Kailash Yatra 2026 Booking Guide

Kailash-Manasarovar lake is one of the most popular pilgrim Yatras (tours) located in the west tibet in the Nagri region. Mount Kailash is not just the a mountain it is the living spiritual center of the earth. For those who believe in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, visiting Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is the biggest pilgrimage tour of their whole life. Mount Kailash is also known as the abode of the god shiva and Mata Parvati. In Buddhism people believe Mount Kailash is the residence of Guru Rinpoche. Therefore, every year from May to the end of September, 1000s of pilgrims from all over the world used to visit Mt. Kailash and lake Manasarovar yatra.

Kailash Manasarovar lake yatra booking is open for 2026 with the fixed departure dates. Most of the groups plan to be at Lake Manasarovar on the Full moon date. Accordingly, we have fixed departure dates available for those travelers who are looking to visit Kailash in 2026. 2026 is a horse year, which comes every 12 years and it is a very special time to travel to Kailash. Many potential travelers, Yatris, already plan to go this year. If you and your family are planning to travel to Kailash, we highly suggest booking in advance as soon as possible to secure your spot on time. The permits, all basic logistics, transportation, and accommodation are going to be full quickly. The reason booking in advance is helpful is to make the trip to Kailash smoother.

The complete guides, like the best time to travel, General Itinerary for Kailash yatra, Difficulty ,Packing list , Cost all the most important information, are included in the blog. This may be helpful for you. How to book the Kailash yatra with us is included in this blog. Please go through it and book your yatra on time to make it a memorable yatra in your lifetime.

Why is 2026 to travel to Kailash, an Especial Year ?

Travel to Kailash yatra in 2026 is especially powerful because it’s the fire horse year in tibet. Every 12 years after, this festival comes in the Chinese Zodiac. In the zodiac there are 12 animal symbols, and it cycles to the next picture after 12 years. Those people who were born in the horse year will be very strong, energetic, spiritual, transformative, and movement-oriented and minded adventurers.

Many pilgrims believe traveling to Kailash and visiting Kailash during the 2026 fire horse year brings deeper spiritual awakening and high energy to complete the full yatra and higher chances of getting more blessings for the new life phase.

Especially the Fire Horse year—during this year, yaries can get more blessing, courage, action, adventurous energy, and more pure blessing by Mahadeva.

Easy access—since the road is getting better, it’s quicker to reach Kailash and return. Now you can entry to tibet from nepal from four borders: Kiyrung, Nyalam ,Lhasha and Hilsha

Comfortable Lodges, Hotels and Guesthouses: comparison 7-10 years, the hotels, guesthouses and lodges are more upgraded.

Comfortable Transportation: since the road is better, you will travel by the luxury bus, Van, Car etc.
Kailash Parikrama: Mt. Kailash parikrama during a year of the fire horse is more fruitful, blessed, energetic and healthy.

Kailash yatra Route for 2026:

The Kailash yatra 2026 to Kailash routes are open from Keyirung by overland, from Lhasa by flights, and by helicopter from the Hilsa border. The Kodari Border is not sure now since it’s still under construction.

Here are the open border to cross tibet from Nepal side 2026/2027

Via Keyrung: The Kyirung border is located north of Kathmandu; it’s 180km via the Pasang Lamu highway. We cross the main cities like Trisuli Bazaar, Dunche, Sybrubesi and Timure. After crossing the Nepal-Tibet friendship bridges, we reach Tibet, Kyrung town. The first day we drove to Timure and on the second day we crossed the immigration and continued driving to Kyirung. The route takes you to Saga – Manasarovar lake – Darchen then continues to Mt. Kailash parikrama and returns to Kathmandu in 2-3 days. In total it takes 9 nights and 10 days with the general itinerary.

Via Lhasa: Entry via Lhasa to Kailash from Kathmandu takes 17/18 days in total. From Kathmandu you have to take a flight to Lhasa, which takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet, China. From Lhasa we take a bus ride to West Tibet. After a 3-4 day drive, we will reach Lake Manasarovar and continue driving to Darchen—and we will hike around mount Kailash and return back to Lhasa, then take a flight back to the next destination.

Via the Kodari-Nyland border:

The Kathmandu-Kodari-Nyland border is 120km east of Kathmandu city. It’s a newly opened border after the earthquake damage in 2025. Before the earthquake, this border was the most popular border to enter Tibet from Kathmandu as it is close to Kathmandu and quicker to reach Kailash-Mansarovar lake. Saga is the main meeting point for all roads, like those via Kiyrung, Kodari and Lhasa. On the first day you drive to Nyalam from the Kodari border and then continue to drive to Saga, Manasarovar Lake and Mt. Kailash Parikrama and then return to Kathmandu. It takes 9 nights and 10 days in total.

Hilsa Border via the Simikot: The Hilsa border is one of the shortest routes to reach Kailash. This route is more familiar for those travelers who want to travel from India. You can enter Nepal from the Lakhnau border (Nepalgunj), take a short, scenic flight to Simikot and take a helicopter to Hilsa (Nepal-Tibet border). After reaching Hilsa, you will clear the customs and reach to tibet , Taklakot, and Drive Manasaroar lake – Darchen then continue driving to Kailash Parikrama and back to Mansarover lake – Taklakot, Hilsa – Simokot – Nepalgunj and back to India.

Kailash yatra (Tour (Itinerary)- 2026)

The Kailash tour itinerary for 2026 via Keyirung is more common, as via Keyirung the route is easier, budget friendly, shorter and doable for all age groups. As this route starts from Kathmandu-Timure, Rasuwa-crossing the Nepal – Tibet border-Keyirung-Saga-Manasarovar Lake-Darchen and continues to Kailash Parikrama and returns back to Kathmandu in a few days.

Here is the general itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive to Kathmandu and drive to your Hotel alt. 1300m.

• Warm welcome by our airport representative with flowers and a Rudraksha mala.
• Transport to your Hotel. And rest and relax.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• 5-star Hotel
• Collect your passport for the visa application to travel to Tibet.

Day 2: Visiting the Pasupatinath Temple in the morning and afternoon Trip briefing.

• Visa apply
• Visit the Pasupatinath temple, Puja, Hom, Rudri puja , abhishek puja etc
• Back to Hotel for Lunch , and shopping
• Trip briefing and team introductions

Day 3: Visit Budhnilkantha (Jal narayan temple, Swoyambhunath temple)

• Visit the Jal Narayan temple.
• Swoyambhunath temple
• Back to Hotel for Lunch
• Pack the bag

Day 4: Drive from Kathmandu to Timure via the Dunche-Sybrubeshi in 6/7 hrs. 180 km.

• Early morning Breakfast,
• Drive to Timure – 180km , 6/7hrs
• Lunch at Trisuli
• Scenic views of snowscapes, Hills, traditional villages, waterfalls, etc.
• Overnight at a simple guesthouse.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5: Drive to the Nepal-Tibet friendship bridge then cross to the immigration office at tibet side. After complet customs all the customs formalities, we drive to Keyirung.
(alt. 2950 m.) 4-5hrs. 40 km

• Early breakfast,
• Drive to Border then cross to tibet
• Waiting in immigration line until your turn comes
• Warm greetings from tibet side agent
• Drive to Keyirung—the first town on the Tibetan side.
• Cooking fresh meals.

Day 6: Rest/acclimatization day:

• We do the short hike after breakfast. Which helps us to have a good acclimatization day .
• Visits markets
• Good rest before going to higher elevations.
• Ready for a long trip to Kailash.
• Overnight at Guesthouse
• Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner.

Day 7: Drive from Keyirung to Saga, 270m , 4-5 hrs. (Alt. 4450m.)

• Drive to Saga 270km 3 /4 hrs
• Early breakfast.
• Cross the Nyalam la pass 5000m above.
• Touching the Bramahaputra river water
• Scenic views of snowscapes, mountains, and landscapes.
• Overnight at Hotel,
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 8: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar lake, 500km, 7 – 8hrs alt. 4546m

• First views of Mt. Kailash from Manasarovar lake
• Reach at the Holy lake at Manasarover
• Scenic views
• Feels you are close to Mahadev home
• Enjoy the great Darshan of Shiva ji (Kailash) and holy lake mansarovar
• Parikrama the manasarovar tal by drive.

