Sadhana Saarthi
Mount Kailash at twilight, snow-lit peak framed by dark valley slopes under a starry sky

Sacred Yatra

Kailash Mansarovar

The Abode of Shiva

4–17 September 2026

12 nights · 13 days

On the beautiful peak of Kailash, the eternal Lord Shiva, holding a trident, is meditated upon by yogis eternally. Know Him to be the Supreme Shiva.

— Shiva Purana, Rudra Samhita 2.12
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Why Sadhana Saarthi

Experience Kailash with Sadhana Saarthi

Mount Kailash is among the most sacred geographies on this planet, a presence that has drawn seekers long before routes were charted or names were given.

Sadhana Saarthi exists to hold that call with preparation, sincere company, and the quiet support that allows you to arrive open: not merely to reach a place, but to become available to what the pilgrimage may offer.

  • Guided by one who walks as a seeker

    This yatra is guided by a seeker on the path. He will walk with you, support you, and prepare you to become receptive to the grace of Kailash.

  • A sangha of sincere seekers

    Handpicked group. People who come to receive, not merely to see. When the circle is right, the pilgrimage deepens for everyone.

  • Prepare the instrument

    Body, breath, mind, and energy, tended before the Himalaya. Two months of preparation so you arrive steady and inwardly open.

  • Tapasya: 21 day kailash sadhana

    Daily live sadhana, included with this departure. Two months of guided support on WhatsApp. Inner groundwork without which the kora remains only a walk.

  • Those who know the peaks

    Sherpas who have summited Everest walk with us. The body held safe in thin air, so your attention can turn inward.

  • Held as pilgrimage

    Approached with reverence, unhurried, supported, and held with the fullness Kailash deserves.

Once in 60 years

2026 — The Fire Horse Year

In Himalayan and Tibetan tradition, certain years amplify the power of pilgrimage. This is that year — a rare convergence seekers wait decades for, when the merit of kora (parikrama) around Mount Kailash is said to multiply beyond measure.

Overview

At a glance

Key details for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra — duration, route, altitude, and best season.

Group size
Up to 20 people
Yatra dates
4–17 September 2026
Duration
12 nights · 13 days
Travel type
Overland with parikrama
Start & finish
Kathmandu, Nepal
Mt. Kailash elevation
6,638 m above sea level
Highest point on trek
Dolma La (5,630 m)
Best months
April, May, August & September

Itinerary

Day-by-day journey

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Arrival & orientation
Stay
Hotel in Kathmandu
Altitude
≈ 1,400 m
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner (vegetarian)

Arrive in Kathmandu, where our team will receive you and assist with hotel check-in. After some rest, the group gathers for a Kailash orientation — an overview of the pilgrimage, spiritual guidelines, and practical briefings for the journey ahead. Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Parikrama opt-out. Participants who opt out of the three-day Kailash parikrama will remain at Darchen. Accommodation and meals during this period are self-managed.

Curated for Sincere Seekers

Tapasya

A 21-Day Sadhana for Kailash Preparation

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There is a mountain that does not wait for you to be ready. It asks instead whether you arrive prepared in body, breath, and intention.

Tapasya is a curated 21-day online preparation program for sincere seekers preparing to walk the path to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, whether you travel with Sadhana Saarthi or independently. Not a fitness bootcamp. Not a checklist. A complete sadhana, physical, spiritual, and practical, to carry you from where you are now to standing at the base of Kailash, ready to receive the grace.

