to Nepalgunj. Drive to the hotel at Nepalgunj, have lunch and take rest for a while, in the evening 4:PM drive to airport, fly to Kathmandu. Dinner & overnight at Kathmandu.
- Meals: Breakfast; Lunch and Dinner Included
- Hotel: Dusit Princess / Similar
- Altitude: 1400M
Day 14
Departure - Transfer to Kathmandu Airport
- Final Departure Nearly 2 hours before your scheduled flight, our company representative will take you to the airport. We are sure; you will get back to your home with amazing and holy experience of Kailash Manasarovar and Nepal. We hope you would enjoy the holy tour and sure you will be back for the next pilgrimage tour somewhere in the Himalaya again. If anyone would like to go to Muktinath then the itinerary will be added as per the route.
- Meal: Breakfast Included
Cost Includes
- Arrival/departure transfers from Airport to Hotel in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 1 night in Nepalgunj with all veg. meal.
- Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Simikot both way Air fare.
- Helicopter from Simikot/Hilsa both ways.
- Accommodation at hotel/guest house during Kailash Yatra full board Veg. meal.
- A/C coach and supporting truck for luggage in Tibet.
- Nepali Team leader and supporting team.
- English speaking Tibetan guide.
- Chinese visa fee.
- Permit fee of Nepali staff and Client.
- Humla Restriction fee.
- One duffle bag, One backpack, One cap, One passport holders, & Kailash Yatra completion certificate.
- Yak for Kailash Parikrama for equipment and kitchen utensils only.
- Gamow bag, oxygen cylinder.
- Daily 2 bottle mineral water per person except Parikarma time.
- Baggage after Nepalgunj (12 KG maximum, including all bags)
Cost Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Cost for extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
- Food and transport in case of any delay due to weather or unforeseen reason.
- Poni/Horse Hire / Porter hire cost for Parikarma at Mt. Kailash
- Emergency Evacuation cost
- Travel insurance and Expenses of personal nature etc
- Any International Flight cost/Nepal visa fee if needed
- Service that isn’t mentioned above
Other Important Information
- Booking & Payments
- Visa / Passport
- Insurance / Medical Certificate
- Meal
- Cancellation Policy
Booking & Payments
Advance payment of AUD $500 per person is required for booking confirmation.
To finalise your reservation, please complete AUD $500 per person deposit using the link below. We’re excited to have you with us!
Please note: additional 5% service fee is required for PayPal or card payments.
Required – Original passport and Photograph is collected on the Kathmandu arrival day morning.
Visa / Passport
| Visa Type/ Requirements | Indian Passport Holders | Non-Indian Passport Holders |
|---|---|---|
| Nepali Visa Immigration Nepal | Not Required Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi | Required - Visa is given upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. |
| Chinese Visa / Tibet Permit | Required -Send Passport to Delhi Agent 7 working days before tour start date | Required - Original Passport is required 3 working days before tour start date |
Insurance / Medical Certicate
Personal travel insurance is not included in the trip price.
It is a condition of booking a trip with Kailash Journeys Pty Ltd & Kailash Vision Treks , it’s your own responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the trip.
Meals
We offer pure Indian vegetarian food. Food Menu at Tibet Side
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | High Tea | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | NA | At Kerung | At Kerung | At Kerung |
| 5 | At Kerung | On the way to Saga | At Saga | At Saga |
| 6 | At Saga | On the way | At Mansarovar | At Mansarovar |
| 7 | At Mansarovar | At Darchen | At Darchen | At Darchen |
| 8 | At Darchen | Kailash Parikrama Packed Lunch | At Dirapuk | At Dirapuk |
| 9 | At Dirapuk | Kailash Parikrama Packed Lunch | At Zuthulpuk | At Zuthulpuk |
| 10 | At Zuthulpuk | On the way | At Saga | At Saga |
| 11 | At Saga | On the way | At Kerung | At Kerung |
| 12 | At Kerung | NA | NA | NA |
Cancellation Policy
At Kailash Journeys Pty Ltd (Booking Company), trading as kailashmansarovaryatra.com.au and Kailash Vision Treks (Operator), our priority is to ensure you enjoy your pilgrimage and trust our services. However, we must establish clear guidelines regarding cancellations and refunds due to the nature of this journey and the third-party arrangements involved.
I. Cancellations by Traveller
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must send a written cancellation notice to aus@kailashvisiontreks.com. The cancellation will be effective from the date we receive your notice and is subject to the following conditions:
- 60 days or more before departure: A refund will be provided after deducting AUD 500 per person as administrative and booking processing fees. If the itinerary includes the Muktinath trip, an additional AUD 200 per person will be charged.
- Within 45 days of departure: No refund will be issued.
- No-show or cancellation after reaching the starting point: The full payment is non-refundable and non-adjustable.
II. Cancellations by Operator or Due to Force Majeure
- Kailash Journeys Pty Ltd and Kailash Vision Treks are not responsible for cancellations or disruptions due to factors beyond our control, including but not limited to industrial disputes, technical failures of transportation, delays, government restrictions, natural disasters, or force majeure events.
- If the tour is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, a refund will be issued after deducting actual expenses incurred for permits, logistics, and other non-refundable costs.
III. Non-Refundable Components
- Certain costs, such as Tibet Entry Fees and service charges managed by third-party agents or suppliers along the route, are strictly non-refundable. These are fixed costs beyond our discretion and cannot be adjusted or waived.
IV. Acceptance of Terms
- By booking with Kailash Journeys Pty Ltd, you acknowledge and accept this Cancellation & Refund Policy as part of our overall Terms & Conditions.
FAQs
What is the total cost of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
Can women undertake the Kailash Yatra?
Yes. Women can participate, but are advised to plan around their menstrual cycle due to limited hygiene access.
Can children go on Kailash Yatra?
It’s generally not recommended for those under 10 years, due to high-altitude risks.
How many days does the Kailash Yatra take?
- Indian Government route: 23–27 days
- Nepal route: 10–15 days
- Tibet/Lhasa route: 14–16 days
Why is Mount Kailash spiritually important?
Mount Kailash is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva and a spiritual center of the universe in multiple religions.
Where is Mount Kailash located?
Mount Kailash is in the Ngari Prefecture of Tibet, near the sources of the Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej, and Karnali rivers.
How long is the Kailash Parikrama trek?
The Parikrama is 52 km, completed over 3 days.
