Nepal7 days
Mount Kailash & Mansarovar by Helicopter: Nepal's High Sacred Valley — 7 Days
Aerial access to Lapcha La Pass and views of Mount Kailash from the Nepal-Tibet border, with base camps in Humla Valley
This seven-day journey reaches the Lapcha La Pass (4,550 meters), a viewpoint on the Nepal-Tibet border where Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar come into view. The route begins in Lucknow, proceeds by commercial flight to Simikot in the Humla district, then by helicopter to high-altitude camps in the Limi Valley. Participants perform ritual ceremonies at the Kailash viewpoint before returning by helicopter and scheduled flight. The itinerary combines remote high-altitude terrain—crossing the Nelu Pass at 5,000 meters—with cultural practices centered on these sites' significance in Hindu tradition. Accommodation moves between hotels in Nepalgunj and Simikot, and tea houses or tent camps at altitude.
Highlights
- Helicopter flight to Lapcha La Pass (4,550m) with views of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar
- Ritual ceremony and puja at the Kailash viewpoint overlooking the sacred lake and peak
- Nomad encampments and pastoral landscape of the Limi Valley in Upper Humla
- Traversal of the Nelu Pass (5,000m) between Kermi and Tugling
- Shiva Temple visit in Simikot hill station (3,000m)
Day by day
1Lucknow to NepalgunjLucknow · Lucknow to Nepalgunj · Nepalgunj
Arrival in Lucknow by air or rail. Ground transfer to Nepalgunj, a transit hub in southwestern Nepal. Overnight accommodation at a hotel in the city.
2Flight to Simikot and Temple VisitSimikot · Shiva Temple
A 50-minute scheduled flight departs early morning to Simikot (3,000 meters), the administrative center of Humla District. After arrival and rest, local exploration includes a visit to the Shiva Temple. Overnight at a resort in Simikot.
3Kermi and the Limi Valley Nomad CampsKermi in the Limi Valley · pastoral encampments · guest house in Kermi
A four-hour overland drive leads to Kermi in the Limi Valley. The route passes through the Humla landscape and reaches pastoral encampments where semi-nomadic herding communities maintain seasonal camps. Overnight at a guest house in Kermi.
4Drive to Tugling via Nelu PassTugling · Nelu Pass
The 47-kilometer drive to Tugling (4,150 meters) crosses the Nelu Pass at 5,000 meters. Overnight accommodation at a tea house or tent camp.
5Kailash Viewpoint and Ritual Ceremony at Lapcha LaLapcha La Pass · Tugling camp
A helicopter flight of approximately one hour departs for the Lapcha La Pass (4,550 meters), located seven kilometers from the Lake Mansarovar shoreline on the Nepal-Tibet border. At the viewpoint, Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar, Nandi Parbat, and Asthapad come into view. A ritual puja ceremony and associated practices occupy two to three hours. The helicopter returns to the Tugling camp for overnight.
6Return to SimikotSimikot · Tugling to Simikot · resort in Simikot
Overland transfer from Tugling to Simikot. Time for rest and local exploration. Overnight at a resort in Simikot.
7Helicopter Transfer and DepartureSimikot · Lucknow
A shared helicopter flight (capacity five passengers) departs Simikot for Tugling, then returns to Simikot for connection to the scheduled flight to Nepalgunj. Ground transfer to Lucknow for departure.
Where you go
- 1Nepalgunj
Included
- Included
- Airport pick-up and drop services.
- Double sharing full board basis 4-star hotel in Nepalgunj, as per itinerary
- Scheduled flight Nepalgunj – Simikot – Nepalgunj
- Charter helicopter flight 30min share by 5 person Simikot – Lapcha la - Simikot
- Double-sharing hotel in Nepalgunj and 3 or 4 pax in Simikot and Tugling
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as per itinerary (B, L, D)
- Nepali Team Leader and Supporting Sherpa Team and Medical Insurance for staff
- Veg. Indian meals during the trip
- Duffel Bag (a large bag to keep the yatris' luggage for the trip), Gore-Tex Jacket (returnable-trip)
- Upper Humla permit fee for the client and the helicopter landing charge
- Gamow bag, oxygen, and oxy- meter for safety
Not included
- Excluded
- All beverages during the trip and in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, and Simikot
- Extra room bills due to flight delays because of weather conditions
- Insurance of clients and evacuation costs
- Domestic excess baggage charges and airport taxes
- Tips for supporting staff
Activities: TREKING, HIKING