- Day 1: Lucknow Arrival, Transfer to Nepalgunj
Your Arrival Time Our office representative will meet and greet you at Lucknow airport and
drive you toward Nepalgunj which takes around 4 hours. And your flight should reach
Lucknow before 2 PM.
At. 06:00 PM: We will meet for a trip briefing about your tour program. If you are arriving
late
(after 4 PM) then we will have a briefing next morning. You can ask all your related
questions
during the trip briefing meeting.
Note: The visa application procedure is to be completed in Delhi beforehand. We will ask you
for the necessary documents to apply for the visa.
Meals: Dinner Included.
Hotel: Soaltee Westend Premier or Similar (5 Star).
- Day 2: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot. (2910m)
At. 08:00 AM: Early morning after breakfast, our vehicle will pick you up from the hotel to
Nepalgunj airport to catch the flight to Simikot. The flight time is about 1 hour. Simikot
(2971m) is the district headquarters of Humla, a mountain district of Nepal. At Simikot you
will walk up to your hotel. Once you reach there, you will spend the rest of the day there
to
acclimatize; and if you have a little more time, you will do a short hike around Simikot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House.
Altitude: 2971 m.
- Day 3: Simikot - Hilsa - Taklakot. (3880 m)
At. 08:00 AM: After breakfast, you will walk to Simikot airport and take a helicopter to
Hilsa.
It takes 20 minutes of flight time 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.
Once you reach Hilsa, after a 30-minute walk from there, you will reach the immigration
office
and complete your immigration procedures. Our vehicle will be waiting for us on the Tibet
side. Then, a 30-minute drive from the border will take you to Taklakot/Purang (3880 m).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House.
Distance covered: 26 KM.
Altitude: 3880 m.
- Day 4: At Taklakot – Rest Day – A leisure day
for Acclimatization.
This day is designed for rest and acclimatization to adjust to the high altitude, ensuring
you
are physically prepared for the upcoming trek. Taklakot also known as Purang town at an
altitude of 3880 m serves as a great acclimatizing point in this yatra for you. Enjoy a warm
breakfast and you can take a leisurely stroll around the Taklakot market. After lunch, you
can
also walk around nearby areas to familiarize your body with the altitude.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House.
Altitude: 3880 m.
- Day 5: Drive from Taklakot to Lake Mansarovar.
(4650 m)
At. 07:00 AM: After breakfast, you’ll drive from Taklakot to the sacred Lake Mansarovar (4650
m), covering approximately 70 KM through the breathtaking Tibetan landscapes. In about 30-
45minutes of ride, you slowly approach Lake Mansarovar, where you will also notice Rakshas.
Taal on the other side. Upon arrival, marvel at the pristine blue waters of the lake,
revered
across multiple spiritual traditions, with the majestic Mount Kailash in the backdrop.
Overnight at a local guest house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House.
Distance covered: 110 KM.
Altitude: 4650 m.
- Day 6: Drive to Yama Dwara Trek to Derupuk.
(4700 m) - 12 KM
At. 07:00 AM: Today you can perform Puja/ Havan at the shore of Lake Mansarovar. After
breakfast, drive through Darchen to get to Yama Dwara. Darchen, which is 35 KM from
Mansarovar, takes around 1 and a half hours to drive. After reaching Darchen, you will
further
drive towards Yamadwar (Tarboche) which is the starting point of Kailash Parikrama. Passing
through the gate of Yamadwar is believed to remove your evil deed from the book of
judgment, and you will get a place in heaven.
Your stop today will be at Derapuk, which is about a 10-12 KM trek from Yamadwar. You will
walk along the beautiful rocky cliffs and waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky,
which makes you feel the omnipotence of Lord Shiva with tons of blessings. As you walk on,
time and again, the north face of Kailash Parbat will keep appearing. Once you reach there
you can rest your bags and relax. Overnight at the guest house at Derapuk.
Note: If you are not doing Parikrama, then you will be waiting at Darchen till the group
returns
from Parikrama, with arrangements for accommodation and meals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local 3 Star Hotel (Available Best).
