Kailash Yatra Tour by Helicopter

Trip Duration 14 Days

Max Altitude 5630m.

Trip Grade Challenging

Best Season May-Sep

All Inclusive Price From US$ 4900 US$ 4300 (Price varies by group size)

US$ 4300

No. of people	Price P.P
1	US$ 4300
2 to 5	US$ 4300
6 to 10	US$ 4300
11 - Above	US$ 4300

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Trip Highlights

Embark on a sacred journey to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, one of the most sacred spiritual places on Earth, attracting thousands of pilgrims every year.
Make your Kailash Tour journey easier with a flight from Kathmandu - Nepalgunj and then to Simikot, helping you for a comfortable journey from the start.
Enjoy the aerial stunning views of the Tibetan landscapes, as it offers a quick access to the remote locations.
Get a chance to visit one of the holiest temple in the world, Pashupatinath Temple, before proceeding on the Kailash Tour journey.
Witness the sacred mountain, Mount Kailash (6,383 meters), spiritual highlight of the entire tour.
Get a chance to perform spiritual rituals on Lake Mansarovar and take a dip inside the lake, believed to wash away all your negative doings of your entire life.
Take a scenic drive through the Trans-Himalayan region of the Tibetan Plateau, where you see rugged terrain, high altitude mountains, and the beauty of this region.
Interact with the locals of the regions, as they share you insights of the stories, helping you known more about the Tibetan region.
Do the Mount Kailash Parikrama, a 52-kilometers walk around Mount Kailash, believing to hold a great spiritual power and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.
Enjoy the local Tibetan Cuisine during the Tour, helps to get a better experience of Tibetan region.
Visit the Demon Lake Rakshastal, a saltwater lake in the Tibet Autonomous region, lying west of Lake Mansarovar and south of Mount Kailash.
Experince the chances to explore the beautiful and well-known place, Simikot, a culturally rich city, and the gateway to Mount Kailash region of Tibet.

Kailash Helicopter Tour

Fly to the Sacred Land of Mount Kailash – A Journey of Faith Across Religions

Take a once-in-a-lifetime flight to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, one of the holiest destinatin revered in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon traditions. Experience the spiritual magic of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the most affordable helicopter helicopter tour packagae available through Himalayan Glory Travels and Tour. Whether you seek blessings from Lord Shiva, wish to bathe in the sacred waters of Lake Mansarovar, or complete the soul-stirring Parikrama of Mount Kailash, this journey promises peace, purpose, and power for individuals.

The 14-days Kailash Mansarovar Yatra starts with a visit to one of the holiest temples in the world, Pashupatinath Temple, located in Kathmandu. During your visit to the temple, you perform your spiritual rituals, puja, and hawan, helping you seek blessings for a safe and successful journey in the Tibet Autonomous region of China. From Kathmandu, you take an exciting journey via scenic flight to Nepalgunj, where you are rewarded with the aerial views of Nepal’s landscapes. From Nepalgunj, you take flight to Simikot, followed with a helicopter flight tour to Hilsa, located on the Chinese border. The Mt. Kailash Helicopter ride offer breathtaking scenery in sunny weather day.

After completing immigration formalities at the Chinese border, you begin your amazing drive where you navigate through mesmerizing landscapes of the Tibet. Along the way, you take chance to explore revered sites such as the Khojernath/Ramsita Temple, ancient Gompas, and Taklakot/Purang. This is considered to be one of the shortest and most efficient route to visit Mt.Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, making it perfect for those with limited time, yet seeking a profound spiritual experience.

The Kailash Tour via helicopter is specially designed for pilgrims and travelers who wish to explore the serene beauty of Tibet in short time and seek deep spiritual significance in Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. The helicopter tour is an excellent opportunity to connect with the divine and experience of the magnificent of the region. As per the devotees, they can immerse themselves in the spiritual essence of Lord Shiva, Buddha, and other revered deities.

Book your Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter Tour now and take a divine step towards the sacred.

The Kailash Sacred Walk – Parikrama:

Mount Kailash Parikrama is the sacred trek around the base of Mount Kailash, one of the holiest paks in the world, spreading over 52 kilometers and usually taking about three days to complete the Kora (Parikrama). The Kailash Kora is the spiritual circuit of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, where their journey begins from Yam Dwar and movre towards Dirapuk, where the north face of Mount Kailash stands majestically. This Kailash circumbulation around Mount Kailash is performed by thousandsd of pilgrims every year, helping them connect with their inner selves along with a chance to seek blessings from the divine god.

