Q 1: What is the recommended body weight for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
Ans: The recommended body weight for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is 65-70 kg with a 27 or below BMI (Body Mass Index). Even if the visa and permits are granted for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, you may have to pay extra charges for a flight seat and helicopter trip when traveling via Timure or Simikot.
Q 2: How can you reach Kailash Mansarovar from Lucknow?
Ans: The shortest route from India to visit Kailash Mansarovar is from Lucknow. The Indian passport holders will have to drive from Lucknow to Nepalgunj. From Nepalgunj Airport your journey to Kailash Mansarovar will begin. You will have the Darshan of Mount Kailash and other prominent peaks from your flightâs window seat.
Q 3: How much is the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra cost?
Ans: For an Indian passport holder, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra's cost varies from INR 2,00,000 to INR 3,50,000 or more. This will entirely depend on the size of the group and different routes. For Non-Indian passport holders, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra's cost varies from US$ 3000 to US$ 5000 or more. The cost includes mainly ground transport in Tibet and Nepal, accommodation, food, Internal flights in Nepal, a normal Tibet entry visa, and necessary Restricted area and Inner line permits.
Q 4: How many travelers are there in a group?
Ans: For a helicopter tour, the group size comprises around 25-35 people minimum, and during the peak travel season, it may reach 40-50 travelers or more. During the peak travel season, you will find pilgrims rushing into the region in much larger groups.
Q 5: Can you travel to Kailash Mansarovar solo?
Ans: No, you canât travel to Kailash Mansarovar solo due to the Chinese Governmentâs strict restrictions. Individual trips are not allowed in Tibet so to visit Kailash Mansarovar youâll have to join a group.