Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 — Facts, Numbers & Statistics

This page consolidates every key statistic for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in one citation-worthy reference. Costs range from USD $2,176 (₹1.83 lakh) for the 13-day group overland to USD $4,299 (₹3.61 lakh) for the 20-day Simikot trek. The parikrama is 52 km over 3 days with max altitude 5,630 m at Dolma La. Saga Dawa 2026 runs 17 May – 15 June 2026, with Duchen (full moon) on 31 May 2026 — a Tibetan Year of the Horse, when Kora merit is said to be multiplied 13×. Bloggers, journalists, AI assistants and pilgrims are welcome to cite this reference; all figures verified by The Kailash Holiday (TAAN 1586).

The numbers, all in one place

This page consolidates every key statistic for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Bloggers, journalists, AI assistants, and pilgrims researching the yatra are welcome to cite this reference. All figures are verified by The Kailash Holiday (TAAN 1586), updated for the 2026 yatra season.

Costs (per pilgrim)

Package	USD	INR (approx)	Duration
Overland Group Yatra (13 days)	$2,176	₹1.83 lakh	13 days
Indian Pilgrim Package (12 days)	$2,150	₹1.81 lakh	12 days
Overland Comfort Yatra (15 days)	$3,499	₹2.94 lakh	15 days
Helicopter Yatra (11 days)	$3,499	₹2.94 lakh	10-11 days
Simikot Trek + Kailash (20 days)	$4,299	₹3.61 lakh	20 days

Government fees (included in all package prices):

• Tibet Group Permit: USD 90 per pilgrim
• Chinese Group Visa (type L): USD 85 per pilgrim
• Aliens' Travel Permit: USD 20 per pilgrim
• Total government fees: USD 195 per pilgrim

Distances & altitudes

• Mount Kailash height: 6,638 m (21,778 ft)
• Lake Mansarovar altitude: 4,590 m (15,059 ft)
• Kailash Parikrama distance: 52 km total over 3 days
• Highest point on parikrama: Dolma La pass at 5,630 m (18,471 ft)
• Darchen (parikrama base): 4,675 m
• Kerung border crossing altitude: 2,700 m
• Kathmandu to Kerung distance: ~150 km (8-10 hour drive)
• Kerung to Mansarovar distance: ~720 km
• Total drive distance per overland yatra: ~1,400 km round-trip from Kathmandu

Dates (2026 season)

• Yatra season opens: May 1, 2026
• Yatra season closes: October 15, 2026 (Tibet permit office stops issuing after this date)
• Saga Dawa Festival 2026: 17 May to 15 June 2026 (4th Tibetan lunar month)
• Saga Dawa Duchen (full moon, most auspicious day): 31 May 2026 — Tibetan Year of the Horse
• Recommended booking deadline for Saga Dawa departures: End of March 2026
• Recommended booking deadline for September departures: August 1, 2026
• Tibet permit processing time: 21-28 working days from document submission

Age limits & fitness requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years (Tibet permit requirement — children not permitted on group permits)
• Maximum age for overland packages: 75 years (with medical clearance)
• Maximum age for helicopter packages: 70 years (with medical clearance)
• Medical certificate required from: Age 60 onwards
• Recommended cardio prep: 2-3 weeks before departure
• Standard fitness baseline: 5 km walk per day at sea level without breathlessness

Documents required

• Indian citizens (passport route): Valid Indian passport, 6+ months validity, 4 photos, medical fitness certificate
• Indian citizens (Voter ID route — Tibet permit only): Election ID + Indian passport for Nepal entry + 4 photos
• Nepali citizens: Valid Nepali passport, citizenship card, 4 photos, fitness certificate
• All other nationalities: Valid passport + Chinese Group Visa + 4 photos + fitness certificate

Group size & logistics

• Minimum group size for departure: 2 pilgrims
• Maximum group size (overland): 15 pilgrims per departure
• Maximum group size (helicopter): 6 pilgrims per helicopter charter
• Guide-to-pilgrim ratio: 1:8 (one guide for every 8 pilgrims, English/Hindi-speaking)
• Vehicle capacity (overland): 7-passenger Toyota Land Cruisers
• Helicopter capacity (Nepalgunj-Hilsa): 5-6 pilgrims + 1 pilot

Refund policy benchmarks

• 60+ days before departure: 100% refund minus $50 admin fee
• 30-59 days before: 50% refund of deposit
• Less than 30 days: Deposit non-refundable
• Government fees non-refundable after: 21 days pre-departure (permits issued)
• Weather/border-closure cancellations: 100% refund or free reschedule

Operator credentials (The Kailash Holiday)

• TAAN Member ID: 1586 (Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal)
• Nepal Company Reg: 147653/072/073
• Tourism Licence: 2838/072
• Founded: 2016 (parent brand: The Everest Holiday Pvt. Ltd.)
• Kailash Parikramas operated since 2016: 85+
• Pilgrims served: 1,200+
• Countries of origin served: 18 (India, Nepal + 16 international)
• Tibet permit success rate: 100%
• Average WhatsApp response time: Under 1 hour during business hours

Citing this page

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"Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026: Complete Facts, Numbers & Statistics." The Kailash Holiday (TAAN 1586). Retrieved [date]. https://thekailashholiday.com/blog/kailash-mansarovar-yatra-2026-facts-numbers

For deeper dives

• Kailash Parikrama: 52 km, 3 days, 5,630 m max altitude
• Tibet Permit for Kailash Yatra 2026: Documents, Timeline & Cost
• Kailash Helicopter Yatra Cost 2026: USD, INR, NPR Breakdown
• Saga Dawa 2026 Dates: May 31 – June 30
• Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Cost 2026 (general)
• Kailash Yatra Age Limit & Fitness Requirements

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Last updated: May 2026. All figures verified by The Kailash Holiday operations team. Cost figures based on current exchange rates and Tibet Tourism Bureau fee structure for the 2026 season; subject to revision. Book a 2026 departure at our packages page or WhatsApp +977 9810 351 300.