Explore Tapasya
Mount Kailash north face seen from the rocky parikrama trail with pilgrims and a stone cairn in the foreground

Inclusions & exclusions

What's included

  • 21-Day Tapasya with two months of WhatsApp-guided preparation (included)
  • Transportation throughout the yatra
  • All vegetarian meals during the trip (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Transportation in Tibet by luxury A/C coach
  • Support trucks for kitchen equipment
  • English-speaking Tibetan guide
  • All necessary travel and trekking permits
  • Nepalese crew members (cooks, helpers, and Sherpas)
  • Health care professional on the journey
  • Oxygen cylinders for emergency use and well-equipped medical kit
  • Authentic down feather jacket
  • Kailash Yatra completion certificate
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Kirtan (musical performance)
  • Rudra Abhishekam at Pashupatinath before the journey

What's not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Extra or additional accommodation in Kathmandu and Darchen
  • Pony/horse hire or porter hire during parikrama (paid locally — see cost estimates below)
  • Emergency evacuation cost (if needed)
  • Travel insurance
  • Food and transport in case of delay due to weather or unforeseen reasons
  • Flight cost to/from Kathmandu
  • Services not mentioned in inclusions

Investment

Package cost & payment schedule

Pricing below is shown for indian passport holders. Switch passport type if you need the other rate card.

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Overall package cost for Indian passport holders

INR 2.98 lakh

Detailed price breakup and payment milestones. Flights to Kathmandu and personal expenses are not included in the package totals below.

Payment instalments

  1. First instalment

    INR 50,000

    At the time of booking

  2. Second instalment

    INR 87,000

    By 10 August 2026

  3. Third instalment

    USD 1,710

    4 September 2026 in Kathmandu

Other expenses to plan for

  • Tips to staff, guides, and porters
  • Personal expenses
  • Shopping expenses
  • Extra cushion cash for any emergency
  • All exclusions listed in the yatra package

These are in addition to the package total and are not covered by the yatra fee. See the exclusions section for what the package does not include. View package exclusions.

Booking

How to join this yatra

  1. Express interest

    Share your name and contact details through our Express Interest form below. We will confirm seat availability, travel dates, and answer your questions directly.

  2. Share your passport details

    Once your departure is confirmed, provide a scanned copy of your passport. It must be valid for at least 6 months from the yatra date.

  3. Confirm your booking with first instalment

    Confirm your place by paying the first instalment at the time of booking. We arrange your group, accommodation, and visa paperwork. First instalment (booking amount): INR 50,000, at the time of booking.

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Booking cancellation policies

  • More than 45 days before departure: 25% of the total yatra cost will be deducted.
  • 45 to 16 days before departure: 50% of the total yatra cost will be deducted.
  • 15 days or less before departure: no refund.
  • All cancellation notices must be sent to us in writing (email). Verbal cancellations are not accepted.

Essential information

Before you travel

Passports, insurance, altitude, weather, and what to expect on the route.

Suryansh meditating with Mount Kailash in the background during the outer kora

Your Sadhana Saarthi

Suryansh

The mountains have been my teacher for years. I have crossed some of the highest trekkable passes in the world, and walked trails across the Himalayas and beyond, here and abroad. But somewhere along the way, the climbing became less about the summit and more about what the silence up there does to you. I came to this path as a seeker first. Having walked the Kailash Kora myself, I know what the journey asks of you and what it offers in return. My role is to prepare you, guide you, and walk beside you, so you can give yourself fully to why you came.

