starting Date: May 22, 2026, May 25, 2026, Jun 9, 2026, Jun 16, 2026, Jun 23, 2026, Jun 27, 2026
6 Jul 8, 2026, Jul 11, 2026, Jul 17, 2026, Jul 23, 2026, Jul 30, 2026
Aug 4, 2026, Aug 7, 2026, 13, 2026, 13, 2026 Aug 22, 2026, 31, 2026
Sep 3, 2026, Sep 15, 2026, 21, 2026, 25, 2026.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is conducted in hilly terrains with limited resources, yet we continuously strive to provide the best possible support to our yatris. However, given the terrain, weather conditions, and available infrastructure, this journey cannot be classified as a luxury tour; rather, is a sacred pilgrimage that should be undertaken with complete faith and devotion.
HIGHLIGHTS
Your yatra is organized by India’s most trusted Kailash Yatra planner! 10 Nights 11 Days yatra (by helicopter), which ensures hassle-free yatra with proper acclimatization. You will be provided 5-6 nights (out of 10) of hotel accommodation with a clean and well maintained washroom facility for the utmost comfort. Portable toilets with toilet tent facilities (based on permission) at guest houses at Mansarovar ensure more comfort, especially for women & old-age pilgrims. The tour is organized and guided by a team of our seasoned tour managers. This yatra is offered at the most economical and cost-effective rates, and one-day stay at Darchen for acclimatization. Experience a virtual pooja at Mansarovar through our app. Our tour managers carry an oxygen cylinder and an oximeter to ensure emergency aid in case of high altitude sickness. Our team is professionally trained to handle any emergency. Get full support and cooperation needed throughout the trip. No extra charges in case of delays due to unfavourable weather, or any other challenge by a day or two. Some companies skip staying in Darchen for cost- cutting, but our itinerary includes Darchen stay,
TRAVEL ITINERAR
Day 1: Lucknow Arrival (404 feet) Arrive at Lucknow & reach the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at a Deluxe Hotel. (Hotel Check-in after 1:00 pm, dinner included). (Meal: Dinner, Stay: Twin/triple sharing basis in hotel).
Day 2: Lucknow to Nepalgunj (180 KMs/4-5 hrs by road) 540 feet After breakfast, we will drive for around 4-5 hrs in an AC coach to Nepalgunj. Yatra briefing in the evening. Overnight at Nepalgunj in Hotel Siddhartha or similar. (Meal: B, L, D; Stay: Twin sharing basis in hotel)
Day 3: Nepalgunj – Simikot (40min by flight) 9,550 ft / Hilsa (20min from Simikot by heli
Early morning, drive to the airport and catch a flight to Simikot. Fly to Hilsa by Helicopter. Overnight stay at the guest house. It’s a 40-50-minute flight from Nepalganj to Simikot & then a 20-minute helicopter ride from Simikot to Hilsa. (Meal: B, L, D; Stay: multiple sharing in guest house/dormitories, common washroom facility) The stay at Simikot/Hilsa is decided based on availability and movement of flights and helicopters. A short trek may be taken in preparation for Mount Kailash Parikrama. Staying at any of these places helps with acclimatization.
Day 4: Simikot/Hilsa - Purang (30 KMs/45 min from Hilsa by road) 12,800 ft After completing immigration and customs formalities, a Tibetan-authorized vehicle and guide will drive us to Purang (Taklakot) You can explore the local market and purchase Yatra-related items. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Meal: B, L, D; Triple sharing in Hotel Purang)
Things to purchase- Trekking sticks, Water gallon (for holy mansarovar jal), Oxygen Can, Face Mask, Fruits, Packed Juice etc.
