Spiritual belief and traditional values are
two important parts of Indian culture and hence people plan to visit spiritual
place for their devotion and faith towards god. One of these places include
Kailash Mansarovar. Standing 21, 778 feet high, Mount Kailash lies amidst
Himalayan mountain range of south-western Tibet. It is one of the highest
places of world and being source of four rivers of Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Ganges
and Indus and hence is a pure majestic beauty.
People from India, Tibet and other neighbouring
countries have their religious beliefs associated with it. Hindus believe it to
be the abode of Lord Shiva, Tibetan Buddhists mark it as the home of Buddha
Demchok representing ultimate harmony and peace, followers of Jainism relate it
with emancipation of their first Jain saint and for Bons, their saint Shenrad
descended on this place.
YatraKailash is believed to be the toughest way to reach
to this isolated, magnificently beautiful pilgrimage wrapped in the huge,
astonishing Himalayas. This journey proves to be a lifetime experience leaving
beside all odds to reach this remote, heavenly soulful place. Believed to be
the remains of great Lake Tethys, it has a circumference of 110 km. It is
believed that one parikrama of Mansaorvar is enough to wash all the sins and
108 times leads to Moksha or Salvation. This breath taking journey with
trekking of 19, 500 feet which can be done on foot, via buses or helicopters
among the snowy passes and cliff top monasteries leading to tranquil, holy
place is worth experiencing. High altitudes, freezing temperatures, arduous
trails makes it a difficult trek for trekkers.
Besides chardham yatra packages, Kailash Mansarovar yatra packages have
started these days. Under expert guidance and skills of professionals, the
trekking is done. Trekking is commenced via Lipulekh pass in Uttrakhand or
Nathula Pass in Sikkim. According to Government of India, people below age of
18 years and above 70 years are not allowed for this trek and a person should
be physically fir, free of any ailments to conquer this peak.The major
attractions during this voyage include:-
Ø Lake Mansarovar- At a distance of 20 km from Mount Kailash lies blue
sacred waters of this lake which are believed to be the mark of purity and is
said to wash off all the sins. Best time to visit this lake is 3am – 5am when
it is believed that gods come to bathe in here.
Ø Gauri Kund – This place is also of Mythological significance. It is
a group of 5 natural small pond of green emerald water.
Ø Yam Dwar – Initial point of starting of parikrama
Ø Asthapad- Bottom of Mount Kailash
Ø Tarboche – Flagpole with prayer flags signifying tibetan
spirituality
YatraKailash Mansarovar is generally undertaken during
June to September with pleasant temperatures. So this time, feel the incredible
experience for the enlightening transformation to this enchanting beauty of
Kailash Mansarovar in the soulful, awe struck Himalayas.
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