Mount Kailash Manasarovar yatra is the best and easiest way to travel Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake. In this tour, you can explore the real beauty of nature. Mt. Kailash Manasarovar Tour via Kathmandu is pilgrimage tour in Tibet, where you start your journey over to Tibet land along with holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar.Before starting this trip you will visit Pashupatinath ,which is most holy temple of Nepal dedicated to Lord Shiva. A large number of devotees come here for worship Lord Shiva. In this Kailash tour, you can explore the religious sites and also the natural beauty of Tibet “Roof of the World”. Mount Kailash Manasarovar Tour is just for 14 days where you going to visit many religious sites of Tibet. Mt. Kailash Manasarovar Tour starts from Kathmandu. The tour passes through Neyalam, Saga, Lake Manasarovar, Rakshas Taal, Dirapuk Gumba, Zutulpuk Gumba, Dolma La Pass. Finally back to Kathmandu. In this tour, you will get chances to know more about the lifestyle, culture, religious status, and tradition of people and its surrounding.Major attractions of Mount Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Pashupatinath are as follows:
Kailash Parikrama
Kailash parikrama meaning a circumambulation of Kailash Parbat. It is one of the most adventurous and breath increasing parts of the pilgrimage. Mount Kailash is believed to be the adobe of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The parikrama is considered as the reverence to God and will fulfill the holy wish of pilgrims. The 32 miles Kora (meaning Clockwise Circumambulation in the Tibetan language) takes about three days to accomplish. The kora is an exciting experience of a lifetime. Trekking through the rough terrain, thin air, orbit round all the different faces of Mount Kailash is the mesmerizing features of the kora. The landscape through the kora is a fullest decoration of the nature that generates a sense of ecstasy to all, with a desire is to be geared to mingle into the highest bliss of life.
Gauri Kunda
Gauri Kunda is the epic Kunda described in the holy books of Hindu. Steeping downwards from dolma on the way lies Gauri Kunda on the right. The Gauri Kunda is associated with Parbati, the wife of lord shiva, who is also known as Gauri. Gauri Kunda is the lake of compassion and bliss. It is a beautiful blue lake at the height of 5608 M. A person who goes for Kailash tour visits Gauri Kunda. The vista of the mountain terrain and vivid natural vegetation is a sight beholder of the trajectory. It is also famous for hot water springs. At Gauri Kunda people bath and splash water on their head. It is believed that the water will purify them and bestow benediction to achieve their endeavor. Some other brings water from Gauri Kunda back their home. The water is known as a “Jal,” meaning the sacred water. Gauri Kunda trek serves the appetite of all those who have an eager to learn culture, surf nature, and embrace spirituality.
Rakshas Tal
Located on the Tibetan autonomous region, China, Rakshas Tal lies at an altitude of 4,575 meters. Rakshas Tal means a pound of the demon. It is also one of the major lakes of the region. It is believed in Hindu mythology that the king of devil “Ravan” has done penance to obtain an invincible Superpower from Lord Shiva. In Buddhism, the lake symbolizes the darkness. The lake is connected with Mansarovar through a short river name Ganga Chhu. It covers a total area of 250 kilometers. Despite its religious annoyance, it is astonishingly beautiful with blue water, pastures land nearby it and the solitude hills neighboring with the lake. There are four islands in Rakshastal, named Topserma (Dose), Dola (the two biggest), Lachato (Nadzhado), and Dosharba. The landscape around the lake, the blue water, the hills, and its light shadow on the lake gives a feeling of satisfaction, silence, and salvation to everyone.
Tibetan Culture
Kailash Mansarovar is rich in its unique and fabulous Tibetan culture. The region is adorably astonishing for the Tibetan Buddhist and Bon Culture. In Tibetan language, Mount Kailash is named Kangrinboqe, and Lake Mansarovar is named as Mapam Yumtso. Both mean a precious place of god and goddesses. The sites like Darchen, Saga, Kerung, Gyrong on the way to Mount Kailash are just like an open encyclopedia to understand and experience the Tibetan culture and lifestyle. On the way, several monasteries, religious buildings, house, hotels, shops radiate the richness of Tibetan civilization. Tibetan language, Arts, Culture, music, festivals are the best part of the journey. Kailash Mansarovar is thereby the best choice for anyone who wants to mingle themselves with the Tibetan culture, its values, and lifestyle.
