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Mount Kailash

Mount Kailash discover himalayan treks

Mount Kailash in western Tibet is a mountain sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bongos, the adherents of ancient animistic beliefs. In Sanskrit it is also called “Mount Meru” or “Sumeru”, in Hindu “Kailash” or the “Crystal Shining”. To Tibetans it is “Kang Rimpoche” or the precious jewel of the snows. It is home to the shores of sacred Manasarovar Lake (4600m) soaring to 6723m.

Travelling west across southern Tibet is an adventure into another way of life. Nomads heard their sheep and yaks in company with devout pilgrims making their way to the holy sites. Hindus believe that it is thew world pillar described in ancient texts around which all else revolves, its roots in deepest hell, its summit kissing the heavens. Here resides Lord Shiva with his consort the Goddess Parvati. To Manasarovar come Hindus to drink of its holy water to shed the sins of a hundred lifetimes. The Tibetans come to circumscribe the mountains, in the belief that a single circuit will cleanse them of the sins of a lifetime. 108 laps will ensure the attainment of enlightenment in this lifetime. Mysterious Tibet long closed to foreign travellers continues to exert a strong influence on the imagination of the world. The starkness of its countryside, the warmth of its people, its unique and colourful Buddhist traditions appear to many to be the embodiment of mythical Shangri-la. Lhasa, the Forbidden City is no longer forbidden: it is open to ordinary travellers. More and more exciting places are now accessible and affordable through the change that has taken place. Tibet remains a fascinating and truly adventurous destination.


Itinerary

Day 01 Drive from Kathmandu in the morning, arrive Nepal Tibet border to check in at Zhangmu hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight.

Day 02 Zhangmu / Xegar – overnight in Hotel.

Day 03 Zegar / Sangsang- overnight in tented camp

Day 04 Sangsan / Zhongba – overnight in tented camp

Day 05 Zhongba / Paryang – overnight in tented camp

Day 06 Paryang / Barga / Lake Mansarovar – overnight in tented camp

Day 07 Lake Mansarovar – overnight in tented camp

Day 08 Mansarovar / Darchen / Kailash – overnight in tented camp

Day 09 Darchen Start trek around Kailash – overnight in tented camp

Day 10 Kailash – overnight in tented camp

Day 11 Kailash – overnight in tented camp

Day 12 Darchen / Shinqyuanhe – overnight in tented camp

Day 13 Shinquanhe / Gerze – overnight in tented camp

Day 14 Gerze / Raka – overnight in tented camp

Day 15 Raka / Lhatze – overnight in tented camp

Day 16 Lhatze / Zhangmu hotel

Day 17 Cross border and drive back to Kathmandu.