Mt. Kang Rimpoche or Mt. Kailash (6714m.) is situated in the Tibet province of China. The mountain is part of the great Himalayan range and is considered a source of water for four biggest rivers of Asia: Yarlung Tsangpo, Karnali, Indus and Sutlej River. The peak which has never been climbed is a composite of snow and rock and has unique four faces at the top. Located between Mt. Kangri and Mt. Gurla Mandata (7728m.) is the lake of Mapum Yumtso, or popularly known as Manasarovar, at an altitude of 4590m. The lake is spread in an area of 320 sq. km. and has a measured depth of 90m. The lake supports a rich biological diversity that includes rare plants, fishes, mammals and birds.
Both Kang (Kailash) and Mapum (Manasarovar) hold special religious significance among the followers of Bon, Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. For Bon followers, Kang Rimpoche is a pillar of universe and a sacred place where Guru Rimpoche is said to have attained enlightenment. Buddhists believe Kang Rimpoche as the meditating seat of Buddha. Likewise, Hindus consider Kailash as the abode of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati while Jain believe their first saint, Rishabha hanatha, achieved liberation/freedom after meditating atop the mountain.
Every year thousands of pilgrims as well as tourists visit Tibet to observe these two natural landmarks on the highest place on earth. To catch a glimpse of Kailash and Manasarovar allows the devotees to attain Mokshya or liberation and purge one of all sins. Hindus further believe that dipping in the Manasarovar Lake (Mapam Yumtso) provides a sure path to heaven.
Tibetan Buddhists has an age-old practice of making a Kora (circling) of Mt. Kang Rimpoche by prostrating, as an act of penance and ultimate sacrifice to achieve enlightenment. For booking our Kailash tour, please contact Monterosa Treks & Expedition. We are always here to serve you.
Meeting point: After Arrival to Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu as per your timetable, you will be received by our staffs.
09 September 2024 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu before 09:00 AM
Collection passport, apply visa China embassy, Evening Arati Puja
10 September 2024 Day 02: Holy sights Saga, Doleshwor, Boudha
11 September 2024 Day 03: Rudrabhishek, Gujeswari, Jal Narayan
Darshan, afternoon fly to Nepalgunj, transfer to hotel, overnight here
12 September 2024 Day 04: Morning fly Simikot and stay overnight
13 September 2024 Day 05: Fly Hillsa by Helicopter, drive Purang
14 September 2024 Day 06: Drive to Manasarovar Lake & Darchen
15 September 2024 Day 07: Drive to Yam Dwar, walking to Dirapuk
16 September 2024 Day 08: Day hiking to Charan Sparsh and back
17 September 2024 Day 09: Early morning start walking– Zuthulpuk
18 September 2024 Day 10: Walk to Chongdo, drive to Manasarovar
Full moon night in Manasarovar Lake.
19 September 2024 Day 11: Drive to Hillsa, Cross bridge fly Simikot
fly to Nepalgunj then fly to transfer hotel
20 September 2024 Day 12: Transfer KTM to airport for final departure
09 September 2024 Day 01: You will be welcomed by our staffs at Tribhuvan International airport and taken to Hotel. Everybody reaches Kathmandu 09:00 AM or before. We collect passport each Yatri and apply Tibet visa in Chinese embassy in Kathmandu. In evening, visiting Pashupatinath temple for Aarati Darshan main temple as well as Musical Arati in corner of holy River Bagmati with well-known holy guide from our company.
10 September 2024 Day 02: Holy guided holy sightseeing in Kathmandu valley as follow.
Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the one of the tallest Shiva temples in Nepal. It is the second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda wisnu Kencana Statue in Bali, Indonesia. Kailash Nath Shiva statue is situated in Sanga, Nepal and about 20 km far from Kathmandu. The statue is 144 feet / 44 m in tallness, and was influenced utilizing copper, zinc, cement and steel.
