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Holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra - 2007
INTRODUCTION : -
Mt. Kailash, 6,740 m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual center for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jain religion and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion - Bonpo. To Tibetans it is known as Khang Rimpoche (Precious Jewel of Snow) and they see it as the navel of the world. It is said that a stream from the mountain pours into a nearby lake and from here rivers flow in the four cardinal directions. The River of the Lion Mouth to the North, the River of the Horse Mouth to the east, the River of the Peacock Mouth to the south and the River of the Elephant Mouth to the West. Strangely enough, four major rivers do indeed originate near Kailash, the Indus, the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Karnali and the Sutlej. Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave.
A Shiva-linga shaped Mt.Kailash from the Northern Face
For the Hindus Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual center of the universe, described as a fantastic 'world pillar' 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit kissing the heavens. On the top lives their most revered God, Shiva, and his consort Parvati.
For the Jains, an Indian religious group, Kailash is the site where their first prophet achieved enlightenment. For the older, more ancient religion of Bon, it is the site where its founder Shanrab is said to have descended from heaven. It was formerly the spiritual center of Zhang Zung, the ancient Bon Empire that once included all of western Tibet. Bon people walk around the mountain in a counter clockwise manner, unlike the other religions.
Over the centuries pilgrims have constantly journeyed immense distances to achieve enlightenment or cleanse themselves of sin, braving enormous distances, particularly harsh weather and bandit attacks.
MANSAROVAR YATRA TOUR PACKAGE :
Day 01:
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet and transfer to hotel.
Day 02:
After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Budhaneelkantha. Evening at leisure in Kathmandu. Obtain Chinese Visa.
Day 03:
Morning drive to the frontier town of Nepal at Kodari. From here, a short walk to the friendship bridge for the drive on a local available vehicle to Zhangmu, the main entrance of Tibet, China at the height of 2,300 m. which is about 145 kms from Kathmandu. In Zhangmu, you will be received by guide from our Tibetan counterpart. After all the formalities at the check post here, our journey continues for another 35 kms which can take almost 3 hours through the up-winding road to Nyalam with beautiful scenery as the drive brings us for the overnight stay at Guest House in Nyalam(3,700 m.). The lodges and guest houses here are very simple and basic. You can expect the unexpected as the China Tourism in Tibet is slowly picking up since last Decade.
Day 04:
Stay at Nyalam for acclimatization. The group will be taken for option 3 Hrs. trek in Nyalam which would definately help pilgrims in getting used to Trek conditions for Kailash Parikrama
Day 05:
Morning drive to the first pass of Lalung La at 5,050 m. From here a superb view of the high Himalayas can be seen from Gaurishanker, Shisapangma to Langtang Himal. Drive to Saga(4640 m) 240 Kms./ 6-7 Hrs. for the overnight at Guest House.
Day 06:
From Saga drive to Paryanga(4750 m) 255 Kms/6-7 hrs. drive. O/nt. at Guest House.
Day 07:
Drive from Paryang to Hor Qu(4560 m) 225 kms./6-7 Hrs. O/nt. Camp at Banks of Mansarovar.
Day 08:
AM Mansarover Parikarma by Jeep with packed Lunch near Trugo Monastery with optional Bathing at the place as this is one of the best banks of Holy Lake for Bathing, Bathing Tents would be arranged accordingly. Time Permitting visit Chui Gompa . PM. Drive to Darchen(4560 M) O/nt. at Guest House in Darchen.
Darchen is located beneath the majestic holy Mount Kailash, a small village with couple of guesthouses. During the auspicious pilgrimage time, this place will be flooded with Pilgrims with hundreds of tents all around. Darchen, the beginning and end point of the Kora.
Day 09:
Drive to Serlungf Monastery & optional trek to Nandi Parbat for an excellent view of Mount Kailsah. The Group will stay O/night at Darchen Guest House & make final preparation for the Kailsah Parikrama. O/night at Guest House.
Day 09:
Drive to Serlungf Monastery & optional trek to Nandi Parbat for an excellent view of Mount Kailsah. The Group will stay O/night at Darchen Guest House & make final preparation for the Kailsah Parikrama. O/night at Guest House.
Day 10:
Drive approx. 08 Kms. From Darchen to Tarboche, the trek starting point of Kailash Parikrama.The first day of our Kora is a gradual walk with multitudes of other local pilgrims chanting and praying. The trail leads us to few ups and downs till we reach our camp at Dirapuk (4,750 m.), after 5-6 hours walk. Camping on the nice grassy meadows with a view of Kailash, north west face.
Day 11:
Today our circumbulation (Kora) leads to much higher side of the holy path just beneath the Mount Kailash. The walk will bring us to one of the highest point at Drolma La, 5,200 m. before descending to the gradual field towards Zuthulphuk for the overnight camp after 5-6 hours walk. Zuthulphuk(4700m) has a small monastery.
