About Kailash Mansarovar
Hindus believe that Mt. Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu legend, immortal and supreme Hindu God Shiva lives on the top of Kailash Parbat. The Jain called the mountain Astapada and believes it to be the place where 'Risabha Dev', the first of the twenty-four Tirthankar attained the liberation.
While the Buddha is believed to have magically visited Kailash in the 5th century BC. The religion of Buddhism only entered Tibet via Nepal and India, in the 7th century AD.
Mansarovar Lake
The word Mansarovar is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Manas' which means mind and legend has it that Lord Brahma created this lake from his mind. Parashuram's -
ashram too is said to be situated on a hill on the banks of the Mansarovar. In the pariphery of this sacred mountain, is the lake of mansarovar. Lake mansarovar, at 14,950 feet is also said to be one of the highest fresh water lakes in the world. Kailash mansarovar is a place for divine ablution. A dip in this lake is bound to purify you fully form the sins of many births. Rakshas Taal the twin lake along with Mansarovar is where Bhasmasur burnt himself.
Tibet
Mount Kailash and lake Mansarovar are situated in Tibet. It is a rich and beautiful land with average of 4,000 m (13,120 ft) above sea level. Tibet is a home to many mountains over 8,000m (26,240ft). India, Nepal, Bhutan and Burma surround Tibet. Travelers who get the opportunity to visit this land experience spiritual traditions, temples and monasteries, lakes and rivers, and mighty snow clad peaks. The journey to Kailash Mansarovar. The “Kailash mansarovar Yatra” commences with arrival in Katmandu – the capital city of Nepal, where deities mingle with the mankind. A visit to the ‘Pashupatinath’ temple and other equally enchanting shrines is a perfect starting point for the spiritual journey. This primordial temple enshrines faith of millions of Hindus throughout the world as Lord Shiva’s sacred residence. A spiritual atmosphere is maintained throughout the trip.
A briefing with experts on the second day, will prepare you for the ultimate journey to the most sacred of all pilgrimages, the Kailash – mansarovar. Rest of the evening is for the preparation and inspection of the equipments that are needed for the journey. The next day is the departure from the hotel, you cross the Nepal- border and arrive in the Tibetan town called “Nyalam” (3750m). Yatries overcome their exhaustion from 7 hrs drive and abrupt
altitude gain with the hospitality of our experienced staffs – which will take care of your needs. Next day will be pretty normal – no movement, so that you can rest and acclimatize with the altitude and extreme weather conditions.
For emergency, our crew will carry oxygen, PAC (Portable Altitude Chamber) and other alternative as a measure to ensure your safety. After attending at the altitude, you will start to feel better and enjoy more of journey towards the Holy Kailash. The day from Paryang makes everyone impatient, as this is a long awaited day of first ‘Darshan’ of Sacred Kailash and mansarovar. Next two days are for Parikrama of mansarovar. Then you are ready for the Kailash Parikarama. Yaks and helpers could be provided for the Parikrama. The yatris face glow with happiness that they have now covered the journey they only dreamt about. You can carry back sacred memories in form of stones, pebbles and water from the mansarovar lake to share joys of your divine experiences with your loved ones back home.
