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The snow-capped rocky Peak-Kailash Parbat (Kangri Rimpoche), 6714meters high, is believed to be a place where founders of Buddhism, Jainism and Bonpo religions once meditated and resided. Hindus and Buddhists all over the world also worship this peak as the exact "Center of the Universe" while Jains believe that their first Saint obtains Liberation: “Freedom” meditating at Kangri.
Hindu people believe Mt. Kailash/Kangri to be the abode of supreme Hindu God Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati. The arduous pilgrimage to Kailash is done by Hindus to attain salvation while for Buddhist the journey helps to achieve enlightenment and spread world peace. Vajrayana Buddhists called the mountain Mount Meru and believe that Kangri as the home of the Demchok, who represent supreme bliss.
Manasarovar Lake, called Mapam Yumtso by Tibetans, lays just beside the sacred Mount Kailash. The word “Manas” means mind or consciousness and “Sarovar” means Lake, hence it is defined as the Lake of Consciousness. Hindu worships it as the bathing lake of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and Circumambulation Lake is believed to be purging one’s soul of sins and the body of sickness. Similarly, Buddhists believe Mapam Yumtso to be Lake where Buddha was conceived by his mother Maya. Along the lake’s shore is the ancient Chiu Monastery that is a revered spot for meditation.
Travel Company in Nepal Monterosa Treks & Expedition makes very pleasant & smooth Yatra every year. So, please join with us and take our best services for this trip. We heartily welcome you. Here is our itinerary for this year.
Meeting point: As soon as you arrive to International Airport Gonggar airport in Lhasa, our staffs will welcome you and take you to hotel.
16 May 2023 Day 01: Arrival Gonggar airport, drive to Lhasa
17 May 2023 Day 02: Sights in Lhasa including Potala Palace
18 May 2023 Day 03: Drive Lhasa to Shigatse 3782m.- Hotel
19 May 2023 Day 04: Drive Shigatse to Saga 4640m. & hotel
20 May 2023 Day 05: Drive to Manasarovar Lake & overnight
21 May 2023 Day 06: Morning spiritual rituals, Drive Darchen
22 May 2023 Day 07: Drive Yam Dwar & start walk to Dirapuk
23 May 2023 Day 08: Trek to Dolma La 5636m. & Zuthulpuk
24 May 2023 Day 09: Trek to Chongdo, drive Darchen & Saga
25 May 2023 Day 10: Drive to Shigatse and overnight at hotel
26 May 2023 Day 11: Drive to Lhasa overnight Hotel in Lhasa
27 May 2023 Day 12: Drive to airport flight in final destination
16 May 2023 Day 01: Arrival in Gonggar airport in Tibet, all Yatri or tourists finish Tibetan immigration formalities and our guide will be receiving you outside of the immigration counter. Without Tour guide, you cannot enter the Tibet. Welcome for all with Tibetan Khata (white garland). Everybody checks in to a mini bus or bus and are driven to Lhasa city from the airport. It is 90km far and takes an hour or bit more. The amazing scenes of naked hills, settlement at bottom of hills, agricultural land full of crops make our journey more enjoyable. Check in hotel and evening vegetarian buffet dinner. Overnight halt in Lhasa.
17 May 2023 Day 02: Lhasa is the capital as well as the biggest city of Tibet. This city with wide road ways, sky kissing buildings is not less attractive than any developed western countries. Besides this, the palace of Dalai Lama: The Potala Palace, Zokhang Monastery at Bharkhor Bazaar, Bharkhor Bazaar itself and Bharkhor Monastery are other worthy and attractive places to visit at Lhasa. Lhasa City is at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level. The Potala Palace lies at the central part of Lhasa city and it is situated in a place at 150 meters height. This palace is also the adjoining place of meditative office building and administrative office building. The Red Palace symbolizes meditation whereas The White Palace signifies transparent administration. In Tibetan language, ‘Lhasa’ means ‘The Land of Gods and Goddesses’.
We can see different varieties of magical Buddha idols of Buddhist religion in The Red Palace whereas; there are Meditation Room, Living Room, and Meeting Room for foreign guests of Dalai Lama in The White Palace. Lhasa city is a valley which is also the adjoining place of two sacred rivers namely, Lhasa and Brahmaputra. According to Buddhists, it is believed that one can obtain ‘Nirvana’ meaning ultimate salvation, by having divine view (Darshan) of Potala Palace and Zokhang Monastery at least once in the lifetime.
