Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour - 11 Days

Good to Know
  • Duration 11 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Starts/Ends Kathmandu to Kathmandu
  • Group Size 5-30
  • Max. Altitude 6714 M.
  • Best Season May, April, June, July, August, September

Highlights

  • Delve into the Shangri-La of mountain views.
  • Take a round trip to probably of the holiest mountains in South Asia, Mount Kailash (6,638m).
  • Embrace the authentic Himalayan journey, experiencing the unparalleled in basic living.
  • Visit the highly revered temples of lord Ram, Sita, and Laxman in Khojarnath.
  • Unwind yourself unique culture, traditions, and customs of locals from the trans Himalayan region, etc.

Trip Overview

The Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour is more of a pilgrimage journey to one of the holy mountains in South Asia, Mount Kailash (6,638m), that is held dear by four of the major religions in the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon Po. Hindus believe it to be the abode of Lord Shiva, along with his wife, Goddess Parvati, and helpers. Buddhists, on the other hand, revere the mountain as Kang Rimpoche (paths of the soul, particularly the soul of Tibet based on BonPo religion).

Similarly, in Jainism, Mount Kailash is cherished as Mount Ashtapada (the place where the Jain saint Rishabantha received liberation), and the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour for 11 days offers you a swift and convenient way to arrive at probably the most auspicious pilgrimage in the world. Devotees throughout the globe believe a single rotation around Mount Kailash purifies one spiritually and gains liberation from all sins, and 108 circumambulations mean you are free from the never-ending cycle of life and death.

In the remote trans-Himalayan region of Tibet, the Kailash Helicopter Tour is so that even pilgrims with limited time to reach sacred Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake. At Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks, get reasonably priced tour packages, including the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour. We offer group and early bird booking discounts, and they are valid for 2025 and 2026 as well. Contact us now and reserve your seat.

We ensure you a hassle-free experience while our Kailash Mansarovar Tour Cost covers you for all tour logistics like permits, meals, and accommodations. Typically beginning with a short flight to Nepalgunj and then Hilsa, it takes you to the reclusive lands of Mount Kailash, where you will enjoy the mountain and the adjoining natural landscape. Enjoy circumambulation and unique scenery like never before.

What to expect during the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour of 11 days?

Yes, you are right. The Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Trip from Nepal to Tibet is to the remote trans-Himalayan region that is known for its barren, almost desert-like landscapes. If you are on an overland tour and it includes hiking, physical fitness is of the utmost importance. While on a helicopter tour, though it does reduce the challenges significantly, it is good to be prepared for crossing high-altitude passes.

Also called Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, you will get to participate in religious rituals, visit monasteries, and experience local culture. While you are with us, expect the journey to be well-organized, spiritually fulfilling, and scenery stunning. The main highlights are the three-day Mount Kailash Kora (circumambulation), other than bathing in the crystal-clear water of Mansarovar Lake. Here is a brief discussion on what makes this Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour of 11 days special:

Is the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Trip suitable for all fitness levels?

It is because during the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour, you will not have to walk for several days; instead, you will either drive, and to get back to Hilsa, you will ride a helicopter that is suitable for all experience levels, including beginners. It is handpicked especially by Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks for those who are unable to complete the full trek or overland tour.

Throughout the journey, you will be fully supported by professionals; activities are set in such a way that no one gets left out. Boarding a helicopter to return means the chances of altitude sickness are also low, and you will have ample time to rest and acclimatize. To sum it up, the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour is a quicker and smoother approach to Tibet and its holy Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.

Where is Mansarovar Lake located?

The Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour, once you reach Tibet, goes through the Mansarovar Lake at an altitude of 4,590m in Tibet near holy Mount Kailash. Pilgrims take a sacred dip in the pristine Mansarovar Lake on the belief that it leads to salvation. Its origin, according to Hinduism, is created by Lord Brahma; hence, every year, thousands of devotees set out on their journey from various parts of the world.

One of the highest freshwater lakes in the world, at the base of Mount Kailash, is one of Asia’s major sources of rivers like the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, and Karnali. In the peaceful surroundings, the spiritual energy here is overflowing. Just the right place for deep meditation, yoga practice, and mindfulness as you appreciate the stunning Himalayan views above and amidst the turquoise lake.

