This Holy Mt. Kailash Heli Tour is one of the fastest and most convenient Yatras to the sacred abode of Lord Shiva. The journey begins from Lucknow, India, with pickups available from both the Lucknow Airport and the railway station for the convenience of pilgrims.
The Yatra operates through a combination of scheduled flights on the Nepalgunj–Simikot sector and a chartered helicopter service on the Simikot–Hilsa–Simikot route. Since Simikot and Hilsa lie in a rain-prone region, weather disturbances and flight delays are more common compared to other routes. Pilgrims traveling via this sector must also obtain a special restricted-area permit as required by regional regulations.
Kailashtreks pioneered this heli route in 2001 using a 24-seater MI-17 Russian helicopter at a time when the surface road conditions were extremely challenging. Today, the Yatra is operated seamlessly from both Kathmandu (Nepal’s capital) and Lucknow (the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India), making it accessible for Indian pilgrims seeking a swift spiritual journey.
Considering the high demand for the Holy Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Yatra, Kailashtreks (Nepal/India) warmly invites all Lord Shiva devotees to secure their bookings well in advance for this blessed pilgrimage to the divine abode of Lord Shiva.
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YATRA CODE |
YATRA NAME |
DURATION |
DESTINATION COVERED |
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IFMH 200 |
Heli Tour via Kathmandu |
12 Nights / 13 Days |
Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot, Mount Kailash &Mansarovar Lake |
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Tour Grade |
Tour Duration |
Highest Elevation |
Road Condition |
Walking and trekking Duration |
General Information |
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3 |
As above |
5,610 Meter |
Black Topped Highway |
Approx 42 Km Holy trek including 10 Km gradual Climbing. |
An adventure-type of tour, especially during the 3 days of Parikrama. The journey is smooth and comfortable till the Parikrama starting point. |
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Group Code |
Date of Operation |
Full Moon Dates |
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Arrival in Lucknow/Nepalgunj |
Simikot Hilsa Helicopter Flight
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Hilsa Simikot Helicopter Flight
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Departure from Lucknow/Nepalgunj |
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April |
IFMH 301 |
Mon |
27th April |
Wed |
29th April |
Wed |
6th May |
Thus |
7th May |
1st May |
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May |
IFMH 302 |
Mon |
4th May |
Wed |
6th May |
Wed |
13th May |
Thus |
14th May |
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May |
IFMH 303 |
Mon |
11th May |
Wed |
13th May |
Wed |
20th May |
Thus |
21st May |
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May |
IFMH 304 |
Mon |
18th May |
Wed |
20th May |
Wed |
27th May |
Thus |
28th May |
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May |
IFMH 305 |
Mon |
25th May |
Wed |
27th May |
Wed |
3rd June |
Thus |
4th June |
31st May |
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May |
IFMH 306 |
Mon |
1st June |
Wed |
3rd June |
Wed |
10th June |
Thus |
11th June |
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June |
IFMH 307 |
Mon |
8th June |
Wed |
10th June |
Wed |
17th June |
Thus |
18th June |
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June |
IFMH 308 |
Mon |
15th June |
Wed |
17th June |
Wed |
24th June |
Thus |
25th June |
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June |
IFMH 309 |
Mon |
22nd June |
Wed |
24th June |
Wed |
1st July |
Thus |
2nd July |
29th June |
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June |
IFMH 310 |
Mon |
299h June |
Wed |
1st July |
Wed |
8th July |
Thus |
09th July |
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July |
IFMH 311 |
Mon |
6th July |
Wed |
8th July |
Wed |
15th July |
Thus |
16th July |
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July |
IFMH 312 |
Mon |
13th July |
Wed |
15th July |
Wed |
22nd July |
Thus |
23rd July |
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July |
IFMH 313 |
Mon |