Distance covered: 35 KM.
Altitude: 4700 m.
Darchen is a small village/town located at an altitude of4700 m, which is a significant
gateway
to Kailash Yatra. It is the starting and ending point for the pilgrimage circumambulation
(Kora)
around Mount Kailash. The village itself is a small but important hub for pilgrims and
travelers
visiting the region. The vibrant market in this town hosts various restaurants serving basic
Tibetan fare, hotels and guesthouses for accommodation, and shops selling supplies for the
trek.
Yama Dwar, also known as Tarboche in Tibetan, is a gateway located near Mount Kailash It
literally translates to "Gateway of Death" as "Yam" refers to Yama, the Hindu God of Death,
and "Dwar" means gate. It is considered an auspicious place and the main starting point for
the spiritual circumambulation (parikrama) around Mount Kailash. Passing through the Yam
Dwar signifies leaving behind worldly attachments and joining on a journey of spiritual
purification.
- Day 7: Trek to Zuthulphuk. (4800 m) (22 KM)
At. 07:00 AM: After breakfast, we trek to the east face of Dolma La Pass (5,600 m) and then
descend gradually to Zuthulpuk (4800 m). By late afternoon, you will arrive in Zuthulpuk-
the
cave of miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here.
Overnight at the guest house in Zuthulpuk.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House (we don’t have any choice here).
Distance covered: 22 KM.
Altitude: 5600 m.Nandi Parbat is a mountain peak located near Mount Kailash in the
Himalayas, with an
altitude of It is considered a sacred place in Hinduism and is named after Nandi, the sacred
bull who is the mount (vahan) of Lord Shiva. The mountain's shape is said to resemble that
of a bull. It is also believed that Nandi, the bull, acts as a gatekeeper or intermediary
between
devotees and Lord Shiva.
Gauri Kunda is a sacred lake located at the foot of Mount Kailash in Tibet at an altitude of
approximately 5600m. It is a revered place in Hinduism and Buddhism where Goddess
Parvati used to bathe. It is believed that the waters of the kund are purified by her touch
and
thus possess immense spiritual power. It can be seen on the way down towards Zuthulpuk.
- Day 8: Zutulphuk to Hilsa or Simikot. (8 KM
Trek)
After early morning breakfast, you will walk 3hours to catch the vehicle which will take you
to
the Nepal border. Our staff will prepare lunch in Darchen (on the way to Hilsa). After
lunch,
you will continue to drive to the Nepal border. We will make immigration procedures to exit
Tibet and do a short walk to Hilsa on the Nepal side. If you reach early and are able to
catch
a helicopter, you will fly down to Simikot otherwise you will need to stay in Hilsa.
Hilsa Altitude: 3640M
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Local Guest House
- Day 9: Hilsa to Simikot, fly to Nepalgunj.
If you stayed in Hilsa the previous day then you have to take an early morning Heli flight to
Simikot. Instantly you will catch another flight to Nepalgunj. Our representative will pick
you
from Nepalgunj airport and take you to the hotel in Nepalgunj, where you will have lunch and
take a rest.
At. 4:00 PM: Later in the evening, you can go for an exploration around the local markets,
or
enjoy the in-house facilities of the hotel and later come back for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Hotel: Soaltee Westend Premier or Similar (5 Star).
- Day 10: Day 10: Transfer to Lucknow
Our vehicle will take you to the Lucknow airport nearly 2 hours before your scheduled flight.
The time taken from Nepalgunj to the airport is around 4 hours. So, you’ll need to get ready
6 hours ahead of your flight time. We assure you that you will get back to your home with
the
amazing holy experience of Kailash Manasarovar and Nepal. We hope you will enjoy the holy
tour and are sure that you will be back for the next pilgrimage tour somewhere in the
Himalayas again. If anyone would like to go to Muktinath then the itinerary will be added as
per the route.
Note: If you are flying out from Lucknow, you must schedule your flight after 1 PM. Or else
you can stay one-night in Lucknow on your own.
Meals: Breakfast Included.