The Potala Palace was built at the time of Songtsan Gampo in the 7th century; the 5th Dalai Lama extended the palace to its present size. At this time, it also succeeds in becoming the residing, the main political and religious palace of the Dalai Lama. The main palace was divided into two sections: the white palace and the red palace. It is 115.703 meters high with thirteen stories, including living quarters, temples, tomb stupas and monk dormitories. The countless cultural relics in the palace are images, murals, sutras, etc, which are of incredible value. These magnificent Tibetan arts and culture are not only classified as national treasure but are also listed by the state council as one unit of the important cultural relics to be specially protected.
There are gold plated entombment place of 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th Dalai Lama at Potala Palace. All these can be seen besides 13th Dalai Lama’s. Entombment of 6th Dalai Lama is yet unknown and mysterious. Likewise, experts say that the funeral rites of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lama was done at Zokhang Monastery and then the ashes were kept safely there. There are one thousand rooms at The Potala Palace among which 27 rooms are been exposed for general public such as, Bed Room, Living Room, Study Room, Meeting Room and The Entombment Place of Dalai Lama. The current 14th Dalai Lama is living in India since 1959.
18 May 2023 Day 03: After spending two nights at the Lhasa capital city of Tibet, our journey to Kailash Mansarovar begins by traveling in our tourist coach. From Lhasa, 1-hour drive takes us to Brahmaputra River and by passing through its bank, we reach to Shigatse. It is the 2nd biggest city after Lhasa. There are fine Luxury hotels for lodging and we have arranged meal for our pilgrims in a Nepali Restaurant. Here is a huge monastery which is popularly known as Tashilimphu Monastery. The section from Lhasa to Shigatse is around271 kilometers and it takes 5 hours’ drive.
19 May 2023 Day 04: Morning take breakfast and drive to Saga via Lhatse. The journey today passing 2 high passes with fine view of country side in Tibet. Shigatse to Lhatse is 160KM road able distance and takes 3 hours. We do stop for Lunch. After lunch towards Saga, here divide 2 roads and one go to New Tingri way to Everest Base camp and another road goes to Saga directly which is we are fallowing the sandy and rocky land Tibet. Other thinks like Lake, nomad chasing thousands of Yaks and Sheep grazing grass on the way Saga Bazaar. Lhatse to Saga is 300KM and takes 5 hours driving. Reach Saga, check hotel and Overnight Saga, meet Nepali staff and enjoy meal cooking by Monterosa staffs. Everyday meal makes our staff from saga and onward. Lhasa and Shigatse or onward food will be providing pure vegetarian in Nepali restaurant and breakfast will be in serve in hotels.
20 May 2023 Day 05: Saga Bazaar, we move forward passing Dongba, Praying and reach to the adjoining point of Brahmaputra River. Brahmaputra is basically formed from the amalgamation of two rivers: One, flowing from Gangdici river of Himalayan Range and other is Tima Yangjong River flowing from Tibetan Himalayan Ranges and flow through Saga, Shigatse and other places at Tibet and ultimately gets mixed into the Gulf of Bengal.
Here we stop our van or bus and have our lunch. After lunch, driving continues, we reach at Hor near the holy Lake Manasarovar observing beautiful scenes and naked hills. From here, we can have the fantastic view of Manasarovar Lake, Mount Gurlamnadata and Kailash Parbat. This Manasarovar Lake circumambulation is of total 102 km distance. According to the local people, it takes three days to circumambulate for local residents but it takes 5 to 7 days for the tourists or pilgrims by walking. This is the place called Hor (name of place) and from here the circumambulation of Manasarovar Lake begins. We should travel via Blue Bus organized by Nangri Tourism Board from Hor to round Manasarovar Lake and further. It is strictly compulsory to travel by Blue Bus while circumambulating Manasarovar Lake. Its route starts from Hor and extends up to Chiu Monastery, Darchen and Yam Dwar and come back hor.
We carry hot lunch boxes and, on the way, stop somewhere and take Lunch. We will make a half complete rotation of Manasarovar Lake in about 2 hours. You can see 8 of Buddhist monasteries during the circumambulation and finally reach top hills and same time you can see Rakshas Lake and Manasarovar Lake.
