Kailash: Sacred Kora from Lhasa
A pilgrimage to the holy mountain — not for impressions, but for meeting yourself.
12–25 September 2026 · 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 a pilgrimage to Kailash is considered 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
- Pilgrimage to the heart of Kailash
- 4 sacred monasteriesJokhang · Drepung · Sera · Tashilhunpo
- 3 days trekking kora (52 km)
- 2 great lakesYamdrok — turquoise mirror of the skyManasarovar — sacred waters of purification
- 1 palace of the godsPotala — UNESCO heritage & symbol of Tibet
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:
- morning meditation practices
- evening conversations, questions, live group and one-to-one talks
- sound healing
- gentle guidance without pressure
- a chance to understand yourself and what is unfolding more deeply
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Frequently asked questions
Visas, flights & essentials
We handle the paperwork before departure so you can focus on the pilgrimage on the route. • You book flights to Lhasa (via Chengdu) — we recommend optimal routes. • Tibet group permit and documents are arranged with the group. • Passport details are needed several weeks before departure. • We send a detailed packing list for high altitude before the trip. • We help with insurance and personal first-aid recommendations.
Not included
— International flights to Lhasa and back — Personal travel insurance — Personal expenses and meals outside the program — Tips for the support team
Safety & support on the route
• Gradual acclimatisation in Lhasa before the kora begins. • Experienced team, Tibetan guides, and support throughout. • Porters and yaks on the trekking section — you do not carry full load. • Comfortable pace: a pilgrimage, not a race at altitude. • Drolma La pass (5,630 m) with preparation and team support.
Tips for guides and staff (important)
Minimum — if everything went well: $60 per participant ($5 per day for 12 days).
Tips — standard level
If you were happy with the trip: $120 per participant ($10 per day for 12 days).
Tips — generous gratitude
If everything was outstanding: $180 per participant ($15 per day for 12 days).
Why is September 2026 special?
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse in the Tibetan calendar (once every 60 years). By tradition, one kora around Kailash in this year counts as 13 circumambulations. A kora during the full-moon period is especially meaningful for pilgrims.
What is the maximum altitude?
Drolma La pass — 5,630 m. Lhasa — 3,650 m, Darchen — 4,700 m. The program includes acclimatisation in the first days.
How physically demanding is the route?
This is a real high-altitude pilgrimage. The Kailash kora is about 52 km over 3 days, with Drolma La pass at 5,630 m. You need average or above-average fitness and readiness for altitude. Acclimatisation is built in, the pace is comfortable, porters and yaks carry the load, and the team supports you throughout. This is not a race — it is a conscious path.
What about food?
Meals are organised for the region and altitude. In towns — full meals in hotels and restaurants. On the kora — simple, warm, sustaining food to restore energy. We take participant preferences into account when possible.
Can I travel alone?
Yes. Most participants come on their own. The group is made of people with similar values who are ready for a deep experience — while everyone keeps personal space and time for themselves.
Is this a religious tour?
No. We respectfully engage with Buddhist tradition and Tibetan culture, visit monasteries and sacred places, but the program does not require belonging to any religion. It is a spiritual journey in a broad sense — awareness, inner path, and personal meaning.
Do I need meditation or spiritual practice experience?
No. The program suits any level. Experienced participants can deepen their practice; beginners can gently enter meditation and mindful attention on the way to Kailash.
Kailash does not change you from the outside. It returns you to who you are — without masks. Each step of the kora is not conquering a mountain but meeting yourself.
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