The toughest part is crossing the Domlo La Pass at an altitude of 5,645 meters, believed to represent the point of spiritual rebirth. From there, the trail descends to Zuthulpuk, ending the parikrama. Every step of the journey is filled with devotion, prayes, and deep spiritual energy. The Mount Kailash Parikrama is more than a trek, as well as once in a life-time journey of faith, endurance, nd self-discover in the mystical highlands of Tibet. The Kailash Mansarovar Tour via Helicopter is a challenging yet rewarding journey, rewarding with breathtaking views of snow-capped peak, spectacular landscapes, and gaining the spiritual energy of the mountain. As per pilgrims, they blieve that completing the Parikrama allows to seek blessing, cleansing of sins, and an excellent opportunity to deeply connect with the divine power.

Important Update: Kailash Charan Sparsh is Banned

As per the latest official guidelines from Tibetan authorities, “Kailash Charan Sparsha” is now strictly prohibited, as pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will no longer be allowed to go near or touch the feet of Mount Kailash due to environmental concerns, high-altitude risks, and preservation of the sacred site.

While Charan Sparsh is now restricted, pilgrims are still permittd to perform the traditional Kailash Kora, the sacred circumambulation of Mount Kailash. This spiritual trek, known as the Mount Kailash Parikrama, is deeply meritious and remains the heart of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

To enrich your pilgrims, alternative spiritual practices are encouraged, including meditation, prayer, and offering rituals, to honor the sanctity of this divine journey.

For those seeking deeper connection, you can extend your path with an optional pilgrimage to Astgapada, a revered part of the Inner Kora of Mount Kailash. Accessibly by dive and a short walk, Asthapada offers a rare, close-up darshan of Mount Kailash’s south face and Nandi Parvat.

Fixed Departure Dates

May - 17 - 2027 to May - 29 - 2027

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Trip Itinerary Expand All Collapse All

Walking Distance7KM
TransportationPrivate
Height1300M
AccommodationHotel
MealsOnly Dinner

We pick you up from the Indian border and move towards our destination Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu we transfer you to the Hotel. After you have freshened up we will collect your passport to apply for the Chinese Visa process. If the time is applicable we will have a short drive to Pashupatinath temple. After returning we will have a group briefing of the Kailash yatra by our guide and manager. We then proceed to dinner followed by an overnight stay in Kathmandu

Walking Distance2 hours
TransportationCar/Van
Height1300M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

After Breakfast, we will visit the tallest Lord Shiva’s statue located in Sanga (not to be confused with Saga in Tibet) and Doleshwar Mahadev Temple which is also the head of Kedarnath. After the visit we return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, we go to Budhanilkantha Temple (Jal Narayan / Sleeping Vishnu) . If time is applicable we will go to Pashupatinath for evening aarti.

Walking Distance7KM
TransportationCar/Van - Flight
Height150M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Early morning drive to Pashupatinath for Darshan. Followed by Rudrabhishek, Hawan and Puja by Guru. After the spiritual activities we visit Jal Narayan temple also known as Budhanilkantha temple. Then we return to the hotel for lunch then we take a domestic flight to Nepalgunj. After reaching Nepalgunj we transfer everyone to hotel followed by dinner then overnight stay in Nepalgunj

Walking Distance2KM
TransportationFlight
Height3000M
AccommodationStandard Hotel
MealsFull board

We eat breakfast early in the morning. After breakfast we travel to Nepalgunj airport from where we will take a flight in small aircraft to Simikot which is around 1 hour. After reaching Simikot we then check in at the Mountain resort (Double / Triple bed room without Air condition). The rest of the day is free for exploring Simikot and getting accustomed to the high altitude.

Walking Distance5KM
TransportationOn foot
Height3000M
AccommodationStandard Hotel
MealsFull board

We stay in Simikot for an extra day for acclimatization. We take breakfast early in the morning then walk around Simikot to get acclimated with the high altitude. The whole day is free to explore Simikot.

Walking Distance1KM
TransportationHelicopter/Drive
Height3800M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

We eat breakfast early in the morning then head to the airport to catch a Helicopter flight to Hilsa. The flight from Simikot to Hilsa in a Helicopter is 20 mins. We will then take some rest at Hilsa. After rest we will meet up with the Tibetan guide. After reaching Puran Tibet we will start our Chinese immigration. After the immigration process we will then drive to Purang/Taklakot. We will then check in to a hotel. The rest of the day is for acclimatization. During peak Kailash Tour season, flight may be delayed or cancelled, so there is an alternative option to travel to Hilsa overlands, heping you for an easy access to make your yatra comfortable without any interruptions.

