MT. KAILASH

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MT. KAILASH

A JOURNEY TO THE HEAVENS

Mount Kailash, which stands prominently in a remote south-west corner of Tibet at the altitude of 22,028 feet, is the holiest of all holy peaks. For centuries Kailash and Manasarovar have played a significant role in collective consciousness not only for Buddhists, but also for Bonpos, Hindus and Jains. It is an area sacred to all these four major Indic religions. For the Buddhist, Kailash is the manifestation of the Buddha Sakyamuni. For the Hindus particularly, it is regarded as one of sacred locations of the Lord Shiva Mahadeva and the Deity Parvati. The Jains revere it as the site of their first saint Adinath’s emancipation. Followers of Bon, the oldest religion of Tibet, worship it as the scared Nine Stone Swastika Mountain. Sherpa, their founder saint, is said to have descended on its peak.

Pilgrimage is an activity common to above four major religions. The faithful set off on long journeys to places with the hope of creating virtue and gaining merit. Mount Kailash is regarded as the holiest mountain on earth. Moreover, even for those without specific faith, the mountain’s physical form makes it a natural symbol of purity.

At a height of 6656m, Mt. Kailash is locally called Kang Rinpoche or the precious jewel of the snow. It is striking with its snow-capped peak against the clear blue sky which justifies its name Jewel of the Snow. Each of MT. Kailash’s face highlights different moods. The southern face reflects majesty or splendor; it is fully covered with snow. The west face is enveloped in an aura of compassion and benevolence. The north face is stark, forbidding and daunting while the east, only visible from a distance, is mysterious and distant.

Kailash Man Sarovar Drive in Tour 9 Nights 10 Days
Itinerary:

·       Day 01:
Drive Kathmandu- Kyirung.

We drive from Kathmandu to Nepal Tibet border along a scenic highway. After immigration formalities at the border, you meet our Tibetan guide & driver. After some briefing, we drive to O/N at Guest House.

·       Day 02:
Rest Day in Kyirung.

Acclimatize in Kerong before further driving. Free afternoons look around. O/n at Guest house. 

·       Day 03:
Drive Kyirung to Saga/4450m – 232 km

First day with a long drive in the
desert terrain. Driving past nomad camps and sheep and yak herds. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma, and Langtang Himal from the pass. Continue driving through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peiku tso Lake (4400m). We will be crossing river Brahmaputra (“Yarling Tsangpo” in Tibetan) to reach Saga (4600m). O/n in guest house.

·       Day 04:
Saga to Paryang (4558m) to Mansarovar (4600m) 507 km 8-9 hrs

Watching the mountains in distance and driving through road we pass through the small town of Zhongba before reaching Paryang. Offering the first view of Mt Kailash and the holy lake only after several hours of drive. As you approach this serene and sacred lake, the historic Chiu Monastery becomes visible on the Northwest shore of the lake. From this vantage point, you can have a glimpse of majestic Mount Kailash.
Manasarovar, the highest freshwater lake with turquoise complexion – surrounded by mt Kailash, Mt. Gurula-Mandata, and Lake Rakchyas is simply heavenly. O/n at Guesthouse.

·       Day 05:
Drive to Darchen (14975 ft) 40km

After some peaceful hours at the shores of the sacred Lake Manasarovar with the snowy massif of Gurla Mandhata 7694m across the lake, we drive 40 km to Darchen which serves as the base for Mt kailashkora (circumambulation). The Kora is 53 km in total and completed in three days. O/n in a Guest house.

·       Day 06:
Trek to Dira-Puk/5000 m

It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs and waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky. The 15 km trail takes almost 7 hrs. O/n Guest house.

·       Day 07:
Trek Dira Puk-Zuthul Puk, 18 km, 6-7 hrs., 550 m ascent, 600 m descent.

Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage trek, cross the Dolma La pass at 5670 m. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget you. By the late afternoon you will arrive at Zuthul Puk where the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles. O/N at local guest house

·       Day 08:
End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Saga.

Complete the kora and drive to Lake Manasarovar to Saga O/N at Guest House.

·       Day 09:
Drive back to Kyirung O/N at Guest House

Second last day with a long drive in the desert terrain. It is a 232km drive back to Kiyung from Sanga. Last night in Tibetan soil. Overnight at the Guest House.

·       Day 10:
Kyirung to Kathmandu 150 km.

Driving further to Nepal-Tibet border, complete the immigration formalities. It takes a 7–8-hour drive from the border to Kathmandu. You can expect to arrive in Kathmandu around 4-5 pm if there is no traffic Jam en route.

What
is Included

·       Hotel/Guest House Accommodation as per program

·       Private Transportation by Van.

·       All necessary Tibet Travel and Trekking Permit.

·       English-speaking Tibetan Guide

·       All Sightseeing and Entrance fees as per the itinerary.

·       Meal plan on B/B Basis

·       Kathmandu to the Border to Kathmandu transportation

What
is Excluded

·       Lunch and Dinner

·       Insurance of any kind.

·       Hiring porter, Yak/ horse

·       Rescue and Evacuation Service

·       Any Additional cost due to natural calamities and Unforeseen Circumstances, etc.

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