Mansarovar Lake
Mansarovar lake lies at an altitude of 4,590 m on a lap of Mount Kailas. It is formed by the melting glaciers of Mount Kailash. During the winter season, due to the hard ice on the surface, it is possible to walk on a Mansarovar lake. Lake Mansarovar has its both religious and natural significance. From the ancient time, it is revered as the holiest lake in religion like Hindu, Buddhist, Bon, and Jain. The water of the lake is perceived as religious. People bath into the lake, splash water on their head and take water back to their home, believing that it cleanse the sin of the previous and present life. It is also believed that the journey fulfills the wishes of people. It is a round-shaped lake with fresh water. Its circumference is 88 km. Mansarovar Lake is beautiful with the shadow of Mansarovar floating in it. The landscape near the lake is overwhelming. It is mingled of both natural and spiritual abundance. It is believed that one needs to visit Mansarovar once in a lifetime. The lake is considered to be the source of salvation and point of Shangri-La.
Yam dwar
Yam Dwar is another major attraction of the journey. “Yam” meaning “lord of death” and “Dwar,” meaning the “door.” Yam Dwar is, therefore, the gate to the God of death. It is a gateway that needs to be passed to reach Mount Kailash, the adobe of lord shiva. As per the Tibetan language, the Yam Dwar is known as “Tarboche.” It is a starting point of circumambulation of Mount Kailash. Yam Dwar is a majestic place that orients both Tibetan and Hindu Culture. Every year Tibetans dangle a new flag-pole in Tarboche. It is a part of the ceremony that takes place every year in the full moon day of the fourth lunar month. Various events and activities are performed on the day from singing, dancing, and enchanting mantras. Thousands of people arrive for celebrating the ceremonies.
Asthapad
Asthapad is one of the holiest pilgrimages on the way to mount Kailash. Ashtapad means eight steps which could be either eight giant steps to ascend the mountain or a chain of eight mountain peaks. It is the place where the first Jain Tirthankara Shri Rishabhadev Bhagwan popularly known as Shri Adinath Bhagwan attained Nirvana (salvation). There are numerous caves in this area, and there is a valley named ‘Muni Valley.’ Many crystal idols shine in the dark. One can go to this mountain range by securing permission from the local Lamas. The place is a boon of nature and a splendid place for seekers of truth. It lies at an altitude of 4900 m. It is the best place to watch the charismatic view of mount Kailash. In recent years asthapad has become one of the most preferred destinations for tourist. It is visited mostly for a religious purpose, but many also visit for scholarly and travel use. We have Mount Kailash Yatra by Helicopter Also, if you have short time. Map of Mount Kailash Mansoravar Yatra package also available on this link
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is a renowned Hindu shrine in the world. It is located at Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. People who planned their journey to Kailash Mansarovar from Nepal have added advantage to visit the temple. It is one of the essential mesmerizing monuments within the whole Kailash Mansarovar trip. Pashupatinath temple is a beautiful, ancient and cultural temple of Lord Shiva. It is built in pagoda architecture. The whole Pashupatinath area is about 264 hectares with many idols, temples, scriptures, rites, rituals of God, and goddesses. Pashupatinath, in its literary meaning, implies the master of all creatures. Visit Pashupatinath is not only a religious domain. It is also a new affiliation to acknowledge oneself to old culture, lifestyle, traditions, values, and beliefs of Nepal.
Meet and greet at airport and transfer to hotel. Visit Pashupatinath Aarati(If time applicable) Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Morning Pashupatinath Darshan and Puja,Hawan and Rudraabishek by Brahman. Visit Budhanilkantha temple(Sleeping Vishnu temple) tour back to hotel and rest of the day is free for packing . Evening program briefing by company and leaders.
Our first day of this journey begins with a 50-minute flight to Nepalgunj. Nepalgunj is situated in the border region of India in the west of Nepal. Tonight we will stay at a hotel.
