Mount Kailash Fixed Departure Tour 2026 – Group Adventure to the Sacred Himalayas
Join our Mount Kailash Fixed Departure Tour 2026, a precisely planned group trip to one of the most holiest and sacred mountain destinations in the world. Standing magnificently in the remote region of western Tibet, Mount Kailash is admired as the spiritual nexus for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. Beginning on this tour is not just an adventure but an extreme and joyful spiritual journey.
Mount Kailash Tour: A journey of spiritual learning and adventure
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, the center of faith of many religious followers since ancient times, has remained with its boundless beauty. Apart from the faith of the followers and the special miracles, it is also revered and thought-provoking by millions of people worldwide due to its amazing physical stability. This supernatural mountain, located at an altitude of 6638 meters above sea level, has been a place of faith for people of Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, and Bon religious sects who have been living in the world for thousands of years. For all tourists who have come to visit for years and with immediate decisions, this journey is not just a journey but an incomparable combination of adventure, religion, and environment.
Features of Tour:
- Spiritual circumambulation around divine Mount Kailash.
- Experience a ritual dip into the icy water of Lake Manasarovar
- Breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains.
- Experience the view of the ancient Chiu Monastery
- Interact with Tibetans, and gain insight into their unique lifestyle.
- This tour service will be flexible. You can choose the different service options as per your comfort timing.
- Can explore breathtaking views of Nepal and the Tibetan Plateau.
This is a fixed-group departure tour that is carefully planned to make it the perfect experience. Travel with like-minded adventurers who become friends and share spiritual growth. You will be accompanied by supportive staff and guides at all times, and every step of the journey is taken to ensure your safety, comfort, and prosperity. This itinerary is specifically designed to allow for the minimum amount of time needed to acclimatize. From comfortable accommodations to hearty meals, every detail has been taken care of so you can focus on the journey and find your connection with the divine.
Spiritual Importance of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar
Mount Kailash is not just a mountain, it is the holiest symbol of divinity. The Hindus consider it the home of Lord Shiva, where he meditates with his wife Goddess Parvati. Buddhists believe it is the axial pole of the universe. Jains consider it the sacred site where their first pilgrim, Rishabhdev, attained salvation. Followers of the Bon religion consider Kailash to be the seat of the sky goddess Sipamen and hold it in high esteem. These beliefs of holy Mount Kailash attract millions of pilgrims from around the globe who every year come here and circumambulate the mountain with great deep devotion.
Mount Kailash Kora: Divine circumambulation
Circumambulation around Mount Kailash-known as a Kora- 52-kilometer trek is a deeply meaningful spiritual act that pushes both the human body and soul to the spiritual limits. Most pilgrims make this trek in three days, beginning at Darchen, going over the high-altitude Dolma-La Pass at 5,645 meters, and down into the beautiful valley below. It is believed that every step of Kailash Kora cleanses sins and brings spiritual merit. Completing 13 or 108 circumambulations of Mount Kailash is even more auspicious for those seeking a deep dive into the spiritual experience. As an adventure amidst ancient ruins, the trek to Mount Kailash offers panoramic views of the Tibetan landscape, snow-capped peaks, and tranquil high-altitude lakes. The sacred Lake Mansarovar lies at the foot of Mount Kailash and is one of the highest sources of fresh water on earth. The lake is extremely sacred to pilgrims and its waters are believed to have properties that purify the soul and cure diseases.
Plan Your Mount Kailash Tour
A spiritual trip to Mount Kailash should be well planned before your departure as it is located in a remote part of Tibet and there are strict travel regulations. Most of the trips begin from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, where travelers acclimatize to the altitude before heading west to found Mount Kailash. Travel Permits are required, and travel should be arranged through an authorized, government license-holding travel agency. The best time to visit is from May to September when the weather is perfect to capture its divine visual and also road will be easier to travel.
Outline Itinerary for Mount Kailash & Manasarovar Lake Tour 2026
Day 01: Arrival in Nepal, Passport Collection for visa and rest
Day 02: Passport Submission to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03: Day spend in Kathmandu/ Sightseeing tour of Valley
Day 04: Another day in Kathmandu/ Visa collection from the Embassy
Day 05: Drive towards Nepal and Tibet Border/ Cross the Border- Overnight stay at Kerung
Day 06: Rest day in Kerung for acclimatization
Day 07: Drive to Saga town (230 KM- 6 Hours’ drive)
Day 08: Drive to Lake Manasarovar (400 KM- 9 Hours’ drive)
Day 09: Morning time in Lake Manasarovar, option to hike in Chui Monastery on the Lake’s edge / Later drive to Darchen (40 KM) for Overnight stay.
