கைலாஷ் மானசரோவர் யாத்திரை
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by Flights & Helicopter
- Departures: to be announced
- 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Ex Lucknow
- Fitness: challenging, high altitude
The journey of a lifetime, led by people who've made it many times
Fly from Chennai to Lucknow, cross into Nepal at Nepalgunj, and reach the Tibet border by small aircraft and helicopter via Simikot and Hilsa. From Taklakot you continue to the sacred Manasarovar lake and the three-day parikrama around Mount Kailash, crossing the Dolma La pass.
One of the Executive Directors of Coral Holidays, who has undertaken the Kailash Yatra several times, travels with the group throughout. Every pilgrim receives a certificate of completion.
Day by day
Itinerary for the 10 June departure
| Day | Date | Route & highlights | Night stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Thu, 10 June | Chennai → Lucknow by flight; road to Nepalgunj. Evening yatra briefing, duffel bag, backpack and down jacket issued. | Nepalgunj |
| Day 2 | Fri, 11 June | Nepalgunj → Simikot (9,250 ft) by small aircraft; Simikot → Hilsa by helicopter | Hilsa · 11,950 ft |
| Day 3 | Sat, 12 June | Cross the Karnali bridge into Tibet; China immigration; drive to Taklakot (Purang) | Taklakot |
| Day 4 | Sun, 13 June | Drive to Manasarovar via Rakshas Tal; holy bath with Manasarovar water, darshan and puja | Manasarovar · 14,850 ft |
| Day 5 | Mon, 14 June | Brahma Muhurta at the lake; drive to Darchen for the South Face (Dakshina Murti) darshan | Darchen |
| Day 6 | Tue, 15 June | Parikrama day 1, 13 km: Yamadwar → Terapuk; North Face darshan, golden at dusk if the weather allows | Terapuk · 15,750 ft |
| Day 7 | Wed, 16 June | Parikrama day 2, 22 km: the longest day, over Dolma La (Parvathi Amma's pass) to Zuthulphuk | Zuthulphuk · 15,500 ft |
| Day 8 | Thu, 17 June | Parikrama day 3, 8 km to Zhophe; drive back to Taklakot | Taklakot |
| Day 9 | Fri, 18 June | China immigration at Taklakot; walk across the bridge back to Hilsa | Hilsa |
| Day 10 | Sat, 19 June | Hilsa → Simikot by helicopter; Simikot → Nepalgunj by flight | Nepalgunj |
| Day 11 | Sun, 20 June | Road to Lucknow; flight home to Chennai | — |
The four faces of Kailash
Each face, a different jewel
What's included
- Vegetarian meals for the whole journey, from lunch at Nepalgunj to breakfast on the last day
- An Executive Director of Coral Holidays travelling with you throughout
- 10 nights accommodation
- Nepal, Tibet and China permits and the Chinese visa
- Nepalgunj–Simikot flights and Simikot–Hilsa helicopter, both ways; Nepal airport taxes
- Lucknow–Nepalgunj AC Crysta; non-AC vehicles in Nepal and Tibet
- Nepal and China guides who speak some English and Hindi
- Emergency oxygen during the parikrama
- Sturdy duffel bag, trek backpack and a jacket for extreme cold
- All entrance fees and a sheltered hall for puja at Manasarovar
- Certificate of completion; GST and TCS (approx. ₹24,500)
Not included
- Flights or train from your city to Lucknow and back
- Personal expenses: phone, laundry, drinks, mineral water
- Emergency evacuation, including helicopter, medical and transport costs
- Extra days caused by flight delays or cancellations
Paid by you directly
Before you go
Important for every pilgrim
Questions pilgrims ask
Kailash yatra FAQs
How difficult is the Kailash parikrama?
It takes three days: 13 km on day one, 22 km on day two over the Dolma La pass (the longest and toughest day), and 8 km on day three. Most pilgrims ride a pony with a horseman and helper, arranged locally.
How high does the yatra go?
The highest night stay is Terapuk at 15,750 ft, and Manasarovar is at 14,850 ft. Emergency oxygen is carried during the parikrama. Please consult your doctor before booking.
What documents do I need?
A valid passport, which we collect 90 days before departure for the Chinese visa, your original Voter ID with the silver hologram to enter Nepal, 8 studio photographs and the completed visa information form.
What will the food and rooms be like?
Vegetarian meals are served throughout. Rooms are basic in Tibet: Taklakot is a 4-storey hotel without a lift, and Manasarovar, Terapuk and Zuthulphuk have dormitory-style rooms with outside toilets.
Is the pony cost refundable?
The pony, horseman and helper charges (approx. ₹61,500) are collected at Manasarovar and are not refundable, even if you decide not to complete the parikrama.
Can I join from Madurai, Coimbatore or Bengaluru?
Yes. The group flies Chennai–Lucknow, and flights from your city to Lucknow are not included in the tour cost. They're booked only after the Chinese visa is received.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Pay a small advance and the balance in monthly instalments through our travel-finance partner, subject to credit approval.
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