Let us know if you are interested in any such activities so we can make the necessary arrangements for you. Otherwise, this Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour from Adventure Himalayan Travels and Trek does have allocated daily rites and rituals, including bathing followed by unwinding around the lake, so you do not miss any of the major highlights of the tour.

Is Kailash Kora worth going for?

Yes, Mount Kailash, standing tall at an altitude of 6,638 m/21,778 ft., though not the highest mountain in the world, is considered the most sacred among all, unclimbed due to the strong belief that it is the center of enlightenment, liberation, and cosmic power, and is worth taking a round of. With Hindu legends suggesting it to be the place where the god of destruction, Shiva, meditates and lives with his spouse, Goddess Parvati, Mount Kailash is held dear by all other main religions: Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon Po.

Tibetans call Mount Kailash Tise, a place where Buddha Demchok rests, and also the battle site between Milarepa and Naro Bonchung. Helicopter tours from Kathmandu to Kailash Mansarovar are also an opportunity to learn about Nepal and Tibet’s history, culture, and way of living from an insider’s point of view. In addition, Kailash Kora (Parikrama) is believed to bring spiritual merit, worth adding to your bucket list for 2025 and 2026.

Which are the mountains that you can see during the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour?

While on the Kailash Mansarovar Tour, though Mount Kailas and its several perspectives are the primary mountain views that you will get to relish, Lake Mansarovar, Gurla Mandhata, and the Nalakankar Himal range are also visible, adding much to the scenery. During the flight to Hilsa, pilgrims and trekkers can also enjoy the stunning mountain panorama of Makalu and Kanchenjunga, followed by Api and Saipal Himal.

During the flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, if weather permits, you can also get to see the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. The aerial views of the valleys, rivers, and glaciers below are both thrilling and unique. Through the high-altitude passes like Dolma La and Mayum La, the ruggedness of the Himalayas and the untouched wilderness of the region magnify, and the sense of achievement also multiplies.

Why is Taklakot historically significant?

The 11-day itinerary for the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour includes a day of acclimatization in Taklakot, also called Purang locally. At an altitude of 3,900 to 4,755m above sea level, the town is the center of Burang County in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, near the tri-junction of Nepal, India, and Tibet, the first town after entering Hilsa.

Once an ancient trading post, monasteries such as Simbiling and Korjak, and nearby rivers held sacred in India, called the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra, in Taklakot (Purang) you will be able to appreciate most of the major cultural and spiritual highlights of the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour in a single day. Therefore, a day in Taklakot is a must not only for altitude adjustment but also for more immersive cultural and historical insights.

The Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour itinerary for 11 days and costs for 2025 and 2026

The 11-day itinerary for the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour begins with the Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing. On the second day is when you will head to Tibet for Mount Kailash Parikrama (circumambulation) and Mansarovar Lake, and initiate with a flight to Nepalgunj-Simikot-Hilsa and thereafter drive to Purang. In 11 days, you would have already made it to your destination and would have returned back to Kathmandu.

It is because this 11-day itinerary offers you balanced travel, acclimatization, and spiritual experience; hence, it is taken as one of the best routes for the Kailash Mansarovar Tour. You will participate in significant rituals such as holy dips, pujas, and circumambulation around Mount Kailash. When with Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks, with our well-sorted logistical support including experienced guides, all you will be left with is to fully enjoy the trip.

Our Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Trip cost includes domestic flights to and from Nepalgunj and Hilasa. Meals, accommodations, permits, transportation, and guides are part of the tour logistics from Nepal to Tibet and vice versa. Though the customization directly applies to the increased package price, we are offering special discounts for groups of more than 10 members. Stay in touch with us for the latest travel updates and memorable holiday experiences, including during the popular Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and Langtang Valley Trek. 

