Mount Kailash :
Mount
Kailash, which is believed to have been originated 30 million years ago is
one of the most revered places in the Himalayas. Cradled in the remote
corner of the Western Tibet in the Himalayas, Mount Kailash is known to be
the abode of Lord Shiva by the Hindus. This most sacred Mountain is also
venerated as the most holy pilgrimage by Buddhist, Jain and Bonpo - the
ancient religion of Tibet.
Legend says, Brahma, the creator, had a mind (‘Man’) for the
creation of a lake (‘Sarovar’), hence its name. Mount Kailash is
22,028 foot rock pyramid and believed to be the throne of the gods and is
esteemed by the devotees as the holy place where the divine takes earthly
form. The devotees believe that a single trip of this sacred place would
erase all their sins of the lifetime.
Mansarovar Lake :
Just besides the Mount Kailash on the Tibetan Plateau is the wide open
mouth of the giant lake - Lake Mansarovar. Lake Mansarovar is a
fifteen-mile-wide circle of dark blue colour which is amongst the most
ancient sacred sites. The water of this lake has varied colours and one is
believed to attain salvation after taking bath in it. The lake with a
circumference of 88-km, depth of 90m and total area of 320-sq-kms freezes in
the winters and melts only in spring.
History :
At a distance of 865 km from Delhi, the Kailash Mansarovar in the Himalayan
region is associated with many myths & legend. The entire place at
Kailash Mansarovar is revered as one of the most esteemed spot on the earth
and the Lake and the Mountain are the crowning jewels studded to this purest
land with magical lights and intense colours, originated in the rarefied
atmosphere. At a height of 15,000 ft, the region is guarded by huge snow
covered mountains with a shimmering lake in front, a soothing breeze blowing
around to revive your soul and an aura that makes one feel the presence of
the Almighty.
Day 01
NIGHT HALT : Hotel
Arrive
Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Evening – Detail briefing on Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
Day 02
NIGHT HALT : Hotel
AM - Visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.
PM - Free for preparation.
Day 03
NIGHT HALT : Guesthouse
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Nyalamu via Zhangmu. 157 KM. Approx 8
hrs
Day 04
NIGHT HALT : Guesthouse
Rest day at Nyalamu for acclimatization.
Day 05
NIGHT HALT : Guesthouse
Drive from Nyalamu to Saga. 232 Km. Approx 8 hrs.
Day 06
NIGHT HALT : Guesthouse
Drive from Saga to Paryang. 244 Km. Approx 7 hrs.
Day 07
NIGHT HALT : Guesthouse
From Paryang drive to Chu Gompa (en-route Manasarovar Lake parikrama by
jeep). 2+91 Km. Approx 8 hrs.
Day 08
NIGHT HALT : Guesthouse
Puja, Homa, Tarpan etc and drive to Darchen. 32 Km. Approx 1 1/2 hrs.
Day 09
NIGHT HALT : Tented camp
Drive to Sersang Valley and start parikrama (Kora) of Kailash on foot.
Arrive Diraphuk. 9 Km drive, 14 Km walk. Approx 6 hrs
Day 10
NIGHT HALT : Tented camp
Cross
Dolma La and arrive near Zutulphuk. 20 Km walk. Approx 9 hrs
Day 11
NIGHT HALT : Tented camp
End parikrama and drive to Hor Qu (Manasarovar Lake). 6 Km walk for 3 hrs
and drive 52 Km for 2 hrs (approx).
Day 12
NIGHT HALT : Guesthouse
Drive from Hor Qu to Paryang. 231 Km. Approx 7 hrs
Day 13
NIGHT HALT : Guesthouse
Drive from Paryang to Saga. 244 Km. Approx 7 hrs
Day 14
NIGHT HALT : Guesthouse
From
Saga drive to Nyalamu. 232 Km. Approx 8 hrs
Day 15
NIGHT HALT : Hotel
Drive from Nyalamu to Kathmandu. 157 Km. Approx 7 hrs.
Day 16
NIGHT HALT : Tour ends
Transfer to airport for departure flight.
