Last updated: 1 November 2026

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2027: Complete Guide

Routes, cost, best time and how to prepare for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2027.

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Cost
Best time
How to prepare

Overview

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a high-altitude pilgrimage that needs planning. This guide covers the routes, the cost, the best time to go and how to prepare, for Indian pilgrims planning for 2027.

Mount Kailash (about 6,638 m) and Lake Mansarovar (about 4,590 m) lie in western Tibet. Pilgrims walk the 52 km Kailash parikrama over three days, and take a holy dip in Lake Mansarovar.

Prices below are market-based starting prices for 2027 and can change with the date, group size and stay.

Which route should you choose?

Route	Duration	Starts from	Price from, per person
Helicopter route from Lucknow	10 days / 9 nights	Lucknow	₹2,75,000
Helicopter route from Kathmandu	12 days / 11 nights	Kathmandu	₹2,95,000
Overland route via Kerung	13 days / 12 nights	Kathmandu	₹2,30,000
Lhasa route	15 days / 14 nights	Kathmandu	₹2,95,000

Helicopter from Lucknow: the shortest, at 10 days.
Overland via Kerung: the lowest price, with a gradual climb.
Via Lhasa: the slowest, with Lhasa sights.
Government yatra: apply on kmy.gov.in when registration opens.

Best time to go

May to September. Full moon (Purnima) batches around 20 May, 19 June, 18 July, 17 August and 15 September 2027 are the most popular and include a puja and havan at Lake Mansarovar.

How to prepare

Start walking 6 to 8 weeks before, and build up to 5 to 6 km a day.
Get a medical fitness check and ask your doctor about altitude medicines.
Pack warm layers, a windproof jacket, broken-in trekking shoes and sun protection.
Keep one or two spare days after the yatra for weather delays.

What does it cost?

Starting prices in 2027: Rs 2,30,000 overland, Rs 2,75,000 helicopter from Lucknow, Rs 2,95,000 helicopter from Kathmandu and Rs 2,95,000 via Lhasa. See the full cost page.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Kailash Mansarovar Yatra cost ?

Starting prices in 2027 are about Rs 2,30,000 for the overland route via Kerung and Rs 2,75,000 for the 10-day helicopter route from Lucknow. The Kathmandu helicopter and Lhasa routes start from Rs 2,95,000 and Rs 2,95,000. The final price depends on the date, group size and stay.

Which route is the shortest?

The helicopter route from Lucknow is the shortest, at 10 days and 9 nights. It uses a flight to Simikot and a helicopter to Hilsa on the Nepal–Tibet border.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. You need a valid passport, passport-size photos and a medical fitness certificate. We arrange the Tibet permits for the group as part of the package.

When is the best time to go in 2027?

May to September. Full moon (Purnima) batches around 20 May, 19 June and 17 August are the most popular and fill first.

Is the helicopter safe in bad weather?

Hill flights in Nepal fly only in suitable weather. Delays of a day or two happen, so the itinerary has a buffer and you should keep one or two spare days after the yatra.

Is this the same as the government yatra?

No. The government yatra is run by the Ministry of External Affairs through Lipulekh and Nathu La, and you apply on kmy.gov.in. This is a private package through Nepal with fixed group departures.

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