Itinerary
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Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the Adventure Himalayan representatives will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After refreshment, you will be briefed briefly about your tour by our guide or tour leader.   If you have any questions or doubts about your trip, then they should be asked and clarified at this time. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • AccommodationThree-Star-Hotel
  • MealsWelcome-Dinner
  • Max. AltitudeApprox.1,400m

The second day begins with breakfast, and you will go on an interesting guided tour around Kathmandu city. You will visit the temples and monuments and get the full taste of Nepalese culture, heritage, and local people. After the UNESCO sightseeing tour, you will catch a flight to Nepalgunj, which spans 45 minutes, to stay overnight at a hotel.

  • AccommodationLocal-Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. AltitudeApprox.1,400m

On this day, you will fly to Hilsa, the border between Nepal and China. You will land at Simikot, complete immigration formalities, and then continue to Hilasa. You will trek up to Sher village and then only head for the destination of the day, Purang, enjoying a joyous drive. 

  • AccommodationLocal-Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude3,640m

Today, you will rest at Taklakot for acclimatization purposes. It is so that you do not see any high-altitude-related issues like acute mountain sickness (AMS). You may take a short hike to the Khojarnath Temple or stroll around the ruins of ancient Taklakot. Hike up and sleep low! 

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude3,400m

The day begins after breakfast, and you will drive to Lake Mansarovar from Purang, which also marks the beginning of the Kailash Parikarma journey. You will take a short break in Rakshas Taal (Lake Ravana) and then continue until you arrive at the sacred Mansarovar Lake.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude4,560m

After a holy bath, religious rituals, and the journey to begin, Kailash Parikarma continues this day as well. Early in the morning, you will stroll around holy natural formations, and almost in the evening, you'll board yet another short drive to Darchen, also called the base camp of Mount Kailash.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude4,670m

And the day when the three-day circuit around Mt.Kailash is finally here. You will first drive to Tarboche, and then you will trek to Diraphuk for the night. The view of sacred Mount Kailash rewards you. Though it is not the highest, summiting is prohibited.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsAll-Three-Meals
  • Max. Altitude4,890m

Now, prepare yourself for a strenuous yet rewarding walk to Zulthuphuk, because you will cross the Dolma La Pass (5,600m), also the highest point of the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour. On the way, offer some prayers before descending back to Zulthulphuk.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude5,600m

Today is the final day for Parikrama. After completing Parikarma, we drive back to Purang (Taklakot). After which, we feel refreshed and drive to Sher. After completing the immigration formalities, we will walk down to Hilsa, which will take around 45 minutes. Overnight stay at Hilsa.

  • AccommodationLocal-Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
  • Max. Altitude4,800m

After breakfast, you take the helicopter to Simikot and then again to Nepalgunj. From Nepalgunj, you will catch a flight to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. Shop for souvenirs or rest. We'll have a celebratory dinner in the evening. 

  • AccommodationStandard-Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast-Dinner
  • Max. AltitudeApprox.3,640m

As per the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour itinerary for 11 days, it is the final day of your tour when you will bid farewell and head back to your home or next destination. Three hours before your scheduled flight, we will transport you to TIA. Have a safe flight!

Thanks for trekking with Adventure Himalayan Travels. We look forward to seeing you again!

