
Yatra Overview
This spiritually rich itinerary includes a full Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via helicopter and adds Muktinath Darshan, a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists. The journey includes temple visits, aerial transfers, Kailash Parikrama, and acclimatization, ensuring a complete spiritual experience in Nepal and Tibet.
- Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
- Starting/Ending Point: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Group Size: 10β20 Persons
- Package Cost: USD 4800 per person (All Inclusive)
- Optional Mt. Everest Flight: USD 250 per person
- Best Season: May β September (Full Moon Dates Available)
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (Sunday preferred)
ποΈ Accommodation: Star Hotel
π½ Meals: Dinner
π Altitude: 1400 m
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Airport pickup & hotel transfer
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6:00 PM: Yatra briefing at the hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing + Visa Application + Fly to Pokhara
ποΈ Accommodation: Star Hotel
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Visit:
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Pashupatinath Temple
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Jal Narayan (Budhanilkantha)
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Apply for Chinese visa
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Evening: Fly to Pokhara for Muktinath Darshan
Day 3: Pokhara to Jomsom (By flight or drive)
ποΈ Accommodation: Star Hotel
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
π Altitude: 2800 m
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Option 1: Flight (20 min) β Jeep + short trek to Muktinath
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Option 2: Drive (6 hrs) with sightseeing:
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Bindabasini Temple
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Tal Barahi Temple (Phewa Lake boat ride)
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Day 4: Jomsom to Pokhara (Return)
ποΈ Accommodation: Star Hotel
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
π Altitude: 822 m
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Early morning Muktinath Darshan
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Return to Pokhara (via flight or drive)
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Pokhara sightseeing (if time permits)
Day 5: Fly Pokhara β Kathmandu β Nepalgunj
ποΈ Accommodation: Star Hotel
π½ Meals: Dinner
π Altitude: 150 m
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Morning: Return to Kathmandu
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Continue flight to Nepalgunj
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Overnight stay in Nepalgunj
Day 6: Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot (2910 m)
ποΈ Accommodation: Local Guest House
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Morning flight to Simikot
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Rest day for acclimatization
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Optional short trek
Day 7: Simikot β Hilsa β Taklakot (Purang)
ποΈ Accommodation: Local Guest House
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
π Altitude: 4025 m
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Helicopter to Hilsa (20 min)
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Immigration formalities
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Drive to Taklakot (Tibet) β 45 min
Day 8: Rest Day at Taklakot
ποΈ Accommodation: Local Guest House
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
π Altitude: 3880 m
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Free day for acclimatization
Day 9: Drive to Lake Mansarovar (4650 m)
ποΈ Accommodation: Local Guest House
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Drive 88 km to Lake Mansarovar
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Stop at Rakshastal for photo break
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Holy bath, Puja & spiritual rituals
Day 10: Drive to Yama Dwar β Trek to Derapuk (4909 m)
ποΈ Accommodation: Local Lodge
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Drive to Yama Dwar (Tarboche)
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Start 12 km Parikrama trek to Derapuk
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View Ganesh Parvat and Kailash North Face
Day 11: Trek to Zuthulpuk via Kuberkunda Pass (5700 m)
ποΈ Accommodation: Local Guest House
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
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Trek via Shiva-sthal, Gauri Kund, and Astha Path
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View East face of Mt. Kailash
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Arrive at Zuthulpuk (Cave of Miracles)
Day 12: End of Parikrama β Hilsa or Simikot
ποΈ Accommodation: Local Guest House
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Final trek (8 km) to Darchen
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Drive to Hilsa
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Fly to Simikot (if weather permits)
Day 13: Simikot β Nepalgunj β Kathmandu
ποΈ Accommodation: Star Hotel
π½ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Fly: Hilsa β Simikot β Nepalgunj β Kathmandu
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Optional visit to Pashupatinath Aarti
Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu
π½ Meals: Breakfast
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Airport transfer 2 hours before flight
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End of the sacred journey
Package Inclusions
β Airport Transfers in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jomsom & Nepalgunj
β All sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Muktinath
β Domestic Flights: KathmanduβPokharaβNepalgunjβSimikot
β Flights or Drive for PokharaβJomsomβPokhara
β ACAP permit for Muktinath
β Helicopter: Simikot β Hilsa
β Guesthouses + Star Hotels: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nepalgunj, Jomsom
β Tibet Visa, Entry Permit & Humla Entry
β Supporting Nepali & Tibetan staff with English-speaking guide
β Tibet travel by A/C coach + luggage truck
β All vegetarian meals as per itinerary
β Sleeping bag, down jacket, duffle bag, sleeping mat
β First aid kit, oxygen cylinder, Gamow bag
β 2 mineral water bottles daily (except during Parikrama)
Package Exclusions
β Personal expenses, insurance, international flights
β Muktinath pony or porter (if required)
β Food & transport in case of weather delays
β Pony/Porter during Kailash Parikrama (Approx. 3500β4000 Yuan)
β Emergency evacuation
β Services not mentioned in inclusions
Booking Process
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Step 1: Confirm travel dates
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Step 2: Send passport copy (valid 6+ months)
π§ To: info@shivkailashyatra.com
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Step 3: Pay USD 500 advance per person
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Full payment due 30β35 days prior to departure
Cancellation Policy
Timeline Before Departure | Cancellation Charges |
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30+ Days | 50% of Advance |
20 Days | 50% of Total Cost |
15 Days | 90% of Total Cost |
10 Days or less | 100% of Total Cost |
Important Notes
- Passport & Visa Required for all foreign/NRI travelers
- Travel Insurance covering Kailash region is mandatory
- Carry Diamox, snacks, sunscreen, personal medical kit
- Be prepared for high altitude, basic stay in Hilsa/Simikot
- Dress warm: Jackets, thermal wear, balaclava, gloves, trekking shoes
EXPERIENCE DIVINITY AT KAILASH & MUKTINATH β A JOURNEY THAT ELEVATES YOUR SOUL! ππποΈ