Mansarovar Mt. Kailash Tour 17 Days

Mount Kailash (6714m) stands solitary on a high plain bereft of trees or associated peaks. A singularly symmetrical mountain its icy cap sits some 2001 m above the surrounding plain.

Immediately to the south between Kailash and the main Himalaya are two large lakes, Mansarovar and Raksas Tal. The larger Mansarovar is regarded as the highest body of fresh water in the world. That is combination of lake and mountain, the source of mighty rivers, remote and beautiful should be regarded as special is not inevitable. In fact Mansarovar and Kang Rimpoche, ‘Precious jewel of the snow, (the Tibetan name for Kailash) have been a site for pilgrimage for thousands of years. From all parts of India - from the Himalayan Kingdoms of Bhutan, Nepal and also Sikkim, Ladhak and Kashmir, from every quarter of Tibet and from the hinterlands of Central Asia many thousands of pilgrims have made the arduous journey.

The region is reserved by four different religions as one of the most sacred pilgrimage destination in Asia.

Hindus regard Mt. Kailash as the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual centre of the universe, a “world pillar” 84,000 miles high, around which all revolves. On the summit sits Lord Shiva who shares this lofty peak with his consort Parvati, daughter of Himalaya. Below, Mansarovar gleams in shadow of the holy Kailash as the lake formed in the mind of God. It was created to show the omnipotence of Brahma’s mind (Manas). To bathe in the lake and drink its water is to be delivered to the paradise of Brahma and to cleanse the sins of a hundred lifetime.

Lying as they do beneath the symbolic temple of Kailash, Mansarovar and Raksas Tal represent the water tanks present at the entrance to every Hindu Temple. The round shape of the former is like the sun and the curved outline of Raksas Tal symbolizes the moon. These ideas are expressed in the names of the two Lakes, Mansarovar being associated being ‘light’ and Raksas Tal meaning the ‘Lake of the demons’. To Hindus, mansarovar symbolizes the receptive, female aspect of creation, the yoni; while Mt. Kailas symbolizes the active male aspect, the lingam. In 1948 some of Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were ceremonially scattered on the holy lake.

Mode of Transport: Land Cruiser

Maximum Elevation : 5100 m

Itinerary : 17 Days Mansarovar Mt. Kailash Tour

.Day 01 : Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu, Welcome by our representative, Transfer to hotel. Free of the day.

Day 02 : Kathmandu
Before Breakfast go to Pashupatinath temple, Darshan drive back to hotel. Rest of the day time free for relax . In the evening briefing will be given for the Mansarovar Kailash tour.

Day 03 : Kathmandu - Zhangmu
Entry Zhangmu border and drive to Nyelam (3800m).O/n at Nyelam Guesthouse.

Day 04 : Zhangmu - Nyalam
Rest day for Acclimatisation at Nyalam with an excursion to Milarepa's Cave. O/n at Nyelam Guesthouse.

Day 05 : Nyalam - Saga
Drive Nyalam to Saga (4580m) via Lalung La Pass, Paiku Tso and cross the Brahmaputra river (known here as the Yarlung Tsangpo). O/n at Saga Post Guesthouse.

Day 06 : Saga - Paryang
Drive Saga to Paryang (4500m). O/n at Yak Guesthouse.

Day 07 : Paryang - Mansarovar
Drive Saga to Paryang (4500m). O/n at Yak Guesthouse.

Day 08 : Mansarovar Parikarma
Puja/holy dip at the lake followed by Manasarovar parikrama in Landcruiser. Time permitting visits Chiu gompa. Drive to Darchen (4560m). O/n at Kailash Hotel.

Day 09 : Mansarovar Parikarma
Start Kailash Kora/Parikarma from Darchen pass the first prostration point, Tarboch Flag Pole, the auspicious gateway and the sky burial ground, to Drira - Puk (4765m). O/n at Guesthouse or Camp from where you have superb views of Mt. Kailash.

Day 10 : Mansarovar - Gauri Kunda
Continue Parikarma over Drolma - la Pass (5610m) to Zuthul - Puk (4700m). Just below the Dolma La is the Gauri Kund. O/n at Guesthouse or camp.

Day 11 : Gauri Kunda - Hore (Hor Qu)
Crosses third and fourth prostration point, Zutul - Puk monastery & trek back to near Darchen and drive to Hore (Hor Qu) at 4560m near Lake Manasarovar. O/n at Guesthouse.

Day 12 : Hore (Hore Qu) - Paryang
Drive to Paryang. O/n at Yak Guesthouse.

Day 13 : Paryang - Saga
Drive to Saga. O/n at Saga Post Guesthouse.

Day 14 : Saga - Nyalam
Drive to Nyalam. O/n at Nyelam Guesthouse.

Day 15 : Nyalam - Friendship Bridge - Kathmandu
Drive downhill to Friendship Bridge following the gorge of Bhote Kosi River for the final leg of the journey to Kathmandu.

Day 16 : Kathmandu
This day will be free day for rest. For Hindu national before breakfast
Tour will be given to see Pashupatinath temple. For foreign tourist Swoyambhunath Stupa & Patan Durbar Square.

Day 17 : Departure
Free time until your departure.

A walk in the clouds - so magical, so majestic and so exotic Nepal! Nepal was my second trip with my girl friends after Kashmir in Mar 06. A lot of people had been telling me that Nepal was one of most beautiful places on earth.