Adherents of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the Bon religion highly revere the Kailash Manasarovar, believing that it holds immense significance. They believe that Mount Kailash can absolve one of all sins committed in a lifetime with a mere glimpse, while a ritualistic bathing in the sacred Manasarovar Lake purifies the mind and body.
The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is a highly revered pilgrimage that holds immense significance for adherents of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon religions. It is believed that even a mere glimpse of Mount Kailash can absolve all sins committed in a lifetime, while a ritualistic bathing in the sacred Manasarovar Lake purifies the mind and body.
For Hindus, the Mount Kailash is the epitome of pilgrimage, known as Parabrahma Kshetra, and revered as the abode of Lord Shiva, where he resides with his family and Shivaganas. The majestic mountain is venerated as Mount Sumeru or Meru, the center of the universe. Buddhists also hold the Mount Kailash in deep reverence, worshipping it as Kang Rinpoche, the abode of Chakrasambhara, the god of eternal bliss. The Kailash-Manasarovar area is home to eight significant Buddhist monasteries, including Chhu Monastery, situated on the western shores of Lake Manasarovar, which is believed to have been sanctified by Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava).
Jain followers hold the Mount Kailash in a special esteem, as it is believed that their first Tirthankara Rishavdev attained Kaivalya (Nirvana) in the Astapada mountain area, located near the Mount Kailash.
Similarly, the Bon practitioners, an indigenous faith of Tibet, regard the Mount Kailash as the place where their ancestors descended from heaven and settled in the Khyunglung area called the Garuda Valley. Apart from its religious significance, the Mount Kailash also attracts adventure enthusiasts seeking serene tranquility and breathtaking natural beauty.
The Kailash-Manasarovar Mandala is also home to several other sacred sites, such as Rakshasa Tal (also known as Skanda Sagar), Mount Gurlamandhata, Tirthapuri (also known as Adi Badrinath), Asthapada, Yamadwara, Saptarshi Cave, Gauri Kunda, Dolma La, Charansparsa Sthal, Nandi, Atmalingam, Dirraphuk, and Zutholphuk, each holding religious and spiritual significance.
Furthermore, the Kailash-Manasarovar Mandala is considered the origin place of four holy rivers of the Indian subcontinent - Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Indus, and Karnali.
Shree Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via Lhasa offers ample opportunity to explore major attractions of Lhasa likes of the fabled Potala Palace, the winter Palace of successive Dalai Lamas, Jokhang Temple, the center of Tibetan history, culture and Buddhism and Sera Monastery, where monks perform live debate.
Overland journey to Manasarovar itself is beautiful and mesmerizing as we drive pass beautiful lakes, picturesque pasturelands, hanging glaciers and Tibetan nomadic settlements. One gets enough time to get acclimatized before reaching Manasarovar.
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.
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Trip highlights:
Days 1-4: Arrival in Kathmandu, visa application, Pashupati Darshan and Sightseeing
Days 5-6: Arrival in Lhasa and explore major attractions of Lhasa
Days 7-14: On the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
Days 15-16: Return to Kathmandu
Day 17: Departure
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Om Namah Shivaya! See you in the Himalaya.