This Heli Tour is one of the shortest Yatra to the Abode of Lord Shiva. The yatra start from Lucknow India with pick up from Lucknow airport or railway station. The Yatra is conducted by using scheduled flight in Nepalgunj/ Simikot route and Chartered Helicopter flight in Simikot/ Hilsa/ Simikot Route. Simikot & Hilsa area is fall on rain pro region and chances of whether problem and flight cancellation is higher than other area. Special restricted zone area permit is required to travel this route. Fishtail Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd have initiated this route in 2001 through 24 seated MI 17 Russian Helicopter when surface route condition was very poor. The Yatra operation will be done from both cities as Kathmandu- the capital city of Nepal and Lucknow - state capital of UP, India. Fishtail Tours & Travel Pvt. Ltd, Nepal/ India invites you all the lord Shiv devotees to confirm this yatra well in advance considering huge demand for the yatra to the Abode of Lord Shiva.
Arrive Lucknow and drive to Nepalgunj. Overnight stay at Hotel Central Plaza at Nepalgunj.
FLY TO SIMIKOT AND WALK TO LODGE
Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Simikot (2,910 M). On arrival, welcome and guide to your hotel. After lunch visit to villages and Shiva temple will be organized. Overnight stay at hotel/ Resort/ Lodge.
FLY TO HILSA & DRIVE TO TAKLAKOT,
Early morning after breakfast walk to Helipad and fly to Hilsa by chartered Helicopter flight. Arrive Hilsa (3,704 M, 15 min flight), complete immigration formalities in Nepal side, walk to China site (10 min walk), get introduced with Chinese side guide and drivers and proceed further and rive to Taklakot (30 Km, 1 hour drive). En-route complete immigration formalities and proceed further. Arrive at Taklakot and check into hotel. Full day free to acclimatize and relax at Taklakot. Overnight stay at hotel.
FULL DAY ACCLIMATIZATION AT TAKLAKOT
Today, yatries will have an opportunity to acclimatize themselves and prepare for further journey to high altitude. Freshly cooked meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner along with tea/coffee/ Horlicks/ Bornvita etc will be served. Overnight stay at hotel/ Resort/ Lodge.
: DRIVE TO MANSAROVAR & MANSAROVAR PARIKRAMA
Drive to Mansarovar (4,556 M, 120 KM - 2 hrs). Perform puja, hawan and Devtarpan (self) followed by Mansarovar Parikrama. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
DRIVE TO DARCHEN,
Morning holy bath and Puja at Lake Mansarovar. Visit Chiu Gompa & drive (30 KM, 1 hour drive) to DARCHEN (4,675 M). Overnight stay at hotel.
DRIVE TO YAMADWAR & HOLY TREK TO DIRAPUK,
With packed lunch box, drive to Tarboch Flag Pole, the first prostration point, -an auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground (4,675 M, 8 KM). meet your porters/pony caretaker etc. and trek to Dirapuk (4765 m, 10 KM, 5 to 6 hours trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse.
HOLY TREK TO ZUTHULPUK
Continue Parikrama over Dorma La Pass (5,610 M) to Zuthulpuk (4,700 M, 22 KM, 7 to 8 hrs trek). Overnight stay at guesthouse.
: HOLY TREK TO NEAR DARCHEN & DRIVE TO TAKLAKOT
Last and final day of Mt. Kailash Parikrama ends near Darchen (4,664 M, 14 KM / 3 to 4 hrs trek) & drive to Taklakot (150 KM, 2 hrs). Arrive at Taklakot (3,500 M) and check into hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
DRIVE TO HILSA, FLY TO NEPALGUNJ VIA SIMIKOT
Drive to Hilsa. En-route complete China Side Immigration. Arrive Hilsa & walk to Nepal side immigration, complete Nepal side Immigration and walk further to Helipad for Chartered Helicopter flight to Simikot. Arrive Simikot and proceed to aircraft for further scheduled flight to Nepalgunj. Arrive Nepalgunj and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
FINAL DEPARTURE
Breakfast and drive to Lucknow airport for flight to onward journey.
Inclusion :
Special welcome on arrival in Lucknow airport OR Railway station
One briefing session in Nepalgunj,
Two-night stay at Hotel Central Plaza on twin share basis with all meals (pure vegetarian)
Six nights' accommodation in Tibet (Guesthouse, Camp & Hotel) (3-star equivalent Hotel at Taklakot/Darchen) including all meals,
1 Night stay at Simikot with all meals.
Chartered Helicopter flight for Simikot-Hilsa-Simikot (on sharing basis),
Nepalgunj/Simikot/ Nepalgunj by scheduled flight.
Fully trained Sherpa team,
Professional government license holder English speaking tour guide in Tibet,
Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) every day while on the yatra,
Mineral & boiled water,
Oxygen cylinder and oxygen pillow as per the requirements,
Tibet Visa & Permit Fee,
Necessary Border charges,
Ground transfers in Tibet on Deluxe Coach,
Required trekking & kitchen equipment,
First aid kit,
Free use of Down Jacket,
Backpack, Rain coat (Pancho), Monkey cap & duffel bag for free,
Yatra Completion Certificate,
Simikot Area Entry Permit,
Wages, meals, accommodation, transportations, equipment, insurance and other facilities to the tour staffs during the trip,
All kind of local and government TAX etc.
Exclusion :
Insurance that covers Trekking/Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuations,
International airfares,
Horse(s) & Porter(s) for personal use,
Tips for the trekking, tour staffs & driver,
Alcoholic drinks,
Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, trekking-tour equipment, SIM Card etc.
Nepal Visa fee,
Cost raised by unpredictable cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
Others expenses which are not mentioned above in PRICEINCLUDES section.
Location Highlights :
Lucknow,
Nepalgunj/ Simikot
Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake
Notes :
01The complimentary person has to bear the flight fare & visa charge as applicable.
02,The Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
03, The additional night charge will be applicable if yatra need to be extended due to any reason as visa, permit,
flight, weather problem etc which are beyond control of Fishtail Travel and its associated agents. The additional charge for Indian national INR 3,000.00 per person per night and for foreign nationals other than Indian National USD 75.00 per person per night inclusive of all meals.
04,The rate is based on the contract with FEC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China, as of 2025. Any price revisions made by FEC or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 2026 will be applicable accordingly.
Cancellation
All notice of cancellation must be sent to our office in writing; verbal cancellation will not be accepted. There is no refund for services not used. In case of any cancellation the booking amount will be completely forfeited. In addition, the following cancellation rules will be applicable on the balance amount payable.
•Before 21 days- as per the non-refundable booking charge Minimum USD 500.00 for foreign nationals and INR 25,000 for Indian nationals and above as applicable.
•Within 15 days period from tour departure date: 50% cancellation charges.
•Within 7 days and less periods from the date of departure: 75% cancellation charges.
The above cancellation rules are applied as per the rules and regulation of China Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB), CIPSC and Foreign Exchange Center ( FEC) ), China
Payment:
01,Full China Part Payment USD 1,600.00 ( Overland Yatra) , USD 1400.00 ( Heli Yatra ) & USD 2,700.00 ( Via Lhasa ) should be TT to Chinese Counterpart ( CIPSC/FEC/ any other agency as suggested by Fishtail Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd along with full and final naming list submission .
02,100% of the other part payment as per the finalized rates should be sent to Fishtail Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd bank account before 7 days from the date of group departure for the yatra.
03,20% remaining payment from the other services part payment must be settled within 7 days from the date of group return from the yatra.