Fitness & Medicine
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is No Ordinary Journey
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is not a resort holiday or an adrenaline-pumping adventure. It’s a soulful, high-altitude pilgrimage that demands mental strength, spiritual readiness, and a healthy, well-prepared body.
You don’t need muscle power or athletic endurance — but you do need to be medically fit and follow a disciplined routine before and during the Yatra.
Weather & Altitude Challenges
Extreme Weather: From scorching heat in lowlands to freezing cold in Tibet.
Altitude Variation:
Kathmandu: ~4,000 ft
Mount Kailash & Mansarovar: 15,000 – 19,000 ft
The journey takes you across dramatic elevations — your body must acclimatize.
Fitness & Health Preparation
✅ Physical Fitness Routine (Start 45 Days Before Yatra)
Daily walking or jogging (Start with 1 km and build up)
Stair climbing practice to boost lung capacity
Deep breathing exercises and pranayama
If you have knee issues, use a knee cap and increase walking distance gradually
✅ Medical Kit Essentials
Every yatri must carry a personal medical kit with 2 sets of:
Prescribed Daily Medicines
Paracetamol / Crocin
Sprain & Injury Spray (e.g. Volini)
Burn Ointment
Glucose Tablets (Dextrose)
Electro Powder / ORS (Very Important)
Antacid Tablets
Motion Sickness Tablets
Painkillers (As prescribed)
Eye Drops
Vicks or similar
Muscle Relaxants
Knee Cap
If diabetic or hypertensive:
Bring your Glucose Meter or BP Monitor. Monitor daily and carry all prescribed medication with strict adherence to dosage and diet.
Dietary Guidelines
Drink at least 3 litres of water daily
Drink 2 glasses of buttermilk (chhas) daily
Avoid oily/fried food
Do not eat outside food
No food after 7:30 PM
Continue this healthy routine even after the yatra to build long-term stamina and immunity.
Mandatory Medical Disclosure
All yatris must:
Disclose any ongoing health conditions in the Medical Form
Carry all medical reports if requested
Ensure their fitness is verified by a certified physician
Follow the fitness and food guidelines seriously
Take all medications on time and carry extras
Monitor blood pressure/sugar daily
Stay hydrated, stay positive, and trust your body
No smoking or alcohol
No oily, fried, or street food
Do not skip meals or eat after 7:30 PM
Avoid exerting yourself too much before full acclimatization