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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, |
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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. |
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Day To Day Itinerary |
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Day
01 |
Kathmandu
(1300 m.) arrival: Pick up from the airport/ Drive to
hotel/ tour briefing. |
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Day
02 |
Full
day sightseeing in Kathmandu. |
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Day
03 |
Drive
to Nylam (150km), 3750m |
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Day
04 |
Rest
Day at Nylam, 3750m It is more a day for acclimatization.
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Day
05 |
Drive
to Saga/4450m: 232km |
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Day
06 |
Drive
to Paryang (4600m) 185 km 7-8 hrs: |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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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. |
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Day
12 |
Drive
to Paryang (277km) 7-8 hr.
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Day
13 |
Drive
to Saga (185km) 7-8 hrs |
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Day
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Drive
to Nylam or Zang Mu: (296km) 6-7 hr. |
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Day
15 |
Drive
back to Dhulikhel or Kathmandu (150 km) 9-10 hr. |
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Day
16 |
Transfer to airport for your onward flight.
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| Day 17 |
Departure. |
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