Upon arrival at Lucknow Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative. After completing your arrival formalities, drive to Nepalgunj (approx. 190–200 km / 6 hrs). On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Overnight: Nepalgunj Hotel
After breakfast, board a 50-minute flight to Simikot (16-seater aircraft). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. In the evening, enjoy a short walk to visit Lord Shiva Temple.
Overnight: Simikot Guest House
After breakfast, fly to Hilsa by helicopter (20 mins / baggage limit: 15 kg). Wait for other group members to arrive (group visa requires all members to enter Tibet together). Complete immigration & customs formalities on both Nepal and China sides, then drive to Purang (30 km / 1 hr), passing up to 2 checkpoints (may take ~1 hr each).
Overnight: Purang Hotel
Full day free for acclimatization. Today, you may purchase clothes, trekking sticks, jars, caps, and other gear for the Parikrama.
Overnight: Purang Hotel
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer you to Srinagar airport to catch your flight. Or we can provide you dropping at Srinagar any hotel also.
After breakfast, short drive to Tarboche to visit Yama Dwar, the starting point of the Kora. Begin the 12 km trek (7–8 hrs) via the West Face of Mt. Kailash, visiting the North Face and optionally touching the feet of the sacred mountain (Charan Sparsh).
Overnight: Dirapuk Guest House
After breakfast, trek to Dolma-La Pass (5,630 m), the most challenging part of the Yatra. Descend to Gaurikund and continue trekking along the river to Zutulpuk (22 km / ~12 hrs).
Overnight: Zutulpuk Guest House
Note: Pilgrims not doing the Parikrama will trek back to Darchen.
After breakfast, trek 8 km (2 hrs) to the point where our coach will be waiting. Drive to Darchen, meet other group members, and continue to Hilsa.
Overnight: Hilsa Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Hotel Snow Lion or similar
After breakfast, fly to Simikot (20 mins) by helicopter, then onward to Nepalgunj by flight (50 mins). Upon arrival, drive to Lucknow for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch