The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package by Epic Yatra offers a deeply spiritual and meticulously organised pilgrimage to the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, revered across Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Bon traditions. This sacred journey is designed with expert planning and extensive ground support, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and spiritually enriching experience from start to finish. Our experienced team handles all logistics—permits, visas, accommodation, meals, transport, and high-altitude safety—so you can focus entirely on devotion and reflection.
For Indian passport holders, the Kailash Mansarovar yatra package starts at ₹2,90,000 per person, covering standard route planning, border permits, accommodation, meals, transportation, and guided assistance. For NRIs and foreign nationals, prices start at USD 4,400 per person. These costs reflect the complexities of international travel, remote high-altitude logistics, and professional support included in the package. Luxury upgrades, helicopter options, and higher accommodation levels are available at additional cost for travellers seeking enhanced comfort.
You begin this journey with a deep reason that words often cannot explain. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra holds spiritual meaning for people across faiths, because Mount Kailash represents devotion, silence and inner change. Many pilgrims say this yatra changes how they see life after they return. This journey suits seekers, elders, families and anyone who feels drawn toward spiritual growth rather than comfort travel.
| Package Overview | |
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| Journey type | International high altitude spiritual pilgrimage |
| Starting price (Indian passport) | ₹2,90,000 per person |
| Starting price (NRI and foreign nationals) | USD 4,400 per person |
| Package type | All inclusive luxury pilgrimage package |
| Accommodation | Best available hotels and lodges |
| Meals included | All vegetarian meals |
| Transport included | International and domestic flights, road transfers by bus or jeep |
| Visa and permits | Chinese visa and Tibet permits included |
| Medical and safety support | Oxygen support and basic medical assistance |
| Parikrama assistance | Porters, yaks, or ponies provided |
| Additional sightseeing | Kathmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath Temple |
| Best travel season | Late May to early October |
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Before booking your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, it helps to know what the journey expects of you physically. The route crosses altitudes above 5,600 metres, so a basic level of fitness and a few documentation checks matter more than trekking experience.
Age: Generally suited to travellers between 18 and 70 years
Passport validity: At least 6 months remaining beyond your travel dates, for the Chinese visa and Tibet permit
Health: Pilgrims with heart conditions, high blood pressure, asthma, or diabetes should get medical clearance before booking
Fitness: No prior trekking experience is required, but regular walking practice in the weeks before departure makes the Parikrama days noticeably easier
Mobility support: For those unable to manage long trekking days, our helicopter route and porter/yak assistance reduce physical strain considerably
Have a specific health concern? Call our team at +91 85100-03060 — we’ll tell you honestly whether this route suits you before you book.
| Permit / Visa | Required For | Arranged By |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Group Visa | All travellers entering Tibet via the Nepal route | Epic Yatra |
| Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) | All foreign visitors to the Tibet Autonomous Region | Epic Yatra |
| Alien Travel / Border Permit | All foreign visitors to the Tibet Autonomous Region | Epic Yatra |
Note: Apply at least 40–45 days before departure. Do not apply for a Chinese tourist visa on your own — mentioning Tibet on a self-filed application is a common reason for rejection. Epic Yatra handles the entire visa and permit process for you, end to end.
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Best Time to Visit: Late May to Early October
Package Price: Starting from ₹2,90,000 per person
Starting Points: Lucknow / Kathmandu
Mount Kailash is revered across four traditions. In Hinduism, it is the eternal abode of Lord Shiva, where he is believed to reside with Goddess Parvati. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is Kang Rinpoche, seat of Demchok. In Jainism, it marks the site of liberation for Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara. In the Bon tradition, it is considered the soul of Tibet. The mountain’s symmetrical, pyramid-like form — never climbed by anyone — only deepens its mystique.
Lake Mansarovar, lying at its foot, is considered one of the purest bodies of water on Earth. Pilgrims believe a single holy dip can cleanse a lifetime of sins, and many carry its sacred water home. The lake’s mirror-still surface, framed by snow peaks, makes it one of the most visually striking stops on the entire route.
The Parikrama — the 52 km circumambulation of Mount Kailash — is the spiritual heart of the journey. It takes pilgrims past Yam Dwar (the symbolic gateway where worldly attachments are left behind), over Dolma La Pass at 5,630 metres (the most physically demanding stretch)
Arrival at Kathmandu Arrival in Tribhuvan international airport, warm welcome by our staffs and then complete the formalities waiting for Kailash tour.
