Kailash Manas Sarovar Yatra
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
- from Kathmandu
Kailash predates almost all religious pilgrimages. While Lord Shiva visits Varanasi, his eternal abode is always Kailash, where he dwells with his consort Parvati. For Hindus, Kailash is the physical manifestation of the revered Mount Meru, the center of the world. In the Bhagvad Gita, Lord Krishna says, "Among the mountains, I am Meru." As the merudanda, it is the spinal cord, the axis mundi that holds the world together. The Vishnu Purana (approx. 200 BCE) describes how the world is made up of seven continents ringed by seven oceans - 'The central continent has Meru at its core, bounded by three mountain ranges to the north and three to the south. One of these ranges is the Himalayan barrier, interposed between Meru and 'Bharatha', the Indian subcontinent. Meru itself stands eighty-four thousand leagues high, with four faces of crystal, ruby, gold and lapis lazuli. Ganga falls from the heavens on Meru's summit, circles the mountain and then divides into four mighty rivers which flow to the four quarters of the earth.'' Today we know that the Kailash Manasarovar region indeed gives rise to four great rivers: Brahmaputra, Indus, Sutlej and Karnali.
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by Helicopter; is another alternate after overland route is closed by Chinese Tibetan part and it is an important program for those have very short time and like completing this Yatra however easily. This journey start from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and Simikot by scheduled flight and from Simikot to Hilsa by chartered Helicopter Service. From Hilsa; picked up by deluxe coach and transfer to Border Town of Tibet Taklakot and proceeds to Manasarovar and Kailash Parikrama. Because of short program and using maximum air services an altitude sickness can have an effect on comparatively more in this rote whereas overland trip is safer in this matter.
Trip Facts
Trip Duration : 12 Days
Difficulty : Moderate
Highest Altitude : 5670 meters (Dolma-La Pass)
Season : May - June – July – August - September
Route : Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Simikot - Hilsa – Purang - Manasarovar - Kailash / Hilsa - Simikot - Nepalgunj – Kathmandu
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu (1337m):
Welcome to Kathmandu international airport, transfer to hotel. Evening- program briefing.
Meals: Welcome drink and Dinner.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj (168m):
Morning- visit Pashupatinath temple. After lunch- transfer to domestic airport to fly about 55 minutes to Nepalgunj. Arrival transfer and check in to the hotel.
Meals: Welcome drink and Dinner.
Day 03: Nepalgunj to Simikot (3000m):
Early in the morning fly about 50 minutes to Simikot. Arrival received from airport and transfer to hotel. The day is for acclimatization, Simikot excursion and Free Visit Shiva temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Tea/Coffee.
Day 04: Simikot to Hilsa (3700m) / Purang (3800m):
After breakfast uplifted to Hilsa by chartered helicopter. Cross over the Karnali River to Sher and drive to Purang..
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Tea/Coffee.
Day 05: Purang (3800m):
Acclimatization in Purang..
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Tea/Coffee.
Day 06: Purang to Manasarovar (4580m):
Drive to Lake Manasarovar with Parikrama (Kora) (Circumambulation) of Lake. Perform first holy Dip & Puja. Reach Chiu gompa.
Meals: Morning bed tea & breakfast at Purang, Packed lunch while making Manasarovar Parikrama & Evening hot Dinner at Camp.
Day 07: Manasarovar to Darchen (4700m):
Morning is free to accomplish spiritual activities; Puja, Homa and excursion around secret Lake Manasarovar. Drive to Darchen about an hour; check in to the guest house. Some Yatris may visit Asthapatha and back Darchen after Inner Darshana.
Meals: Moring bed tea, breakfast and Lunch at Manasarovar. Evening hot Dinner at Camp.
Day 08: Darchen to Driaphuk (4890m):
This is first day of the Kailash Parikrama (Kora). Start after breakfast as earlier as possible, walk about 13 km within about 7 hours. One can ride personal horse.
Meals: bed tea and breakfast at Darchen, packed Lunch with fruits and Chocolates, Dinner at Driaphuk Camp with hot soup and energy drink.
Day 09: Driaphuk to Zuthulphuk (4790m):
Today is the day to Pass Dolma-La (5,670m) above sea level. The weather will be unpredictable in Dolma-La, any time can change and start snow storm. So we try to start our journey as earlier as possible. Devine view of Gauri Kund is available on the way while descending from Dolma- La.
Meals: Morning bed tea & breakfast at Driaphuk, packed Lunch with fruits, chocolates and cookies while trekking & Evening hot Dinner at Camp.
Day 10: Zuthulphuk to Hilsa:
Trek about 2 to 3 hours to end the Parikrama (Kora) of Kailash at (Mani Wall). Proceed to Purang and time permitting cross over to Hilsa.
Meals: Morning bed tea & breakfast at Zuthulphuk, hot case packed Lunch & Evening hot Dinner at Camp.
Day 11: Hilsa to Simikot / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu:
Airlift by Helicopter to Simikot, fly to Nepalgunj and fly to Kathmandu. Arrival received and transfer to hotel.
Meals: Dinner and breakfast of next day.
Day 12: Departure:
After breakfast at hotel, the day is free until your transfer to int. Airport for your onward journey.
Package cost Per Person: (Based on 2017)
For Indians: ?175,000 / For NRI or Others: US$ 3350
Single Supplement: INR 5800
Cost Includes:
- Airports pick up and drop services.
- Double sharing Hotel in Kathmandu (full board basis), as per itinerary.
- A visit of Pashupatinath Temple.
- Scheduled flight Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu.
- Scheduled flight Nepalgunj - Simikot - Nepalgunj.
- Charter helicopter flight share by 5-6 person Simikot - Hilsa - Simikot.
- Double sharing hotel in Nepalgunj and 3pax or 4pax in Simikot and Tibet.
- Three meals in a day.
- Transport by Tourist Bus as per group sizes /Truck for Luggage.
- Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Sherpa Team and Medical Insurance of staffs.
- English speaking Tibetan guide, Chinese visa fee of Client and staff.
- Duffel Bag (a large bag to keep the yatris luggage for the trip) heavy Jacket (returnable after trip).
- All entrance and conservation fee of Tibet.
- Upper Humla permit fee for client and Helicopter landing.
- Emergency Oxygen cylinder and first Aid medicines.
Cost Excludes:
- All beverages during trip and in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Simikot.
- Extra room's bills due to flight delays due to weather conditions.
- Stick and a water bottle.
- Insurance of clients and evacuation cost.
- Personal horse riding charges during Kailash Parikrama.
- Domestic excess baggage charges and airport taxes.
- Tips for supporting staff.
- Any extra cost arose due to natural calamities, political disturbance and flights delay arrival etc.
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