Day 10: Start to walk around Mount Kailash (Kailash parikrama), reach Derapuk- view of Kailash’s North Face (20 KM)
Day 11: Second and Hardest day of Kailash Parikrama (21 KM)
Day 12: End of Kailash Parikrama, Walking to Darchen and driving back to Saga Town
Day 13: Drive back to Kerung
Day 14: Drive back to the Tibet-Nepal border and back to Kathmandu
Day 15: Day of departure to Home
MT. KAILASH FIXED DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2026
Arrival in Kathmandu | Visa apply date | Departure date |
20th April | 21st April | 26th April |
11th May | 12th May | 16th May |
19th May | 20th May | 25th May (Saga Dawa Festival) |
08th June | 09th June | 13th June |
21st June | 22nd June | 26th June (Full Moon) |
06th July | 07th July | 11th July |
20th July | 21st July | 25th July (Full Moon) |
17th July | 18th July | 22nd Aug |
31st August | 01st September | 05th Sept |
14th September | 15th September | 19th Sept |
28th September | 29th September | 03rd Oct |
18th October | 19th October | 23rd Oct (Full Moon) |
Full Moon dates 2026.
- January: 3rd
- February: 2nd
- March: 2nd
- April: 2nd
- May: 1st
- May 30th
- June: 29th
- July: 29th
- August: 28th
- September: 26th
- October: 26th
- November: 24th
- December: 23rd
Mount Kailash & Lake Manasarovar Tours in 2026
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for April 2026: (FULL MOON)
- 22nd April –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 23rd April – Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 24th and 25th April – Free days in Kathmandu
- 26th April – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 27th April – Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 28th April – Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 29th April – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 30th April – Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 01st May – Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 02nd May- Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 03rd May – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen, and then drive back to Saga
- 04th May – Back to Kerung
- 05th May – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 06th May – Final Departure
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for May 2026: (FULL MOON)
- 12th May –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 13rd May – Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 14th & 15th May – Free days in Kathmandu
- 16th May – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 17th May – Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 18th May – Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 19th May – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 20th May – Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 21st May – Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 22nd May- Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 23rd May – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen and then drive back to Saga
- 24th May – Back to Kerung
- 25th May – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 26th May – Final Departure
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for May 2026: (Saga Dawa Festival)
- 21st May –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 22nd May – Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 23rd & 24th May – Free days in Kathmandu
- 25th May – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 26th May – Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 27th May – Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 28th May – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 29th May – Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 30th May– Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 31st May- Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 01st June – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen, and then drive back to Saga
- 02nd June – Back to Kerung
- 03rd June – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 04th June– Final Departure
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for June 2026:
- 09th June –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 10th June – Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 11th & 12th June– Free days in Kathmandu
- 13th June – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 14th June – Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 15th June – Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 16th June – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 17th June – Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 18th June – Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 19th June - Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 20th June – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen, and then drive back to Saga
- 21st June – Back to Kerung
- 22nd June – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 23rdJune – Final Departure
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for June 2026: (Full Moon)
- 17th June –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 18th June – Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 19th & 20th June– Free days in Kathmandu
- 26th June – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 27th June – Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 28th June– Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 29th June – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 30th June – Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 01st July – Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 02nd July - Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 03rd July – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen, and then drive back to Saga
- 04th July – Back to Kerung
- 05th July – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 06th July – Final Departure
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for July 2026:
- 07th July –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 08th July– Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 09th & 10th July– Free days in Kathmandu
- 11th July – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 12th July – Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 13th July– Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 14th July – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 15th July – Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 16th July – Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 17th July - Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 18th July – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen, and then drive back to Saga
- 19th July – Back to Kerung
- 20th July – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 21st July – Final Departure
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for July 2026: (FULL MOON)
- 29th July –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 30th July – Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 31st July & 01st August – Free days in Kathmandu
- 25th July – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 26th July – Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 27th July – Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 28th July – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 29th July - Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 30th july – Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 31st July - Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 01st August – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen, and then drive back to Saga
- 02nd August – Back to Kerung
- 03rd August – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 04th August – Final Departure
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for August 2026:
- 18th August –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 19th August– Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 20th & 21st August – Free days in Kathmandu
- 22nd August – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 23rd August – Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 24th August – Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 25th August – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 26th August - Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 27th August – Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 28th August - Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 29th August – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen, and then drive back to Saga
- 30th August – Back to Kerung
- 31st August – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 01st September – Final Departure
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for September 2026:
- 01st Sept –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 02nd Sept– Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 03rd & 04th Sept – Free days in Kathmandu
- 05th Sept – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 06th Sept – Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 07th Sept – Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 08th Sept – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 09th Sept - Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 10th Sept – Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 11th Sept - Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 12th Sept – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen, and then drive back to Saga
- 13th Sept – Back to Kerung
- 14th Sept – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 15th Sept – Final Departure
Fixed departure dates to Mount Kailash for September 2026: (FULL MOON)
- 15th Sept –Arrival in Kathmandu
- 16th Sept– Original passport submission for Tibet Group Visa and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- 17th & 18th Sept – Free days in Kathmandu
- 19th Sept – Early morning depart from Kathmandu / Overnight stay at Kerung
- 20th Sept - Second day at Kerung – Full rest to acclimatize your body
- 21st Sept – Kerung to Saga /230 KM, 6 Hrs. drive
- 22nd Sept – Drive Saga Town to Lake Manasarovar /400 km, 9 hrs. drive
- 23rd Sept - Explore Lake Manasarovar, the option to hike Chui monastery / 40 Km drive to Darchen for overnight
- 24th Sept – Start Mount Kailash Kora, reach Dirapuk, glimpse of Kailash North Face (20 KM)
- 25th Sept - Second day of Kora, Hardest day (21 Km)
- 26th Sept – End of Kora, walk back to Darchen, and then drive back to Saga
- 27th Sept – Back to Kerung
- 28th Sept – Kerung to Kathmandu
- 29th Sept – Final Departure
Who Should Join?
