A Traveller’s Guide To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra takes devotees into the sacred Himalayan region of Tibet, where Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar hold deep religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. But reaching this sacred region is not just a trip; it’s more than that. Travellers can choose between the Government of India routes through Lipulekh and Nathu La and several Nepal-based private-operator routes, including overland and helicopter itineraries.

The right route depends on how much time you have, your comfort with high-altitude travel, the amount of trekking you are prepared for, and your budget.

In 2026, the Indian government officially operated the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via both Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La Pass in Sikkim. Private operators, by contrast, ran it from Nepal.