Beyond the regular Holy Mt. Kailash Yatra routes— such as Drive-In/Drive-Out, Fly-In/Fly-Out via Simikot, Lhasa, and other sectors— Fishtail Tours & Treks proudly offers a special Inner Parikrama (Kora) program. This unique Yatra is designed for devoted pilgrims who wish to reach deeper into the heart of the abode of Lord Shiva and witness the holiest inner spiritual sites surrounding Mount Kailash.

Divine Sites Covered During the Inner Parikrama

This extraordinary Inner Kora Yatra allows pilgrims to experience rare and sacred locations that are not included in the standard Kailash routes, such as:

Rare Spiritual Darshans Included

These sacred sites offer a profound spiritual experience that is enjoyed by only a handful of fortunate devotees each year.

Who Can Join the Inner Parikrama?

Join the Special Inner Kora Yatra in 2026

Kailashtreks.com warmly invites all devotees of Lord Shiva to join the upcoming Holy Mt. Kailash Inner Parikrama (Kora) during the 2026 season. This rare pilgrimage promises unparalleled spiritual depth, divine energy, and blessings from Lord Shiva’s sacred abode.

Package Description

YATRA MAP

YATRA EVALUATION

YATRA INFORMATION

Tour Code	Tour Title	Duration	Destination Covered
FMI-I 300	Holy Mt. Kailash with Nandi &Inner Kora	16 Nights/ 17 Days	Kathmandu, Holy Mt. Kailash, Mansarovar Lake, Tirthpuri, Sapta Rishi Cave, Nandi & Inner Kora

TRIP FACTS

Tour Grade

Tour Duration

Highest Elevation

Road Condition

Walking and trekking Duration

17 Days

6,100 Meter

Black Topped Highway

Approx 55 Km Holy trek including 5 Km steep Climbing.

High-level Adventure trek. The Surface journey is smooth and comfortable till the Parikrama starting point.

FIXED DEPARTURE DATES 2026

MONTH	GROUP CODE	DATE OF ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU		DEPARTURE FOR MT. KAILASH		RETURN FROM THE YATRA		FINAL DEPARTURE		FULL MOON DATES/NO MOON DATES
MONTH	GROUP CODE									FULL MOON DATES/NO MOON DATES
		DAY	DATE	DAY	DATE	DAY	DATES	DAY	DATES
APRIL	IFMO 101	SAT	25^TH APRIL	MON	29^TH APR	THUS	^9TH MAY	FRI	^11TH MAY	1^ST MAY
MAY	IFMO 102	WED	6^TH MAY	FRI	^9TH MAY	WED	^20TH MAY	FRI	^22TH MON
MAY	IFMO 103	SUN	17^TH MAY	TUE	^20TH MAY	SUN	^31TH MAY	SAT	^02TH JUN
MAY	IFMO 104	TUES	26^TH MAY	FRI	29^TH MAY	SUN	^9TH JUN	THUS	^11TH JUNE	31^ST MAY
JUNE	IFMO 105	SAT	6^TH JUNE	TUE	^9TH JUNE	SAT	^20TH JUNE	FRI	^22TH JUNE
JUNE	IFMO 106	SAT	20^TH JUNE	TUE	23RD JUNE	SAT	^04TH JULY	MON	^6th JULY	29^TH JUNE
JULY	IFMO 107	WED	1^ST JULY	SAT	^4TH JULY	WED	15^TH JULY	FRI	17^TH JULY
JULY	IFMO 108	SUN	12^TH JULY	WED	15^TH JULY	SUN	26^TH JULY	TUE	28^TH JULY
JULY	IFMO 109	THUS	23^RD JULY	SUN	26^TH JULY	TUES	^6TH AUG	SAT	^8TH AUG	29^TH JULY
AUG	IFMO 110	TUES	4^TH AUG	FRI	^{7TH AUG}	TUE	18^TH AUG	THUS	^20TH AUG
AUG	IFMO 111	TUES	18^TH AUG	FRI	21^TH AUG	TUE	01^TH SEP	THU	^3RD SEP	28^TH AUG
AUG	IFMO 112	SUN	30^TH AUG	WED	^2ST SEPT	SUN	13^TH SEPT	TUE	15^TH SEPT
SEP	IFMO 113	FRI	11^TH SEP	MON	14^TH SEP	FRI	25TH SEP	SUN	27^TH SEPT
SEPT	IFMO 114	SUN	20^TH SEPT	WED	23RD SEPT	SUN	^4TH OCT	TUE	^6TH OCT	26^TH SEPT

