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Mt. Kailash (6714 m.), Asia's most sacred mountain, very popular
among pilgrimage for both Buddhists and Hindus, is located in a
high and isolated enclave of West Tibet. It is one of the 3
pilgrimage sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri
Tsosum; the other two are Ponri Ngaden and Lake Manasarover. All
are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom,
the supposed land of origin of pre-Buddhist sect Bonpos. |
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Believed
to have been formed about 30 million years ago, Mount Kailash,
rising to an altitude of 6714m, is one of the most revered and
sacred places in the Himalayas. Pilgrims
of the Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Tibetan Bon faiths come to
Kailash to complete a ritual circumambulation around the base of
the mountain.
The
Kailash "Gang Rinpoche", which means "Jewel of
snow" is striking in the way it rises high above the
surrounding range and always remains snow - capped.
Mount
Kailash
has a unique and distinct shape, with four sheer faces matching
the cardinal points of the compass. It is also free standing,
solitary. Regarded as the earthly manifestation of mythic
Mount
Meru
, or Sumeru, the spiritual center of the universe in Hindu,
Buddhist and Jain cosmology,
Mount
Kailash
is also believed to be the source of four life-giving rivers. To
Tibetan Buddhists, Kailash is the abode of the tantric
meditational deity Demchog. Hindus see Kailash as the throne of
the great god Shiva, while the Jains revere Kailash as the site
at which their first prophet received enlightenment.
At
the base of
Mount
Kailash
,
is
Lake
Mansarovar
(derived
from the word “Sarovar, meaning lake, and “Man” from its
creator, Brahma. A pilgrimage to
Mount
Kailash
and
a bath in the Mansarovar is believed to bring about salvation (Moksha).
The
most important time to visit
Mount
Kailash
, is during the festival of Saga Dawa held in
May of each year. It is celebrated in every village and
monastery but most importantly, t
Mount
Kailash
. During this festival which honours Buddha,
monks hold religious activities and Buddhists sing chants of
sutras, and circumnambulate sacred places in a clock-wise
direction. It is a time of meditation, respect and prayer.
This is a very important time for Tibetans. If a Tibetan
does any good deeds or religious practices, its merit is doubled
during the month of Saga Dawa.
Mt. Kailash is their soul mountain
(lari), which they also call Yungdrung Gu Tse (the Nine story
Swastika Mountain). This is the very place where it is stated
that the sects legendary founder, Tonpa Shenrab, descended from
heaven to earth. Lord Shiva both the creator and destroyer of
life is believed by Hindus to reside in the holy mountain.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, check in hotel
(A)
Day 02: Kathmandu full day sightseeing
(A, B)
Day 03: Kathmandu to Nyalam (3750m)
(A, B, L, D)
Day 04: Rest at Nyalam
(A, B, L, D)
Day 05: Nyalam / Saga (4600m)- 270km
(A, B, L, D)
Day 06: Saga / Paryang (4540m)- 252km
(A, B, L, D)
Day 07: Parayang to Lake Manasarovar (Chiu
Gomba) - (4550 m.) - 294km
(A, B, L, D)
Day 08: Lake Manasarovar Rest
(A, B, L, D)
Day 09: Lake Manasarovar / Darchen (4520m)
(A, B, L, D)
Day 10: Drive to Darboche and commence trek to
Dera Phuk Gomba (4860m). O/N camp
(A, B, L, D)
Day 11: Cross Dolma-La (5600 m.) and trek down
to Zutul Phuk Gomba (4760m). O/N camp
(A, B, L, D)
Day 12: Drive to Horaa Chu(4500m)
(A, B, L, D)
Day 13: Rest at Horaa Chu
(A, B, L, D)
Day 14: Horaa Chu / Parayang
(A, B, L, D)
Day 15: Paryang / Saga (4600m)
(A, B, L, D)
Day 16: Saga / Nyalam (3750m)
(A, B, L, D)
Day 17: Nyalam / Zhang-Mu and drive back to
Kathmandu - transfer hotel.
(A, B, L)
Day 18: Rest in Kathmandu/Shopping
(A, B)
Day 19: Departure from Nepal
(B)
(Abbreviation: A - Accommodation, B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Mt. Kailash Mansarowar Zhangmu Trekking Detail Itinerary
Tour Prices:
|
Currencies |
Trips
Price per Person in group Size |
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1 |
2-5 |
6-9 |
10+ |
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US Dollar (US$) |
1600 |
1400 |
1350 |
1299 |
|
Euro (€) |
1115 |
980 |
940 |
905 |
|
Pound (£) |
810 |
709 |
985 |
655 |
|
Australian
Dollar (AUS$) |
1849 |
1619 |
1565 |
1499 |
|
Canadian Dollar
(CAN$) |
1630 |
1425 |
1270 |
1225 |
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Note:
Above given is sample itinerary and are subject to change
to suit your schedule.
If you do not want all the
activities listed in the package, we are always
flexible to provide you the personalized package as
per your schedule requirement.
Given
prices will remain valid till 31.12.2008.
All itineraries as well as price
are subject to change without prior notice until your reservation of this trip
with us.
Individual booking is accepted.
We
emphasize
on private trips for couples, families, small
groups of friends and individuals.
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thus no previous high altitude experience is required. To get condition for
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or such activities are recommendable before you start on your journey. Those
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is required as long as you're in your sound physical shape & have a sense of
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