Zhambu - Kailash - Zhambu

Mt. Kailash, at 6714 m also known as Tise, Kailasa & Kang Rinpoche(Jewel of the Snows), has since time immemorial been celebrated in many Eastern cosmologies as Mt. Meru, the axis mundi. And as the center of the physical & metaphysical universe, Mt. Meru is sacred to the Buddhist, Jains, the Hindus & the Bonpos. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Lord Shiva; for the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dhyani-Buddhas & Boddhisatvas….The Wheel of Life; for the Bonpos, Kailash was the sacred nine storey Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Sherab alighted from heaven. Four of the great rivers of the Indian subcontinent originates from here: the Karnali, which feeds into the Ganges (south); the Indus (north); the Sutlez (west) & the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo, east).

For the devout pilgrim a visit to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasorovar forms the ultimate realization of their spiritual pursuit in life. The trip can rightly be termed `Once-in-a-lifetime experience'.

The Year 2002 is the TIBETAN WATER-HORSE YEAR, a very sacred year for pilgrimage to MT. KAILASH & LAKE MANASOROVAR, coming every 12 year cycle. There will be pilgrims flocking into Kailash from every corner of the world to pay homage & undertake holy circumambulation of this holiest of the mountains especially on the Baisakh full moon day, i.e, May 26, 2002. Merits thus accumulated by undertaking pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash during the year of the HORSE is believed to be multiplied manifold

Day to day itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu (1300 m.) arrival: Pick up from the airport/ Drive to hotel/ tour briefing.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Drive to Nylam (150km), 3750m

Day 04: Rest Day at Nylam, 3750m It is more a day for acclimatization.

Day 05: Drive to Saga/4450m: 232km

Day 06: Drive to Paryang (4600m) 185 km 7-8 hrs

Day 07: Drive to Manasarover (4558m) 277km 8 hours. Holy-Manasarovara: At 14950-ft/ 4558m. The highest lake of fresh water with turquoise complexion in the world is full of fishes and swans. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rashekshi are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. Night will be spending at Chu Gumba.

Day 08: Drive to Darchen (14975ft) 40km: Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Bath and Puja we will be heading towards Darchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama.

Day 09: Trek to Dehara Puk/5000m: It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you.

Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep on appearing. For 15 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.

Day 10: Hardest but Holiest day of your pilgrimage Yatra with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys: Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget yourself. Once your steps go down, Parvati-stal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By the late afternoon you will arrive Zuthal Puk (the cave of Miracles. The great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have performed miracles here).

Day 11: End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp.

Day 12: Drive to Paryang (277km) 7-8 hr.

Day 13: Drive to Saga (185km) 7-8 hrs

Day 14: Drive to Nylam or Zang Mu: (296km) 6-7 hr.

Day 15: Drive back to Dhulikhel or Kathmandu (150 km) 9-10 hr.

Day 16: Transfer to airport for your onward flight.

Day 17: Departure.

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