Day 12:
The winding gradual tracks finally ends our holy pilgrimage walk (5 hours) & drive to Paryang(270 Kms/6-7 Hrs.). O/Nt. Guest House.
Day 13:
Drive to Saga. O/nt. Guest House.
Day 14:
Drive to Nyalam. O/Nt. Guest House.
Day 15: Varanasi
Drive down to Friendship Bridge where transportation awaits for drive to Kathmandu(150 Kms)/4 Hrs. O/nt. Hotel.
Day 16: Varanasi - Delhi
Morning Free for souvenir shopping and other independent activities. In time transfer to International Apt to connect departure flight
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YEAR 2007 DEPARTURE DATES
|
TOUR |
Arrival in Kathmandu
FIRST VISIT |
Depart for Kailash |
Arrival in Kathmandu
SECOND VISIT |
Departure from Kathmandu |
Days |
Remarks |
1. |
25th April,
Wednesday |
27th April,
Friday |
09th May,
Wednesday |
10th May,
Thursday |
16 |
Full Moon |
2. |
10th May
Thu |
12th May
Saturday |
24th May,
Thursday |
25th May,
Friday |
16 |
|
3. |
23rd May
Wednesday |
25th May
Friday |
06th June
Wednesday |
07th June
Thursday |
16 |
Full Moon & Saga Dawa Festival |
4. |
07th June
Thursday |
09
th June
Saturday |
21st June
Thursday |
22nd June
Friday |
16 |
|
5. |
23rd June
Saturday |
25th June
Monday |
07th July
Saturday |
08th July
Sunday |
16 |
Full Moon |
| 6. |
08th July |
10th July |
22nd July |
23rd July |
16 |
|
| |
Sunday |
Tuesday |
Sunday |
Monday |
|
|
| 7. |
23rd July
Monday |
25th July
Wednesday |
06th August
Monday |
07th August
Tuesday |
16 |
Full Moon |
| 8. |
07th August
Tuesday
|
09th Aug
Thursday
|
21st August
Tuesday
|
22nd August
Wednesday
|
16 |
|
| 9. |
21st August
Tuesday
|
23rd Aug
Thursday
|
04th Sept
Tuesday
|
05th Sept
Wednesday
|
16 |
Full Moon |
| 10. |
04th Sept
Tuesday
|
06th Sept
Thursday
|
18th Sep
Tuesday
|
19th Sep
Wednesday
|
16 |
|
| 11. |
19th Sept
Wednesday
|
21st Sept
Friday
|
03rd Oct
Wednesday
|
04th Oct
Thursday
|
16 |
Full Moon |
| 12. |
27th Sept
Thursday
|
29th Sept
Saturday
|
11th Oct
Thursday
|
12th Oct
Friday
|
16 |
|
10 Nights/11 Days - Heli Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (Kathmandu/Kathmandu)
Day 01:
Fly to Kathmandu . Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. The Group shall be met at the airport and transfer will be provided to the prebooked hotel in Kathmandu. Over night at hotel.
Day 02:
Breakfast at the hotel. We'd be processing your VISA in KTM. After lunch, we'd be collecting your passports from the embassy & evening will be free for your necessay shopping etc. for this Holy Yatra. A pre-briefing session on do's and do't would be arranged for your Holy Yatra in your hotel.
Day 03:
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Domestic Airport to connect flight to KTM/Nepalgunj/Simikot. Over night at Guest House.(B,L,D)
Day 04:
Fixed Wing Aircraft. The MI-17 Helicopter will ferry the Group to Hilsa. A short 45 minutes walk to Sher where transportation awaits from the Tibetan side to take the Group to Taklakot. O/nt at Guest House in Taklakot. (B,L,D)
Day 05:
Drive to Manasarovar via Raksas. Overnight at Guest House Or Camp (B,L,D).
Day 06:
This auspicious day will be spent at Lake Manasarovar. Overnight at Guest House Or Camp (B,L,D).
Day 07:
AM Drive to Tarboche & Trek to Dirapuk. Overnight at Camp.(B,L,D).
Day 08:
Trek to Zuthulpuk. Overnight at Camp.(B,L,D).
Day 09::
End Kailash Parikarma near Darchen. Proceed to Taklakot. Overnight at Camp.(B,L,D)
Day 10:
Drive to Sher and cross over to Hilsa. The Helicopter will ferry the Group to Simikot and Nepalgunj. Time permitting, transfer to Htl Batika for refreshment before boarding the flight to Kathmandu. . Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 11:
After breakfast, intime transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport to connect
S2/9W 4108/IC 814.
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