Visit Doleshwor (Doleshwar Mahadev Temple) for all the Shiva devotees, it is believed that the trip to Kailash is incomplete without visiting Doleshwar Mahadev and Pasupatinath temple. On Aug. 22, 2009, Doleshwar Mahadev was officially declared as the head of Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham Yatra. All in the year 2013, after the devastating flood hit the temple of Kedarnath, situated in Uttarkhand, the regular prayers that were interrupted were carried out in Doleshwar Temple. The head priest of Kedarnath Temple requested regular prayers that used to be held in the Kedarnath Temple to be held in the Doleshwar Mahadev Temple.
Buddhist Temple Boudha: Named after its immense stupa, Buddha is a pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. Devotees stroll around the gleaming white dome adorned with painted Buddha eyes and visit nearby monasteries and schools for prayers and seminars. Boudhanath is a stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Located about 10 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. The Buddha Stupa dominates the skyline; it is one of the largest stupas in the world. Or optional visit Swaymbhunath if time permits. Find peace and prayers on the little hillock of Swaymbhunath in the Northwest of Kathmandu city. Visitors for whom the name was a tongue twister have called it "Monkey Temple" from the 1970s. Swaymbhunath, overlooks most parts of the valley giving visitors a panoramic view of the city. The stupa has stood as a hallmark of faith and harmony for centuries with Hindu temples and deities incorporated in this Buddhist site. The glory of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started from this point. Evening briefing Kailash Manasarovar tour and provide Diamox medicine, Duffel bag, small day bag.
11 September 2024 Day 03: In Kathmandu, you pay homage to the biggest Hindu temple, Pasupatinath. Rudrabhishek in Pasupatinath Temple; The word ‘Rudra’ meaning ‘Fearful Lord Shiva’ has come from Rudrabhishek, Rudranti Iti Rudri and Rudhiryoge Metal. It means there is pain, violence, greed among people in this Earth and we perform religious hymn in praise of God Shiva so that he escapes people from all these miseries of life and grants justice, good healthy, prosperity, peace and Salvation. This is why Rudri is done for Peaceful life. During Kailash tour, visit to Pashupatinath and its worship is the first thing to do for pilgrims. It is believed that worshipping Lord Pashupatinath, doing Aarati grants all kinds of good merits to devotees. This is why Kailash Tour is believed to be complete only after a holy visit to Pashupatinath.
Kailash Manasarovar is one of the most important pilgrimage sites. Kailash is pilgrimage even to many Jyothirlinga and Shiva Temples. In this Universe, Humans are superior to Soul, Sages are superior to Humans, Gods are superior to sages and Lord Shiva is superior even to Gods and Kailash is the dwelling place of supreme Lord Shiva. So, every pilgrimage is believed to be incomplete without Kailash Pilgrimage. It is popular religious trend to wish for successful Kailash Tour by doing Rudra (Shiva’s idol) Consecration and fire offering (Hawan) to Lord Pashupatinath, which takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
After Rudra Abhishek, join Panchamrit Pooja in Pasupatinath temple every day 9:30 AM to 11 AM Bhatt Poojari. Offering available in the temple but it is a payable Pooja and with Pooja Thali, milk, Rudrachhe mala, flower garland and a lamp. Devotee offers it to the priest. By offering Panchamrit Pooja for load Pasupatinath fulfills all the desired wishes for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra / tour. The ceremony ends after getting Prasad and Rudraccha mala. This Pooja is available only Hindu devotees. Other Religion is not allowed to enter main gets.
Visit Gujeswari (Guyeshori) Saktipith temple. Among Astha Matrilas (Eight mother Goddesses) she mother of all. She is worshiped by Hindu and Buddhist both. According to Pauranik Katha Hindu legend. Lord Shiva’s 1st consort SATI DEVI offered by some insult of her husband Shiva dropped herself into YAGYAA KUND (A religious fire ceremony) Load Shiva’s retrieved her, fire burned corpse senseless him by grief and flew to and fro across Nepal and the Indian subcontinent. SATI DEVI’s body scattered in 51 Saktipith. Guyeshori is a place where her secret part (GOPYA) vagina, some says her anus fell to which we call Guyeshori. She protects deities of Kathmandu valley as well. Back to hotel and take vegetarian buffet lunch.
