Upcoming Mount Kailash Departures

Choose from our fixed departures designed around ideal travel windows and special lunar nights at Manasarovar Lake. Each departure follows the same route and program, with only the dates varying.

Day	Programme	April	May	May	June	June	June	July	July	Aug	Aug	Sept	Sept	Sept
01	Kathmandu Arrival	24	05	23	03	15	22	07	22	04	20	01	08	19
02	Explore The Temple	25	06	24	04	16	23	08	23	05	21	02	09	20
03	Trip Preparation and Briefing	26	07	25	05	17	24	09	24	06	22	03	10	21
04	Drive to Nepal-Tibet Border	27	08	26	06	18	25	10	25	07	23	04	11	22
05	Drive to Kyirung	28	09	27	07	19	26	11	26	08	24	05	12	23
06	Acclimatization at Kyirung	29	10	28	08	20	27	12	27	09	25	06	13	24
07	Drive to Saga	30	11	29	09	21	28	13	28	10	26	07	14	25
08	Drive to Lake Mansarovar	May 01	12	30	10	22	29	14	29	11	27	08	15	26
09	Puja and Drive to Darchen	02	13	31	11	23	30	15	30	12	28	09	16	27
10	First Day of Kailash Outer Kora	03	14	Jun 01	12	24	Jul 01	16	31	13	29	10	17	28
11	Second Day of Kailash Outer Kora	04	15	02	13	25	02	17	Aug 01	14	30	11	18	29
12	End of Kora and Drive to Saga	05	16	03	14	26	03	18	02	15	31	12	19	30
13	Drive to Kyirung	06	17	04	15	27	04	19	03	16	Sep 01	13	20	Oct 01
14	Drive to Kathmandu	07	18	05	16	28	05	20	04	17	02	14	21	02
15	Final Departure	08	19	06	17	29	06	21	05	18	03	15	22	03

Full Moon at Manasarovar

Trip Start Date (to reach Full Moon at Manasarovar)

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Every departure follows the same route. Look for the Start Icon to know when your journey begins, and the Moon Icon for departures reaching Manasarovar during the Full Moon.
If you are holding passport which isn’t required visa on advance to travel in Tibet then you can join group till Day 03

Outline Itinerary for Mount Kailash Trip

Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu

Day 02: Explore the Temple In Kathmandu

Day 03: Trip Preparation And Briefing Day

Day 04: Drive Towards Nepal-Tibet Border

Day 05: Drive To Kyirung

Day 06: Acclimatization Day At Kyirung

Day 07: Drive From Kyirung To Saga

Day 08: Drive From Saga To Darchen Via Lake Mansarovar

Day 09: Drive To Lake Mansarovar And Back To Darchen

Day 10: First Day Of Kailash Outer Kora – Trek To Dirapuk

Day 11: Second Day Of Kailash Outer Kora – Trek To Zuthulpuk Via Dolma La Pass

Day 12: End Of Kailash Parikrama – Drive To Saga

Day 13: Drive Back From Saga To Kyirung

Day 14: Drive Back To Kathmandu

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Trip Include And Exclude

Included Services

Excluded Services

Transfer

Kathmandu to Boarder to Kathmandu by Non-AC Vehicle
Transfer in Tibet side by Coach as per group size
Supporting Truck to carry Equipment (If needed)
International flight
Private transfer during the tour (personal use)
Extra transfer which is not mentioned in itinerary

Meals & Accommodation

12 nights Accommodation during Kailash Tour (sharing basis)
2 nights Tented camp during the Kora (sharing basis)
Food: 14 Breakfast, 14Lunch, 14Dinner
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, Visa problem, or late departure
Extra night accommodation during Kailash tour

Extra Support

One local English-speaking guide
Supporting crew members (Cooks, Helpers if needed)
Duffel Bag & Down Jacket for the trip (Return after Yatra)
Horse ride during the kora
Yak for personal use during the tour
Personal porter to carry your personal stuff