Early morning, at 5.00 a.m., transfer to Nepalgunj airport for your flight to Simikot. The flight between Nepalgunj and Simikot takes about an hour. The air route to Simikot passes over the remote mountain region of Nepal where whether often gets cloudy and notorious. Generally, the weather in the mountain area, in the morning, is calm and clear. This is the reason why we should fly to Simikot early morning.
After early morning breakfast, you will pack up our baggage then trek down to the airport and board on the helicopter. The helicopter flight from Simikot to Hilsa takes about 25 minutes (one way) only. The flight route passes through deep Karnali River-gorge and narrow remote valleys, where weather normally turns windy & cloudy from late morning onward. So, we try to operate more shuttle flights early in the morning and bring all group members to Hilsa. After all group members shifted to Hilsa by helicopter, you will cross the border then drive to Taklakot (Purang). As per the visa rule of the Chinese government, all group members should enter together and exit together. So, until and unless all members do not come to Hilsa, no one can cross the border. The drive from Hilsa to Taklakot takes about 45 minutes. The driving distance is about 27 k.m.
We check in to the Guesthouse of Lake Manasarovar (Chiugompa) then walk to the lakeshore for having a sacred dip and performing pooja. After the pooja, we will have an afternoon meal; board on the vehicle then set off for circumambulation around the lake. The entire circumference of the lake is presumably 102 km, and it demands a minimum of two hours to accomplish this part of the journey.
Today is the highlighted day of our journey. The most exciting part, sacred circumambulation around Kailash, commences today from Yama Dwara. Morning, after breakfast, we depart from lake strand to Yama Dwara (also called ‘Tarboche’ in Tibetan) that demands approximately one & half hour to reach there. We should make a brief halt in Darchen because some travel documents obtained from local Police and Army officials as well as we have to make group entry in the region. From Darchen, it is another half an hour to reach Yama Dwara. Our Yaks, porters and horses are waiting here for us. Those who are making circumambulation around Kailash on feet can instantly proceed for Diraphuk; rest of members can commence their journey after taking their horse/s and porter/s. The Total walk to Diraphuk is for 5-6 hours but the timing depends on your own pace. The route is quite easy, flat but mild ascend. Due to its extreme elevation, we feel tired while walking and need to have a break very frequently.
Today you have to cross a significant distance through the rugged portion of the trail around the mount Kailash before reaching Zutulpahuk. You have to commence your journey from Deraphuk very early in the morning. Right from the initial moment, the trail commences leading you rapidly up, however, in between it turns into flat with gentle ascend. Up to Dolma-La (5600 m.), the path keeps you taking up & up. Dolma La is the highest bit of this journey. From here onward, the trail leads you all the way down to the valley floor. This particular portion of the trek is a rapid incline and the track is full of boulders and screes, so one should pay to continue attention while trekking down. While descending from Dolma La, we will pass alongside a small glacial pool, which is almost frozen during May through September. This is Gaurikunda. The legend of this pool is connected with Mata Parvati, the consorts of Lord Shiva. Once we make descend journey to the valley floor, the trail becomes flat & easy. The trail is easy and flat up to the Zutulphuk
Undoubtedly, today is the most hectic day of your journey. You, yet to go for another 08 km walk to accomplish the circumambulation; then drive all the way to Hilsa. As usual after morning meals, you will pack up your belongings then be ready to move on to Darchen. It requires presumably 3 hours to reach the other end of the trail where our vehicle is waiting to fetch you up. After getting-together of all members, you will board on vehicle and proceed for Taklakot. It takes presumably 2 hours to reach Taklakot, where you have to go through the immigration formalities. From Taklakot, a military person will accompany the group to escort Hilsa. After having luggage checked and going through some formalities again in the border, you will cross over the suspension bridge of Karnali river, then enter into the territory of Nepal. The drive from Taklakot to Hilsa (border) takes about 45 minutes.
Early morning fly to Simikot by Helicopter then continue to fly to Nepalgunj. From Nepalgunj, we catch a connecting flight to Kathmandu
There will be 45 minutes flight from Nepaljung to Kathmanu.Welcome back and transfer to hotel .
White Himalayan Adventure representative will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal.
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