Kailash Yatra Guide 2024
Kailash Yatra Guide 2024
KAILASH
MANSAROVAR
YATRA - 2024
You are invited to make a pilgrimage, into the
heart & life of the God.
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Mt. Kailash is known to be the heavenly abode of Lord Shiva and is also considered
to be a pilgrimage destination packed with some of the most fascinating lessons of
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Mount Kailash lies in the Tibet Autonomous Region in China and the people living
here are the Tibetans covering more than 90% of the population, Chinese and also
the Nepalis. Talking about the official language used as a communicator in the Tibet
Autonomous Region, it is none other than the Standard Tibetan vocalized in the form
of Tibetic languages. Apart from this, one may also witness the people speaking
Chinese as well as the Nepalese here along with majority of the population being
fluent in speaking as well as understanding English.
TAR is considered to be a region with the cool climate making the people living there
wearing varied layers of clothes. It is known to have a harsh climate and during the
wintertime, the temperature here goes below minus 16°Celsius and on the other
hand, it goes above 29°Celsius during the summer time. The Tibet Autonomous
Region (TAR) is a highly dry spot with the hot and cold climate reaching the extreme
accompanied with the thin air as well as the sunshine from the high elevation.
Black rocks is accompanied with the rugged beauty facilitating each and every
devotee present here with the most fascinating and the scenic views throughout their
Kailash Yatra. The Parikrama of this peak while covering a distance of 52 km is more
than enough to have the most splendid views for the Mount Kailash accompanied
with an inner satisfaction. Mount Kailash stands right at an elevation of 6638 m
(21778 ft), it is thus considered amongst the Himalayas’ highest parts carrying varied
names with some of them being Gang Tise or Gang Rinproche. Billions of people
intend to visit this pious hub but lucky are those few people who are able to grab the
opportunity of having a highly positive experience here.
Yatra prevalent each year. This mountain is tucked in a remote location that lies in the
far western Tibet and is often accompanied with different religious aspects entailed
by the people belonging to Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism as well as the Bon Pos.
As told by the Hindus, Mount Kailash is considered to be the heavenly abode of the
venerated Lord Shiva who is known to be a true epitome supporting the multiple
apparent contradictions. The Lord of Yoga, the divine Tantra Master i.e. the Lord Shiva
is said to be living on the top of Mount Kailash where he is indulged in spending time
with his beloved wife- Parvati, practicing some Yoga aesthetics and smoking
marijuana. According to them, their journey to the Holy Mount Kailash is a spiritual
way of attaining salvation and also washing away all their sins.
The holiest lake of Tibet and also considered to be the world’s highest fresh-water
lake, Lake Mansarovar is clipped in the far western Tibet Ngari Prefecture that is
known to be ‘not so far’ from the Mighty Mount Kailash. This invincible lake is no less
than a ‘Spiritual Satisfaction’ for the thousands of pilgrims who are an active
participant in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. It is tucked at an altitude of 4,590 meters
while extending across an area of approximately 412 square kilometres. The notable
The Mansarovar Lake carries a meaning of ‘the invincible lake’ in the Tibetan language
and as notified by the varied religious writings, its name was changed from “Machui
Co” to “Mansarovar” when a competition against the Bon was won by the Buddhists
during the period of 11th century. One shall witness an array of five Buddhist
monasteries dotting the shores of the holy Lake Mansarovar including the majorly
renowned Chiu on the lake’s Northwest shore with the remaining others being
Gossul, Seralung, Yerngo and Trugo. While being indulged in the Kailash Mansarovar
Yatra, thousands of devotees pave their way around the lake that is of about 82
kilometer/51 mile. Known to be the source of Asia’s four greatest rivers named as the
Ghaghara, Brahmaputra, Sutlej and Sindhu- a journey to the pristine Lake Mansarovar
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It has been assumed by the Hindus that the divine Lake Mansarovar has been formed
by Lord Brahma with an intention of facilitating a perfect area of letting his sons take
bath after the whole trek of the divine land. On the other hand, as confirmed by the
Buddhists, they entail that the mother of the legendary Buddha was transported at
this place by the gods and she took bath in the holy lake of Mansarovar until her
body was purified.
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is working with the sole intention of their clients’
satisfaction and has inculcated varied new packages as well as tours keeping the
needs and the preferences of the customers in view. Our team is ready to serve you
with the finest expedition to Mount Kailash accompanied with abundant choices.
share its knowledge about the varied aspects of Mount Kailash and lets
you engross in the spirituality of the mighty Mt. Kailash. We are here to
plan your journey full of divinity and get an experience for lifetime.
While being indulged in this journey, the pilgrims come across abundant spiritual
hubs which are accompanied with immense divinity and they are listed below:
Package Option # 1
09 Days / 08 Nights yatra by Helicopter from Lucknow
09 Days Kailash Mansarovar tour starting from Lucknow.
Package Option # 2
11 Days / 10 Nights yatra by Helicopter from Kathmandu
11 Days Kailash Mansarovar tour by Helicopter starting from Kathmandu.
Package Option # 3
14 Days / 13 Nights yatra by road from Kathmandu
14 Days tour by Bus to Kailash Mansarovar starting from Kathmandu.
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Package Option # 4
16 Days / 15 Nights yatra by road from Lhasa, Tibet
16 Days overland tour to Kailash Mansarovar starting from Lhasa, Tibet.
Package Option # 5.
