Showing posts with label Mansarovar Yatra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mansarovar Yatra. Show all posts

Monday, 16 March 2015

Kailash Mansarovar Tour 2025



Religious Importance of Kailash Mansarovar yatra 

Hinduism: Kailash is the summit where Lord Shiva, the destroyer of ignorance and illusion, sits for meditation with consort Parvati. Kailash Mansarovar is surrounded by six mountain spectrum which indicates a symbol of lotus. It is believed that the person who drinks water from the lake is cleansed of all his sins.

 Jainism: Kailash is known as Meru Parvat and Asthapad; where firest Jain Tirthankar attained Nirvana (Moksha). Tantric Buddhists: believe that Mount Kailash is the home of the Buddha Demchok also Known Chakrasamvara) And for Bon a source of mystical power
Just 20 kilometers away from Mount Kailash, the sacred blue and emerald green Manasarovar lake that lies at a height of 15,015 ft, is known to be an symbol of purity, containing healing properties and the power to wash off all sins.


TIME/ROUTES/MODE OF TRAVEL: Yatra is held every year from May till September end. Raining season starts from July till august. Helicopter tours are not advised in august.The new road is opened from Sikkim via Nathula organised by the Government of India. But the best route is via Nepal which is organised by many private tour operators. Basically one can reach Kailash via Nepal, Sikkim and Uttaranchal. There are many ways to complete your religious tour of Kailash Mansarovar like via Jeep, Bus or Helicopters.

Kailash being a tough yatra, Yatris  should know few things before  embarking on this yatra. 

  • Valid passport( Permit and visa also but will be organised by the concerned tour operator)
  • A person with asthma and heart ailments are advised to consult doctor before undertaking this high altitude pilgrimage
  • Always keep your usual/prescribed medicines (if any) beside basic medicines for fever, nausea, dehydration, vomiting body ache and headache and bandages.
  • Start drinking Luke warm water well in advance before the yatra to make a habit of drinking warm water.
  • Use very strong and rough bags to pack your belongings & don't keep the fragile items in your bag which has to be carried on the Yak. A duffel bag is advisable.
  • Don't forget to carry some eatables like dry fruits, sweets, chocolates, glucose, candies, mints, khakra, laddu etc
  • If possible, some form of physical training is crucial. Walking, jogging, body weight exercises and cardiovascular training or Pranayama yoga would be useful.
  • Don't at all expect luxury on this tour however Sherpa team are very helpful to make your yatra successful.
  • Advisable to insure yourself against personal loss, injury/accident, death and emergency evacuation. Make sure that your policy covers Emergency Evacuation by Helicopter at high altitude treks.
  • If possible, arrange your Chinese Yuan (which you might require to buy some souvenir or to pay for pony etc.). 
  • Alternately, you can carry US$ with you which can be easily converted but Indian Currency notes are not acceptable in Tibet. Do not carry Indian Currency Notes of 500 & 1000 denominations as these are not acceptable in Nepal and cannot be exchanged.


Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY) has its own sanctity with its spiritualistic significance combined with natural beauty. Yatra is undertaken by thousands of Pilgrims via different routes of India. Nepal and China. Kailash has its significance associated with not only the Hindus but as well with the Jains and Buddhists.


The region is adorned with several pious truths embellished with mountain, kundas, srots of positive energy which has jewelled several Tirthakars and Spritual Gurus of various religions and cults. The region has River and each side has been symbolically signifying the strength of living beings where by North is signifying Lion Mouth where as east direction signifies Horse Mouth, South is Peacock mouth and West as Elephant mouth. Each side signifies the mouth and the originating point of four rivers i.e., the Indus, The Yarlung Tsabgpo (Brahmputra), The Karnali and the Sutlej.


Tibetan believe the place as residence of Demchog, A Tantric who lives with his concert Dorhe Phagmo. Tibetans also believe that their poet Milarepaa spent several years meditating in cave here at the Kailash Hill. For the Hindus Kailash is Mt. Meru, the spiritual centre core of the Universe which is 84000 miles high around which all revolves, where as its root is lowest hell and its peak is touching heaven. On the top lives lord Shiva with his consort Parvati. For the Jains this is the place where spiritual guru enlightenment. For many It is a spiritual centre of Dhang Zung, the ancient BON religion. For years pilgrims walk around the mountain to cleanse themselves and attain peace. Dispite of tough terrains pilgrims cover 1000 km distances particularly harsh weather and attack .

In order to achieve the divine pleasure we strength we invite the Bhakts /Religious followers for the sacred pilgrim of kailash Mansarover. This is considered as Guardian Site for the Shiv Bhakta. With our strong team spirit and we invite yatris for the tours.