--- title: Inner Kora of Mt. Kailash by Helicopter url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/kailash-mansarovar-yatra/kailash-inner-kora-by-helicopter updated: 2026-10-16T06:10:19.965Z --- # Inner Kora of Mt. Kailash by Helicopter - Type: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - Region: Tibet, Tibet - Duration: 12 days / 11 nights - Price: From USD 2,140 per person · 1 people: USD 2,550 per person · 2–3 people: USD 2,400 per person · 4–9 people: USD 2,240 per person · 10–50 people: USD 2,140 per person - Maximum altitude: 5,650 m - Difficulty: Strenuous - Best months: May, June, July, August, September - Starts: Kathmandu · Ends: Kathmandu - Accommodation: Hotel and guesthouse - Meals: Included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/kailash-inner-kora-by-helicopter 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 ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrive in Nepalgunj 3,000 m We will take a flight or drive to Nepalgunj on the first day. Overnight stay at hotel. ### Day 2: Flight to Simikot 3,000 m 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. ### Day 3: Acclimatization day 3,000 m We acclimatize in Purang. You can spend the day and travel to some places in Purang. Overnight stay in Purang hotel ### Day 4: Drive to Mansarovar Lake (4500m) 4,500 m 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. ### Day 5: Drive to Darchen Yamadowar and Walk to Diraphuk (4760m) 4,760 m 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. ### Day 6: Walk over Dolma La Pass (5650m) to Zuthulphuk 5,650 m 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. ### Day 7: Trek to Astapad & Trek to Bottom Kailash 5,650 m 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. ### Day 8: Trek to Sapta Rishi cave, Nandi Parikrama 5,650 m 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. ### Day 9: Continue Trek to Darchen 5,650 m 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. ### Day 10: Walk to Mani walls and Drive to Hilsa via Purang. 5,650 m 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. ### Day 11: Fly to Simikot - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu 5,650 m We end our journey in Simikot. We will take a flight to Nepalgunj from Simikot and another back to Kathmandu. ### Day 12: Transfer to Airport 5,650 m A Creative Adventure Nepal representative will send you off at the airport and bid you farewell to your sacred tour. ## Cost includes - 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 ## Cost excludes - 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 ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.