Mount Kailash Tour via Helicopter - 12 Days
12 Days
Kathmandu
Hotel / Tea Houses
Spring and Autumn
30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)
Guided Tour
Covered
English, Deutsch
4920m
BLD
Private Vehicle/ Flight
Available
Available
Mt Kailash (6638m) is one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus all over the world. Mt Kailash is situated near Lake Mansarovar and the Lake Rakshastal. Believed by devotees to be the abode of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, Mt Kailash is visited by thousands of devotees over the year. According to mythology, Lord Shiva had spent his time in Kailash meditating and smoking sacred marijuana.
Mt Kailash tour offers a unique combination of natural beauty with spiritual and religious significance. The Great Adventure Treks provide an exclusive helicopter tour of Mt Kailash for your comfort. In fact, a specially chartered helicopter from Simikot will take you to Hilsa in the Tibet-Nepal border. From there you will drive to Mansarovar and complete the pilgrimage.
Due to several religious reasons, Mt. Kailash is not open to the summit. Generally, people visit it as a 52 km long walking circuit. There is a myth that the visit to this holy site will release a person from the trappings of delusion and worldly things and relations. Many saints and sacred gurus have practiced tantric yoga in their quest of attaining enlightenment.
Buddhists in Tibet revers Mt Kailash as a holy site. According to Buddhist scriptures, Lord Buddha had visited Mt Kailash, and Buddhism spread in Tibet through these routes. After the tour of Mt Kailash, devotees take a plunge at the nearby lake Mansarovar. In particular, the Lake Mansarovar means the lake of consciousness. Dipping in the lake is equivalent to attaining enlightenment as per the legends. So don’t delay any further. Take this once in a lifetime spiritual tour of Kailash. Go through the following itineraries before starting your journey.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu (TIA). Overnight at Hotel (1350m)
Day 02 Half-day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
Day 03 Fly to Nepalgunj and stay overnight
Day 04 Fly to Simikot (2910m). Overnight at Hotel
Day 05 Fly Simikot – Hilsa and reach Taklakot in Tibet (4025m). Overnight at Guest House
Day 06 Taklakot to Manasarovar (4550m – 2 Hours). Overnight at Guest House
Day 07 Manasarovar exploration and drive to Darchen (4575m – 1 Hour). Overnight at Guest House
Day 08 Start Kailash Kora and reach at Derapuk. (4920m – 5/6 Hours). Overnight at guest house
Day 09 Second day of Kailash Kora. Derapuk to Juthulpuk (4820m – 8/9 Hours)
Day 10 Juthulpuk to Hilsa. Overnight at Guest House
Day 11 Fly Hilsa – Simikot – Nepalgunj and Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel
Day 12 Departure to Home
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
A representative of The Great Adventure Treks will pick you at the airport and help you check in at your respective hotel. You will get briefed about the tour, and you can relax at the hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley for half day
You will be sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley and its important landmarks like Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Basantapur Durbar Square. After the sightseeing is complete you can rest at your hotel and prepare the long journey ahead. You will spend the night at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Morning sightseeing in Kathmandu, fly to Nepalgunj
An early morning sightseeing to religious places like the Swayambhunath from where you will have a birds-eye view of the Kathmandu valley and a breathtaking sunrise. After a brief sightseeing tour, you will return to the hotel for lunch and head to the airport for the flight to Nepalgunj. You will stay overnight at a hotel in Nepalgunj.
Day 4: Fly to Simikot(2910m) from Nepalgunj
You will board your flight to Simikot from Nepalgunj. An early morning flight in a small plane will take you to the hill region of Simikot. You can wander around simikot for one full day to acclimate your body in the high altitude region. You will stay overnight in a local lodge in Simikot.
Day 5: Fly to Hilsa from Simikot, drive to Taklakot(4025m) in Tibet
You will fly to Hilsa in a chartered helicopter with a group of 6.each person is only allowed 10 kilos of his/her personal belongings. After the completion of the immigration process, you will drive 27 km to Taklakot in Tibet. You will spend the night at the local guest house in Taklakot.
Day 6: Drive to Mansarovar(4550m) from Taklakot
You will drive early morning to the holy lake of “Mansarovar.” The Mansarovar lake is around two hours away from Taklakot. On the way, we stop at another beautiful lake called the Rakshastal. You will have lunch upon arrival at Mansarovar at guest house and prepare for the Mansarovar circuit drive.
Day 7: Mansarovar exploration and drive to Darchen (4575m)
At the holy lake of Mansarovar, you can perform religious puja. You can explore the lake and get overwhelmed by the serenity of the lake. You can take a plunge at the pristine lake. After lunch, we drive to Darchen on a short drive of 1 hr. We stay overnight at the guest house where you can relax and prepare for the Mt Kailash circuit.
Day 8: Start Kailash circuit and arrive at Derapuk(4920m)
We arrive at Tarbooche, also known as the valley of god. After some immigration formalities you can begin your you’re Kailash yatra on foot, on a horse or carried by a helper. It takes about 4 – 5 hours to reach Derapuk. The Derapuk is the north face of Mt Kailash.
