Kailash is considered the holiest mountain on earth by a number of faiths and religions. Through millennia, monks, yogis and pilgrims from all over the world have braved unimaginable hardships to reach this abode of gods. Its exceptional isolation and the peculiar contours of black granite that give it the appearance of a Shivalinga, have caused Kailash to be venerated as a place that is both representative and emblematic of Shiva. For Hindus, a journey to Kailash is considered the ultimate yatra due to both the difficulty of reaching it and the level of sanctity attached to it.
Significance of Mt. Kailash
Traditionally, Indians have embarked on many difficult yatras and, in the process, found that some places radiate and elemental energy not felt elsewhere.
Physically the journey culminates in a definite destination, a tirth sthana or a place that enables one to 'cross over'. The symbolic crossing is from ignorance to knowledge, from mortality to immortality. The tirtha sthana holds a special significance either because it is associated with a religious event or it may have a special location which evokes an experience outside the dull and gross phenomena of daily life. It is usually a place that lifts the mind out of its limited functioning, stretching it to grasp new meanings.
Gauri Kund
While proceeding downwards from Dolma - La (Dolma Pass), a steep descent to Gouri Kund at 5608 m, also called the Lake of compassion as referred to in the shiva Purana this is the setting for the legend of Parvati and how Ganesh acquired his elephant head bathing in the emerald waters of the kund, Parvati fashioned an image of Ganesh from the soap suds on her body, breathed life into it and placed it at the entrance of her home to prevent anyone entering. Lord Shiva happened to return at this point of time and was stopped by Ganesha. Indignant at this affront, shiva cut off the boy's head. Pravati was inconsolable and insisted that the boy be brought back to life shiva took the head of a wandering elephant and placed it on the body. Life was restored and Parvati had her son back.
Mansarovar
Manasarovar is what remains of the Lake Tethys, considered the source of all creation. As the legend goes, Brahma created this lake for his meditation and worship. Literally speaking it is manas + sarovar. Manas refers to the mind of the supreme God Brahma, the lake being its outward manifestation. The sacred Manas is at a height of 4560 m with a circumference of 110 km, which can be trekked in about three days. It has a depth of 300 ft and covers an area of 350 sq. kms.
Parikarma (Kora)
The Parikarma, or circumambulation, of the natural shrines forms an important part of the journey to Kailash and Manasarovar. The Shiva Purana says: 'There is no sin in the world which cannot be destroyed by circumambulation. Hence one should dispel all sins by circumambulation alone. The parikrama or circumambulation of Kailash is a three - day trip, 53 kms long, and the most sacred for all yatris. It is performed in a clockwise direction. Followers of Bon, The Pres - Buddhist religion of Tibet, perform it anticlockwise. For the Buddhists, the parikrama around Kailash is equivalent to going through a cycle of life and rebirth into a new life.
Day 01 - Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu Air port and transfer to Hotel by our Scort.
Day 02 -Kathmandu
We will visit temple of Pashupatinath biggest Hindu Temple. After paying homage to the lord Pasupathi will visit of Kathmandu city including Budhanolkantha, the where lies the temple of Bishnu Narayan famous for it's large idol of Narayan laying on the bed of snakes in water, Boudhanath Buddhist Stupa in town, BHAKTAPUR Durbar Square 15th century Famous Palace of 55 windows.
Day 03 - Fly to Nepalgunj /Surkhet
Early morning Fly to Nepalgunj /Surkhet by domestic air and transfer to Hotel with our Scort stay Hotel Batika/Sneha.
Day 04 - Fly to Simikot
Early morning Fly to Simikot 3500m.and rest few hrs to complete Immigration process of Nepalese side and than Helicopter to Hilsa -Taklakot border stay at lodge.
Day 05 - Simikot
Stay one more night for acclimmatization at the same lodge.
DAY 06 -: Drive to Mansarovar (4560m.)
After taking holy bath and performing Puja,will take you to Parikrama of mansarovar lake stay at mansarovar.
Day 07 - Manasarovar
After having Puja proceed to Base Camp of Mt.Kailash - stay at Guest House in Darchen.
Day 08 -: Trek to Dira-Puk (4900m)
Drive about 8 km to Tarboche, this is the starting point fr Kora and trek to Derphuk stay at camp.the 55km trek around Mt.Kailash. Those who do not want wish to trek around Kailash can go back to Mansarovar / Darchen and wait for the kora group to return.
Day 09 - :Trek to Zutul-Puk (4790m)
We will again proceed to Drolma Chu Valley, heading up towards a high pass, the Drolma La (5640m). Its a tough climb to the summit which is festooned with prayer flags but from there it is all downhill or flat to Zutul-puk.stay at the camp of Zutul phuk.
Day 10 - : Trek to darchen (4560m) - drive to manasarovar
After completing Kora will go further 2 hrs treks where our Jeeps awaiting for us.drive to Taklakot via Darchen - stay at Taklakot Guest House.
Day 11 - fly back to Kathmandu
Early morning drive to Hilsa -Surkhet Nepalgunj/Surkhet & fly back to Kathmandu or Drive to Indian border and drop to Lucknow by Sumo for onward journeys.
Day 12 - back to home
Transfer to Airport for onward journeys.
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