Nehru Institute of MountaineeringCertified Mountaineer

Gallery

Along the route

Mount Kailash at sunrise, snow-capped peak glowing golden against a clear blue sky
Mount Kailash at twilight, snow-lit peak framed by dark valley slopes under a starry sky
Suryansh at Lake Mansarovar with hands in namaste, mountains and dramatic clouds behind
Suryansh in peaceful meditation by Lake Mansarovar with eyes closed
Suryansh meditating with Mount Kailash snow peak behind during the outer kora
Snow-capped Himalayan range viewed across the Tibetan plateau with clouds rolling over the peaks
Mount Kailash seen across Lake Mansarovar from the shore, peak rising above distant hills
Lake Mansarovar at night with stars, mountains silhouetted, and moonlight reflecting on the water
Pilgrim standing in the shallow waters of Lake Mansarovar with hand over heart, snow peaks behind
Suryansh offering prayers at Lake Mansarovar with snow-capped peaks in the distance
Mount Kailash towering over the kora valley with a stream and pilgrimage trail winding below
Mount Kailash south face from Ashtapad, with Nandi Parvat in front
Close view of Mount Kailash north face with prayer flags and pilgrim camps at the base
Mount Kailash north face seen from the rocky parikrama trail with pilgrims and a stone cairn in the foreground
Golden light on Mount Kailash peak at sunrise against a clear blue Himalayan sky
Mount Kailash south face from Ashtapad with Nandi Parvat and a mountain stream in the valley below
Mount Kailash south face from Ashtapad with Nandi Parvat in front, under a wide Himalayan sky
Kailash north face at 2:53 AM captured by Suryansh
Mount Kailash at sunrise, snow-capped peak glowing golden against a clear blue sky
Mount Kailash at twilight, snow-lit peak framed by dark valley slopes under a starry sky
Suryansh at Lake Mansarovar with hands in namaste, mountains and dramatic clouds behind
Suryansh in peaceful meditation by Lake Mansarovar with eyes closed
Suryansh meditating with Mount Kailash snow peak behind during the outer kora
Snow-capped Himalayan range viewed across the Tibetan plateau with clouds rolling over the peaks
Mount Kailash seen across Lake Mansarovar from the shore, peak rising above distant hills
Lake Mansarovar at night with stars, mountains silhouetted, and moonlight reflecting on the water
Pilgrim standing in the shallow waters of Lake Mansarovar with hand over heart, snow peaks behind
Suryansh offering prayers at Lake Mansarovar with snow-capped peaks in the distance
Mount Kailash towering over the kora valley with a stream and pilgrimage trail winding below
Mount Kailash south face from Ashtapad, with Nandi Parvat in front
Close view of Mount Kailash north face with prayer flags and pilgrim camps at the base
Mount Kailash north face seen from the rocky parikrama trail with pilgrims and a stone cairn in the foreground
Golden light on Mount Kailash peak at sunrise against a clear blue Himalayan sky
Mount Kailash south face from Ashtapad with Nandi Parvat and a mountain stream in the valley below
Mount Kailash south face from Ashtapad with Nandi Parvat in front, under a wide Himalayan sky
Kailash north face at 2:53 AM captured by Suryansh

Packing list

What to bring for the overland journey and high-altitude trek.

Repack in Kathmandu for the sojourn; leave the rest at your hotel. Use ziplock bags against rain and moisture.

Express Interest

This is an invite-only yatra. We curate a small sangha of sincere seekers: people willing to prepare, walk with dedication, and receive what the pilgrimage may offer.

A few questions help us understand your readiness and how we can best support you before we confirm a place in the group.

No booking or payment on this site.

Kailash involves trekking at high altitude. This helps us advise on your readiness.

Please share any heart, lung, or joint conditions, mobility limitations, or medications. If none apply, enter None.

Are you willing to dedicate time to prepare before the yatra?

We guide seekers through roughly two months of physical, breathing, and inward preparation so you arrive steady and open. This commitment is central to how we support the group.

Would you be open to a 30-minute video conversation?

A brief conversation to understand your intention and suggest the preparation path that best fits you. There is no booking or payment at this stage.

Investment acknowledgement

Please review the package cost, payment schedule, and other expenses below before submitting your interest.

Show pricing for

Overall package cost for Indian passport holders

INR 2.98 lakh

Detailed price breakup and payment milestones. Flights to Kathmandu and personal expenses are not included in the package totals below.

Payment instalments

  1. First instalment

    INR 50,000

    At the time of booking

  2. Second instalment

    INR 87,000

    By 10 August 2026

  3. Third instalment

    USD 1,710

    4 September 2026 in Kathmandu

Other expenses to plan for

  • Tips to staff, guides, and porters
  • Personal expenses
  • Shopping expenses
  • Extra cushion cash for any emergency
  • All exclusions listed in the yatra package

These are in addition to the package total and are not covered by the yatra fee. See the exclusions section for what the package does not include. View package exclusions.

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