Visa & Permit

Tibet Travel permit and visa for a group (one time)
Entrance fees as per mentioned places in itinerary
Nepal entry visa fees (Visa on arrival)
Visa cancellation charge (If Early Return from Kailash)

Others Services

Agency service charges
Free luggage storage services in Kathmandu
Farewell dinner at the end of the Yatra
Appreciation Certificate after the successful tour
Free consulting services before & after tour book
Kathmandu city tour as per itinerary
Oxygen cylinder in each bus
MEDICAL KIT: Comprehensive Medical Kit
Additional costs incurred due to causes beyond our control, for example, Visa cancellations, weather conditions, landslides, itinerary modifications, illness, government policy changes, strikes, etc
Rescue and Evacuation Service fees
Hiring personal porter/yak ($50/D)/ horse($100/D) for 3 days Kailash kora
Tips for staff (it is expected)
All other costs and expenses not listed in “including”

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Departure Dates

Our fixed group tours are thoughtfully scheduled and offer specific departure dates, providing a fantastic opportunity for both solo traveler and groups to come together. Join other guests on a memorable journey and share in the adventure of a lifetime!

Aug 2026 Sep 2026

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Departure Date

14 Days

Booking Open

4 Aug

Start Tuesday

18 Aug

End Tuesday

Pax Left

USD 2,770

Per Person

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

14 Days

Booking Open

20 Aug

Start Thursday

3 Sep

End Thursday

Pax Left

USD 2,770

Per Person

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

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Kailash Yatra in Horse Year, 2026

The Kailash Yatra in Horse Year, 2026, is considered one of the most auspicious spiritual journeys in the world. This is because 2026 marks the Tibetan Year of the Horse, an event that occurs only once every 12 years. Pilgrims undertaking the 52KM circumbulation, or Kora, of Mount Kailash during this period are believed to gain spiritual merit equivalent to performing 12 or 13 Koras in a regular year.

The Fire Horse Year in 2026 adds even greater significance. This cosmic alignment happens only once every 60 years and is believed to bring passion, enthusiasm, and powerful energies. Across various traditions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon, the year is thought to purify the spiritual energy of both Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

Another highlight of the 2026 pilgrimage is the coincidence with the Saga Dawa festival on May 31, 2026, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha Shakyamuni. This convergence of the Horse Year with the festival has earned the nickname the “Mahakhumbh of Kailash”.People from all over the world gather to partake in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Every Full Moon Day in the 2026 Calendar for Kailash Kora

Every full moon day in 2026 offers a special opportunity for pilgrims going for the Mount Kailash kora. The peak pilgrimage season for Mount Kailash runs from April to September, when weather conditions are favorable for high-altitude travel.

Notable full moon days include April 2 (Pink Moon), May 1 (Flower Moon / Vaishakh Purnima), May 31 (Blue Moon / Jestha Purnima), which coincides with the Saga Dawa Festival, June 30 (Strawberry Moon / Jestha Purnima), July 29 (Buck Moon / Guru Purnima), August 28 (Sturgeon Moon / Sharana Purnima), and September 26 (Harvest Moon / Bhadrapada Purnima).

We have organized the journey according to these Mount Kailash Fixed Departure Dates, so you can choose your preferred date and fixed time for the pilgrimage.

Significance of Kailash Kora during Full Moon

Washing Away Sins: A holy dip in Lake Masarovar during he full moon is believed to cleanse a lifetime of sins.
Attaining Moksha/Nirvana: The spiritual energy of the full moon is thought to help pilgrims move closer to moksha or enlightenment.
Divine Presence: Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are believed to descend to Lake Mansarovar on full moon nights.
Beautiful Moonlight: The full moon lights up Mountain Kaialsh and the lake by creating a peaceful scenario for meditation.
Positive Energy: The full moon is seen as a time of powerful, good energy that supports prayer and mental clarity.
Saga Dawa Festival: This full moon marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.
Guru Purnima: This full moon is also important for honoring spiritual teachers and receiving blessings.
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