Why Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by Helicopter Guidelines?

How do I book this tour?

If you are interested in joining one of our Kailash Yatra group please follow the process mentioned below:

STEP 1: Please check the availability of travel date and seats from our website which is below with the cost table.

STEP 2: Upon finalizing your dates and other information with our office, please send scanned copy of your passport via email at info@nepaltoursandtravel.com (Please note the passport must be valid for minimum 6 months from the date of Yatra)

STEP 3: For booking confirmation we need advance payment of USD 300 per person. USD 1000 per person can be paid 30 days prior to tour departure date should reach Golden Buddha Nepal Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd account by telex transfer with the copy of the passport of the client. and balance amount we will collect CASH in Kathmandu.

How can I get the visa for Nepal?

All foreign nationals, except Indians, need visas to enter Nepal. Multiple entry visas for 15 days 30 days (US$ 50) or 90 days (US$ 100) can be obtained from any Nepalese embassy or consulate. You can also get a visa on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu or at the Immigration Office at the entry points of Nepal.

Tourist visas can be extended for a period of 120 days at the Immigration Department in Kathmandu. However, nationals of the following countries will not get a visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. They need to obtain visas from Nepalese embassies or diplomatic missions in their respective countries prior to their arrival in Nepal.

For an online visa application click here. You will find information to get the Nepal visa online.

Tibet Group Visa (TGV): All travelers from any nation intending to go to Tibet from Nepal must obtain a Tibet Group Visa (TGV) in Kathmandu with the help of a tour operator. To ensure the successful application of the TGV, you should plan to arrive in Kathmandu 6 working days before your travel date.

Important Information that you should read. Foreign Nationals and NRIs

Nepal portion - A valid passport and Visa is mandatory for all foreign nationals and NRIs (Non-resident Indians) to enter Nepal. Nepal immigration offers a Visa on arrival facility at Kathmandu airport against all valid documents and visa fee.

China/Tibet portion – A valid passport, visa and a special permit to visit Kailash region is mandatory for all foreign nationals and NRIs (non-resident Indians) willing to undertake Kailash Yatra.

Travel Insurance

It is strictly advisable and is mandatory to carry a valid Travel Insurance covering the Kailash region. Our trips does not include the price for travel insurance and it is the sole responsibility of the pilgrim/traveler to ensure that he/she is adequately ensured for the full duration of the trip

Medical Certificate

We require a valid copy of the health certificate of the pilgrims issued by his/her physician mentioning that the pilgrim/traveler is in perfect condition to undertake yatra to Mount Kailash at a height of above 15000 feet. Medical certificates are not the responsibility of ours and we do not take any liability for any health issue.

Clothing

Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are recommended to travel to Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold. Indian woman Pilgrims strictly advisable no Sari. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult or impossible to obtain on the way. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful to have a route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.

What to take

Winter wear: Gore-Tex material though good quality is highly recommended. Down jacket, raincoat or windbreakers, thermal under wears, Jackets, warm trousers & woolen shirts (cotton will also do), warm sweaters, woolen gloves, sun hat, sun glass, comfortable shoes, light leather boots in case of snow, woolen balaclava ('monkey cap') & scarf/dust mask to protect your eyes & nose from dust.

Bring with you

Snacks along the way. Chocolates, dry fruit, toffees, glucose; 'namkeen' etc. Strong water bottle & water purifying tablets. Personal medical kit and Diamox tablet (for high altitude). Sunglasses (to protect your eyes from UV, which is especially strong in high altitudes). Sunblock or sunscreen lotion, wet tissues (Fresh-ones are excellent to wipe off the dust), clothes-line/clips, needle & thread, deo-spray (handy for smelly boots/feet and for a round of spray in the toilet tent!), toilet paper, torch & spare batteries, daypack (small shoulder bag), Camera & films, Binocular.

Health

This is one of the toughest high altitude road journeys on earth. You Must be physically fit. Generally patients with asthma & heart problems have a problem acclimatizing to high altitudes. In your interests it is essential you should be examined by your doctor to know about your health condition and your ability to cope up with the rigors of high altitude travel for days in 'no road' conditions, extreme cold, dust, trekking to an altitude of 19500 ft during the Parikrama, etc.

Altitude Sickness

As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely to experience symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, nausea, exhaustion, sleeplessness, breathlessness etc.) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take a couple of days or more depending on an individual. For this reason alone, we have made it mandatory to stay 2 nights at Kayrong (2700m) before moving on to the higher altitudes. Drink plenty of water, be calm, and do not exercise. Do not drink alcohol or smoke prior to and during the tour. We also recommend you carry a strip of diamox tablets. Do consult your physician on the dosage. We provide a Gamow bag (a special equipment to prevent sickness from high altitude) on this tour.

Currency

The unit of Chinese currency is Yuan. USD 1 = 6.00 Yuan. 1 Yuan = INR 10.00 approx. Money can be exchanged at the Nepal Tibet Border. Re-exchange all your remaining Yuan at the end of the trip at the border itself before re-entering Nepal.

Risks and Liability

Golden Buddha Nepal Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd and its associates will put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, all the tours in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Therefore, Golden Buddha Nepal Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, delay issue of permit and visa, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot.

Additional Important Information for Heli trip to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Based on our experience and reactions of the pilgrims of the above said group, we are, hereby, communicating to you once again about such unpredictable climatic disturbance in heli trips to Kailash. We operate trips in regular flights between these stations and the trip is dependent on the operation of those regular flights/helicopter trips. However, we are sharing with you the additional expenses which may incur during the trip in such unforeseen situations.

Know about Nepalganj – This is a small town at India-Nepal border (200 kms from Lucknow) with more facilities and infrastructure. All flights to Simikot depart from here only. Nepalganj and Simikot are not connected by road hence flight is the only option. Flights from Nepalganj to Simikot are small aircrafts operated by local airlines. Even in minor climatic disturbance these flights get delayed or cancelled for safety reasons and it is totally at the discretion of the local authorities and flight operators. We do not bear any liability for such delays and/or cancellations.

Know about Simikot – Simikot is a very small hill settlement in Nepal and a point of air connection between Hilsa and Nepalganj. Simikot is a better place in terms of living climatic conditions and service standard, as compared with Hilsa. The flight connectivity between Nepalganj to Simikot and Simikot to Hilsa is totally dependent on weather conditions, which is beyond our control. In the event of climatic problems, flight cancellations, flight delays or any other unforeseen situation our team will help you in managing accommodation, food and other services which will be on direct payment basis.

Know about Hilsa – Hilsa is a deserted border town in Nepal, close to the China border from where pilgrims enter to visit Kailash Mansarovar. In the event when the pilgrims get stuck at Hilsa due to climatic conditions, flight delays etc the facilities of accommodation, food, medical etc are very limited. Longer delays are also expected in rare cases as faced in many trips. Managing with the best available resources is the only option we get at Hilsa and discomfort is very obvious at this place especially if the halt gets longer than expected. The accommodation at Hilsa is in backcountry style and available food will be very basic (rice, noodles, soup, local water etc).

The unpredictable weather conditions and other limitations with the flights operating between these sectors mentioned above, sometimes causes short or long delays in onward and/or return journey to/from Kailash Manasarovar, making the situation little tough and we only can wait for our turn to get the flight to next destination.

What are the booking cancellation policies?

All notices of cancellation must be sent to our office in writing. Verbal cancellations will not be entertained. 20 days before trip departure 10% of total trip cost. 15 days before trip departure 50% of total trip cost. 10 days before trip departure 90% of total trip cost. 07 days and less departure 100% of total trip cost