| 11 days Heli – Kailas tour |
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A classic pilgrimage with a difference!
Like to travel in style, with all the luxurious comforts and don’t mind paying for it? Who says a pilgrimage means taking all the hardships and rigours of yester years, when transportation services and other facilities were not available?
Crafted specially for those with time limitations, like travelling in style with all the basic creature comforts – This special Kailash tour is for you. |
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| We take chartered flights from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, and then fly on a helicopter to Hilsa where we are whisked away in our latest 4500 Toyota land cruisers to Purang. Here we stay in hotels, where others camp and after acclimatizing carry on to Lake Manasarovar. |
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| Highlights of the tour |
- Purang town
- Khojarnath ( temple of Lord Ram , Laxman and Goddess Sita)
- Rakshas Tal (lake)
- Manasarovar Lake
- Astapad
- Mt. Kailas
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Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport . Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple and Kathmandu Durbar square. In the afternoon, we transfer to airport for your flight to Nepalgunj and on arrival transfer to hotel.
Day 3: Early morning flight to Hilsa via Simikot and drive to Purang.
Day 4: Excursion tour of Khojarnath temple. Rest of the day rest and acclimatize.
Day 5: Early morning, drive to Manasarovar. After reaching Manasarovar, we circumambulate the lake (parikrama) in our vehicles, stopping at Trugo Gompa lake side where frontal Kailas views can be seen and for those with an inclination can perform ‘Sthan, (ritual bath)’ here.
Day 6: Drive to Darchen and excursion tour of Astapad.
Day 7: Drive to Tarboche / Shersong and start parikrama to Diraphuk.
Day 8: Continue Parikrama to Zutrulphuk.
Day 9: Finish parikrama and drive to Purang.
Day 10: Early morning drive to Hilsa airport then fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 11: Transfer to airport for your flight back home |
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Tour cost |
11 days Heli - Kailas tour
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Indan nationals |
INR165,000 per person |
| Foreign nationals |
US$ 3,818 per person |
| Single room supplement (Indians) |
INR 7,500/ per person |
| Single room supplement (Others) |
US$ 250/ per person |
- Costs are based on our departure dates only. For groups, who would like to travel independently, please consult with us regarding costs?
- All tour costs based on twin share basis. Individual (single) travel is also possible. Please contact us for details and costs.
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Departures:
2010 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22 Sept 4, 1 , 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23
2011 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1 , 18, 15, 22 Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23
2012 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22 Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23
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- (†) Saga Dawa Festival falls on: 2010 May †27, 2011 May †17 , 2012 May † 5
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- 2011 Saga dawa program
- 2012 Saga Dwa program
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Cost Includes |
- Tibet permits
- Tibet visa fee (normal)
- Domestic flights in Nepal , including chartered helicopter flights for the Simikot / Hilsa portion
- Domestic airport taxes
- Monument entrance fees as per itinerary
- Astapad excursion
- Twin share accommodation using hotels / guest house as per below mentioned Hotel chart
- All meals (pure vegetarian)
- Guided tours and transfers using coach, bus as per group size in Nepal and Tibet
- Services of our trekking staff and camping / trekking equipment including medical first aid kit and other life saving devices
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Cost Excludes: |
- Airfare to Kathmandu and back
- Nepal visa fee for foreigners other than Indian passport holders. (Indian nationals do not have any visa restrictions / fees applicable to them)
- International airport taxes
- Horses for parikrama (CN Yuan 950 per person for 3 days. This cost is applicable only for confirmations / booking made at the time of booking tour)
- Additional personal helper for parikrama (CN Yuan 400 per person for 3 days). This cost is applicable only for confirmations / booking made at the time of booking tour)
- Medical Insurance & emergency rescue charges
- Additional transportation & porter charges in the event of landslides or other natural calamities
- Any other services not specified in the above costs includes list
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Note:
°For American passport holders there will be an additional surcharge of USD 84 towards Tibet Visa Fees
°Helicopters chosen for flight operations will depend on the management, and our fleet compromises of MI 17 aircraft, Kawasaki BK 117 and EQRIAL AS350 B2 aircrafts |
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| Our Hotels |
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Hotels |
Kathmandu |
Yak & Yeti Hotel or similar |
Nepalgunj |
Batika or Similar |
Purang |
Peacock Hotel / Purang Kailas Hotel or similar |
Manasarovar |
Parmath Guest House |
Darchen |
Manasarovar Guest House or Sun & Moon |
Diraphuk |
Parmath Guest House |
Zutrulphuk |
Ashram |
Hotels / Guest houses / Lodges will be provided as per availability and in case of non availability, similarly category accommodation will be provided. Twin share facilities will be provided as per availability in each location. |
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| ± Standard hotel and budget hotels packages are also available. Please email us at info@abcsikkim.com |
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