20th July |
Wed |
22nd July |
Wed |
29th July |
Thus |
30th July |
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July |
IFMH 314 |
Mon |
27th July |
Wed |
29th July |
Wed |
5th Aug |
Thus |
6th Aug |
29th July |
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July |
IFMH 315 |
Mon |
3rd Aug |
Wed |
5th Aug |
Wed |
12th Aug |
Thus |
13th Aug |
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Aug |
IFMH 316 |
Mon |
10th Aug |
Wed |
12th Aug |
Wed |
19th Aug |
Thus |
20th Aug |
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Aug |
IFMH 317 |
Mon |
17th Aug |
Wed |
19th Aug |
Wed |
26th Aug |
Thus |
27th Aug |
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Aug |
IFMH 318 |
Mon |
24th Aug |
Wed |
26th Aug |
Wed |
2nd Sept |
Thus |
3rd Sept |
28th Aug |
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Aug |
IFMH 319 |
Mon |
31st Aug |
Wed |
2nd Sept |
Wed |
9th Sept |
Thus |
10th Sept |
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Sept |
IFMH 320 |
Mon |
7th Sept |
Wed |
9th Sept |
Wed |
16th Sept |
Thus |
17th Sept |
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Sept |
IFMH 321 |
Mon |
14th Sept |
Wed |
16th Sept |
Wed |
23rd Sept |
Thus |
24th Sept |
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Sept |
IFMH 322 |
Mon |
21st Sept |
Wed |
23rd Sept |
Wed |
30th Sept |
Thus |
1st Oct |
26th Sept |
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Sept |
IFMH 323 |
Mon |
28th Sept |
Wed |
30th Sept |
Wed |
7th Oct |
Thus |
8th Oct |
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S.N |
HOTEL/RESORT |
LOCATION |
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DIAMOND PALACE LORDS PLAZA |
NEPALGUNJ |
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02 |
HUMLA RESORT OR SIMILAR |
SIMIKOT |
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03 |
GUNGALA METOK OR SIMILAR |
TAKLAKOT |
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04 |
GUEST HOUSE |
MANSAROVAR |
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05 |
HOTEL CASTLE OR HOTEL EHO |
DARCHEN |
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06 |
GUEST HOUSE |
DIRAPUK |
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07 |
GUEST HOUSE |
ZUTHULPUK |
Kailash Treks which is the best kailash Mansarovar operators in Nepal/India specializes in the Holy Mt. Kailash Heli Tour via Lucknow/Nepalgunj, offering pilgrims a swift 9–11-day Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route: Lucknow → Nepalgunj (road) → Simikot → Hilsa (helicopter) → Taklakot, ideal for Indian nationals from North India seeking direct access to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake—the cosmic center revered as ancient as creation itself. For over 35 years, Kailash Treks has guided devotees to this Swayambhu abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, known as Meru, Sumeru, Ratnasanu (Jewel Peak), and Deva Parvatha, where cosmic AUM vibrations unite Purusha-Prakriti for moksha via Kailash Parikrama and sacred dips in Lake Mansarovar.
Mount Kailash draws Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs:
With 35+ years of expertise and the best Kailash Mansarovar operator in Nepal 2026, Kailash Treks ensures seamless Kailash Mansarovar heli tours, including permits, veg meals, acclimatization, oxygen support, and 24/7 guidance for spiritual liberation. Book your transformative Mount Kailash Tour 2026 today via www.kailashtreks.com for safe, personalized yatras.
Day 01: Arrive at Lucknow and transfer to Nepalgunj,
Day 02: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot. Overnight stay at Simikot.
Day 03: Fly to Hilsa and Drive to Taklakot.
Day 04: Full day Acclimatization at Taklakot
Day 05: Drive from Taklakot to Mansarovar.
Day 06: Drive from Manasarovar to Darchen,
Day 07: Drive to Yamadwar and Holy Trek to Dirapuk,
Day 08: Holy trek to Zuthulpuk,
Day 09: Holy trek to Darchen and drive to Taklakot.
Day 10: Drive to Hilsa/Fly to Simikot/Nepalgunj.
Day 11: Drive to Lucknow for onward flight.
Arrive Lucknow and drive to Nepalgunj. Overnight stay at Hotel Diamond Palace Lords Plaza or similar.at Nepalgunj.
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Simikot (2,910 M). On arrival, welcome and guide to your hotel. After lunch visit to villages and Shiva temple will be organized. Overnight stay at hotel/ Resort/ Lodge.
