FIXED DEPATURE MT. KAILASH TOUR
Mt. Kailash
Holy Mt. Kailash is 6714 meter rock pyramid is the abode of the Gods & earthly manifestation of the "Pillar of the Universe", described in ancient texts around which all else revolves. In Sanskrit it is called "Mt. Meru or Sumeru Parvat", In Hindi Holy Mt. Kailash. For Tibetans it is "Kang Rinboche" means The Precious Jewel of the Snow. Hindu God Lord Shiva resides here with his consort, the Goddess Parvati.
Since Mt. Kailash became a mystical power in people's minds, has been symbol of relief from suffering to generation after generation of believers.
Mount Kailash is the final destination for many travelers to Tibet, ranging from tourists to Buddhist pilgrims and other followers of spiritual traditions from far and beyond. From the slopes of Mount Kailash flow four of the world's great rivers - the Indus, Brahmaputra, Karnali and Ganges; embodying its reputation as the 'heart of the world'. As the center of the physical & metaphysical universe, Mt. Meru (Kailash) is sacred to the Hindus, the Buddhists, the Jains, and the Bonpos. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Shiva. For the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dyani Buddhas & Boddhisatvas.. The Wheel of Life.
The road to the sacred mountain is long and at times arduous, but the breathtaking view of the snow-capped peak, as well as the uninterrupted view of the Himalayas and rural Tibetan villages are certain to make the journey an unforgettable one.
Mt. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four major religious. For Hindu, it is the domain of Shiva. It is also the abode of Samvara-a multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The Jains of India also revere the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine storeys Swatika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder shenrab alighted from haven. The 53 km Kailash circuit is the holiest of all Hindu as well as Buddhist pilgrimages and the beacon, which draws most travelers to western Tibet. It is said that a single Parikrama erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 cicurmbulation will achieve Salvation
Lake Mansarovar
Just 26 Km. South of Mount Kailash, a holy lake called "Mansarovar" which enjoys the same reputation as the holy Mount Kailash. 4490 meter above sea level with about 412 square Kilometers area and about 70 meters deep Holy Lake Mansarovar is also called "Mother of the Worlds Rivers". The sacred lake is like a sapphire glittering with charming colors in the sunshine.
Water of Lake Mansarovar is so clear that fish 10 meters below surface can be seen. Beside the lake Mansarovar, the pretty shadow of Goddess, high up in the heaven, still lingers. Through its everlasting enchantment, washes away the sorrow of all mortal being through out the ages.
"When anyone touches the earth of Mansarovar or bathes therein, he shall go to the paradise of Bhrahma, and who drinks its holy water shall go to the heaven of the Lord Shiva and be released from the sins of a 100 births. Even the beast that bears the name of Mansarovar shall go to the paradise of Bhrahma."
Hindus believe that Holy Lake Mansarovar was created to show the omnipotence of Lord Bhrhma's mind, Manas. Tibetans call it "Mapham Tso", means the Unconquerable Water. This lake is most famous holiest lake in Asia.
Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage Tour 15 nights/16 days; Drive only
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu,transfer to hotel.Evening detailed briefing on Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: AM- Visit Pashupatinath & Boudhanath.
PM- Free for preparation. Overnight stay.
Day 03: Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kodari border and then to Nyalam (3800 m) and stay in a guesthouse
Day 04: Acclimatization day in Nyalam *
Day 05: Drive to Saga (4640 m), 336 Km, stay in a camp; (Highest point of the day Lalung La 5050 m), stay in a camp
Day 06: Drive to Paryang (4540 m), 185 Km and stay in a camp
Day 07: Drive to Har Qu (4364 m) Mansarovar Lake and stay in a camp
Day 08: Drive to Darchen (4606 m) and start Kora and stay in Tserung in a camp or stay in a Guesthouse in Darchen
Day 09: Trek pass Damding Donkhang (4890m). Camp at the base of Mt. Kailash North face
Day 10: Trek to Zutul-Puk Gompa (4790m) via Dolma-La Pass (5630m) and stay in a camp (Kora ends)
Day 11: Trek to Darchen and drive to Chui Gompa / Mansarovar and stay in a camp
Day 12: Drive to Paryang and stay in a camp
Day 13: Drive to Saga and stay in a camp
Day 14: Drive to Nyalam and stay
Day 15: Drive from Nyalam to kathmandu and stay
Day 16: Transfer to airport for departure flight.
Fixed Date of Departure for 2010 (ex-Kathmandu)
April: 27th
May: 11th
June: 5th
July: 8th
August: 10th
Tour Price per person
For Indian passport holders: INR 80,000.00
For Foreigners citizen: US$ 2050.00
cost includes
Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary permits including permit for Mt. Kailash twin sharing accommodation in guesthouse Day 1-2-3 & 15 Day 4-14 stay in a camp Vegetarian meals as per meal plan Intercity travel in a 4 WD Landcruiser Jeep(Maximum 4 people in one jeep)
Camping equipments including sleeping tents with mats, dining tent, toilet tent Cook and cooking equipments, Support truck for the camping facilities English speaking Tour guide Yak & Yak men during Kora Gamow Bag, Oxygen bottle, Satellite telephone, Monastery entrance fee
Cost excludes
Group China Visa from Nepal Nepal entry visa (for 2 night 3 days Nepal Visa is Gratis)
Single supplementry Beverage and bottled drinks,
Photographic charges in some monastery
Extra cost due to unforeseen expenses that may arise due to the factors beyond our control like personal illness, weather, landslides, political disturbance, etc.
Reservation
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