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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2027 Fixed Departure Dates (Overland via Nepal)

21 August 2026 By Alpine Kailash

The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage for Hindu and Buddhist devotees. The pilgrimage takes travellers from Kathmandu through the Nepal Tibet border area toward Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash. For many pilgrims, the timing of the journey is as important as the route itself because several religious dates and full moon periods are associated with the pilgrimage.

For the 2027 season, Alpine Kailash Trek Pvt. Ltd. currently lists fixed departure dates for its overland route via Nepal. The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2027 schedule runs from April to October and includes departures timed around Chaitra Shukla Purnima, Baishakh Shukla Purnima, Saga Dawa Festival, Guru Purnima, Janai Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, and Ashwin Shukla Purnima.

The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Fixed Departure Dates also include several full moon periods at Lake Manasarovar. Some departures are listed for both Indian and Non Indian Passport Holders, while the April and October departures are specifically marked as Non Indian Passport Holders Only.

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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2027 Duration and Route

The overland pilgrimage is planned for 13 Nights / 14 Days. Kathmandu is both the starting and ending point of the trip, making it the main base for travellers before and after the overland section.

The route follows:

Kathmandu – Syabrubesi – Kerung – Saga – Lake Manasarovar – Darchen – Dirapuk – Dolma La Pass – Zuthulpuk – Saga – Kerung – Kathmandu

The route combines travel through the Nepal Tibet border area with the pilgrimage areas around Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash. When choosing between the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2027 Dates, travellers should consider not only the date itself but also whether the religious or full moon period matches their personal plans.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2027 Fixed Departure Calendar

Alpine Kailash Trek Pvt. Ltd. currently lists 15 fixed departures for its 2027 overland program via Nepal. The schedule begins in April and continues through October, with several choices available during the main pilgrimage period.

MonthDepartureReligious Date or Full MoonEligibility
April15 April 2027Chaitra Shukla Purnima, full moon on 21 AprilNon Indian Passport Holders Only
May01 May 2027Regular departureIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
May14 May 2027Baishakh Shukla Purnima, full moon on 20 MayIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
May19 May 2027Regular departureIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
June02 June 2027Regular departureIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
June13 June 2027Saga Dawa Festival, full moon on 19 JuneIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
June23 June 2027Regular departureIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
July12 July 2027Guru Purnima, full moon on 18 JulyIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
July21 July 2027Regular departureIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
August11 August 2027Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan, full moon on 17 AugustIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
August19 August 2027Regular departureIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
September01 September 2027Regular departureIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
September10 September 2027Full moon on 16 SeptemberIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
September22 September 2027Regular departureIndian and Non Indian Passport Holders
October09 October 2027Ashwin Shukla Purnima, full moon on 15 OctoberNon Indian Passport Holders Only

Important: The dates above are based on Alpine Kailash Trek Pvt. Ltd.’s current 2027 departure schedule. Departure dates, passport eligibility, Tibet travel permits, border access, weather conditions, and operating arrangements may change. Travellers should confirm the latest details with the operator before booking. 

April 2027: Opening Departure of the Season

The first departure is scheduled for 15 April 2027, with arrival in Kathmandu on the same date and return to Kathmandu on 28 April 2027. This departure is connected with Chaitra Shukla Purnima, while the full moon falls on 21 April 2027 during the pilgrimage period.

For pilgrims who want to begin their Kailash pilgrimage early in the 2027 season, this date provides the first listed option. The timing also places the pilgrimage around the first full moon period included in the annual calendar.

The 15 April 2027 departure is specifically listed for Non Indian Passport Holders Only. Alpine Kailash also notes that this departure is available for private groups of 10 or more participants. Weather and operational conditions may affect the possibility of completing the Kailash Parikrama during this early season departure.

Indian Passport Holders should therefore consider the May departures listed in the calendar.

May 2027: Three Departure Options

May provides three Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Fixed Departure Dates: 01 May, 14 May, and 19 May 2027. For travelers looking to start their pilgrimage during this part of the season, May is a flexible month with three options.

The 14 May 2027 departure is especially significant in that it falls on Baishakh Shukla Purnima.The full moon falls on 20 May 2027 during the pilgrimage period.