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What's Included
Includes
  • Kathmandu arrival - transfer to hotel-welcome drink, briefing
  • Deluxe hotel accommodations in Kathmandu with Double or Triple sharing 
  •  Guest house/hotel accommodations during the tour with four bed room 
  • Arati Darshan Pashupatinath in evening  and next day morning for rudra abhishek Puja at Pasupatinath
  • kathmandu to Nepalgunj and back to Kathmandu by flight
  • Nepalgunj to simikot and back to Nepalgunj by flight 
  • Simikot to hilsa and  Hilsa to Simikot by helicopter ( 5 people one helicopter)
  •  Private vehicle transportation throughout the tour
  • All days and nights with full board all veg. meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner). We provide pack lunch while we drive and during walks on Parikarma.
  • All required transportations and sightseeing as per above listed trip itinerary.
  • Entry permit, Kailash Parikarma entry fee 
  • Best available Hotel / Guest house including 2 nights parikarma   
  • English and Hindi speaking Nepalese guide, English speaking Chinese guide, requires Nepalese Sherpa’s,
  • Super Luxury Bus with room for luggage, yak and yak man for carrying luggage during the Parikarma Circuit
  • Support truck carrying Kailash food, luggage and Nepali staff
  • Oxygen cylinder, mask - regulator Kailash for emergency use
  • Life, medical insurance- Nepali team leader Kailash tour staff
  • First aid, oxygen cyclinder, maps, etc.
  • Holy Lake Manasarovar Parikarma Circuit by car .
  • We provide duffle bag,
Excludes
  • Tips for guides/porters
  • Tibet visa, 
  • Personal expenses, beverage, cold drinks, phone call, etc.
  • Rescue and emergency cost, medical and hospital expenses
  • Travel insurance, personal riding horse, personal use porter, and international flight tickets.
  • A visit to Khojarnath temple
  • down jackets
  • Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse holder)
  • Extra night accommodation or any charges in Kathmandu, if arrive early or late in Kathmandu in case of evacuation
Useful Info

When is the best time for the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Trip from Nepal to Tibet?

Like any other high-altitude trek, the most favorable time for the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour is also spring and autumn. During March to May and September to November, the weather is stable with low chances of flight cancellations and delays. Skies are clear, temperatures are mild, and it can be rainy or snowy in the months of monsoon and winter.

Often, the Saga Dawa festival also coincides with the spring season, making it an ideal time for the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour. To conclude, though you may visit Tibet for a round trip of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake throughout the year, traveling in winter and monsoon/summer means an added challenge and extra steps of preparation and packing.

Must you go all vegetarian during the trip to Kailash Mansarovar by helicopter?

Yes, since Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake are sacred pilgrimage sites for all four major religions of the world—Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon—opting for vegetarian options in meals can be one of the ways to show your respect for spiritual values. If you prefer, we at Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks can also arrange vegetarian meals without onion and garlic during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

While the lodges and guest houses along the way are the ones offering you daily food and accommodation, our professional guide checks the hygiene of the cooked meals. If you have any special requirements, let us know while booking or before the departure of the trip. Overall, you can find a wide variety of menus, and whether to go for vegetarian options or not is up to you.

How are wifi, charging devices, and other amenities on the way to Kailash and Manasarovar?

The lodges and guest houses opened and managed by locals are the ones that usually provide you with Wi-Fi, charging services, and other amenities like hot showers, private rooms, and rooms with attached bathrooms along the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Trip route at an additional cost. However, with the increased ruggedness and remoteness, these facilities can be limited.

Internet services can get unreliable, and luxury vacations are scarce in Tibet. Though Indian mobile SIM cards work in Nepal and local Chinese SIM cards in Tibet, managing these is complex but not impossible. In addition, if you are not comfortable sharing accommodation, we can make arrangements for you to incur additional costs.

Is the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour difficult? Who can do this trip?

The helicopter tour to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake in Tibet is regarded as moderately difficult due to the high altitude. Though helicopter travel to and from Hilsa means reduced physical strain, the Kailash Parikrama, lasting for three days, specifically includes crossing the high-altitude passes, and such remoteness increases the challenges, overall demanding a good level of physical fitness and mental makeup.

Otherwise, anyone with reasonable fitness can go for a helicopter trip to Mansarovar Lake. Proper guidance and preparation mean you have all that is required for a safe, successful, and unforgettable journey of a lifetime, especially into the world of the most sacred mountain and lake in the world. Grab your passport with at least six months of validity, and if you are above 9 years old, do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Where can you hire local guides for the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Trip?

One of the major aspects of the smoother Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour is hiring local guides. To visit Tibet, tourists and foreigners must get visas in groups and be accompanied by local guides. When you book with us, i.e., Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks, we take care of all the essentials required for a hassle-free journey to Kailash Mansarovar, including permits and guides.

Our guides are well-experienced professionals known for their helpful nature and top-notch logistical management who know the terrain inside and out, its potential challenges, and ways of tackling them. With us, you are in trustworthy and knowledgeable hands. We are happy to answer all your queries!

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