Meeting Point
Tibet Guest House Pvt.Ltd, Thamel Kathmandu Nepal +977-1-5360556, 5360383
Departure & Return Location
Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu
Departure Time
3 Hours Before Flight Time
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Bus, Airlines
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3 Stars Hotels
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5,000 M
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Kathmandu
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Autum & Spring
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All meals during the trek
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1-15
Overview
Kailash Mansarovar tour via Kerung Border is another alternative among other routes to reach Mt. Kailash and holy Lake Mansarovar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims and travelers take part in this 3-day Kora trek around Mt.Kailash, circling the sacred mountain and taking a ritual bath to expunge all mortal sins and pave the way to heaven. The two weeks journey initiates at Kathmandu, advancing towards the Trans-Himalaya in Tibet China by rigorous driving and trekking through remote western Tibet, circumnavigating Mt. Kailash and a visit to the holy Lake Mansarovar, and exit to Nepal same way back. Ancient salt trademark to Nepal from Tibet, the Kyrong valley is spectacular though some canon and farming land of Tibet crossing … pass… meters from where Massive mountain Xisa-pangma.
Mt. Kailash as a highlight of this spiritual journey, is considered a sacred mountain in four religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Bon, and Buddhism. Hindus believe the mountain to be the abode of God Shiva living with his consort, Parvati, and the spiritual center of the universe, Mt. Meru, around which all else revolves. Jain calls the mountain Astapada as they believe their Saint Rishabanatha achieved spiritual liberation. Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce-looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. As for Buddhists, the mountain is a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dhyani-Buddhas and Boddhisatvas. The holy mountain is near to the source of some of the longest rivers in Asia which follows its path to the Indian Ocean such as Sutlej, Brahmaputra, Karnali and the Indus.
Highlights
- Sacred Kailash Mansarovar Journey via Kerung Border: Embark on a two-week spiritual odyssey from Kathmandu through the Trans-Himalaya, featuring rigorous drives and treks across remote western Tibet to the iconic Mt. Kailash and holy Lake Mansarovar.
- Thrilling 3-Day Kora Trek Around Mt. Kailash: Join thousands of Hindu pilgrims in the sacred circumambulation of Mt. Kailash, a ritual trek believed to cleanse mortal sins and lead to spiritual enlightenment.
- Ritual Bath at Holy Lake Mansarovar: Experience the purifying dip in the sacred Lake Mansarovar, a vital stop for expunging sins and connecting with divine energies in this revered Tibetan landscape.
- Multi-Religious Significance of Mt. Kailash: Discover Mt. Kailash's profound holiness across Hinduism (abode of Shiva and Parvati), Jainism (site of Rishabanatha's liberation), Bon, and Buddhism (home of Demchog and cosmic mandala projection).
- Spectacular Kyrong Valley and River Origins: Traverse the ancient salt trade route through Kyrong Valley's canon fields and farmlands, crossing high passes with views of massive Xisa-pangma, near the sources of Asia's mighty rivers like Sutlej, Brahmaputra, Karnali, and Indus.