19 Days / 18 Nights Inner Kora from Kathmandu
19 Days Yatra including Inner Kora (circumambulation) of Mt. Kailash.
My heartiest thanks to all My heartiest thanks to all
Max Team! Max Team!
My big thanks to Max Holidays for my I travelled with my mother to Kailash-
memorable trip to Kailash Mansarovar. Mansarovar on 11 days Heli-Kailash
I have had very good experience with tour of ‘Max Holidays’ in July’18...I am
other yatris. We started yatra from happy the way Max team handled our
Kathmandu as planned. I enjoyed the entire journey... Specially Mr. Girish
road journey , It was adventurous . First Vats who extended his helping hand at
I met with first member of team (Prem) every point during booking and then
in NepalGunj. He is very good and while traveling with us to Kailash. He
helpful person. We had everywhere calmly n patiently handled all our
healthy and fresh food on time. queries and was making sure to provide
a safe n secure environment for women
Sunita Sharma – United Kingdom travellers like us( In our Grp we were 5
solo women traveller).
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Jainism, Kailash is also known as Meru Parvat or Sumeru. Ashtapad Tirtha, the
mountain next to Mt. Kailash, is the site where the first Jain Tirthankara Bhagwan
Rishabhadeva attained nirvana/moksa (liberation)
Tantric Buddhists believe that Mount Kailash is the home of the Buddha Demchok
(also known as Demchog or Chakrasamvara), who represents supreme bliss. There are
numerous sites in the region associated with Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava),
whose tantric practices in holy sites around Tibet are credited with finally establishing
Buddhism as the main religion of the country in the 7th–8th century AD. It is said that
Milarepa (c. 1052-c. 1135 AD), champion of Tantric Buddhism, arrived in Tibet to
challenge Naro Bön-chung, champion of the Bön religion of Tibet. The two magicians
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engaged in a terrifying sorcerers' battle, but neither was able to gain a decisive
advantage. Finally, it was agreed that whoever could reach the summit of Kailash
most rapidly would be the victor. While Naro Bön-chung sat on a magic drum and
soared up the slope, Milarepa's followers were dumbfounded to see him sitting still
and meditating. Yet when Naro Bön-chung was nearly at the top, Milarepa suddenly
moved into action and overtook him by riding on the rays of the sun, thus winning
the contest. He did, however, fling a handful of snow on to the top of a nearby
mountain, since known as Bonri, bequeathing it to the Bonpo and thereby ensuring
continued Bonpo connections with the region
The Bon, a religion which predates Buddhism in Tibet, maintain that the entire
mystical region and the nine-story Swastika Mountain are the seat of all spiritual
power.
Organising Kailash Yatra for pilgrims in such a high altitude in Tibetan region with
lack of good services and facilities itself is a challenging job for operators and their
local team. We put our best efforts to ensure that your yatra is completed with less
hassles, lesser discomfort and without any hurdle or delay. But, since this trip is very
unpredictable we do not guarantee that your trip will be without errors or problems.
One should be prepared for tough situations in terms of climate, lack of
infrastructure, shortage of basic needs, unwanted delays and discomfort etc. Trekking
of Mt. Kailash is a challenging task and it requires extraordinary mental and physical
strength. It has been observed that the people of strong will power and extreme
spiritual mentality are the best people to complete this trek with lesser level of
difficulties. If God permits one may have a pleasant and successful journey to Mt.
Kailash.
Also weather plays a major role in this trip. Sudden changes in weather are very
frequent and is a common factor of this trip which makes the trip tough not only for
the operators but for the travelers as well. Helicopter and flights are most affected
due to weather disturbance. Sudden climatic changes lead to trips delays and
difficulties of getting proper food and clean accommodation which is a common and
unavoidable fact of this trip. One should be prepared for such things. Despite of prior
bookings due to backlog of travelers you may have to adjust with delays and also
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may have to compromise in the quality and quantity of services which may include
staying in backcountry accommodation, long delays in your onward or return journey
etc.
Altitude sickness is also a very common factor seen in the travellers. Trekking and
kora / parikrama (circumvallation) of Mt Kailash will be challenging and one need to
be prepared for the same. One should practice walking daily in the morning/evening
to become habitual of taking longer walks. Usually 60 years and above age group
pilgrims are not permitted to perform parikrama of Mt. Kailash.
To overcome with difficulties and risks and to make the yatra comfortable one must
make himself/herself aware of the Kailash Mansarovar travel guidelines. Please
contact our office for any clarification or information.
Kailash is about 52 km (32 miles) long out of which about 9 kms is done by vehicle.
Some pilgrims believe that the entire walk around Kailash should be made in a single
day, which is not considered as an easy task. A person in good shape walking fast
would take perhaps 15 hours to complete the trek. Some pilgrims venture a much
more demanding regimen, performing body-length prostrations over the entire
length of the circumambulation the mountain is located in a particularly remote and
inhospitable area of the Tibetan hills. A few modern amenities, such as benches,
resting places and refreshment kiosks, exist to aid the pilgrims in their devotions. It is
a popular belief that the stairways on Mount Kailash lead to heaven. Walking around
the holy mountain has to be done on foot, pony or yak, taking some three days of
trekking starting from a height of around 15,000 ft (4,600 m) past the Tarboche
(flagpole) to cross the Dolma La pass 18,200 ft (5,600 m), and encamping for two
nights en route. First, near the meadow of Dirapuk Gompa and second at Zuthulpukh
after crossing Gauri Kunda.
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