KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA

Overland trips to Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarover are to one of the most fascinating destinations in the Tibetan landscape and into the most beautiful wilderness of the Himalayan range. Mt. Kailash, the holy land of Lord Shiva, is blessed with natural and cultural serenity. This fascinating pilgrimage destination is famous for its unseen and unexplored landscape, Himalayan scenery, and religious settlements. Lake Mansarover, the Himalayan lake situated at the roof of the world surrounded by the mighty Himalayas and high peaks, is the most attractive scene of this tour.

National Geographic 2013 considered Kailash Mansarovar as the best hiking trekking trail. Mt. Kailash (6,740 m) lies among the highest peaks in the region and is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. Religious beliefs within Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Jainism, and pre-Buddhist animistic religion—Bonpo have their myths to tell, and each worships the sacred mountain. Besides Mt. Kailas lies the huge, beautiful lake Mansarovar on the Tibetan plateau that is believed to wash away every sin and attain salvation if one dips in it. Once regarded as difficult, the journey is eased off by the entry of a Land Cruiser via Kathmandu.

The Kailash and Mansarovar Overland Tour commences with a drive to the Nepal-China border, Kerung, from Kathmandu. After clearing the immigration processes, we head towards Nyalam and spend the night there. The drive to Dongba follows, and en route, Lalungla Pass (16000 ft), the huge Paigu-Tso Lake, and the Brahmaputra River’s scenic beauty will take your breath away. Darshan of Lord Shiva and parikrama of Lake Mansarovar is a lifetime experience if you are a devotee. After the parikrama, the drive continues back to Darchen. Darchen-Tarboche-Dirapuk is a tiring journey, and so is the trek through Dolma-la Pass, descending to Gauri Kund, and further walking along the river to Zuthulpuk (22 km). The trek continues for around 8 km, and we drive to Darchen and further to Lake Mansarovar. The return journey is through Dongba, Nyalam, Zhangmu, and finally Kathmandu.

Manasarovar Lake: With Kailash Parvat, Manasarovar Lake is another sacred pilgrimage destination for devotees. This lake is comprised of two Sanskrit words, "Manas,” meaning mind or consciousness, and "Sarovar,” meaning lake. People circumambulate this lake, dip into its cold water, and drink it with the belief of earning Punya (good deeds) to secure their place in heaven after death. The 70-meter-deep Mansarovar Lake with lotus having eight petals is 4580 meters above the sea level, spreading out with a circumference of 90 km. It takes three days to rotate this gigantic lake. As sacred, Mount Kailash Mansarovar has an age-long history with spiritual and religious significance. Hindus believe it is a bathing place of Lord Shiva and Parvati; Buddhists believe it is a place where Buddha meditated and got enlightenment; and Jain believes it is a place where their first saint achieved liberation from this mortal life called salvation. However, all religions consider this lake to be the purest water body with the power of eternity. The breathtaking scenario of the simmering emerald water waves effaces the agony and pain of every heart. If you want to enroll yourself in an unforgettable holy trip on this sacred land, remember the travel company Monterosa is always here at your service. Green Valley Nepal Treks leaves no stone unturned facilitating you; after all, your comfort is our achievement.