Mount Kailash is found in the Western part of Tibet. It is nestled between the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges. This mountain is considered to be the most sacred mountain all over Asia. It symbolizes the physical embodiment of the mythical Mount Meru. Its images can be seen in locations as far as Angkor Wat in Cambodia as well as Borobudur in Indonesia. The mountain is believed to be the center of the universe according to Hindus and Buddhists. Here is why you should consider a journey to the sacred grounds of Mount Kailash.
Spiritual commitment
You can take a tour of Kailash Mountain for spiritual purpose as well as enjoying the view of the spectacular mountain range with its tranquil surroundings. To the Hindus, this mountain is the abode of Lord Shiva. In Tibet, it is known as Kang Rinpoche. Followers of Tibet’s pre-Buddhist shamanistic religion, Bon-Po regard Mount Kailash as the soul of the nation. Jains worship Kailash as Mount Ashtapada on whose peak Jainism’s founder Rishabanathat achieved spiritual enlightenment. To all these religions, the circumambulation of Mount Kailash will wash away your sins.
Provides a catchment area to famous water bodies
There is another unique facet of Mount Kailash. It is a source to the headwaters of the four most sacred Indian sub-continent rivers. These include Karnil which is a major tributary of the Ganges River, Sutlej, Indus River and the Brahmaputra. On your way to Mount Kailash, you have to cross the famous Manasarovar Lake famed for its spiritual significance and beautiful turquoise blue waters.
Making the journey
The Mount Kailash trek tour begins at Kathmandu. With your preparations and equipment in place, you can start with a day-long drive to Nyalam. You will cross to Zangmu to complete immigration formalities then back to Nyalam for the night. After acclimatizing here, your trek continues with a drive through the landscapes of Tibet and some Chinese towns like Pekut-so and Labug-La. End the day with a night stop-over at Saga.
Eight hours drive via Paryang will take you to Manasarovar. Here, you will get the first glimpse of the majestic Holy Mount Kailash. Then, you drive to Tarchen which is the base camp for the circumambulation of Mount Kailash. Here, you trek for seven hours to Dehara Puk which is 5000m and full of scenic views. Your final phase will be the crossing Dolma La pass which is 18600 feet and nestled between two valleys. It passes through YamaSthal until you reach ShivSthal.
From here the trek to Dehara Puk at 5000m is most scenic, and the 15 km trail takes up to 7 hours. The final phase is crossing the Dolma La pass at 18600 feet, nestled between two valleys, passing YamaSthal before reaching ShivSthal.
Unraveling the Kailash mystery
The Mount Kailash tour is a form of paying allegiance to the mighty Lord Shiva. You will be so riveted by its beauty and majestic grandeur. It is the time to get overwhelmed and humbled beyond expression. You will only be left to wonder at the divinity of nature including the forces which are beyond your limited human comprehension.
There is no time for hesitations. Get your backpack, contact a tour agent and brace yourself to explore this most sacred mountain range. You will have an amazing experience complemented by the warmth and hospitality of Tibetans.
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