HELI TOUR VIA KATHMANDU OR LUCKNOW- NRI NATIONALS

The Kailash Heli Yatra offered by Kailashtreks.com is one of the shortest and most reliable pilgrimage routes to the sacred Abode of Lord Shiva. Pilgrims can conveniently start their journey from Kathmandu, Nepal, or Lucknow, India, after performing a pre-yatra puja at the holy Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. This specially designed route includes a scheduled flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot, followed by a chartered helicopter from Simikot to Hilsa, ensuring a faster and smoother travel experience.
As the Simikot–Hilsa corridor is prone to weather delays, securing the essential restricted area permit in advance is crucial. Fishtail Tours & Travels pioneered this route in 2001 using a 24-seater MI-17 Russian helicopter and continues to operate the yatra with professionalism, safety, and deep spiritual commitment. Due to the growing demand for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, all devotees are encouraged to book early and experience a seamless and spiritually enriching journey with Fishtail Tours & Travels.

YATRA MAP

YATRA ELEVATION (ALTITUDE)

YATRA INFORMATION

YATRA CODE	YATRA NAME	DURATION	DESTINATION COVERED
IFMH 200	Heli Tour via Kathmandu	12 Nights / 13 Days	Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot, Mount Kailash &Mansarovar Lake

TRIP FACTS

Tour Grade	Tour Duration	Highest Elevation	Road Condition	Walking and trekking Duration	General Information
3	As above	5,610 Meter	Black Topped Highway	Approx 42 Km Holy trek including 10 Km gradual Climbing.	Adventure-type tour, especially during the 3 days of Parikrama. The journey is smooth and comfortable till the Parikrama starting point.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026–Revised Fixed Departure

Fly In / Fly Out via Hilsa/SimikoT

Month	Group Code	Date of Operation								Full Moon Dates
Month	Group Code	Arrival in Kathmandu		Simikot/Hilsa Helicopter flight		Hilsa/Simikot Helicopter flight		Dep. from Kathmandu		Full Moon Dates
		Day	Date	Day	Date	Day	Date	Day	Date
April	IFMH 201	Sun	26^th April	Wed	29^th April	Wed	6^th May	Fri	8^th May	1^st May
May	IFMH 202	Sun	3^rd May	Wed	6^th May	Wed	13^th May	Fri	15^th May
May	IFMH 203	Sun	10^th May	Wed	13^th May	Wed	20^th May	Fri	22^nd May
May	IFMH 204	Sun	17^th May	Wed	20^th May	Wed	27^th May	Fri	29^th May
May	IFMH 205	Sun	24^th May	Wed	27^th May	Wed	3^rd June	Fri	5^th June	31^st May
May	IFMH 206	Sun	31^st May	Wed	3^rd June	Wed	10^th June	Fri	12^th June
June	IFMH 207	Sun	7^th June	Wed	10^th June	Wed	17^th June	Fri	19^th June
June	IFMH 208	Sun	14^th June	Wed	17^th June	Wed	24^th June	Fri	26^th June
June	IFMH 209	Sun	21^st June	Wed	24^th June	Wed	1^st July	Fri	3^rd July	29^th June
June	IFMH 210	Sun	28^th June	Wed	1^st July	Wed	8^th July	Fri	10^th July
July	IFMH 211	Sun	5^th July	Wed	8^th July	Wed	15^th July	Fri	17^th July
July	IFMH 212	Sun	12^th July	Wed	15^th July	Wed	22^nd July	Fri	24^th July
July	IFMH 213	Sun	19^th July	Wed	22^nd July	Wed	29^th July	Fri	31^st July
July	IFMH 214	Sun	26^th July	Wed	29^th July	Wed	5^th Aug	Fri	7^th Aug	29^th July
July	IFMH 215	Sun	2^nd Aug	Wed	5^th Aug	Wed	12^th Aug	Fri	14^th Aug
Aug	IFMH 216	Sun	9^th Aug	Wed	12^th Aug	Wed	19^th Aug	Fri	21^st Aug
Aug	IFMH 217	Sun	16^th Aug	Wed	19^th Aug	Wed	26^th Aug	Fri	28^th Aug
Aug	IFMH 218	Sun	23^rd Aug	Wed	26^th Aug	Wed	2^nd Sept	Fri	4^th Sept	28^th Aug
Aug	IFMH 219	Sun	30^th Aug	Wed	2^nd Sept	Wed	9^th Sept	Fri	11^th Sept
Sept	IFMH 220	Sun	6^th Sept	Wed	9^th Sept	Wed	16^th Sept	Fri	18^th Sept
Sept	IFMH 221	Sun	13^th Sept	Wed	16^th Sept	Wed	23^rd Sept	Fri	25^th Sept
Sept	IFMH 222	Sun	20^th Sept	Wed	23^rd Sept	Wed	30^th Sept	Fri	2^nd Oct	26^th Sept
Sept	IFMH 223	Sun	27^th Sept	Wed	30^th Sept	Wed	7^th Oct	Fri	9^th Oct

Spiritual Significance of Holy Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake

Holy Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake are revered as the spiritual center of creation, worshipped for thousands of years by sages, saints, philosophers, and devotees. Considered the cosmic axis and known by many divine names—Meru, Sumeru, Sushumna, Hemadri, Jewel Peak, Lotus Mountain, and Deva Parvatha—Mt. Kailash is believed to be self-created (Swayambhu) and the source from which all creation emerges and ultimately returns. As the sacred abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Kailash symbolizes the union of Purusha and Prakriti, Shiva and Shakti, radiating truth, wisdom, and bliss. Scriptures describe that those who take a holy dip in Mansarovar Lake and perform the Kailash Parikrama are freed from lifetimes of sins and attain union with the Supreme, achieving liberation beyond rebirth.

This divine region holds immense significance not only for Hindus but also for Buddhists, who worship Mt. Kailash as Kang Rinpoche and Mansarovar as Tso Mapham. Buddhists revere the deity Demchok (a powerful form of Buddha) on Kailash’s summit, and legends of Guru Rinpoche and Milarepa add deep spiritual meaning to the pilgrimage. The sacred sites of Dolma La Pass (Dolma Devi) and Gauri Kund (Thuki Zingbu) are considered equally holy by both traditions. With its profound symbolism, cosmic energy, and ancient religious importance, Kailash Mansarovar remains one of the most powerful and transformative pilgrimage destinations on earth.

OUTLINED ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu,
Day 02: Half-day Pilgrimage Sightseeing & fly to Nepalgunj OR Arrive Lucknow and transfer to Nepalgunj,
Day 03: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot. Overnight stay at Simikot.
Day 04: Fly to Hilsa and Drive to Taklakot. Full day acclimatization at Taklakot.
Day 05: Full day Acclimatization at Taklakot
Day 06: Drive from Taklakot to Mansarovar,
Day 07: Drive from Manasarovar to Darchen,
Day 08: Drive to Yamadwar and Holy Trek to Dirapuk,
Day 09: Holy trek to Zuthulpuk,
Day 10: Holy trek to Darchen and drive to Taklakot.
Day 11: Drive to Hilsa/Fly to Simikot/Nepalgunj.
Day 12: Drive to Lucknow for onward flight/ Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 13: Transfer to the airport for onward flight from Kathmandu.