Day 9: Kailash Kora from Derapuk to Juthulpuk (4820m)
The hardest climb of the journey is on day 9. A few hours of the walk will take you to the Dolma la pass (5613m). We take a break to take pictures and experience nature at the top of the pass. We make our descent from the past and reach Gaurikund. Two hours of origin from Gaurikund will take you to Juthulpuk. On day nine we cover the total distance of 22 km in 8-9 hours. We spend the night at a guest house in Juthulpuk.
Day 10: Drive to Juthulpuk from Hilsa.
We start our day by walking for two hours to catch a vehicle. The vehicle will take you to the Tibet -Nepal border. After the immigration formality at the Tibetan border, we walk further till Hilsa in Nepal where we stay overnight at guest house.
Day 11: Fly to Simikot- Hilsa- Nepalgunj and then Kathmandu
After breakfast, you will fly to Hilsa from simikot and then to Nepalgunj from Simikot. The weather conditions in the hills change rapidly; hence, the flights can be delayed or called off. The members who want to drive to Lucknow and other places in India bid goodbye. Others will fly back to Kathmandu. We have a closing meeting as the sacred yatra come to an official end.
Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu
The Great Adventure Treks representative will drop you to the airport, and you can board your flight to your destination.
Cost Includes
- Airport pick up and drop
- Halfday sightseeing in Kathmandu
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu twin sharing based
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Simikot
- Schedule flight of Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Kathmandu
- Schedule flight of Nepaljung-Simikot-Nepaljung
- Chartered helicopter from Simikot-Hilsa-Simikot
- group sharing guesthouse in Kailash part as per itinerary
- Buffet Indian veg. meals (breakfast/dinner/packed lunch) during the trip
- transportation by bus/van
- Truck to keep goods, your bid bags and foods
- Kailash permit and visa
- Entrace fees of Lake Manasarovar and kailash
- All camping equipment for kitchen
- Enough oxygen cylinders and pillow
- Yaks & Yak men for luggage during Kailash Parikrama.
- All service charges and taxes
Cost Excludes
- Personal Horse and Helper during Kailash Parikrama/ Kailash Round/ Kailash Kora
- Using extra nights in hotel/ guesthouse (except the hotels mentioned in the itinerary)
- Rescue/ evacuation or all the extra costs incurred due to split from the main group or serious health condition
- insurance
- Expenses of Personal nature
- Any extra expenses due to flight delay/ cancel with valid reason
- Any extra cost due to late permit/visa from Tibet part
- Tipping to staffs
- Hotel/ Guest house upgrading
Reviews
Unforgettable experience
I had an outstanding experience with Great Adventure Treks and couldn’t recommend them more highly. From start to finish, their availability, professionalism, and genuine kindness made the entire journey seamless and truly enjoyable. A special thanks goes to Mani, the head of the organization, who was incredibly attentive and supportive throughout. His dedication to ensuring everything ran smoothly really stood out. I also want to highlight our trekking guide, Bikram, who was exceptional. His expertise, calm presence, and constant encouragement made a huge difference, especially during the more challenging parts of the trek. He was not only highly professional but also incredibly kind and thoughtful. Overall, this was a five-star experience in every sense. If you’re considering a trek in Nepal, Great Adventure Treks is the perfect choice.
Best choice ever!
We had a very nice trek together with Chandra and Rames! If you can, try to book a trek together with them, you Will never forget this Amazing experience! 🙏
Unforgettable visit to Nepal
I had a wonderful 10-day vacation in Nepal in January 2026. During my trip, I visited the capital, went hiking, paragliding, and even experienced an incredible ultra-light flight — every activity was simply unforgettable. This was my third visit to Nepal, all organized by The Great Adventure Treks & Expedition, and once again, they exceeded my expectations. I want to especially thank Mr. Mani, who is a very trustworthy, helpful, and professional person. He always makes sure that every detail is perfectly arranged and that guests enjoy the best possible experience in Nepal. I highly recommend The Great Adventure Treks & Expedition to anyone planning to visit this beautiful country. With Mr. Mani and his team, you can be sure your trip will be smooth, enjoyable, and full of memorable adventures!
One of the best treks of my life! My guide, Binod, is so sweet and passionate about his job and knows everything. Without him this would’ve been such a different experience, because he always makes sure you’re happy and comfortable. The organisation was also perfect so I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Perfect👌
I recently completed the Ghorepani – Poon Hill – Tadapani – Ghandruk trek (3–4 days), and it was an unforgettable experience in the Annapurna region. The landscapes were incredibly diverse—lush forests, peaceful mountain trails, and beautiful villages—ending with the charming atmosphere of Ghandruk. The highlight was definitely the sunrise at Poon Hill, with stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges. A big part of what made the trek so smooth and enjoyable was our guide, Mr. Binod, our Porter Mr. Tubonat and Mr. Chandra. He was professional, friendly, and very attentive—always managing the pace well, checking on our condition, and making sure everything was organized along the way (tea houses, breaks, and route guidance). His support and calm attitude made the journey feel safe and comfortable from start to finish. I highly recommend Mr. Binod if you’re looking for a well-guided, stress-free trekking experience in Nepal and tour The Great Advanture.
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