Day 9: Drive from Mansarovar lake to Darchen, 1 hr., 40km (alt. 4645m)

• Morning Puja at Mansarovar lake
• Lunch at Mansarovar lake
• Drive to Darchen
• Preparation for Parikrama.
• Overnight at Hotel.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: 1st day of Parikrama—Drive to Tarbuche then hike to Dirapuk (alt. 4800m – 5 /6 hrs).

• 1st day of parikrama 17 km, 5 to 6 hours walk 
• Overnight at Dirapuk alt. 4800m 
• First day of the hike, it’s gradual ascents  hikes
• Tarbuche (Yamadwar), where we meet the horse and local porters 
• Drive 5 km from Darchen to Yamadawar. 
• Pack lunch.  
• Overnight at a basic guesthouse. 
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Trek from Dirapuk to Zutulkpuk (alt.4700m) via the Dolmala pass (alt.5600m) 22km , 9-11 hrs.

• The hike starts very early in the morning. 
• 8 km to the top and from the Top to the bottom, section 5km and last part to Zutulpuk 11km total 22km
• Longest day of the hike, exhausted, tired and a long day. 
• To the summit of Dolmala pass 3-4 hrs and from Dolma la pass to the other side of base camp takes 1.5 hrs and the last part is a gradual descent of 11km. 3-4 hrs. 
• Overnight at guesthouse
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Trek from Zutulpuk to Darch and drive back to Saga (7-8 hrs, alt. 4546m, 540 to 555km.)

• Early in the morning after breakfast, start a 5 km hike , 2hrs
• Bus will pick us up after a 7 km walk and 3-4km drive back to Darchen
• Kailash Parikrama completed.
• Lunch on the way
• Pick up the stored gears
• Drive to Saga 540km in 7-8 hrs.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu via the Keyirung-Nepal, Tibet border-Kathmandu. 10-12 hrs. Alt. 1300m

• -Early breakfast,
• Drive to Keyirung and stop for lunch
• Continue driving to the Tibet-Nepal border for 1 hour.
• Clear the immigration formalities
• Continue drive back to kathmandu in 5- 6 hrs
• Overnight at Hotel
• Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.

Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu:

• Free day
• Can use this reserve day if needed anywhere during the yatra.
• Final shopping and Relax day.
• Farewell programs.
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Departure :

• According to flight escort to the airport.
• Leave your footprint here and take a deep memory with you.

The Kailash yatra itinerary depends on your interest and time frame; we can design it for you. Its general itinerary and most of the yatires follow. The kailash yatra itinerary is possible to customize.

Via lhasa itinerary is takes fewer days more as the distants length is long like you fly to lhasa and heading to western tibet to Kailash region. The general day via the lhasa takes 17/18 days.

Via the Kodari – Nylam border it takes almost similar days with Keyirung border itinerary like 15/16 days and both routes meet in saga and reminds routes is same.

The helicopter route – Third popular route via Simikot-Hilsa—takes 8-10 days. It is one of the shortest itineraries that takes you to Kailash. A disadvantage of taking this route is we have to buy more local flights and the tour cost becomes expensive. It’s the best alternative route if the Keyirung and Kodari routes have problems with landslides or any other issues.

Kailash Yatra cost for 2026 from Nepal:

The Kailash yatra 2026 cost depends on the group size and the package service that you want to include in the cost. Basic service comes in the full packages – four or five-star Hotel in Kathmandu, temple visits, guides, Tibet travel permits, Group visa , Transportation , Vegetable meals (Breakfast, Lunch, & dinner), Hot drinks , Accommodation, all the yatra logistics support, etc.

Overland Keyirung Route—USD 2450–$3500 per person—depends on group size.

By flightLhasa Route : USD USD 2800-$4500 per person, depending on group size.