Budhanilkantha Temple (Sleeping Vishnu): Kathmandu valley is residence of God and goddess, there are four important temples of lord Vishnu in Kathmandu valley which is known as Char Narayan and other very important temple of Vishnu is Budhanilkantha Temple, located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, is a Hindu open air temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Budhanilkantha Temple is situated below Shivapuri Hill at the northern end of the Kathmandu valley and can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Vishnu. Visit the holy Budhanilkantha Temple and offer prayers at one of the most revered Vishnu shrines of the valley. The remarkably intricate artwork that went into sculpting this magnificent 5th century stone image of the sleeping Vishnu is worth a close look.
Budhanilkantha is about 8 km far from the city. The largest stone statue of Lord Vishnu in Nepal, it shows him reclining on a bed of Nagas or serpents in the middle of a small pond. A priest is usually in attendance at the foot of the image to receive offerings from devotees. The 5m long granite image carved out of a single rock date back to the Lichhavi period. The Lichhavis ruled the valley before being ousted by the Malla dynasty, which in turn were conquered by King Prithvi Narayan Shah. After noon drive Kathmandu airport, fly to Nepalgunj, overnight in Nepalgunj.
12 September 2024 Day 04: From Nepalgunj, it is 55 minutes’ flight to Simikot (2950m). Take Lunch and walk down to visit Shiva Temple for holy Darshan.
13 September 2024 Day 05: After breakfast early in the morning, get down to Simikot airport to fly in a small helicopter (5-6 seats) from Simikot to Hillsa. The flight is about 25 minutes. After crossing the Nepal-Tibet border drive for 1 hour to get to Purang / Taklakot. Stay overnight in Himalaya hotel.
14 September 2024 Day 06: Drive for 3 hours to Manasarovar Lake (4580m.). One the way to Manasarovar Lake, you see first Rakshas Lake. Reach Chiu Monastery nearby Manasarovar Lake and start circumambulate Manasarovar Lake. Drive to Darchen.
Rakshas Tal (Demon King of Ravana Lake) Sarovar
This lake is named on the basis of Hindu traditional story. Hindu people believe that carnivorous monsters are hiding into the dark water. On the basis of this belief, people called it Rakshas Tal and stay away from this lake believing it as the symbol of dark and destructive power.
According to the traditional religious story, the water of this lake is poisonous and fatal. So, to replace the poisonous water of this lake a tunnel was made from Manasarovar Lake. The pure water of this lake and a golden fish was sent in this lake. Late, this fish was found alive. From it, people’s negative attitude towards the lake changed and they started to go nearer to it but they still don’t drink the water.
Manasarovar Lake (Brahma’s Sarovar)
Manasarovar also known as Brahma’s Lake or Mapam Yum Tso Lake is situated at an elevation of 4850 meters above sea level. The word “Manas” means mind or consciousness and Sarovar means Lake. It has held deep spiritual influence and wide religious values among Hindus & Buddhists. Making round of the Lake and taking a holy bath in it is believed to purge one’s soul from sins and the body from sickness. Ancient Hindu scriptures indicate this Lake as a must visit place for someone who wants to attain salvation - the highest level of achievement in Hindu religion. The cascading waves of the Lake in the wind look very charming.
As described in Ramayana, it is said that the person who moves around the Manasarovar Lake and baths with its pure water, reaches the heaven directly after death. Similarly, it is written that the person, who drinks the water of this lake, recognizes the “Shivalok” the palace of Lord Shiva. Kailash Parbat is situated about 58km. far in the north from Manasarovar Lake. Brahmaputra River flows from eastward of the Manasarovar Lake. So, many people who want to visit Kailash Parbat and Manasarovar Lake at least once in their life.
According to Hindu traditional hearsay, it is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati take bath each day at 2 AM to 4 AM in this Lake as well as stars also come for bath in Manasarovar Lake. It is said that pilgrims who stay at this place at night; they can lively watch the God there. Mainly it is believed that people can see or visit the God Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Manasarovar at the night of full moon, this Manasarovar Lake covers a very large area that is pure place, it is mentioned in Hindu religious books that all the Hindus must reach there at least once in their life time.