Manasarovar Lake
Manasarovar Lake, also known as Brahma’s Lake or Mapam Yum Tso Lake is situated at an elevation of 4850 meter above sea level. The word “Manas” means mind or consciousness and Sarovar means Lake. It has held deep spiritual influence and wide religious values among Hindus & Buddhists. Making round of the Lake and taking a holy bath in it is believed to purge one’s soul from sins and the body from sickness. Ancient Hindu scriptures indicate this Lake as a must visit place for someone who wants to attain salvation - the highest level of achievement in Hindu religion.
The cascading waves of the Lake in the wind look very charming. As described in Ramayana, it is said that the person who moves around the Manasarovar Lake and baths with its pure water, reaches the heaven directly after death. Similarly, it is written that the person, who drinks the water of this lake, recognizes the “Shivalok” the palace of Lord Shiva. Kailash Parbat is situated about 58km. far in the north from Manasarovar Lake. Brahmaputra River flows from eastward of the Manasarovar Lake. So, many people who want to visit Kailash Parbat and Manasarovar Lake at least once in their life.
According to Hindu traditional hearsay, it is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati take bath each day at 2 AM to 4 AM in this Lake as well as stars also come for bath in Manasarovar Lake. It is said that pilgrims who stay at this place at night; they can lively watch the God there. Mainly it is believed that people can see or visit the God Shiva and Goddess Parvati at the night of full moon. This Manasarovar Lake covers a very large area that is pure place, it is mentioned in Hindu religious books that all the Hindus must reach there at least once in their life time.
Rakshas Tal (Demon King Ravana Lake) Sarovar
This lake is named on the basis of Hindu traditional story. Hindu people believe that carnivorous monsters are hiding into the dark water. On the basis of this belief, people called it Rakshas Tal and stay away from this lake believing it as the symbol of dark and destructive power. According to the traditional religious story, the water of this lake is poisonous and fatal. So, to replace the poisonous water of this lake a tunnel was made from Manasarovar Lake. The pure water of this lake and a golden fish was sent in this lake. Late, this fish was found alive. From it, people’s negative attitude towards the lake changed and they started to go nearer to it but they still don’t drink the water.
According to Hindu mythology, in Treta Yug the monster Ravana has made Lord Shiva happy meditating in this Lake. Rakshas Lake lies in the west to Manasarovar Lake. It is situated at an altitude of 4,540meter above the sea level. In Manasarovar Lake, there are many birds including ducks but in Rakshas Lake there are no any birds at all.
21 May 2023 Day 06: Morning with breakfast or without, Pilgrims are not allowed taking holy dip into the Lake Manasarovar from 2018. Our staff put big tent for bath inside of tent by Manasarovar holy water. Staff will put drum inside water. After bath, pilgrimage offer Tarpan / holy water offering, flowers, money to the God and splashing water among each other with much joy and enthusiasm. Will be preparing for worship and Rudrabhishek, Hawan, Aarati, chanting Shiva mantra by Nepal Braman Pandit which is providing our company Monterosa Treks and Expedition.
All the pilgrims can do prey for Lord Shiva and reciting the names of their ancestral gods, performing Hawan (offering grains mixed with butter to the fire) in the name of gods, in order to relieve themselves from any kind of sins which they might have committed knowingly or unknowingly. Finish all spiritual activities and take Lunch, After Lunch, drive to Darchen and it is 40KM and takes 1-hour drive. Darchen is base camp of mount Kailash. From here starting Kailash circuit 53km starting and ending.
Mount Kailash
The Scared religious place, Kailash Parbat is located on the height of 6714meters above sea level. This region is supposed to be the purest religious place. It is supposed to be the central part of the world and origin of the world before the origin of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Kailash Parbat is glorified in the holy books like Ramayana and Mahabharata. According to the ancient Asian stories, the civilization is incomplete without the description of Kailash Parbat. Kailash Parbat is located in Tibet. Scientific research of this region is not satisfactory. This religious Parbat is extended from Brahmaputra in the east to Karakoram in the west.