Day 5: Purang - Mansarovar Lake (80 KMs/2 hrs by road) 15,060 feet Drive for roughly 2 hours in a comfortable bus to Mansarovar Lake and then complete the Parikrama of the holy lake. Complete the holy lake Parikrama of approx. 90 KMs. While travelling to Mansarovar Lake, you will get your first sight of Mount Kailash and Rakshastal. Overnight stay at the guest house near Lake Mansarovar. If the weather allows, you can visit Lake Mansarovar on your own (in small groups) at night or early morning (Brahma Muhurat) to witness the divinity of the place. (Meal: B, L, D; Multiple sharing stay in guest house/dormitory, washroom not available). TTT places portable toilets (if permitted by the local authorities)
Day 6: Mansarovar to Darchen (40 KMs/45min by road) 15,320 feet After a short drive from Lake Mansarovar, you will reach Darchen, which is the base for the Kailash Parikrama. The evening is free for rest and preparation for the Parikrama. (Meal: B, L, D; Stay: Triple sharing in the hotel)
Day 7: Darchen-Yamdwar-Dirapuk (12km/30min to Yamdwar by road) 14km trek to Dirapuk 16,670ft After a break, we will drive to Yamdwar and then trek to Dirapuk. Enjoy the darshan of the south face of Mount Kailash from Yamdwar. During the first day of the Parikrama, you can see the south, west, and north faces of Mount Kailash. Overnight stay in dormitory (no washroom facility) (Meal: Breakfast, packed Lunch, Dinner; Stay: Multiple Sharing). Yatris not opting for the Parikrama will travel from Yamdwar to Darchen or Purang (according to the Tibetan guide’s instructions).
Note: Parikrama is optional. Since the accommodation during the Parikrama is in dormitories and hotels in Darchen or Purang, the differential charges (approximately 500 yuan) are to be borne by the Yatris. Mount Kailash is easily visible from Darchen. People staying at Darchen / Purang will join other group members in 1st half once they complete 3rd day of Parikrama.
During the Parikrama, a light-packed lunch is provided, e.g., one fruit, one packed juice, one biscuit, and a small portion of namkeen. It is suggested to carry healthy snacks such as dry fruits, protein bars, etc
Day 8: Dirapuk- Dolma La Pass- Zutulpuk (22km, approx 12hr trek) 15,860ft Early in the morning, start the trek at 5 a.m. from Dirapuk. The first 6 km from Dirapuk is a steeply inclined trek; you will see Shivasthal en route and then reach Dolma La Pass (18,600 ft). The next 6 km of the trek is a steep downward section; en route, you can see Gaurikund on the right-hand side. (In case Parikrama opted for pony, these 6km are anyhow to be done on foot). The last 10 km of the day is on a flat trail up to Zutulpuk. Overnight stay—Dormitory (no washroom facility) (Meal: Breakfast, packed Lunch, Dinner; Stay: Multiple Sharing).
Note: If the yatri is not comfortable in doing the 2nd and 3rd day parikrama, then the Tibetan guide can arrange an ambulance (subject to availability) for Darchen/Purang
Day 9: Zutulpuk-Darchen- Purang (8km trek + 120km by road) The third day, Parikrama is around 8 km and takes around 3 hours to complete. Generally, it gets completed by 9:00 to 10:00 am. After driving to Darchen, continue driving to Purang. Overnight stay at Hotel Purang. (Meal: B, L, D; Stay: Triple sharing)
Day 10 : Purang -Hilsa/Simikot/Lucknow Drive to Hilsa by bus vehicle, fly back to Simikot by helicopter, then to Nepalgunj by flight, and then drive to Lucknow. Overnight stay at guest house if Simikot/Hilsa, at hotel if Lucknow. (Meal: B, L, D; Stay: Triple/multiple sharing) Note: The number of flights and helicopter shorties is managed by the local airport/helipad authority, considering all required factors.
Day 11: Lucknow After breakfast, you will be free to proceed to your home destination. Useful incase of weather delays common around Simikot Hilsa. Can also be used as rest day in Lucknow incase of timely return. (Hotel check-out time is 11:00 am, breakfast included)
TRAVEL ITINERARY
Day 1: Lucknow Arrival & Drive to Nepalganj (180 KMs/4-5 hrs by road) 540 feet Arrive in Lucknow and drive around 4-5 hrs in a private AC coach to Nepalgunj. A Yatra briefing will be held in the evening. Overnight stay at Nepalgunj in Hotel Siddhartha or a similar hotel. (Meal: B, L, D; Stay: Twin/triple sharing in hotel
Day 2: Nepalgunj – Simikot (40min by flight) 9,550 ft /Hilsa (20min from Simikot heli)11,940ft Early morning, drive to the airport and catch a flight to Simikot. Fly to Hilsa by Helicopter. Overnight stay at the guest house. It’s a 40-50 minute flight from Nepalganj to Simikot & then a 20-minute helicopter ride from Simikot to Hilsa. (Meal: B, L, D; Stay: multiple sharing in Guest house/Dormitories, common washroom facility) The stay at Simikot / Hilsa is decided based on availability and movement of flights and helicopters. A short trek may be taken in preparation for Mount Kailash Parikrama. Staying at any of these places helps with acclimatization.
