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ॐ नमः शिवाय · Om Namah Shivaya

KailashWith Mohanji

The Journey Of A Lifetime — a pilgrimage not to a mountain, but to the stillness at the centre of your own being.

18 August — 2 September 2026 · Dev Kumbh · Manasarovar · Parikrama
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Only one thing really matters
in this journey — Grace.

Kailash does not receive visitors. Kailash receives those whom it has silently called. The call may come as a dream, a restlessness, a tear you cannot explain. When it arrives, the body simply begins to move toward the mountain — and what was seeking you now begins to reveal itself.

This is not a trek. This is not a tour. This is a slow, deliberate dissolution of the self you thought you were, at the feet of the mountain that has always been your home.

— The Invitation —
Mount Kailash at dawn
"Clouds constantly perform abhishek on this mountain. It is a living linga."
The Significance

Kailash is the eternal Shiva Linga.

For Hindus, Kailash is the axis of the universe — the throne of Shiva, consciousness itself in still, unmoving form. For Buddhists, it is the abode of Demchok. For Jains, it is where Rishabhanatha attained liberation. For Bön practitioners, it is the seat of spiritual power.

But the mountain belongs to no religion. It is older than any of them. It simply is — an unbroken, unclimbed, unapproachable transmission of the formless taking form, so that the form-bound pilgrim may remember what they truly are.

To walk around this mountain — the Parikrama — is to walk around the Sahasrara of the planet. An outer circle that slowly, inevitably, closes into an inner one.

6,638 m
Summit · unclimbed
52 km
Parikrama · 3 days
4 rivers
Source of Asia
5,645 m
Drolma La · rebirth
"Once in twelve years, the gods themselves are said to descend at Kailash to bathe in the unseen celestial waters. The 2026 yatra falls within that window — a Dev Kumbh yatra."

Ordinary yatras open the heart. Dev Kumbh yatras open the cosmos. The alignment that arrives once in a generation is not a story — it is a force, and those who are present for it receive transmissions that would ordinarily take lifetimes to earn.

This is why Mohanji has chosen 2026. This is why the group is small. This is why we move slowly.

Dev Kumbh · 2026 · A Generational Yatra
The Four Sacred Passages

What you will walk through

Not four activities. Four thresholds — each dissolving a different layer of who you thought you were before you arrived.

I.
Parikrama

The Outer Kora

52 kilometres across three days. Darchen to Dirapuk beneath the north face, over the 5,645 m Drolma La, down to Zuthulpuk and back. A full circumambulation of the mountain is said to erase the karma of a single lifetime.

3 days · 52 km · up to 5,645 m
II.
Manas Sarovar

The Lake of Consciousness

Born from the mind of Brahma. A pre-dawn bath at 4,590 m beside the highest freshwater lake on Earth. Fire ceremony at the southern shore. Mohanji's transmission at the water's edge. A day held entirely outside time.

Dawn ritual · Homa · Shaktipat
III.
Ashtapad Darshan

The Southern Face

The rarely visited face where Jain tradition places the moksha of Rishabhanatha. Private access arranged only for Mohanji's yatra. Silent darshan at sundown — the sheerest, most arresting view of Kailash most pilgrims never see.

Private · Rare access · Silent
IV.
Antar Yātrā

The Inner Kora

Morning meditation. Evening satsang. The daily presence of Mohanji walking at the pace of the slowest yatri. And a closing shaktipat transmission on the final night. The outer mountain is the method — this is the medicine.

Daily transmission · Shaktipat
Mohanji
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Kailash in Mohanji's Words

Kailash is not a mountain that you go to see. Kailash is a mountain that comes to see you. Every step you take around it is a step it has already taken inside you long before you boarded the flight. By the time you return, you will not remember a single photograph — but something in you will never again be the same.
Mohanji · on the 2018 yatra
The Yatra · 15 Days

Kathmandu to Kailash & back

Every day is paced for altitude, reflection, and presence. Mohanji travels with the group from day one to day fifteen.

Day01
Arrival in Kathmandu
1,400 mWelcome & intention
Gather at Boudhanath stupa for opening satsang. Blessing of yatra malas. First meal. First circle.
Day02
Pashupatinath Darshan
1,400 mJyotirlinga
Sunrise aarti at one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Afternoon altitude briefing and gear check.
Day03
Kathmandu → Kerung
2,800 mBorder crossing
Cross into Tibet. Gradual elevation gain. First night of acclimatisation.
Day04
Acclimatisation in Kerung
2,800 mAdjust · rest
Gentle walks. Pranayama with Mohanji. Hydration protocol. We do not rush the body.
Day05
Kerung → Saga
4,600 mPlateau day
The vast Tibetan plateau opens. Evening chanting circle under an ink-black sky.
Day06
Saga → Manasarovar
4,590 mFirst darshan
Around midday the mountain appears on the horizon. The vehicle stops. Nobody speaks. Evening arati at the lake.
Day07
Manasarovar — Holy Bath & Homa
4,590 mDev Kumbh ceremony
Pre-dawn bath in the mind of Brahma. Fire ceremony on the southern shore. Mohanji's transmission at the water's edge. A day without clocks.
Day08
Lake → Darchen
4,670 mBase of the mountain
Short drive to the pilgrim village at the foot of Kailash. Final brief before Parikrama. Early night.
Day09
Parikrama I — Darchen to Dirapuk
5,050 m20 km · 7 hrs
Beneath the sheer north face — the single most arresting view in the Himalayas. Ponies and porters walking with the group.
Day10
Parikrama II — Drolma La
5,645 m22 km · 10 hrs
The high pass. The death-and-rebirth threshold. Every flag left here is a piece of self surrendered to the mountain.
Day11
Parikrama III — Zuthulpuk
4,670 m10 km · 4 hrs
The closing steps. Visit Milarepa's cave. Return to Darchen. The circle closes.
Day12
Ashtapad Darshan
4,900 mRare access · Shaktipat
Drive to the southern face. Silent darshan. Mohanji's closing shaktipat transmission at sundown.
Day13
Return to Saga
4,600 mDescent
A quieter group. Few words. The mountain travels back inside each of us.
Day14
Saga → Kathmandu
1,400 mClosing circle
Farewell satsang. Sharing — what was seen, what will never be spoken.
Day15
Departure
Airport transfers
Return to the world — not the same person who arrived.
Elevation Profile · 1,400 m → 5,645 m → 1,400 m
Altitude · 15 days
6000m 4500m 3000m DROLMA LA · 5,645m Manasarovar Ashtapad
Logistics · Held, so you can let go