Overland Kodari—Nylam route: USD 2450–$3500 per person—depends on group size.

helicopter via the Hilsha-Simikot route—USD 3200-4000 Per person.

Cost Includes:

• Airport pickups and drops
• 5-star hotel in Kathmandu
• Veg meals ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Hot drinks
• Temple visits
• Transportation (Car, Bus & jeep as per the group size).
• Down jackets, duffle bags, Beanies, Day bapckpack
• All the trip logistics support.
• Tibet permit & visa
• Accommodation (hotel & guesthouse)
• Vegetarian meals
• Transportation
• Experienced guide & staff
• Oxygen and medical support

Cost Excludes:

• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Emergency evacuation
• Horse or porters during parikrama
• Tips for guides and drivers.

Kailash yatra Difficulty :

Kailash yatra is the most difficult and challenging yatra in Tibet, Kailash. Since the Yatra routes lies in the high altitude, and during the Kailash parikrama, you have to cross over the 5600m from sea level. Kailash is himalaya parvat that stands in the himalaya region at a higher elevation, which brings the cold temperature and snow, Ice sometime of the year. Moreover, You have to drive everyday 6-7 hrs through the higher passes like Mayamla pass (alt. 5200m) , Keyirung la pass (alt. 4900 m); we have to cross the Dolmala pass (alt. 5600m) on foot. This all challanges makes the difficulties of this yatra. You also have to spend several nights in higher elevations between the 4000m to 4800m such as places like Saga, Manasarovar lake, Dirapuk, Darchen and Zutulpuk.

When you have good physical and mental preparation before the yatra, then it helps you to skip most of the difficulties during the yatra. We strongly advise those yatris who plan to visit Kailash to please prepare well enough before the yatra starts. The basic preparations of what you can do are walking, hiking, Trekking, running, Yoga , cardiovascular training, etc., which can be helpful to make the yatra successful.

Best time to go on the Kailash yatra 2026

The best time to go to Kailash in 2026 is the season that starts from May to June and July, August and september every year.

Kailash yatra weather by Month:

May
less rain and clear visibility. And it can be icy and chill in the higher region of the yatra, like during the parikrama.

June:
Less rain, very clear weather, and good visibility of Kailash. No ice, chill at this time of year.

July:

Might start rains and landslides in the lower section of the yatra. Fair enough visibility to Kailash and some clouds over Kailash sometimes. No cold feels, very reasonable weather and it feels warm.

August:

during the month of august, there can be less visibility, rain, landslides in the border area, and crowds, but it does not feel cold.

September:

September is the best month again after May or June, as the monsoon ends and welcomes the autumn season. You can see the clear visibility and less rain. It feels chill, and sometimes we can receive the early Snow in the higher sections of the yatra, like in the dolmala pass.

Requested Documents for Kailash yatra 2026:

• Minimum 6-month valid passport from the travel date
• 3.5/4.8-sized, plain white background passport-sized photos in digital form
• Passport copies: 2 pieces
• Nepal arrival visa
• Fill out the personal details forms which we will provide to you.
• Travel Insurance—In case of emergency times, like getting sick from altitude, hospital bills include
• coverage for high-altitude risks and lost belongings.
• Visa application forms
• Medical clearance certificate

How to prepare for the Kailash yatra 2026:

Preparing for the Kailash yatra 2026 here are the important tips that can be useful for potential travelers:

• Book your trip (Yatra) with the reputable organizers from Kathmandu.
• Finalize the itinerary, plan, and route that you want to travel to reach Kailash.
• Finalize the cost for the trip.
• Walk: Every day, walk 5-7 km, which will build up walking abilities and it helps you to make strong muscles.
• Hiking : Go every week on a hike of like 20/30km with backpacks, which can help to build up the long-distance walking abilities.
• Yoga: Join a yoga class if possible, which can be more helpful for body flexibility and losing weight if you are overweight.
• Cardio – vascular training; it can be helpful when you feels difficult breaths in the higher section of the trek
• Join a gym class, which can be helpful to build strong stamina.
• Passport: check your passport if it is still valid 6 months from the travel date and has at list 1or 2 blank pages.
• Passport-size pictures in digital form—sizes 3.5 / 4.8 with a plain white background.
• Extra pieces of passport copy
• Nepal visa—which you can get on arrival at the Nepal airport.
• Trip budget and we suggest having some extra funds with you in case of emergency only.
• Air tickets
• Medical certificate.
• Generally you can prepare based on the above list for the kailash yatra 2026.