Walking Distance90KM - 3 Hours
TransportationBus
Height4550M
AccommodationMud House
MealsFull board

We eat breakfast early in the morning then drive to Mansarovar Lake. We drive around 90 km through the Tibetan plateau passing through the dry desert of Tibet. Our final destination’s altitude is around 4550 meters above sea level. We can also see Taklakot valley , Tibetan nomads with large scale caravans of ‘Yaks’ , ‘Sheeps’ , ‘Goats’ , ‘Horses’ etc . We also cross through the Gorla pass from where we can see the beautiful peak of Mt. Gurla Mandhata. We then take a small time for darshan in Rakshas tal from where we can for the first time see the Holy mountain Kailash Parbat. We reach the place for Mansarovar kora via driving. We then stay in a guest house. The meal for the whole day is prepared by our staff.

Walking Distance30KM -1 Hr
TransportationBus
Height4650M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

In the morning, we take a holy bath in Mansarovar Lake, followed by puja and havan rituals. After lunch, we drive to Darchen, enjoying a scenic journey with a spectacular view of Mount Kailash’s southwest face and Mansarovar Lake near Tsu Gompa. Upon arrival in Darchen, we check in to our hotel or guesthouse. Meals, including lunch, dinner, and breakfast, are prepared by our staff. In the evening, we prepare our baggage, horses, and other essentials for the Kailash Kora, which begins the next day.

Walking Distance13KM
TransportationOn foot
Height5100M
AccommodationMud House/Lodge
MealsFull board

After breakfast, we took a short drive to Darboche, which is known as Maydwar. At Darboche, we get our first view of Mount Kailash and enter the sacred Yamadwar. From here, we begin the Kailash Parikrama on foot, trekking for 4 to 5 hours through a serene valley to Derapuk Monastery. This part of the journey offers the best view of Mount Kailash’s magnificent north face. At the end of the day, we rest at a guesthouse in Derapuk, situated at an altitude of 5,060 meters. Accommodation is in dormitory-style rooms. Meals, including lunch, dinner, and breakfast, are prepared by our team.

Walking Distance9KM-6 Hours
TransportationOn foot
Height5400M
AccommodationMud house/Lodge
MealsFull board

This is the day we hike up to the feet of Kailash Parvat. The journey begins with a walk along the Gange River bank towards the holy mountain. Along the way, you will be treated to amazing views of Mt. Kailash, allowing you to soak in its beauty and receive blessings from this sacred site.

Important Update: Kailash Charan Sparsh is Banned

As of now, the Kailash Charan Sparsh walk remains closed due to the ongoing ban from Chinese local authority. Pilgrims are still permitted to perform the traditional Kailash Kora (circumambulation) around Mt. Mount Kailash, which is considered equally meritorious. Alternative spiritual practices, are also encouraged to maintain the sanctity of the pilgrimage. And, offer you extra miles pilgrimage path to the Asthapada drive and walk. Asthapada is a part of Kailash Inner Kora where you can get up-close darshan of Kailash Parbat south face and Nandi Parbat.

Walking Distance22KM-10 Hours
TransportationOn foot
Height5630M
AccommodationMud house/Lodge
MealsFull board

Today involves a long and challenging journey. Early in the morning, enjoy tea and a hot breakfast at the hotel before preparing for the trek to Dolma-La Pass, situated at an altitude of 5,630 meters. During the trek, you will visit several sacred sites, including Shivatsal, the Good/Bad Karma Hole, the Good Eye Test Stone, Shiva’s Rest Place, Milarepa’s Blessing Stone, and Parvati (Gauri) Kunda. After crossing the pass, you descend and continue walking toward Zutulpuk Monastery. The total distance covered today is approximately 22 km. At the end of the day, we stay at a guesthouse near Zutulpuk Monastery, located at an altitude of 4,800 meters. Accommodation is in dormitory-style rooms. Meals, including lunch, dinner, and breakfast, are prepared by our team.

Walking Distance7KM-2hours
TransportationBus
Height3600M
AccommodationGuest house
MealsFull board

Today is a shorter and sacred walk, marking the final leg of the Kailash Kora. After about 3 hours of trekking, you will arrive in Darchen or just before Darchen, completing the holy parikrama of Mount Kailash. Following the completion of the trek, we drive back to Purang or Hilsa for the night. Accommodation is in a guesthouse. Meals, including lunch, dinner, and breakfast, are prepared by our staff.

Walking Distance1Km
TransportationHelicopter/Flight
Height1300M
AccommodationHotel
MealsFull board

Begin the day by preparing for a helicopter flight to Simikot. From Simikot, take a scheduled domestic flight to Nepalgunj. Depending on your itinerary, you will either board a connecting flight to Kathmandu or be dropped off at the Indian border. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Meals for the day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are provided.