This travel is really for all spiritual seekers, adventure lovers, and people who have a great love for nature and heritage. If you are drawn to Mount Kailash either for its religious significance or because of its sheer majesty, this trip is meant to remain an unparalleled opportunity of personal transformation and inspiration.
Why Choose Us?
- Guaranteed dates of departure fix your schedule.
- Specialized in regional touring, experts with decades of experience.
- No ragged fiascos travel the packages offering full inclusions.
- Opportunities to socialize and meet other travelers in a group atmosphere.
Essential Information:
Mount Kailash Manasarovar Overland Tour Best Tour Time
The right time for a trek to Mount Kailash will enhance the traveler’s enjoyment. Since the region is affected by winter, all the holy places can be accessed from April to mid-October. Therefore, the above-mentioned months should be included in the itinerary. The best time to visit this sacred site is in between of April and October. In May or June, when the temperature is especially warm, one gets a chance to experience some vibrant culture during the Saga Dawa festival, an important event for Buddhists. This time offers a comfortable climate and an opportunity to observe local traditions.
On the other hand, traveling in September or October makes it all feel more intimate and peaceful. Along with the cool, clear air, these months offer some of the best views available from the sparkling shores of Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
Don’t bother going in July and August. Since it is the monsoon season, there is heavy rain during this time, so traveling on this road can be almost impossible. Similarly, it remains closed from November to March due to the fear of snowfall due to extreme cold.
Accurately defining the season will provide good weather, as well as a more profound but less hectic journey to this sacred site.
Kailash tour route overview
- Starting from Kathmandu
- Kathmandu to Rasuwagadhi (Nepal and Tibet Border)
- Rasuwagadhi to Kerong
- Kerong to Saga town
- Saga to Lake Manasarovar (Holy water lake)
- Lake Manasarovar to Darchen (base of sacred Mount Kailash)
- Mount Kailash Kora complete – 3 days of trekking which is around 52 kilometers
Permits, visas, and other necessary documentation
To reach sacred Mount Kailash, we need specific travel permits and visas from Kathmandu due to its location in Tibet, an autonomous region in China.
- Permit: To get entry to Tibet, getting a Tibet travel permit is compulsory, registered agencies in Nepal can arrange this.
- Visa: To travel to Tibet, tourists require a Tibet Group Visa, The visa can obtained through specific authorized travel agencies in Kathmandu. A minimum of 4 people is compulsory to get this Tibet Group Visa to enter Tibet.
Challenges and Safety
The high altitude and rugged terrain of the Mount Kailash region require good physical fitness and preparation. Altitude sickness is a big problem, and acclimatization is immensely required to avoid complications. Proper gear, including warm clothing, perfect footwear, and trekking poles, also makes for a comfortable and safe journey. Travelers should also carry basic medical supplies and enough food and water.
Clothes
- 1 Pair down jacket
- 2 Pairs T-shirt
- 1 Pair warm thermal
- 1 Pair of a warm jacket or warm sweater
- 1 pair of warm trousers
- 1 Pair of warm windproof trousers
- 2 pairs of light pants/trousers or half pants
- 1 pair of inner warm paint
- Warm cap to cover your head from cold
- Muff to cover your nose and mouth
- One pair of warm gloves
- 2 Pairs warm socks
- 2 pairs of light socks
- 1 Pair of warm hiking shoes
- 1 Pair of light shoes or sandals to use during your stay in the Hotel
- Sleeping Bag (You can either purchase or rent in Kathmandu)
Join this remarkable pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in 2026 and let the tranquility of the Himalayas and the holiness of the sacred mountain provide you with unforgettable memories.
Book your spot now and get ready for an experience not to be forgotten soon!
