Kailash Mansarovar Heli Yatra via Lucknow 2020

Trip Duration 9
Max Altitude 5636M
Group Size 2 To 100
Best Time for Visit May to December

Trip Overview

Overview

The Kailash Mansarovar Heli Yatra is also a revered pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, encompassing a sacred journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, situated in the Tibetan plateau. In recent years, the introduction of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Heli Yatra via Lucknow has made this spiritual expedition more accessible and expedient for pilgrims. The Heli Yatra via Lucknow is also designed to streamline the travel process, providing a quicker and more comfortable journey to the revered sites. Starting from Lucknow, the journey begins with pilgrims gathering at the designated helipad. From there, they embark on a helicopter flight that takes them directly to the holy sites in the Himalayas, bypassing the long and arduous trekking routes. The helicopter journey also offers breathtaking aerial views of the majestic Himalayan ranges, giving pilgrims a unique perspective of the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the region. The flight also significantly reduces the travel time, allowing pilgrims to conserve their energy for the essential spiritual experiences during the pilgrimage. Upon reaching Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, pilgrims engage in rituals, prayers, and meditation, seeking spiritual enlightenment and purification. The serene and sacred ambiance of these locations instills a sense of peace and devotion in the hearts of the pilgrims, making the journey a profoundly spiritual and transformative experience. After completing the rituals and prayers, pilgrims return to Lucknow via helicopter, concluding their pilgrimage with a sense of fulfillment and inner peace. The Heli Yatra via Lucknow provides a convenient and efficient way for devotees to undertake this spiritual journey without the physical challenges posed by traditional trekking routes.

Conclusion and Summary

Overall, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Heli Yatra via Lucknow offers a unique and accessible opportunity for pilgrims to connect with their faith, immerse themselves in spiritual practices, and witness the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Himalayas—all while honoring the revered sites of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

 Trip Highlight

  • One of the most popular pilgrimages trips of the world, Kailash Mansarovar yatra is very arduous and physically challenging pilgrimage in Asia because one has to travel through high altitude of 19,500 feet and inhospitable conditions. One of the quickest and most convenient ways to perform a trip to Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar is the helicopter yatra from Lucknow. Preferably, for elders as well as people who are not able to take long drives to visit Kailash Mansarovar, a helicopter yatra to Kailash Mansarovar is the best option. This nine days long helicopter tour takes you to Nepal-China border by flights from where Kailash Mansarovar can be visited by short and comfortable drives.
  •  Kailash Mansarovar via Helicopter Route with 1 additional day at Darchen (Base for Kailash Parikrama & Ashtapad)
  •   8 Nights 9 Days Trip starting from Lucknow
  •   4 Nights in Hotel & 5 Nights in guest house accommodation
  •   Portable toilet with toilet tent at guest houses
  •   Oxygen cylinder for emergency use
  •   Cost effective & comfortable trip
  •   Most Popular Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package.

Itinerary

Arrive to Lucknow . Drive to Nepalgunj by surface (approx 5 hrs). Check into Hotel.
Accomodation: Hotel Cygnet Inn Or Similar

Early morning flight to Simikot (2950m/55mins). Fly down to Hilsa by Helicopter (3700m). Cross over the Karnali river to Sher and proceed to Purang.
Accomodation: Purang Himalayan Hotel or Similar

Stay at Purang for acclimatization (3900m).
Accomodation: Overnight at Purang.

Drive to Lake Manasarovar (4560m) with the Parikarma of the Lake (72km/3hrs).
Accomodation: Parmath Ashram.

Early morning Pooja at Lake Manasarovar. Drive to Darchen (4620m). (40km/1 ½ hrs.)
Accomodation: Kailash Himalaya Hotel Or Similar.

Drive to Trek starting point. Trek to Dirapuk.(4860m/7-8 hrs.)
Accomodation: Hotel Dirapuk

Trek to Zhuthulpuk. (4760m/9-10hrs.)
Accomodation: Zhuthulpuk Guest House

End Kailas Kora. Proceed to Hilsa and time permitting airlift to Simikot.
Accomodation: Hilsa Lodge / Humla Resort Or Similar

Fly to Nepalgunj. After resfreshment at the hotel , proceed to Lucknow.

Departures & Availability

The set departure dates listed are specially quoted and specified for group joining option. Let us know if the set departure dates are not suitable for you- another dates which are suitable for you can certainly be added by us.