Early morning after breakfast walk to Helipad and fly to Hilsa by chartered Helicopter flight. Arrive Hilsa (3,704 M, 15 min flight), complete immigration formalities in Nepal side, walk to China site (10 min walk), get introduced with Chinese side guide and drivers and proceed further and rive to Taklakot (30 Km, 1 hour drive). En-route complete immigration formalities and proceed further. Arrive at Taklakot and check into hotel. Full day free to acclimatize and relax at Taklakot. Overnight stay at hotel
Today, yatries will have an opportunity to acclimatize themselves and prepare for further journey to high altitude. Freshly cooked meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner along with tea/coffee, / Horlicks/ Bornvita etc. will be served. Overnight stay at hotel/ Resort/ Lodge.
Drive to Mansarovar (4,556 M, 120 KM - 2 hrs.). Perform puja, hawan and Devtarpan (self) followed by Mansarovar Parikrama. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Morning holy bath and Puja at Lake Mansarovar. Visit Chiu Gompa & drive (30 KM, 1 hour drive) to DARCHEN (4,675 M). Overnight stay at hotel.
With packed lunch box, drive to Tarboch Flag Pole, the first prostration point, -an auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground. (4,675 M, 8 KM. meet your porters/pony caretaker etc. and trek to Dirapuk (4765 m, 10 KM, 5 to 6 hours trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Continue Parikrama over Dorma La Pass (5,610 M) to Zuthulpuk (4,700 M, 22 KM, 7 to 8 hrs trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Last and final day of Mt. Kailash Parikrama ends near Darchen (4,664 M, 14 KM / 3 to 4 hrs. trek) & drive to Taklakot (150 KM, 2 hrs.). Arrive at Taklakot (3,500 M) and check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Drive to Hilsa. En-route complete China Side Immigration. Arrive Hilsa & walk to Nepal side immigration, complete Nepal side Immigration and walk further to Helipad for Chartered Helicopter flight to Simikot. Arrive Simikot and proceed to aircraft for further scheduled flight to Nepalgunj. Arrive Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast and drive to Lucknow airport for flight to onward journey.
Traveling to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra's high altitudes demands careful preparation, as oxygen levels drop significantly above 3,500 meters, potentially causing altitude sickness amid Tibet's harsh weather and Himalayan routes.
Pilgrims on Mount Kailash tours may face headaches, nausea, fatigue, breathlessness, insomnia, irritability, and disorientation—symptoms affecting anyone regardless of fitness. Gradual acclimatization via Kailash Treks itineraries prevents issues; avoid sleeping pills or antibiotics that disrupt adaptation. Kailash Mansarovar operators like Kailash Treks prioritize rest days at Taklakot for safe adjustment.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra routes from Kathmandu via Rasuwagadhi feature narrow Nepal roads widening into Tibet's well-maintained highways, crossing high passes. Expect dry cold, strong winds, sub-zero nights (–16°C), sudden rains, and temperature swings from 20°C days. Kailash Treks equips pilgrims for these Mount Kailash heli tour conditions.
No extreme fitness needed for Kailash Parikrama—average health with willpower suffices, but consult doctors if heart/respiratory issues exist. Build stamina through daily walks, jogging, yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation. Ages 50+ require health certificates; Kailash Treks welcomes all devoted to the Mansarovar Lake pilgrimage.
Pack light (10–15 kg) for Kailash Mansarovar 2026:
Enjoy hygienic veg meals (breakfast/dinner by Nepali chefs, packed lunches). Secure travel insurance for evacuations, medical care, and delays.
INR 25,000 non-refundable booking; 50% fee within 15 days, 75% within 7 days per TTB rules. Book Kailash Treks via www.kailashtreks.com for expert support, permits, and seamless Holy Mt. Kailash Heli Tour via Lucknow/Nepalgunj.
OUTLINE ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel,
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara via Manakamana,
Day 03: Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom & drive to Muktidham by local jeep & return toJomsom,
Day 04: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara & half day Pokhara sightseeing,
Day 05: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu & join on Holy Mount Kailash Yatra program.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU & TRANSFER TO HOTEL- Dinner
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 02: DRIVE TO POKHARA VIA MANAKAMANA - B/L/D
After breakfast drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (925 meter, 200 KM, / 7-8 hrs drive). En-route visit to Manakamana temple by cable car. Pray to God Manakamana- wish - filing goddesses , lunch and drive to Pokhara. Arrive Pokhara and check into hotel. Evening visit around the Fewa Lake. Overnight stay at hotel.