Mount Kailash
The Scared religious place, Kailash Parbat is located on the height of 6714meter above sea level. This region is supposed to be the purest religious place. It is supposed to be the central part of the world and origin of the world before the origin of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Kailash Parbat is glorified in the holy books like Ramayana and Mahabharata. According to the ancient Asian stories, the civilization is incomplete without the description of Kailash Parbat.
Kailash Parbat is located in Tibet. Scientific research of this region is not satisfactory. This religious Parbat is extended from Brahmaputra in the east to Karakoram in the west. Different religious groups like Shaiba, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon-Po are respecting Kailash equally, though they explained it differently. In the Shaiba and Buddhist traditional literature, Kailash is described as the part of Sumeru which is supposed to be the center of the world. It is believed to be the residence of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati as per Hindus. Buddhist respects it in the name of Kang Rimpoche. Buddhists have accepted Kailash and Manasarovar as great natural Mandala. Mandala for them is the means of respect and salvation. Jain worship as Ashpada for this isolated peak. The founding father of this religion Rishavadev had got spiritual salvation in the same place.
There are various logics to claim this Parbat as sacred. This isolated Parbat is also source to big rivers like, Yarlung Jambo, Brahmaputra, Satlaj, Indus and Karnali. The total periphery of Mount Kailash is 53 km and pilgrims should walk 38 km within 3 days and if add Charan Sparsh (Touch Kailash) tour than it will be 4 days kora. As described in Hindu myth, a person who moves around the Kailash Parbat will be free from all the sins made in life time. If they move round the Parbat for 108 times, they directly get Nirvana. It is also said that a person who moves Nandi once, he/she gets return as equal of moving round the Kailash for 13 times.
Kailash Parvat is regarded as the form of Lord Shiva and the water flowing from its snowy tip is worshipped as holy river Ganges. Mount Kailash can be observed more beautifully from the side of this Monastery. Observing from Dirapuk, Mount Kailash is seen in between Mount Manjushree at right side and Mount Bajrapani at left side.
River Ganges, originated from Mount Kailash meets Lachhu River and gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. Every river formed from Kailash Himalayan Ranges gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. The river formed from the junction of Rakshas Lake is called Karnali. Water from Rakshas Lake escapes via Karnali River but water of Manasarovar is stored in the form of Lake.
15 September 2024 Day 07: Drive to Yam Dwar for 2 minutes, the starting point of Kailash Parikrama/round. Trek to Dirapuk (4860m.) by walking for 5-6 hours. Stay overnight at guesthouse.
16 September 2024 Day 08: After breakfast, Pilgrims walk for 4 hours (4kms) from Dirapuk to touch the feet of Mount Kailash which is known as Charan Sparsh. They feel like they have been blessed by Lord Shiva by actually touching the base of Kailash Mountain. Pilgrims offer Pooja and seek blessing from lord Shiva. While returning back, takes around one and half hour to 2 hours and it is day tour / Yatra from Dirapuk.
“Charan” means “feet” and “Sparsh” means “to touch”. Together they meaning to touch one’s feet”. It has been a tradition since time immemorial to touch the feet of Kailash Parbat. There is a scientific basis to “Charan Sparsh”. Since the human body is releasing vibrations touching the feet which encourages flow of energy and blessings, happiness and successful life. This exchange of energy gives one vigor, self-confidence and contentment. One experiences an inner glow. The blessings received after “Charan Sparsh” are like invisible amour. They motivate and give strength.
17 September 2024 Day 09 a: Trek to Dolma La pass (5636m) and to Zuthulpuk (4790m). The trek lasts about 09-10 hours. Stay overnight at basic guesthouse in Zuthulpuk.
GANESH KUND (SAROVAR)
About 45 minutes before to reach to Dolma La Pass 5636m. (Kailash circuit) on right hand side of the walking trail, there is holy Ganesh Kunda. It is 15 minutes away from walking trail. The shape of the Kunda looks like lord Ganesh where he bathes.
