Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2027 – KHYK — Helicopter via Humla (Foreigner)

• Arrival and departure transfers.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa as per the itinerary.
• Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu and Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj airfare.
• Simikot – Hilsa – Simikot Helicopter Flight.
• Good-quality vehicles on the Xizang Autonomous Region side.
• Parikrama of Sacred Lake Mansarovar and Holy Mount Kailash.
• All accommodation during the journey as per the itinerary.
• Full-board vegetarian meals, including 2 bottles of mineral water per day.
• Team leader and experienced staff with personalised service.
• All Xizang Autonomous Region permits.
• Duffel bag.
• Down jacket on a returnable basis.
• First-aid kit, medical oxygen, pulse oximeter, Diamox and other essential medicines.
• All associated taxes and service charges on the Nepal and Xizang Autonomous Region sides.

• Single supplement on both the Nepal and Xizang Autonomous Region sides.
• Mainland China Visa & Visa fee.
• Visit to Astapad for the Kailash inner Darshan.
• Accommodation at Darchen for those returning midway through the Kailash Parikrama.
• Beverages and expenses of a personal nature.
• Hospital treatment, rescue and evacuation costs.
• Trekking gear and personal equipment.
• Personal insurance.
• Personal horse and porter charges during the Kailash Parikrama.
• Visa split and transportation costs in the event of early exit.
• Tips and gratuities.

The principal expenses outside the package cost are the hire of a personal horse and porter for the Kailash Parikrama. The authorities of the Xizang Autonomous Region now require that any pilgrim hiring a personal horse for the three-day Parikrama must also engage a personal porter. We advise carrying approximately Yuan 5,000 per person for additional expenses.

Currency Conversion — The currency of the Xizang Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China is the Chinese Yuan (CNY). Indicative rates as of September 2026: 1 USD ≈ 6.70 Yuan. Exchange rates fluctuate and will be applied at the prevailing rate.

• Ordinary passport with a minimum of 6 months’ validity from the departure date.
• Send these 40 days before the departure date: a scanned copy of the passport front page (photo page), the last page (address page) and a colour scanned MRP passport-sized photo with a white background.
• Once the passport is submitted for the permit application, please do not issue a new passport until the Yatra is complete; cancellation charges apply if you do.

This is a tour, and it is different from a trek or a climbing expedition. No specific level of fitness is required. However, people with cardiac or respiratory conditions should consult their doctor before the trip, as it involves high altitudes. We recommend regular light exercise such as walking, jogging, and breathing and stretching exercises before the tour.

The Yatra reaches altitudes above 5,600 m, where Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a genuine risk regardless of age or fitness. Our team monitors every Yatri closely from the Tibetan side onward.

• Mild (headache, fatigue, mild nausea, breathlessness on exertion): rest, hydrate, Diamox as advised, continue only if improving.
• Moderate (persistent headache, vomiting, dizziness, poor coordination): halt ascent, administer oxygen, monitor with a pulse oximeter.
• Severe (confusion, breathlessness at rest, inability to walk unaided): immediate descent and evacuation; emergency contact activated.

We provide:

• Medical oxygen cylinders and pulse oximeters with the group.
• Diamox and a first-aid kit carried by the team leader.
• Built-in acclimatisation days on every itinerary.
• Trained, English-speaking guides experienced at altitude.

You should:

• Consult your doctor before travel, especially with a cardiac or respiratory history.
• Drink 3–4 litres of water daily and avoid alcohol for 15 days before departure.
• Walk at a slow, steady pace and never rush the Parikrama.
• Carry comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation cover.

We serve pure vegetarian and Continental meals. Breakfast and dinner are served at hotels by our experienced kitchen team, and packed lunches are provided during the Kailash Parikrama.

Indicative daytime and night-time temperatures at the highest points of the Yatra, May to September:

• Lake Mansarovar (4,590 m): day 15–18°, night -2 to 2°. Strong UV over open water; cold wind after sunset.
• Diraphuk (4,900 m): day 10–14°, night -6 to -2°. Sharp overnight drop below the north face; carry warm layers after dusk.
• Dolma La (5,630 m): day 5–8°, night -10 to -6°. Sudden wind, thin air and occasional snowfall even in summer; cross early in the day.

Conditions change quickly at altitude; dress in layers and keep moving to stay warm.

• The Kailash Parikrama and monastery circuits are walked clockwise; please follow the direction of pilgrims and prayer wheels.
• Photography inside shrine rooms is often restricted; ask first.
• Do not touch or climb on mani stones, chortens or prayer-flag structures.
• Refrain from political or social discussion on Tibetan–Chinese matters throughout the Xizang leg.
• Follow the instructions of the Chinese Liaison Officer and your Nepali Tour Guide at all times once inside the Xizang Autonomous Region.
• A respectful greeting and a small acknowledgement to guides, drivers and horsemen go a long way in these remote communities.
• Bathing and swimming in Lake Mansarovar are not permitted; Darshan and Puja are performed from its shore.
• Do not carry mufflers, shawls, books, statues, photographs or idols bearing a god or deity imprint, or seeds, animal products, leaves or any plants.

Documents & clothing

• Original passport (valid 6+ months)
• Fleece thermal liner · 3 sets
• Gore-Tex / Omni-Tech / poncho · 1 set
• Trekking trouser, water/wind proof · 1 set
• Comfortable outer-wear trousers · 3 pieces
• Trekking shoe · 1 pair
• Normal shoes (if required) · 1 pair
• Cotton socks · 10 pairs
• Trekking socks · 3 pairs

Clothing (continued)

• Light jacket or sweater · 1 piece
• Fleece long-sleeve t-shirts or comfortable wear · 3 pieces
• Cotton t-shirt, long sleeve · 2 pieces
• Cotton t-shirt, half sleeve · 1 piece
• Head gear / scarves · 2 pieces
• Fleece or woollen heavy cap or balaclava · 1 piece
• Fleece glove · 1 set
• Heavy glove · 1 set
• Sun hat / cap · 2 pieces
• Undergarments · one set per day in the Xizang leg
• Towel · 1 to 2, as needed
• Slippers / sandals · 1 pair

Medicines, hygiene & accessories

• Personal medicines (consult your doctor)
• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, wet wipes
• Tissue paper / body wipes, as needed
• Sanitary napkins / tampons, as needed
• Sun cream and cold cream
• Waist pouch, for passport and cash
• Sunglasses, UV protected, good quality · 1
• Flashlight / headlight · 1
• Power bank · 1
• Water bottle / thermal flask · 1
• Trekking stick · 1 pair

• Do I need to be very fit? No specific level of fitness is required, as this is a tour rather than a trek, but regular light exercise beforehand makes it more comfortable. Consult your doctor first if you have a cardiac or respiratory condition.
• How high does the Yatra go? The highest point is Dolma La at 5,630 m, and the itinerary includes built-in acclimatisation days.
• What food is served? Pure vegetarian and Continental meals, with packed lunches during the Parikrama.
• Can I swim or bathe in Lake Mansarovar? No. Darshan and Puja are performed from the shore.
• Is travel insurance needed? We strongly advise comprehensive travel insurance with cover for emergency medical evacuation.
• What documents do I need? An ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months from the departure date, plus the scans listed under Documents & Eligibility.

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