Everything taken care of

We hold every detail — permits, oxygen, meals, ponies, medical — so the only thing you have to carry is your intention.

What is included

  • All permits — Tibet entry, Kailash restricted area, alien travel
  • 14 nights accommodation — 4-star Kathmandu, best-available at altitude
  • All meals — vegetarian, satvic, altitude-appropriate
  • Private coach transport throughout, oxygen cylinders on every vehicle
  • Experienced Tibetan guides and dedicated yatra managers
  • Ponies & porters on parikrama days, by prior arrangement
  • Travelling doctor with altitude medicine protocols
  • Daily satsang & meditation with Mohanji — the heart of the yatra
  • Closing shaktipat ceremony at Ashtapad

Please arrange yourself

  • International flights to and from Kathmandu
  • Chinese group visa — we provide the invitation; ~US$185
  • Travel & medical insurance — altitude cover to 6,000 m mandatory
  • Personal trekking gear — full packing list on registration
  • Medical fitness certificate — from your GP, mandatory
  • Personal offerings for puja, tips, keepsakes
Stories of Transformation

Those who walked before

A few voices from the 2018, 2022 and 2024 yatras Mohanji has led.

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At Drolma La I fell to my knees — not from altitude, but from something leaving my body that I did not know I had been carrying since childhood. I stood up thirty years lighter.
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Anushka R.
Mumbai · Yatra 2022
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I am a cardiologist. I came with data and gear and a quiet skepticism. The mountain took all of it on day three and gave me back something no instrument of mine can measure.
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Dr. David M.
Toronto · Yatra 2024
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Mohanji walked slower than any of us. By day ten we understood why. He was not climbing — he was carrying the silence the rest of us were still learning to hear.
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Saraswati L.
Belgrade · Yatra 2018
Reserve Your Place · 48 Yatris Only

Three ways to walk

Every tier includes the full 15-day programme and Mohanji's daily presence. The tiers differ in accommodation comfort and inner-circle access.

Seeker
Shared · Standard
$4,200 USD
Per yatri · twin share
  • Full 15-day yatra programme
  • Twin-share accommodation throughout
  • All permits, meals, transport
  • Group satsang access
  • Parikrama with shared support
Reserve Seeker →
Pilgrim
Deluxe · Small circle
$5,800 USD
Per yatri · twin share
  • Everything in Seeker
  • Deluxe Kathmandu, best altitude rooms
  • Small-circle satsang (max 20)
  • Personal pony on parikrama
  • Private Ashtapad ceremony
  • Post-yatra integration call with Mohanji
Reserve Pilgrim →
Yogi
Private · Close presence
$8,400 USD
Per yatri · single room
  • Everything in Pilgrim
  • Single occupancy throughout
  • Inner-circle satsang (max 8)
  • One-to-one with Mohanji (Kathmandu)
  • Lead-vehicle seat
  • Personal shaktipat at Manasarovar
Reserve Yogi →
Practical Questions

What you need to know

How fit do I need to be?
You need to be comfortable walking 6–8 hours at altitude over rough terrain. We recommend at least three months of training — hill walking, stair work, cardio three times a week. A medical fitness certificate is mandatory. Ponies are available on parikrama days for those who need them.
What about altitude sickness?
Real, manageable, and planned for. We build in two full acclimatisation days, carry oxygen on every vehicle, travel with a doctor, and pace the itinerary gradually. Around 5% of yatris find they cannot cross the Drolma La and return early — we plan for this with dignity and care.
Will Mohanji really be with us the whole time?
Yes. From the opening satsang in Kathmandu on Day 1 to the closing circle on Day 14, Mohanji is with the group throughout. He walks the parikrama at the pace of the slowest yatri. He does not rush. He does not leave anyone behind.
What makes 2026 a Dev Kumbh yatra?
A specific planetary alignment that occurs once in roughly twelve years is said to bring a "gathering of the gods" to Kailash. The 2026 window carries this subtle-energy signature. Mohanji has chosen to hold the yatra inside this window precisely because the inner transmission is amplified during such alignments.
Can I come alone?
Over half of our yatris travel solo. You will arrive as a stranger and leave as something closer than family. We pair solo yatris thoughtfully for twin-share accommodation, or you can choose the Yogi tier for single occupancy.
What's the group size?
Capped at 48 yatris total. Pilgrim satsangs at 20. Yogi satsangs at 8. The caps protect the quality of the inner experience — not a marketing number.
What happens if the route closes?
The Tibetan Autonomous Region occasionally restricts access on short notice. If the yatra cannot run, registered yatris are offered a full refund or transfer to the 2027 group. We hold insurance against political closure at the operator level.
18 August — 2 September 2026

If the mountain has called you,
you already know.

Registration closes 31 March 2026, or when the 48 places are taken — whichever comes first.

Reserve a place → Speak with the yatra team
"Only one thing really matters in this journey —" Grace.