Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a journey in search of religious merit and spiritual significance. It is the path to acquiring moral values and spiritual merits for getting Moksha, the liberation.
Mount Kailash is the holiest mountain in the trans-Himalayan region at an elevation of 6,714 meters. Likewise, the holiest Lake Manasarovar is in between Mount Kailash and Mount Gurla Mandhata at 4,588 meters.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is the highest level of pilgrimage, known as Para Brahma Kshetra; the formless realm of the Cosmic Mandala. Mount Kailash and Manasarovar are centers of reverence not only for Hindus, but also for Buddhists, Jains, and Bon people.
For Hindus, it is the divine abode of Lord Shiva, known as Mount Sumeru, the center of the universe. A mere glimpse of Kailash is believed to absolve a lifetime of sins, while a ritual bath in Manasarovar purifies both mind and body. Buddhists call Kailash ‘Kang Rinpoche’ and worship as the place of Chakrasambhara, the god of eternal bliss. They believe Manasarovar, Mafam Yomtso, is the Sweet Dew, a divine gift from the Lord Buddha.
For Jains, Astapada, the mountain adjacent to Kailash, holds sacred significance as the pilgrimage site where their first Tirthankara, Rishavdev, attained Kaivalya. Bon adherents regard Kailash as the Swastika Mountain of Crystal, believed to be the place where their ancestors descended from heaven. Swaminarayan followers attach particular importance to Kailash, as it was visited by Neelkantha Varni in 1792. The region of Kailash is renowned for its serenity and natural beauty.
Welcome to Kathmandu, the land of lord Pashupatinath. We will receive you at Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer you to a 5-star hotel. In Kathmandu, we spend the initial four days visiting World Heritage Sites and sacred temples including Budhanilkanth and Doleshwor. During this time, we spare moments to make final preparations for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, attend detailed briefings, and perform Pashupatinath darshan and Rudrabishek before embarking on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
There are four routes to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nepal.
is one of the shortest routes to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters are used to reach Simikot and Hilsa respectively. This route is highly weather-dependable, so uncertain.
is the most popular and easy. The journey starts in Kathmandu and goes through Nyalam following the Kodari border. Unfortunately, it has been closed since the 2015 earthquake. It is in the process of re-opening this year.
involves flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa Airport followed by a vehicular journey to Kailash. The flights have been on hold since the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopefully, flights will resume soon.
The journey to Kailash through this route goes via Timure and Kerung following the Pasang Lhamu Highway.
The Kailash Pilgrimage is gaining importance as a journey of a lifetime for Hindu devotees from all around the world because of its high religious and spiritual significance. Adventure enthusiasts also visit Kailash for its tranquility and breathtaking natural beauty. Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by Helicopter from Simikot-Hilsa, the Nepal-Tibet border, was the traditional route from ancient time. This route is shortest and can be done in 10 days including Kailash Parikrama.
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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Altitude: 5,650m/18,532ft,
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Holiday Style: Pilgrimage
Start /End: Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 1-3: Arrival in Kathmandu, visa and sightseeing Day
Day 4-5: Arrival in Nepalgunj, fly to Simikot
Day 6-10: Enter Tibet, on trip
Day 11-14: Exit Tibet, back to Kathmandu
Day 15: Trip concludes and depart for onward journey
Following extensions are available to add to your itinerary either before or after the trip.
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