THE LEGEND OF GAURI KUND
Hinduism is Sanatan Dharma, according to its mythology there is story about Gauri Kunda or Parvati Kunda which has been mentioned in the legend of Shiva Puran. The Puran says that Gauri Sarovar is for purify and compassion, it purifies the mind, body and speech of Kailash Yatri. So almost all the Yatri of Kailash Manasarovar tour include their tour program.
This Gauri Kunda is for holy bath to Goddess Parvati Mata where Gauri Mata had acquired her beloved son Ganesh, she had molded a picture of her son Ganesh from cleaning agent frothing on her body and resuscitates it. She placed Ganesh at the path to stop unknown to enter during her holy deep, at the same time Lord Shiva came to his residence Mt Kailash but Ganesh ji didn't recognize then Lord Shiva became furious and cuts off the kids head then Mata Parvati despairing stricken by seeing it and requested to Lord Shiva that child need to be brought again to the life restored so Parvati had her son back. This real story not only fascinates Kailash Yatri.
THE MEANING OR SIGNIFICANCE TO VISIT GAURI KUND
The large number of Kailash Yatri visit this holy Kunda during their Parikrama or Kora to purify their minds, body and speech by splashing the Jaal on their heads. They offer TARPANA and Jaal (holy water) to their ancestors to have peace in the heaven. Many of them bring holy water from the Kunda to their home.
WHERE IS THE GAURI KUND LOCATED?
After crossing steep descends of Dolma La pass, the highest pass during Kailash Manasarovar Yatra tour, the round turquoise colored round shaped GAURI KUND is located at 5608 m above the sea level but walking trail has not yet made, have to walk on massif Rock.
18 September 2024 Day 10: Trek to Chongdo, then drive to Manasarovar Lake (4580m.). Stay Manasarovar Lake overnight nearby Lake. Manasarovar Lake followed by rituals Rudra Abhishek Pooja, Hawan by Braman Pandit or do your personal Pandit. We can do provide 1 Nepali Brahmin Pandit in Manasarovar Lake for Pooja. Full Moon Night in Manasarovar Lake
19 September 2024 Day 11: In the morning, drive to Taklakot and Hillsa. From Hillsa, take Helicopter to Simikot. If available, take flight to Nepalgunj, and then a connecting flight to Kathmandu. Once landing in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to hotel in case of flight unavailability, you should stay 1 night in Simikot or Nepalgunj.
20 September 2024 Day 12: You will be taken to airport from Hotel for your final departure.
Per Person USD 4500 (Double / Twin / Triple sharing basis)
Per Person USD 5000 (Single room)
Extra Service if required
Mountain flight / Everest Flight are USD 230 per person
Extra cost if required for Kailash Circuit:
Horse ride during the Parikrama 1 horse for 3 days USD 385
(Directly payable to the Tibetan guide)
Porter for carrying small bag for 3 days round Kailash USD 165
Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illness generally not encountered in the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise], high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. The best idea is to deliberately slow down all the activities and have the following suggestions in mind:
Hotel Nepal side
Kathmandu: 5 Star Deluxe Radisson / Similar (Single / Double / Twin / Triple bed room)
Nepalgunj: 5 star Soltee Wesrend Premire hotel (Single / Double / Twin / triple bed room)
Simikot: 2 star hotel Manasarovar or similar Single / Double / Twin bed room)
Hotel in Tibet side
Taklakot: 4 - star Hotel Himalaya or Similar (Single / Double / Twin/ Triple bed room)
Manasarovar Lake: Guesthouse (basic dormitory 6 beds or more)
Darchen: 4 - star hotel Kailash Himalayan (Single / Double / Triple bed room)
Dirapuk: Normal Guesthouse (basic dormitory 6 beds or more)
Zuthulpuk: Normal Guesthouse basic dormitory 6 beds or more)
Hillsa Nepal: Normal Guesthouse basic dormitory 6 beds or more)
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