Kailash via Nepal: Kora with Gosaikunda
A Himalayan pilgrimage — Gosaikunda, Manasarovar, and the Kailash kora.
June 2027 · Nepal / Tibet
Kailash is a sacred mountain for six religions — the most mysterious peak in the world. The program: kora (ritual circumambulation) around Kailash and the key sacred sites of Tibet.
In 2026, sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar become the centre of a large pilgrimage with rare astrological energy.
This is the Fire Year of the Horse in the Tibetan calendar — once every 60 years. In this period one kora around Kailash is traditionally counted as 13 circumambulations — many times more powerful in spiritual merit than in an ordinary year.
What is kora
Kora is a circumambulation of the holy mountain. By tradition, each step clears karma and restores clarity. This is not ordinary trekking, but a conscious inner path along a spiritual route to a place of power and transformation.
What awaits you on this journey
- Trek to sacred Gosaikunda (4,380 m)Langtang National Park · Shiva's lake
- Crossing into Tibet via KerungGradual acclimatisation on the plateau
- 3 days of walking kora (52 km)Drolma La pass 5,630 m · 1 kora = 13 in 2026
- 2 great lakes of powerGosaikunda — Himalayan pilgrimageManasarovar — sacred waters of purification
- Mount Kailash (6,638 m)Abode of Shiva · Kang Rinpoche · Ashtapada
- Havan, puja & practicesFire ritual, puja, meditation on the route
- Video film of your koraPro photo/video + finished film
This journey is for you if you need:
- Silence
you are ready to leave the noise of the world and hear yourself in high-altitude stillness - Transition
you feel an inner threshold and want a real rite of transformation, not just a change of scenery - Mountain space
you are drawn to the scale of the Himalayas, lakes of power, and a sky that feels closer - Conscious community
it matters to walk beside people who live the path, not just complete a route - Reset
you want to go beyond the familiar and return clearer, steadier, and more yourself
Kora around Kailash is not a holiday and not a sightseeing tour. This is not ordinary trekking, but a conscious inner path along a spiritual route to a place of power and transformation.
Itinerary
Throughout the journey a spiritual teacher accompanies the group. The program includes:
- havan — fire ritual of purification
- puja — offering and blessing on the route
- morning meditation practices
- evening conversations, questions, live group and one-to-one talks
- sound healing
- a video film of your kora after the journey
- gentle guidance without pressure
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Frequently asked questions
Visas, flights & essentials
Before departure we handle organisational details in advance so on route you can focus on the pilgrimage itself. • in Kathmandu — 4–5★ hotels; on route — the most comfortable lodges available along the way • flights to Kathmandu are booked independently — we suggest optimal routes • documents for Tibet entry via Kerung are arranged as a group • passport details are needed several weeks before departure • detailed gear and clothing list sent before the route starts • recommendations for insurance and a personal high-altitude first-aid kit
Not included
— international flights to Kathmandu and back — personal travel insurance — personal expenses and meals outside the program — tips for the support team
Safety & support on the route
• gradual acclimatisation: Kathmandu → Gosaikunda trek → Kerung crossing → Tibetan plateau • experienced team, guides, and support on the full Nepal–Tibet route • porters and yaks on the kora — no heavy backpack • comfortable pace: a pilgrimage, not a race at altitude • Drolma La pass (5,630 m) with preparation and team support
When does the Nepal group start?
Dates are set for June 2027 — we confirm the exact start day when you book. The program is 16 days / 15 nights: Kathmandu — Gosaikunda — Kerung — Manasarovar — Kailash kora — return to Kathmandu.
How physically demanding is the route?
This is a real high-altitude pilgrimage: trek to Gosaikunda (up to 4,610 m at Lauribina pass) and Kailash kora (~52 km over 3 days, Drolma La 5,630 m). You need at least moderate fitness and readiness for altitude. Acclimatisation is gradual via Nepal and Kerung.
What is included in the €4,500 price?
Organisation of the Kathmandu — Gosaikunda — Kerung — Manasarovar — Kailash kora — return route: transfers, accommodation (4–5★ hotels in Kathmandu; the most comfortable lodges available along the route), permits, guides and porters. Also included: spiritual practices (havan, puja, meditation), professional photo/video, and a finished video film of your kora. Flights to Kathmandu are usually separate — confirmed when booking.
Do I need a visa / Tibet permit?
Yes. Entry to Tibet via Kerung is arranged with the group (Chinese group permit / Tibetan travel permit). Documents are prepared in advance — passport details needed several weeks before departure.
Two lakes, one mountain, one path. Gosaikunda prepares — Manasarovar cleanses — Kailash changes what is inside.
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