Different religious groups like Shaiba, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon-Po are respecting Kailash equally, though they explained it differently. In the Shaiba and Buddhist traditional literature, Kailash is described as the part of Sumeru which is supposed to be the center of the world. It is believed to be the residence of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati as per Hindus. Buddhist respects it in the name of Kang Rimpoche. Buddhists have accepted Kailash and Manasarovar as great natural Mandala. Mandala for them is the means of respect and salvation. Jains worship as Aspada for this isolated peak. The founding father of this religion Rishavadev had got spiritual salvation in the same place.
There are various logics to claim this Parbat as sacred. This isolated Parbat is also source to big rivers like, Yarlung Janbo, Brahmaputra, Satlaj, Indus and Karnali. The total periphery of Mount Kailash is 53 km and pilgrims should walk 38 km within 3 days and if add Charan Sparsh (Touch Kailash) tour than it will be 4 days kora. As described in Hindu myth, a person who moves around the Kailash Parbat, will be free from all the sins made in life time. If they move round the Parbat for 108 times, they directly get Nirvana. It is also said that a person who moves Nandi once, he/she gets return as equal of moving round the Kailash for 13 times.
Kailash Parvat is regarded as the form of Lord Shiva and the water flowing from its snowy tip is worshipped as holy river Ganges. Mount Kailash can be observed more beautifully from the side of this Monastery. Observing from Dirapuk, Mount Kailash is seen in between Mount Manjushree at right side and Mount Bajrapani at left side.
River Ganges, originated from Mount Kailash meets Lachhu River and gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. Every river formed from Kailash Himalayan Ranges gets mixed into Rakshas Lake. The river formed from the junction of Rakshas Lake is called Karnali. Water from Rakshas Lake escapes via Karnali River but water of Manasarovar is stored in the form of Lake.
22 May 2023 Day 07: Darchen to Yam Dwar & Dirapuk: This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama/Kora. Morning drive to Yam Dwar and start walking to Dirapuk (4890 meters/11 kilometers). We do start for Kailash circumambulation [kora] Circuit/Round/Parikrama from Yam Dwar. It takes 20 minutes for Blue bus to reach there as it is at the distance of only 6km. This place is also known as Yam Dwar. Getting off from the bus at Yam Dwar, all the pilgrims are offering to Lord Shiva. Then, we moved round the Yam Dwar for three times.
According to Hindu religion, this place is known as the Gate of the God of Death (Yam Dwar). Yam Dwar build shape of temple. Inside 3 bells hanging and its call Barma, Vishnu and Maheshowar. This temple makes 3-time circuit enter inside of door. Belling and get out and continue walking or ridding pony to Dirapuk first day of Parikrama. (Journey on foot begins from Yam Dwar) Physically disable pilgrims distantly pay homage to Kailash Parbat and return to Darchen because the visit of Yam Dwar is believed to get equally religious gain as they do for Kailash Parbat itself. This path/trail is somehow busy with pilgrims, horses, local porters, yaks and Nepali workers.
After 3 hours long walking along the riverside path we stopped for our lunch sport. Kailash Parbat is can be seeing clearly from here. Below the Parbat we can see a big stone in the shape of elephant. It is believed that god Indra rides on it. After 2 hours long walk, we can reach to Dirapuk. There is a Dirapuk Monastery situated on the edge of Lha Chhu River. The name of this place is given from the name of Monastery itself. This Monastery is located on the height of 4900m. above sea level. The scene of Kailash from here is like the heaven. Hundreds of pilgrims arrive at Dirapuk from Yam Dwar riding on the horse or on their foot every day.
Here some Yatri prefer to take pony & local porter for the 3 days. (If you would like to take pony and porter, you should tell the Tibetan guide in advance for arrangement. This day, today have to walk continuously for about 5 to 6 hours. Yak will carry all our goods and equipment and your bags. From Dirapuk, you can see north face of Mt. Kailash very closed, overnight stay at Dirapuk mud house/ guesthouse.
23 May 2023 Day 08: Trek from Dirapuk to Zuthulpuk. Today is very crucial day as we have to pass Dolma La or Dorma La Pass, which is 5636 meters above the sea level, the weather in unpredictable in Dolma La Pass with the risk of snowstorms some times. So, we need to try to start our journey morning as early as possible. On route we pass Lakes Ganesh Kund, Gauri Kund. Climb down the pass to Shapje Datok and onwards to Zuthulpuk monastery. Stay overnight at a mud house.
