In this world full of struggles, only Lord Shiva’s blessing can take away all your sorrows and challenging situations in life. According to several Hindu scriptures, Lord Shiva is the only God who can be pleased very easily and in no time. It is said that he fulfills the wishes of not only humans, and devtas but of asuras (Demons) as well. Well, in the eyes of Lord Shiva, all are equal. Are you wondering where’s the abode of Lord Shiva? Well, as per Shaivite scriptures and several Hindu texts, Kailash Mansarovar is the abode of Lord Shiva. Kailash Parvat is the only place where Lord Shiva lives with his consort Goddess Parvati and two children—Ganesha and Kartikeya. 

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is one of the most celebrated and greatly desired pilgrimages. Mount Kailash is believed to be the ‘Centre Of Universe’. It is sacred in four major religions of the world. The Yatra had been shut since 2019 due to COVID-19 and the India-China military standoff. However, in a bid to make this yatra easily accessible to all pilgrims, Trip To Temples has introduced the Kailash Mansarovar Aerial Darshan yatra. The yatra is done on a chartered flight and can be completed in only 3 days. However, there are many other ways to reach Kailash Mansarovar. Whether it’s the helicopter or overland journey, there are super-easy ways to reach the holy Kailash. 

The Kailash Parvat Yatra is the dream of millions of Shiva devotees. Dear Shiva Devotees! Here’s how you can reach Lord Shiva’s celestial abode hassle-free. Let’s discover all the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra routes.

1. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Ministry Of External Affairs (Government Of India)

The government Of India organizes the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via two different routes—-

• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Lipulekh Pass In Uttarakhand

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass is organized by Ministry Of External Affairs  (Government Of India) and Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN). The 18 groups of 60 people are allowed in this yatra. The Kailash Mansarovar Lipulekh route starts from Delhi. It takes almost 15-20 days to complete the yatra. The Lipulekh Pass falls on the border between Uttarakhand, Nepal and China. 

• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via NathuLa Pass in Uttarakhand 

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra NathuLa route takes approximately 21 days. There are 15 groups with 50 people in each group. The yatra via NathuLa Pass is organized by the Government Of India in collaboration with the Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC). NathuLa Pass shares the border between Tibet and Sikkim. It is a mountain pass situated in Yadong County in Tibet. 

2.    Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Nepal Route 

By Road 

• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Overland Route (By Bus from Kathmandu): 

The duration of the overland Kailash Mansarovar Yatra By Bus from Kathmandu is only 14 days. It is the most cost-effective and convenient Kailash Mansarovar Yatra option. Before the commencement of the yatra, travellers will also visit Kathmandu’s famous—Pashupatinath Temple. The yatra is done via bus and travellers will enter Tibet via Kyirong Border. 

By Heli Route 

Hey, Did you know? Kailash Mansarovar Yatra can be done via helicopter also? Well, there are two routes for going on a helicopter yatra. It allows you to experience the darshan without compromising on comfort and convenience. Here are the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra helicopter packages you need to know:

• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra By Helicopter From Lucknow:
  
  Kailash Mansarovar Yatra By Helicopter From Lucknow is an 11-day Journey that starts from Lucknow. The flight takes off from Nepalgunj Airport. Parikrama of Mount Kailash is also included in this tour package. The yatra begins from Nepalgunj. From Nepalgunj, we will catch the flight to Simikot. From Simikot, we will head to Hilsa and Purang. The next day from Purang, we will take you to Darchen. It’s the base for Kailash Parikrama and Ashtapad Darshan. The Lucknow route falls under the category of Kailash Mansarovar India route. 

• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra By Helicopter From Kathmandu (Nepal)- 

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra By Helicopter From Kathmandu starts from Kathmandu. We have included the Kathmandu city tour also in the heli pilgrimage package. The distance from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj will be covered by flight. After that, pilgrims will join the same Kailash Yatra Lucknow group in the Nepalgunj. Since there’s a flight between Kathmandu and Nepalgunj, the package price is a little costlier than others. 

• Shortest Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Heli In 5 Days:

The shortest Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Heli can be done only in 5 days. Lucknow is the starting point of the yatra. From here, we will drive you to Nepalgunj. The next day, you will catch a flight from Nepalgunj Airport to Simikot. Next, you will fly to Hilsa via Helicopter and then to Purang the next day. The next day, you will visit Mansarovar Lake and then back to Lucknow. 

3. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra By Lhasa—

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lhasa is another popular route. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet. It’s a chartered helicopter yatra from Nepalgunj to Hilsa. It’s a 5-day helicopter yatra. You will be received at Kathmandu Airport and the next day you will explore the must-visit temples of Kathmandu. You will begin your yatra from Lhasa, followed by the journey to Darchen. It is known as the starting and ending point of Mount Kailash circumambulation (parikrama). This route is mostly preferred by NRI’s. 

4. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Limi Lapcha Valley

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via Nepal’s Limi Lapcha Valley is the hassle-free and convenient route for Kailash Mansarovar Darshan. It offers the closest views of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar is only 7 km away from Lapcha Valley. The yatra starts from Lucknow to Nepalgunj. The next day you will catch a flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot. The next day, you will drive to Tumling village. From Tumling, you will drive to Kailash viewpoint for the darshan of Mount Kailash. Later, you will return to Simikot for reaching back to Lucknow. 

5. Kailash Mansarovar Aerial Darshan 

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Aerial Darshan is introduced by Trip To Temples. It’s a mountain flight journey helping pilgrims complete the yatra hassle-free. It only takes 3 days to complete the yatra. The Yatra begins from Lucknow to Nepalgunj. Pilgrims will catch a chartered flight from Nepalgunj. It is the most budget-friendly route option for Kailash Yatra. This route offers stunning aerial views of Mount Kailash that can take your heart away! 

While the roads have remained inoperative for 5 years due to COVID-19 and the India-China military standoff, the Kailash Mansarovar Mountain Flight Darshan offers a unique opportunity to visit the sacred abode of Mount Kailash. This is the most popular route for Kailash Mansarovar Darshan. 

We hope that this blog will help you choose the best route and make your pilgrimage planning more easier. Reach out to our team of travel experts for more details on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage packages.