Tibet
Mount Kailash and Manasarovar
- Duration
- 16 Days
- Max altitude
- 4,970 m
Overview
Mount Kailash is located in the Southwestern corner of Tibet, which is 21,778-feet tall. More than just a mountain, it carries significant spiritual values as it is the source of four holy rivers of Asia named as the Brahmaputra, the Sutlej, Ganges and the Indus. From Hindu mythology, it is said that Lord Shiva resides on Mount Kailash along with his wife Parvati, who is also known as Daughter of Himalaya. Thus, Mount Kailash is considered to be a spiritual center of the world which is the ultimate destination of pure souls. Lake Manasarovar is also abode of purity where several Hindus/pilgrims take a bath with a faith that it cleans away all their sins committed over a hundred lifetimes. For pilgrims, the journey to Kailash Manasarovar is a valuable and integral life changing experience.
The term Parikrama is used by Hindu to walk around the 32 mile circumference of Mount Kailash whereas the Tibetan calls it as Kora, the clockwise circumambulation. However, they both mean same, pilgrimage. The Parikrama/Kora is the main part in the journey of Mount Kailash. This is a long path trek which can be physically taxing, but with proper preparation, one can complete the trek and feel the pristine beauty/serenity of these religious sites.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival in Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Hotel
Day 2 · Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
After having early morning breakfast at the hotel, we move for sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. The sightseeing includes the most popular historic places in Kathmandu such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath.
Hotel
Day 3 · Drive to Nyalam
We start with an early morning drive and stop at Dhulikhel for breakfast, which is a vantage point for fine Mountain View. We pass by Tatopani and after some border formalities at Kodari, we drive to Zhangmu known as Khasa. Zhangmu is a small settlement clinging to a hillside. Further, we reach Nyalam, the "Gate to the hail", is also known as Kuti in Nepal.
Hotel
Day 4 · Drive to Paigu Tso
We start our drive to Paigutso. Paigutso is a beautiful lake and we drive through the rugged alpine country crossing Thorongla Pass at 4970 m. from the high pass, we leave to Lalung La Pass, North of the Himalayan ranges. Then, we pass through the Digur Tang, with its enormous sand dunes and the snow peaks of Shishapangma (8012m) and Langtang (7232m). The trail descends to Paigu Tsho and upon reaching here, we are completely stunned by the beauty it carries.
Camp
Day 5 · Drive to Saga
We start our drive to Kyirong, the "Valley Of Pleasure". We will have chance to go through towns like Rukyok Tsangpo and Kyibuk Tsangpo. Following Lhartse road, we pass through Dzongkha and reach Saga, which means 'Happy Land'.
Camp
Day 6 · Drive to Paryang
Having our early morning breakfast, we follow the Rsagpo river valley. We move past many lakes like Vishnu Lake and then towns like Donga, which is the main check post for illegal traffic. We continue to follow the Brahmaputra valley and cross Soge La Pass. Driving ahead we reach Gacho and then Paryang.
Camp
This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.
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