Arrive at Kathmandu. Reception at the airport upon arrival, transfer to deluxe hotel. Visit Pashupatinath Temple. Evening yatra briefing. Dinner & overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, fly to Nepalgunj. Check in at hotel. Relax and get ready for the high altitude journey. Dinner & overnight stay.
Early morning flight to Simikot. Acclimatization day for short nature walks. Overnight stay at Simikot.
Take a scenic helicopter flight from Simikot to Hilsa and cross the Indo-Tibet border. Meet your Tibetan crew on arrival and drive to Taklakot. Overnight stay.
Drive to the holy Lake Mansarovar. Take a sacred dip in its waters, and perform pooja and meditation on the lakeshore. Overnight stay near Mansarovar.
Morning rituals at Mansarovar. Then drive to Darchen, the base camp of Mount Kailash. Rest and acclimatization.
Drive to Yam Dwar. Continue trek to Diraphuk and enjoy views of north face of Mount Kailash. Overnight stay.
Most challenging day. Cross Dolma La Pass (5,600 m) and visit Gauri Kund. Trek down to Zuthulphuk. Overnight stay.
Complete the Parikrama and return to Darchen. Continue around the Mansarovar circuit and drive to Taklakot. Overnight stay.
Drive to Hilsa, take the helicopter to Simikot, then connect by flight to Nepalgunj and on to Kathmandu. Dinner and overnight stay in.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home, carrying Lord Shiva’s blessings with you.
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
|---|---|
| Visa, Yatra Permit Charges | GST 5% Extra |
| Vegetarian Meals (Breakfast, Lunch \& Dinner) | Any kind of personal expenses. |
| 10 Nights Accommodation | Airfare/rail fare or any other expenses from your home location. |
| Kathmandu/Nepalgunj and Nepalgunj/Simikot both-way airfare | Pony/porter expenses in Kailash Parikrama. |
| Helicopter Services from Simikot/Hilsa both ways | Any kind of travel insurance, and medical expenses. |
| Transport in Tibet by AC bus or car, as per group sizes | Any kind of donation or tip to the guide, anyone |
| Nepali Team Leader, Chinese/Tibetan Tour Guide | Anything that is not included in the inclusions. |
| Oxygen cylinder for group | VISA cancellation charges \& transportation charges, if leaving early from Tibet. |
| Down Jacket for Yatra (returnable after Yatra) | Extra days of accommodation in Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/ Simikot/Hilsa/Purang due to bad weather/flight cancellation or any other reason. |
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The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Package is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey to the abode of Lord Shiva. With expert planning, comfortable stays, and guided Parikrama, Epic Yatra ensures a safe, seamless, and deeply fulfilling pilgrimage experience.
The package includes accommodation, vegetarian meals, road transfers, permits, experienced guides, medical support, and assistance during the Kailash Parikrama. Depending on the itinerary, flights and Kathmandu sightseeing may also be included.
Yes, helicopter packages are available on selected routes. They reduce travel time and physical exertion, making the journey more comfortable for older citizens and travellers with limited time.
The ideal time for the Yatra is between May and October. June and September are particularly popular due to favourable weather conditions and better travel experiences.
The Yatra is physically demanding because of the high altitude and long travel days. Proper fitness, acclimatisation, and a medical check-up are recommended before undertaking the journey.
Yes, travellers require a Chinese visa and Tibet travel permits. These documents are mandatory, and Epic Yatra assists with the complete application and approval process.
Yes, provided they receive medical clearance from their doctor. Helicopter options and on-route support services can help make the journey more manageable for older travellers.
Yes. The MEA route operates through a government lottery system with limited seats, while private tours offer confirmed bookings, faster processing, and complete assistance with visas and permits.
Most operators, including us, recommend an age range of 18 to 70 years, subject to medical fitness clearance.
Network coverage is limited to major towns and border points like Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, and Taklakot. Don’t expect signal in remote stretches of the route or during the Parikrama.
A basic health check covering blood pressure, blood sugar, and a chest X-ray/ECG is advisable, especially for pilgrims over 50 or with any pre-existing condition. We can guide you to where to get this done.
Yes — our package includes the option of porters, yaks, or ponies to carry your equipment, and the helicopter route reduces overall walking significantly.
Lake Mansarovar is considered one of the holiest and purest lakes on Earth across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. A holy dip is believed to cleanse sins and bring deep spiritual merit.
Warm layered clothing, a windproof jacket (we provide a returnable down jacket), thermal wear, sturdy trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and any personal medication. A detailed packing list is shared after booking.
Yes, with a doctor’s clearance. We recommend the helicopter route for older travellers to reduce trekking strain, and oxygen support and basic medical assistance are available throughout.
