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Kailash Mansarovar Heli Tour
Kailash Mansarovar Heli Tour
(13 days)
A spiritual journey to some of the important Hindu pilgrimage sites, coupled with an
exciting helicopter flight.
The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra holds immense religious values for the Hindus. Believed to be
the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Mt. Kailash is claimed to be the apex of the Hindu
religious axis. Lord Shiva or Bhola Baba is the most beloved among the thousands of Hindu
deities. Hence, there are uncountable devotees who take on this tour to receive the blessings of
Lord Shiva and attain spiritual contentment.
Completing a Kora (Parikrama) around Mt. Kailash is believed to erase the sins of a lifetime. To
complete the Kailash pilgrimage, one should bathe in the sacred Lake Manasarovar, which lies
only 30km from Mt Kailash. According to Hindu Mythology, it was formed in the mind of
Brahma, and the Goddess Parvati is believed to have taken the form of the lake Manasarovar.
Even drinking the waters of the lake frees a human being from sins of all kind as well as illness.
Myth has it that the Gods come to bathe every morning in this lake between 3 to 5 am and this
time is called 'Brahmamuhurta'. Another legend has it that Parashuram's ashram is situated on a
hill, on the banks of Manasarovar.
Kailash Yatra begins with an hour flight from Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Simikot, followed by
an exciting Helicopter ride to Tibet Nepal Border. A 4WD landcruiser or tourist coach transfers
you to Lake Manasarovar, where your spiritual journey begins.
While in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, you will enjoy a tour to the city’s attractions and
later visit the holiest of Hindu shrine “Pashupatinath”. Pashupatinath is dedicated to Lord Shiva,
one of the trinity and the guardian (patron) deity of the Hindus. A spiritual atmosphere is
maintained throughout this trip.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
TRIP FACTS
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Members of the 2011 fixed departure groups will get to meet Pilot Baba.
Pilot Baba is a Mahayogi, a revered Hindu spiritual leader. Before turning to spiritualism he was
known as Kapil Singh. Working as a pilot for the Indian Air Force during the 1965 India-
Pakistan war, he flew several sorties over Pakistani territory. Reports say his bombings killed
many. But he decided to leave that life after he had a near death experience while flying a MiG
aircraft in 1966. According to him when the controls failed, he had a vision of his guru Hari
Baba. He appeared in the cockpit of the plane and helped him land safely. After that experience
he decided to become a Mahayogi and travel the world spreading the message of Love, Samadhi
and Self Realization.
Many of his followers say Pilot Baba has special healing powers. He is famous for performing
Samadhi, or death by interment. He claims to have buried himself in the Samadhi ceremony
more than 100 times, the longest one for 33 days.
COST
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 09 Trek to Zutul-Puk (4790m) We leave the Lha Chu Valley and enter the Drolma Chu
Valley, heading up towards a high pass, the Drolma La (5630m). It is a tough climb to the
summit, which is festooned with prayer flags, but from there it is downhill or flat to Zutul-Puk.
Today we walk for 9 hours+.
Those who are not performing Parikrama can rest at Lake Manasarovar or take optional tour to
Astapath, Thirthapur, etc. at their own expense. You will be accommodated in Tented Camps.