Day 3: Simikot / Hilsa - Purang (30 KMs/45 min from hilsa by road) 12,800 ft After completing immigration and customs formalities, a Tibetan-authorized vehicle
and guide will drive us to Purang (Taklakot) The entire day is free for acclimatization. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Meal: B, L, D; Triple sharing in Hotel Purang) Things to purchase- Water gallon (for holy Mansarovar jal), Oxygen Can, Fruits, Packed Juice etc... (Meal: B, L, D; Stay: Triple sharing in Hotel in Purang)
Day 4: Purang–Rakashtal–Mansarovar Lake – Yam Dwar–Purang: (300-350km by road, including 90km Mansarovar Lake parikrama) Drive roughly 2 hours in bus to Mansarovar Lake(4,590m) and then complete the Parikrama of Mansarovar Lake of approx 90 km. From Mansarovar Lake, you will get to see Mount Kailash & Rakshastal thereafter. After a short drive from Lake Mansarovar, you will reach Yamdwar (4,675 m). Enjoy the darshan of the South Face of Mount Kailash. After darshan, we come back to hotel in Purang.
Day 5 : Purang - Hilsa/Simikot –Lucknow Drive to Hilsa by bus. Fly back to Simikot by Helicopter, then to Nepalgunj by flight and then drive to Lucknow. Note: The number of flights and helicopter shorties is managed by the local airport/helipad authority, considering all required factors. Now you are free to proceed to your home destination with the blessings of Lord Shiva!!
KMY INCLUSIONS
Visa and Yatra Permit Vegetarian Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Virtual pooja support at Lake Mansarovar in the TTT app Accommodation (5-6 Nights in hotels and 5-6 nights in Guest house/ Dormitories) Transportation (flight, helicopter & road) during our complete trip, wherever mentioned in the itinerary. 1 Nepali tour guide/manager, 1 Chinese/Tibetan tour guide, a team of Sherpas to carry your luggage, & cooks to prepare food. Transport by bus/coach on the Tibet side as per group sizes. Complimentary gifts (backpack, duffel bag, & other stuff) High-quality jacket for yatra. Oxygen cylinder for emergency use. Portable Toilet with a toilet tent at the guest houses at Mansarovar. Kailash Yatra T-shirt and cap, along with a puja kit.
KMY EXCLUSIONS
Any kind of personal expenses Airfare/rail fare or any other expenses from your home location to Lucknow/Kathmandu airport. Pony/Porter expenses in Kailash Parikrama. Any kind of insurance, any kind of Medical expenses and ambulance charges. GST TCS (Can be claimed in ITR) Any kind of donation or tip to guide/sherpa/Drivers/cooks/porters/priests or any crew member,
Extra days of accommodation beyond the additional 2 days in Nepalganj, Simikot, Hilsa, Purang, or any other place due to bad weather, flight cancellation, or any other reason. VISA splitting charges & transportation charges, if leaving early from Tibet. Any evacuation/rescue/additional charges/losses due to natural calamities/unforeseen circumstances. Any kind of extra baggage charges in flight/helicopter during Yatra. An additional stay at Darchen, charges approx. 500 yuan. (for those not opting for parikrama) Optional Ashtapad darshan charges 550 Yuan Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusions.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Fill up Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Registration form (will be shared when Yatra is confirmed) Attach the 1st & last page of a valid passport & 4 colored passport size photographs, a PAN card copy. Pay the registration amount into the below corporate bank account or online & note the transaction number, and mention it on the registration form.
E-mail Registration Form, Passport Scan and transaction number on
Send self-attested hard copies to office address.