Walking Distance7Km
TransportationCar/Van
Height1300M
Accommodationxxx
MealsBreakfast Only

Enjoy a free morning in Kathmandu to relax or explore the city at your leisure. Later, transfer to the airport for your final departure. Alternatively, you may choose to extend your trip with visits to Muktinath Yatra, Manakamana Darshan, or a Chitwan Safari adventure.

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What's Included

Airport/Bus Park pick up and drop off.
As per itinerary, hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj is a star hotel.
Special entry in Pashupatinath Temple for Darshan, Rudrabhishek, Havan by pandit.
Kathmandu Temple tours and help in your yatra preparation.
Flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Simikot and Helicopter flight from Simikot to Hilsa. This includes the return ticket as well.
Tibet Travel permit and group Visa, Tibetan Guide, All Monastery and Kailash entry permits.
Comfortable and Clean hotels in Simikot, Hilsa, Purang and Darchen. Mud house accommodation in Mansarovar Lake and Parikrama.
Yatra Support Team crews - Cook, Cook helper, guide and driver.
Freshly cooked vegetarian meal by our cook. Hot and cold drinking water.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Yaks and yaks man to kailash kora for Baggage and Kitchen items.
Professional, reliable, friendly and service oriented Nepali leader fluent in English and Hindi language and English speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet.
Lifesaving Oxygen tank, mask-regulator support (for emergency) and first aid kit with high altitude sickness medicine.
Daily Health check by our train staff (Pulse Rage, Heart breath, Pressure, Oxygen Level).
Guide, driver and yatra support team’s insurance, their daily wages and their personal travel equipment.

What's Not Included

Nepal visa ((30 US$ for 15 days and 50 us$ for 30 days which include multiple entry).
Personal Travel insurance and Rescue Evacuation during the tour.
All personal expenses.
Bar bills and beverages.
Tips for staff
Photo and video charges.
Kailash Tour Rescue jeep in case someone needs to go back earlier than the group due to personal or health reasons.
Extra cost incurred due to natural calamities like Landslide, Earthquake etc or due to bad weather.
Personal clothes and equipment for the Kailash tour.
Pony service during the Kailash Parikrama, with additional personal porter and yak rides available if needed.
International phone calls and media.

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You Should Know Before Travel Expand All Collapse All

Yes, You need a document/passport that is 6 months valid is required for the Kailash Mansarovar Helicopter yatra.

For the year 2026, The Kailash Helicopter Tour package begins as low as 4300 USD per group but the price may vary depending on the size of the group . The cost includes all the flights , vehicles cost , Visa cost , Entry permits and Hotel accommodation during the yatra.

All the flights including the Helicopter ride depend upon the weather condition. The Weather issue may cause delay in flight (Helicopter flight included) and may even cause flight to be canceled. So we recommend having a spare day in Kathmandu after an international flight.

We will be staying in a traditional Tibetan mud house at Mansarovar Lake. We can also call it a guest house and offer rooms with multiple beds and electricity. But the rooms are without hotel facilities. There is no toilet and bathroom attached to the room so you need to use a toilet that is made with mud walls.

Generally yes, the walk is included but it is dependent mostly on Chinese Tourism Authority’s permission. Since August 2024 they have not permitted to walk up to Kailash Charan due to security and safety reasons. Because the glacier is melting fast and due to this reason the walk has become slippery and the same reason why stones fall from Kailash Parbat which is a big safety concern.

Yes, the travelers can rent Horses and Porters for their Kailash Parikrama Yatra which costs additional charges paid by the travelers directly to the porter or the Horseman which can be anywhere around 725 USD.

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Accommodations and Meals

During the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via helicopter, pilgrims are privided with basic yet comfortable accommodations throughout the journey. Lodging options range from standard hotels in places like Kathmandu and Nepalgunj, to simple guesthouses or lodges in remote locations such as Simikot, Hilsa, and Tibet. In Tibet, accommodations are typically dormitory-style with shared facilities because of the high-altitude and remote terrain. While modest, they are clean and equipped to meet basic needs, ensuring rest and safety for pilgrims.

Similarly, throughout the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via helicopter tour, you are provided with pure vegeterian meals prepared by experienced cooks. Meals usually consist of Indian-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with hot drinks to help you stay warm and hydrated. Boiled drinking water is also available during the journey.

Packing Essentials for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Preparing well is key to a safe and comfortable Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, especially due to high altitude, cold weather, and remote conditions. Here is a full list of packing essential you need for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via helicopter.