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

S. N	HOTEL / RESORT	LOCATION
01	HOTEL MERCURE BY (ACCOR)/ HOTEL CROWN IMPERIAL/ HOTEL MIRAGE REGENCY	KATHMANDU
02	NAMASTE GUEST HOUSE	TIMURE
03	HOTEL PILGRIM OR SIMILAR	KYRUNG
04	SAGA GRAND OR SIMILAR	SAGA
05	HOTEL HIMALAYA OR SIMILAR	DARCHEN
06	GUEST HOUSE	DIRAPIK
07	GUEST HOUSE	ZUTHULPUK

Why Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarovar Are Considered the Holiest Pilgrimage Sites

The Sacred Heart of Creation

Holy Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake stand at the center of creation and the universe, revered since time immemorial. Sages, philosophers, yogis, and devotees have experienced profound spiritual transformation simply by witnessing this divine landscape. Known by many sacred names—Meru, Sumeru, Sushumna, Hemadri (Golden Mountain), Ratnasanu (Jewel Peak), Karnikachala (Lotus Mountain), Amaradri, Deva Parvatha, Ganaparvatha, and Ajatadri (Silver Mountain)—Mt. Kailash is regarded as Swayambhu, the self-created cosmic axis. It is believed that all creation emerges from this sacred point and ultimately returns to it.

Abode of Lord Shiva and Divine Cosmic Energy

Mt. Kailash is worshipped as the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing the eternal philosophy of Purusha and Prakriti—Shiva and Shakti. The radiant silver summit represents the throne of Truth, Wisdom, and Bliss (Sachidanandam). According to ancient scriptures, the primordial sound AUM emerged from the anklets of Lalita Prakriti, forming the patterns of the universe, while divine vibrations from the feet of Lord Shiva (Nataraja) infused life into all creation. It is believed that a holy dip in Mansarovar Lake and the Parikrama around Mt. Kailash absolves a pilgrim of all sins and leads them toward liberation—becoming one with Shiva.

Buddhist Significance of Mt. Kailash

Mt. Kailash holds immense importance for Buddhists, who honor the deity Demchok (Chakrasamvara) residing on its summit. Many Buddhist traditions consider Demchok to be a manifestation parallel to Lord Shiva.

Buddhists revere Mt. Kailash as Kang Rinpoche and Mansarovar Lake as Tso Mapham. Great masters like Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) and Milarepa are deeply connected to this region. Key sites such as Dolma La (Devi) and Gauri Kund (Thuki Zingbu) are sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. A pilgrimage here is believed to lead the soul toward Nirvana.

Kailash in Jain and Sikh Traditions

For Jains, Mt. Kailash is known as Astapada—the sacred place where Adinath Rishabhdeva, the first Tirthankara, attained Moksha. Some traditions also claim that Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, meditated in this holy region. Across the river Chu, an ancient monastery houses a serene marble statue believed by many to represent Guru Nanak.

A Place of Universal Spiritual Resonance

The entire region surrounding Kailash and Mansarovar vibrates with profound spiritual energy. Even non-believers often experience a deep sense of peace and balance amidst the vast, silent, and majestic landscape. It is believed that only those destined or blessed are called to this sacred journey.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu,
Day 02: Trip preparation and half-day Kathmandu pilgrimage sightseeing,
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Timure,
Day 04: Drive from Timure to Kyurung,
Day 05: Drive from Kyrung to Saga,
Day 06: Drive from Saga to Mansarovar,
Day 07: Drive from Manasarovar to Darchen,
Day 08: Drive from Darchen to Yamadwar & Holy trek to Dirapuk,
Day 09: Visit Charan Sparsh, Polung Glacier, and North Face and return to Dirapuk,
Day 10: Holy trek to Climbing to Zuthulpuk,
Day 11: Holy trek to Darchen and rest,
Day 12: Drive to Serlong Gumpa and trek to Saptarishi/Nandi Korra and return to Dirapuk,
Day 13: Visit Tirthpuri and drive to Saga.

Day 14: Drive from Saga to Kyrung.

Day 14: Drive from kyrung to kathmandu.

Day 15: Puja at Pashupatinath Temple and free day in Kathmandu.

Day 16: Final departure transfer to the airport for onward journey