GANESH KUND (SAROVAR)
About 45 minutes before to reach to Dolma la pass 5636m. (Kailash circuit) on right hand side of the walking trail, there is holy Ganesh Kund. It is 15 minutes away from walking trail. The shape of the Kund looks like lord Ganesh where he bathes.
THE LEGEND OF GAURI KUND
Hinduism is Sanatana Dharma, according to its mythology there is story about Gauri Kund or Parvati Kund which has been mentioned in the legend of Shiva Purana. The Puran says that Gauri Sarovara is for purify and compassion, it purifies the mind, body and speech of Kailash Yatri. So almost all the Yatri of Kailash Manasarovar tour include their tour program.
This Gauri Kund is for holy bath to Goddess Parvati Mata where Gauri Mata had acquired her beloved son Ganesh, she had molded a picture of her son Ganesh from cleaning agent frothing on her body and resuscitates it. She placed Ganesh at the path to stop unknown to enter during her holy deep, at the same time Lord Shiva came to his residence Mt Kailash but Ganesh ji didn't recognize then Lord Shiva became furious and cuts off the kids head then Mata Parvati despairing stricken by seeing it and requested to Lord Shiva that child need to be brought again to the life restored so Parvati had her son back. This real story not only fascinates Kailash Yatri.
THE MEANING OR SIGNIFICANCE TO VISIT GAURI KUND.
The large number of Kailash Yatri visit this holy Kund during their Parikrama or Kora to purify their minds, body and speech by splashing the Jaal on their heads. They offer TARPANA and Jaal (holy water) to their ancestors to have peace in the heaven. Many of them bring holy water from the Kund to their home.
WHERE IS THE GAURI KUND LOCATED ?
After crossing steep descends of Dolma La pass, the highest pass during Kailash Manasarovar Yatra tour, the round turquoise colored round shaped GAURI KUND is located at 5608 m above the sea level but walking trail has not yet made, have to walk on massif Rock.
24 May 2023 Day 09: Walking to Chongdo about 3 hours and drive to Darchen and while rest and continue drive to Dongba, Praying and Saga Bazaar. Overnight halt.
25 May 2023 Day 10: Drive Saga to Shigatse. It takes 7/8-hour drive and reach to Shigatse. Nepali staff will be till here and they will go by road to Kathmandu. Nepali guide and some helper will be with you Lhasa and flight Kathmandu. Shigatse will be overnight stay.
26 May 2023 Day 11: Drive Shigatse to Lhasa city, Capital of Tibet and it takes 6 / 7-hour drive. Overnight in Lhasa
27 June 2023 Day 12: Morning take breakfast and drive to Gonggar airport for fly to your destination.
urPer Person USD 2,600 (Double / Twin Sharing basis)
Per Person USD 3000 (Single Room Basis)
Extra cost if required for Kailash Circuit (can be changed any time)
Pony ride during the Parikrama 1 Pony for 3 days USD 385
(Directly payable to the Tibetan guide)
Porter for carrying small bag for 3 days round Kailash USD 165
(Subject to change price if increase or decrease for pony & porter)
Hotels in Tibet Lhasa & en route
Lhasa Tibet: 5 Star Shangri-La or Lhasa Hotel (Single / Double bed room)
Shigatse: 5 star Gesar New Wing Hotel (Single / Double bed room)
Saga: 4 star Mulinsen or Similar (Single / Double bed room)
Manasarovar Lake: Guest house or mud houses (Basic dormitory 6 beds or more)
Darchen: 4 star Himalayan Kailash Hotel (Single / Double bed room)
Dirapuk: Normal guesthouse (Parikrama first day) Basic dormitory 6 beds or more)
Zuthulpuk: Normal guesthouse (Parikrama second day) Basic dormitory 6 beds or more)
Note:3 nights in 3 places like Manasarovar Lake, first day of circuit - Dirapuk and second day of circuit - Zuthulpuk will be dormitory bedroom and very basic toilets available.
Arrival to Gonggar airport and transfer to Lhasa city, Tibet 
f our Kailash yatri wants to meet Chief priest of Pasupatinath temple, we try to arrange meeting in Pasupatinath. Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illness generally not encountered in the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise], high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. The best idea is to deliberately slow down all the activities and have the following suggestions in mind:
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