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Start Date Price Availability

All trip prices are per person based on double occupancy, are subject to change without notice and do not include airfare. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars.

Price include

  • 01 night in 3 star Hotel – Hotel Sneha with vegetarian meals (twin sharing)
  • 01 night at New Potala Palace or Similar at Simikot on sharing basis.
  • 02 nights in Taklakot at Hotel Himalaya, New Purang, Riverside or Similar (Triple sharing)
  • Tibet side it will be dormitory Guest House on sharing basis with Tibetan common toilet.
  • Necessary arrival / departure transfers in Nepalgunj.
  • Lucknow – Nepalgunj – Lucknow Group Transportation (Estimated Pick up Time 12 pm)
  • Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj air ticket (Fixed wing – Twin Otter aircraft OR Dornier)
  • Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot by Helicopter (only 5 persons can be carried at a time)
  • All Indian vegetarian meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner) as mentioned in itinerary
  • Transportation in Tibet by Private luxury a/c coach and Tour around Lake Manasarovar
  • English speaking Tibetan guide & one professional tour Manager
  • Necessary experienced supporting crew (Sherpas, tour Manager)
  • Oxygen for emergency use, Medical kit bag / First Aid kit
  • One duffle bag, One backpack, One cap, One passport holders, One waterproof windcheater jacket as a souvenir gift from our company
  • Kailash Yatra completion certificate
  • Humla region restricted area permit & royalties
  • All applicable taxes & service charges

Price Excludes

  • Horse riding expenses during the Mount Kailash Circuit (Kora) (Around 3500 Chinese Yuan)
  • Your travel insurance, Insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation service
  • Personal expenses and Tip for guide, driver
  • If pilgrims leave the group early from Tibet side for non – disease reason then USD 100 per person per day has to be paid as penalty to Tibet side – T.A.R. Foreign Exchange Center (FEC). ( Visa splitting charge, accommodation, transportation charges will be extra)
  • Extra accommodation charge in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa if flight is cancelled  due to bad weather or delay in Permit /Visa from Tibet (Please make sure your air ticket is flexible to change dates)
  • Visa splitting charge and extra transportation cost, if returning early from Tibet.
  • Any additional cost due to natural calamities and unforeseen circumstances
  • 5% GST charge  for Bank Deposit in our Indian Bank Account

Gears And Equipment

Trip Information

Kailash Mansarovar Heli Yatra via Lucknow 2023

Price For Indian National : Contact Us

Price For Other National : USD 3200 Per Person

Total Duration : 9 Days

Transportation : Domestic Flight & tourist vehicles

Max Elevation : 5,636m

Trek Grading : Moderate to Strenuous

Best Seasons : May-September

Journey Starts/Ends : Lucknow/Lucknow

Accommodation : Hotels & Guest houses

Introduction

Kailash Manasarovar via Helicopter is exclusively crafted for those pilgrims who are willing to travel for a specific short span of time, but have an ardent yearning to pay respect to the abode of Lord Shiva. Therefore, Everest Expeditions Nepal  has specially carved an outlined itinerary that saves the client’s honorable time and avoids the long strenuous vehicular journey.

The major part of the journey is covered by especially Chartered Helicopters. The trip begins with a fixed wing flight to Nepalgunj and to the next stopover, Simikot and vice versa to conclude the trip. Similarly, helicopters are used to and from to fly in and out to Simikot. It is important for pilgrims to come with a cooperative mindset that flight cancellations are probable in chances of harsh weather conditions and our Company will do everything to keep our clients content. Guests should be mentally and physically prepared for the basic accommodation in Simikot and Hilsa, respectively and should not mind the challenges that may arise once the journey commences.

Our Company performed the first Helicopter Yatra in 2000 for the Sahara family from India and it was a noble honor to cater them. Since then, Richa Tours has teamed up with professional crew to provide a complete service. Our team includes the Humla  Resort in Nepalgunj, chain of hotels in Purang, Lake Manasarovar, Darchen, Dirapuk and Zhuthulpuk. Furthermore, for a proficient hospitable journey, we have a high quality maintained “Fixed Kitchen” at all the above hotels. Also, we are incorporating with Sita Air as our partner airlines to Simikot supported by Mountain Helicopter for the shuttle to Hilsa. With the cooperation from China-India Pilgrimage Service of Tibet-China (CIPSC), Richa Tours lets you embark on a “journey of a lifetime”.

Kailash Mansarovar Heli Yatra via Lucknow Route Map

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