KAILASH & MANAS SAROVAR YATRA

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026 – Ex Kathmandu

The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant pilgrimages in the world. Revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and followers of Bon religion, Mount Kailash is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, while Lake Manasarovar symbolizes purity, peace, and spiritual awakening. Undertaking this holy Yatra is believed to cleanse past karma, absolve sins of many lifetimes, and grant ultimate inner peace.

Special Significance of 2026 – Fire Horse Year

The year 2026 marks the rare and highly auspicious Fire Horse Year, beginning around 15–17 February 2026. This celestial alignment occurs only once every 60 years and is considered to possess intensified spiritual energy. Scriptures believe that performing one Kailash Parikrama during a Fire Horse year is equivalent to completing 13 Coras, making this Yatra extraordinarily powerful and rare.

Spiritual Importance of the Yatra

Pilgrims perform:

Parikrama of Lake Manasarovar by coach
Parikrama (Kora) of Mount Kailash on foot

According to Hindu beliefs:

A ritual bath in Manasarovar grants entry to Brahma’s paradise
Drinking its holy water washes away sins of a hundred lifetimes
One circumambulation of Mount Kailash erases the sins of an entire lifetime

This sacred journey is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for devotees longing to experience the divine presence at the “Home of the Gods.”

Trip Facts

Trip Code: TTOFS / 2026
Duration: 14 Days
Tour Start & End: Kathmandu
Transportation (Nepal): By Coach
Transportation (Tibet): By Coach
Recommended Departure Dates:
20 May, 05 June, 06 July, 03 August, 07 & 15 September
Maximum Altitude: 5,650 m / 18,532 ft (Dolma La Pass)

Detailed Itinerary Overview

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,400 m)

Arrival at Kathmandu Airport, meet and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free.
Overnight: 4★ Hotel | Meals: Dinner

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Yatra Briefing

Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan). Post-lunch detailed briefing on Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and preparation guidance.
Overnight: 4★ Hotel | Meals: B/L/D

Day 03: Kathmandu – Syabrubesi (1,420 m)

Scenic drive through mountain roads. Lunch en route.
Drive: 8–9 hrs | Overnight: Hotel | Meals: B/L/D

Day 04: Syabrubesi – Kerung (3,500 m)

Cross Nepal–China border and complete customs formalities. Drive to Kerung.
Overnight: Hotel | Meals: B/L/D

Day 05: Kerung – Saga (4,290 m)

Drive through Tibetan plateau landscapes.
Overnight: Hotel | Meals: B/L/D

Day 06: Acclimatization Day at Saga

Essential rest day for altitude acclimatization before proceeding further.

Day 07: Saga – Manasarovar (4,550 m)

Drive via Mayum La Pass (5,200 m). First divine glimpse of Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Perform Manasarovar Parikrama by coach and holy dip.
Overnight: Guest House | Meals: B/L/D