The 01 May and 19 May departures provide alternatives for travellers whose schedules do not match the 14 May date. All three May departures are listed for Indian and Non Indian Passport Holders.

June 2027: Saga Dawa Festival Departure

June has three departures: 02 June, 13 June, and 23 June 2027. The most significant date in this month is 13 June 2027, which is scheduled around the Saga Dawa Festival.

The Saga Dawa festival falls on 19 June 2027, during the pilgrimage period for the 13 June departure. Saga Dawa is a significant Buddhist celebration that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha.

The 13 June departure can be of interest to Buddhist pilgrims planning their travel around the time. The other two June dates offer options to the travellers who would wish to travel prior to or after the festival season.

June departures are provided both to Indian and Non Indian Passport Holders, providing travellers with a number of options when considering the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2027 Dates.

July 2027: Guru Purnima and Another Departure

The July calendar includes 12 July 2027 and 21 July 2027. The 12 July departure is associated with Guru Purnima, while the full moon is on 18 July 2027 during the pilgrimage period.

Pilgrims who consider Guru Purnima an important religious occasion may prefer the 12 July departure because the travel period corresponds with the observance. The full moon also falls during the pilgrimage period.

The 21 July departure provides a later option for those who cannot travel in the middle of the month. Both July departures are listed for Indian and Non Indian Passport Holders.

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August 2027: Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan

August has two fixed departures, on 11 August 2027 and 19 August 2027. The 11 August 2027 departure is connected with Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. The full moon falls on 17 August 2027, placing this departure within a significant religious period.

For pilgrims who want their travel dates to coincide with Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan, 11 August is the relevant choice. The 19 August departure gives travellers another option later in the month.

Both dates are listed for Indian and Non Indian Passport Holders.

September 2027: Three More Choices

The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Fixed Departure Dates continue through September with departures on 01 September, 10 September, and 22 September 2027.

The 10 September 2027 departure is timed around the full moon, which falls on 16 September 2027. Travellers who specifically want to plan their pilgrimage around the September full moon can consider this date.

The 01 September and 22 September departures provide alternatives on either side of the full moon departure. This gives pilgrims some flexibility when choosing a September travel date based on their own schedule.

October 2027: Final Listed Departure

The final overland departure in the supplied 2027 calendar is 09 October 2027. This departure is associated with Ashwin Shukla Purnima, and the full moon falls on 15 October 2027 during the pilgrimage period.

The October departure may suit travellers who prefer to travel toward the end of the listed pilgrimage season. However, it is specifically marked Non Indian Passport Holders Only.

Alpine Kailash lists the 09 October 2027 departure for private groups of 10 or more participants. As with the early season departure, weather and operational conditions may affect the possibility of completing the Kailash Parikrama.

The 09 October departure is the final overland departure currently listed in Alpine Kailash Trek Pvt. Ltd.’s 2027 calendar.

Special Spiritual Departures in 2027

Several departures in the 2027 schedule are timed around important religious observances and full moon periods. These dates may be especially meaningful for pilgrims who want to plan their Kailash Manasarovar Yatra around a particular festival, Purnima, or full moon.

Chaitra Shukla Purnima

The 15 April 2027 departure is connected with Chaitra Shukla Purnima, with the full moon falling on 21 April 2027 during the pilgrimage period. This is the first spiritually timed departure listed in the 2027 schedule and is specifically available for Non Indian Passport Holders.

Baishakh Shukla Purnima

The 14 May 2027 departure is associated with Baishakh Shukla Purnima. The full moon falls on 20 May 2027 during the pilgrimage period, making this departure relevant for pilgrims who wish to travel around the May Purnima.

Saga Dawa Festival

The 13 June 2027 departure is scheduled around the Saga Dawa Festival. Saga Dawa is a major Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha.

The festival period falls during the June pilgrimage period, making this departure particularly relevant for Buddhist pilgrims who wish to plan their journey around Saga Dawa. The astronomical full moon falls on 19 June 2027.

Guru Purnima

The 12 July 2027 departure is associated with Guru Purnima. The full moon at Manasarovar is listed for 18 July 2027, placing both dates within the same pilgrimage period.

Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan

The 11 August 2027 departure is connected with Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. The full moon at Manasarovar is scheduled for 17 August 2027.

September Full Moon

The 10 September 2027 departure is the September option connected with the full moon at Manasarovar on 16 September 2027.

Ashwin Shukla Purnima

The 09 October 2027 departure is connected with Ashwin Shukla Purnima. The full moon at Manasarovar is scheduled for 15 October 2027, marking the final full moon period included in the 2027 departure calendar.

Passport Eligibility for the 2027 Yatra

Passport eligibility is an important consideration when selecting the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2027 Dates. According to Alpine Kailash Trek Pvt. Ltd.’s current schedule, the April and October departures have different eligibility from the other listed dates.

Indian Passport Holders are listed as eligible for:

  • 01 May 2027
  • 14 May 2027
  • 19 May 2027
  • 02 June 2027
  • 13 June 2027
  • 23 June 2027
  • 12 July 2027
  • 21 July 2027
  • 11 August 2027
  • 19 August 2027
  • 01 September 2027
  • 10 September 2027
  • 22 September 2027

The April and October departures are not included in the Indian Passport Holder list.

According to Alpine Kailash Trek Pvt. Ltd.’s current schedule, Non Indian Passport Holders are listed as eligible for all 15 departures. The two departures specifically marked Non Indian Passport Holders Only are 15 April 2027 and 09 October 2027.

Because the passport category affects the choice of departure, travellers should check this information before finalising their preferred date.

Why Choose a Full Moon Departure?

Departures around the full moon may appeal to those pilgrims who want to time their journey to coincide with an important lunar and religious period. There are a number of dates in the 2027 calendar timed so that the full moon coincides with the pilgrimage period. For many pilgrims the full moon can be a time for prayer, meditation and personal reflection.

For many pilgrims, the full moon can be a time for prayer, meditation, and personal reflection. Some may also wish to observe religious practices such as holy bathing at Lake Manasarovar during this period.

The 2027 schedule includes full moon periods in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Several of these are connected with specific religious observances, while others are simply listed as full moon departures.

A full moon departure should not be considered better than a regular departure. The correct option will be based on personal religious preference, eligibility to have a passport, availability of travel and individual schedule. Certain full moon and festival departures might be of interest to more people as well, and planning early can be beneficial.

Planning Your Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2027

There are 15 departures already available between April and October, which allows travellers to organize their pilgrimage. The most appropriate one will be the one that will depend on a personal situation, passport eligibility and the religious season that a traveller desires to follow.

To choose a date, it is helpful to keep in mind:

  • Eligibility of passport to the desired departure.
  • Whether a religious or full moon departure is important to you
  • Your preferred month of travel
  • Availability of the selected departure
  • The accommodation, transportation, permit arrangements, and other preparations time.

Interested travellers may want to book earlier since specific dates such as the Saga Dawa Festival or a specific full moon departure can be more popular.

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Booking Your Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2027

The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Fixed Departure Dates 2027 offer dates between April and October, as well as regular departure and date associated to major religious festivals. Checking the calendar is one way of ensuring that you choose a departure that suits your passport category, the month you would like to go on holiday and your religious inclinations.

Some of the departures are also scheduled on the full moon days so that pilgrims have the choice to schedule their trip on the dates that have some significance to them. Regardless of the type of festival related departure or any other date that you have in mind, it is always good to plan early in order to make the relevant travel arrangements.

For current availability and booking information, travellers can contact Alpine Kailash Trek Pvt. Ltd. to discuss their preferred departure. The company will also give details regarding the dates available and help in planning of the 13 Nights / 14 Days overland pilgrimage Kathmandu to Kathmandu. Having a definite departure date of the 2027 season, the pilgrims now can begin planning when they will be able to fit the Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage date in their plans.

With a clear departure calendar for the 2027 season, pilgrims can now begin considering the date that best fits their plans for the Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage.

Note: Kailash Manasarovar travel is subject to Tibet travel permits, border conditions, government regulations, weather, and operational requirements. Departure schedules and eligibility may change, so travellers should confirm the latest information with Alpine Kailash Trek Pvt. Ltd. before making final travel arrangements.