Kailash Yatra 2026 - Via Lucknow
11 Days Helicopter Package | Lucknow → Nepalgunj → Simikot → Hilsa → Kailash
Trip Brief
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival at Lucknow Airport, drive to Nepalgunj with lunch on the way. Reach Nepalgunj, refresh and visit Shakthi Peedam. Night stay at Nepalgunj.
Nepalgunj to Simikot by flight (Altitude 2,960m, 55 minutes). After arrival, refresh and visit Shiva Temple. Night stay at Simikot.
Simikot to Hilsa by Helicopter, cross the border into Tibet. Night stay at Taklakot.
Rest day for body acclimatization at Taklakot. Important day to adjust to high altitude conditions.
Taklakot to Mansarovar (Altitude 4,550m, 90km drive). First Darshan of Mount Kailash and Holy Bath at Mansarovar Lake. Night stay at Mansarovar.
Mansarovar to Yam Dwar by bus. Parikrama starting point (Altitude 4,860m, 13km trek). Night stay at Dirapuk - Charan Sparsh from North face of Mount Kailash.
2nd day Parikrama - Trek to Zuthulpuk (Altitude 4,760m, 22km trek, approx 9 hours). Night stay at Zuthulpuk.
3rd day Parikrama - Reach Darchen and drive to Taklakot. Night stay at Taklakot.
Fly to Simikot by Helicopter. Night stay at Simikot.
Fly back to Nepalgunj. Night stay at Nepalgunj.
Drive to Lucknow Airport. Drop at airport for return journey.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 2 nights accommodation in deluxe hotel at Nepalgunj (twin/triple sharing) with vegetarian meals
- Airport transfers and half day sightseeing with Darshan at nearby temples
- Transportation within Nepal & Tibet by coach with support truck
- Accommodation in Tibet on multiple sharing basis in Guest Houses
- Yak & Yakmen to carry essentials during Parikrama of Kailash
- Supply of portable oxygen and high pressure Gamow Bag for emergencies
- A down jacket for use (returnable basis)
- All meals in Tibet (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- English speaking Nepali, Tibetan Guide & Tamil Organizer
- Nepalgunj to Simikot flight tickets (to & fro) and Simikot to Hilsa helicopter tickets (to & fro)
Exclusions
- Personal clothing and personal trekking equipment
- Travel / medical insurance
- Expenses of personal nature (tipping, laundry, bottled beverages etc.)
- Any cost incurred in case of emergency / rescue evacuation
- Horse for riding & personal porter during Parikrama
- Personal expenditure if any Yatri returns during yatra
- Visa cancellation fees at Nyalam / Taklakot immigration and transport
2026 Travel Dates (Full Moon Batches)
| Batch | Arrival Date | Return Date | Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch 1 | 27 April 2026 | 07 May 2026 | 27 April 2026 |
| Batch 2 | 27 May 2026 | 06 June 2026 | 27 May 2026 |
| Batch 3 | 25 June 2026 | 05 July 2026 | 25 June 2026 |
| Batch 4 | 25 July 2026 | 04 August 2026 | 25 July 2026 |
| Batch 5 | 23 August 2026 | 02 September 2026 | 23 August 2026 |
| Batch 6 | 22 September 2026 | 02 October 2026 | 22 September 2026 |