About Inner Kora of Mt. Kailash by Helicopter
Country
Tibet
Duration
12 Days
Difficulty
Strenuous
Activity
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Max. altitude
5,650 m / 18,537 ft
Best season
May–Sep
Accommodation
Hotel and guesthouse
Meals
Included
Start/End point
Kathmandu
Purifying Inner Kora in Mt. Kailash
Mt. Kailash (6714m), Asia's holiest peak, is located in a remote and high enclave of West Tibet. It is one of three pilgrimage sites known as Kangri Tsosum. All are thought to be at the core of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the alleged birthplace of the pre-Buddhist Bonpos. Mt Kailash, also known as Yungdrung Gu Tse, the Nine-story Swastika Mountain, is their soul mountain.
Accommodation: Clients will stay in twin sharing rooms (single rooms are available at an extra fee) in a high-quality hotel in the center of Kathmandu. Tents with bathing tents or extremely modest guest homes with shared rooms and rudimentary bathroom facilities will be available in Tibet. Our team will handle all camping obligations.
Tibet is a Chinese autonomous territory. As a result, you will not be able to get a special permit and visa for Tibet in your own country. You must apply for Tibet permission and visa through our agency.
We must get a scan of your passport 35 days before you arrive in gateway locations (Kathmandu or Lhasa). The passport must be the same as the scan copy and valid for at least six months.
We suggest that Indian passport holders send the original passport to our Delhi office 15 days before arriving in Kathmandu. All other passport holders spend at least two nights in Kathmandu before receiving a Tibet visa. You should also provide two passport-sized photographs. We will give each customer a "Chinese embassy visa form" well in advance to be filled out and returned to us through email or in person upon arrival.
Those entering Lhasa from mainland China need to secure a Chinese visa in their home country, and we will organize and pass over a Tibet permit through our Lhasa representative.
Chinese visas are only valid on the Chinese mainland; do not bring a Chinese visa while entering Tibet from Kathmandu. If you received a Chinese visa, the Chinese embassy would terminate your mainland visa while in Tibet.
Upon arrival, we provide detailed information and a briefing.
Inner Kora: Inner kora includes Nandi Parvat parikrama and visits to Tirtha Puri, Saptarishi Cave, and Kailash Parbat. However, it is more complex and adventurous than outer kora.
Creative Adventure Nepal Pvt. Ltd. and its partners will make every effort to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. However, all trips in Tibet are carefully governed by the Tibet Tourism Bureau's laws and regulations (TTB). As a result, Its counterpart shall not be liable for any change or alteration in the program as a result of unavoidable circumstances such as landslides, road blockages, floods, snowfall, political unrest, flight cancellation, delay in arrival, delay in issuance of permit and visa, sickness, or accidents. Any additional costs incurred will be charged by the clients on the spot.
The CIPSC (China Indian Pilgrims' Service Center) has the authority to organize travel arrangements and set fees for Indian pilgrims in Tibet.
We are delighted to give you any information you want regarding the journey. We have well-trained and welcoming personnel in Tibet to accompany you. Our kind and helpful team will always serve you with a smile. Our guides and crew have all climbed peaks higher than 8000 meters. Our official manager will offer a group briefing in Kathmandu before the start of the tour. On your arrival in Kathmandu, the team leader accompanying you on your journey to Tibet will perform a thorough briefing and re-examination of your accessories. You can make any last-minute changes or additions in Kathmandu.
Transportation and Air Service :
We provide AC Deluxe Coach for Airport pickup drop and sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Due to road conditions, we could provide a standard non AC Tourist Coach for Kathmandu to Kodari Boarder and VV.
We provide Kathmandu – Nepalganj – Simikot and return by fixed wing and Simikot – Hillsa and return by charter helicopter for heli Kailash yatra.
We provide AC Deluxe Coach for the entire journey of Tibet.
We also provide a supporting Truck to carry luggage and equipment.
We provide one escorting Jeep during the entire journey of Tibet.
Jeep or Van can be provided at extra cost
Altitude Profile of Inner Kora of Mt. Kailash by Helicopter
Detailed Itinerary of Inner Kora of Mt. Kailash by Helicopter
We will take a flight or drive to Nepalgunj on the first day. Overnight stay at hotel.
A 45-minute flight to Simikot (3000m) via fixed wing in the morning. A 30-minute flight to Hilsa (3700 m.) by helicopter, then cross the border and drive for an hour to Purang (3800 m.), where you will spend the night in a hotel.
We acclimatize in Purang. You can spend the day and travel to some places in Purang. Overnight stay in Purang hotel
We drive for 3 hours to Lake Mansarovar (4500m) and indulge in a holy bath and puja to purify one’s body, mind, and soul. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.
We take a two-hour drive to Darchen, at the foot of the holy Mt. Kailash. Later on, we walk to Diraphuk. Diraphuk serves as a rest stop for lakhs pilgrims en route to Mt Kailash Parikrama. After a 12-kilometer hike from Yama Dwara, pilgrims arrive at the Diraphuk Gompa base camp at an elevation of 4920 meters.
Zuthulpuk is often referred to as Zutulpuk Gompa. It is 25 kilometers from Dirapuk Gompa and is crossed after the Dola Mala Pass (the highest point for Kailash Mansarovar trekking). It takes around 12 hours to get from Diraphuk to Zutulpuk. It appears on the second day of the journey.
Astapad is an eight-step process. Mount Kailash is said to be flanked by eight lesser mountains, forming a lotus shape with eight petals. On an excursion trip, a massive number of pilgrims visit Astapad. A visit is well worth it if you want to see the south face of Kailash and the Nandi Mountain in front of it. Overnight stay at camp.
The Saptrishi Caves is an extreme hub in the Nandi inner Parikrama, and one of the most challenging treks encountered during the Inner Kora. This Kora is performed during the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, which is well recognized as a trendy tour to view the holiness of Mount Kailash.
We return to Darchen at the end of our trekking expedition. Most tourists just spend the remainder of the day in town, relaxing and repacking before continuing their journey the next day.
We will return from the charming village of Darchen, passing around mani walls and skirting the base of the Kailash mountain via endless expanses of the desolate country, rich green valleys, snow-capped peaks, and gorgeous blue lakes. Later on, we will drive back to Hisila via Purang. Overnight stay in Hisila.
We end our journey in Simikot. We will take a flight to Nepalgunj from Simikot and another back to Kathmandu.
A Creative Adventure Nepal representative will send you off at the airport and bid you farewell to your sacred tour.
What's included and excluded
What's included
- Airport transfers and Kathmandu hotel with breakfast
- Tibet and Kailash permits and visa processing support
- Guide, driver and Sherpa support
- Accommodation and meals during the yatra
- Oxygen cylinder for emergencies
What's excluded
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls
- Tips for guides, drivers and staff
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control
Frequently asked questions
The "What's included" and "What's excluded" lists on this page show exactly what is covered. Ask us if you would like anything added.
Yes. We build itineraries around your interests, dates and budget. Tell us what you would like to change and we will send a revised plan with the price.
Yes. Your trip is led by licensed guides. Chinese, Hindi, Spanish and English-speaking guides are available on request, so tell us your language when you enquire.
A booking amount (30% of the total) secures your trip and the balance is settled before departure. The full terms are in our Booking and Cancellation Policy. Read the policy
Pick any start date when you request a booking. We confirm availability for those dates before taking a payment.
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