Packing list for Kailash yatra 2026:

Here is the packing list for the 2026 kailash yatra. It is only suggestions list. You can also buy them in kathmandu too.

• Warm down father jackets, and wind/waterproof
• Walking shoes
• Warm sweaters
• Walking trousers
• Thamerl
• Socks
• Gloves
• Walking stick
• sunglass
• hat
• Light, thinner jackets
• Inner liner
• Galbandi. Kamij for men and Sadi for women; especially you can wear them on Puja day in the
• Paupatinath temple and at Manasarovar lake.
• Vicks, kapur, lipsvam, and toiletries
• Travel documents – Passport, passport copies, passport-size photos, travel insurance, air tickets, and Money for the yatra, including emergency funds.
• underwear, t-shirts, sandals
• raincoats.

What we provide complimentary for the yatra:

• Down jackets (returnable)
• Duffle bag
• Warm beanie
• Dayback pack
• Yatra Itinerary, etc.

Why we travel to Kailash in 2026

• Horse year: every 12 years later it comes back. It is the year full of energy, strength, and pure blessings
• Kailash is the world most iconic adventure yatra where shiva and Mata parvati live.
• Scenery: magnificent views of Mt. Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Asthpath, the Kailash north face and Charan Spursha. Dolma la pass
• Cross the centuries-old traditional local people villages.
• Fulfil your dream to travel Kailash
• Get pure blessings by lord shiva and mata parvati.
• Explore the hidden gems of Tibet and nature, culture, Landscapes
• Visiting Pasupatinath temple in Kathmandu
• Once-in-a-lifetime experience
• Clear the bucket to pry from close to Shivaji and mata parvathi.

How to book Kailash yatra 2026 in the Safety way:

Research well before deciding to visit Kailash. As it is located in the Himalayan region at a higher elevation.

• Make a customized itinerary with extra days.
• Choose a reputable organizers who have been working in the same field for a long time
• Book airline tickets in advance to get a reasonable price.
• Check their google, Tripadvisor reviews from previous clients.
• Talk to the organizer directly via whatsapp, viber , Phone call.
• Understand the itinerary, get good information, etc.
• Choose the right season, Months , date. The Kailash yatra season starts from May to september every year.
• To ensure your trip, send the advance and a copy of your passport.
• Ask the agent the payment receipt
• Read the terms and conditions , Policy of company before make the advance.
• Pack your bags with necessary yatra items only.
• Provide to the organizer your flight arrival schedule. As per the timetable, they make arrangements for pickup and drop-off.

Final say:

Kailash yatra 2026 booking is open. If you or your family friends are planning to travel to Kailash, feel free to inquire with us for more details about the package information. The blog covered the important information that we need to know before booking the kailash yata from nepal. And the information you need to know like the itinerary, reasonable cost, the best season to travel to Kailash, The packing list includes who we know who is the right person to organize the Kailash yatra. We are more than happy to provide more information and details on the itinerary.

For the group leaders who want to represent the groups, they will get the special discount cost with FOC. at the market you can find several agents who want to organize the yatra, but everyone is not at the same level of professionalism. We strongly suggest to everyone: please double-check their feedback, Reviews and registered documents under the law of the Nepal government before deciding to book with them.

The Nature Explore Trek team is highly recommended and has been professional and specialized in Kailash organic since 2003 till now. We have an expertise team that has been working in the field for years. And we knew how to take care of our yatris and make their dreams come true with a once-in-a-lifetime yatra to Kailash. We are complicitly different from others in the market for organizing Kailash for years. What we can do is only give the information. Read our latest Tripadviser, Google reviews before booking your yatra with us too or talk to our expert team leader – +977-9851131287 Whatsapp