About Kailash Tour

Mansarovar Lake

It is a lake of consciousness and enlightenment, the name Manasarovar meaning lake of consciousness and enlightenment. Lake Manasarovar, the word 'Manas' means mind or consciousness. In Hinduism and Buddhism, it holds great spiritual significance and is a source of deep spiritual influence. At a height of 4560 meters from sea level, it is one of the highest bodies of water on earth. One is believed to cleanse one's soul and body from sickness by making a loop around Manasarovar Lake and taking a dip in it. It is believed that taking a dip in the Manasarovar Lake can help one retain youth and vitality. Yet there are others who believe that one can not only clean one's soul, but also secure his place in heaven after death. Another school of thought holds that taking a dip in it leads to moksha (freedom from birth and rebirth). It takes 3 days for locals to walk around Manasarovar Lake, and it takes 5 days for pilgrims and adventure seekers to camp. Around the lake we can also see eight Buddhist monasteries, with Chiu Gompa monastery being one of the most popular. The Tibet lying Manasarovar Lake promises treasures of Shangri-La for all adventure travelers. We can see birds and wild ducks here. Visiting once this pilgrimage area and adventure paradise is a life time achievement.

Raksas Tal (Lake)

There is a legend that the water of Rakshas Tal is poisonous, because of the flesh-eating demons believed to lurk beneath its dark waters in Hindu mythology. This lake represents dark, malevolent forces, and pilgrims generally avoid its waters. Rakshas Tal was poisoned until a gold fish from Manasarovar Lake tunneled through a narrow isthmus to let sacred water flow in. Ravana is said to have performed penance in Rakshas Tal to invoke Lord Shiva. According to locals, it is not recommended to drink the water from this lake. Rakshas Tal is located 15 meters below Manasarovar Lake at 4545 meters above sea level in the western part of the lake. In this lake, there are no birds or wild ducks to be seen.

Tirthapuri

In the west part of Mount Kailash, Tirthapuri is located 70 kilometers from Darchen. From Major village, a distance of 500 meters on the bank of the river Sutlej lies Tirthapuri. Around Tirthapuri, there is no Himalayan mountain range, only red colored dried up mountains, which are beautiful in their own right. According to legend, the demon Bhasmasur was burnt to ashes here in Tirthapuri. Hare meditation was also practiced by the first Tirthankar of the Jain faith. Several hot springs are located in this region that are believed to have healing properties. Tibetans also believe that minerals found here, known as ringers, have special curative properties. Furthermore, it is well known for its powerful healing properties as well as its medical hot springs.

Khojarnath Temple Kailash (Ram, Sita & Laxman temple)

In Khojarnath, a small village between Taklakot and Hillsa, is an ancient temple of (Monastery type) Shree Ram, Sita and Lakshman. The temple was built in around the 7th century and contains a large gold painted statue of Shree Ram, Sita, and Lakshman. Khojarnath temple is easily accessible by helicopter from Simikot - Hillsa. It is 8KM away by land from Hillsa. From Kathmandu, one can take the plain to Nepalgunj and Nepalgunj to Simikot, and then connect with the helicopter service from Simikot to Hillsa, cross the Nepal Tibet friendship bridge, and drive to Khojarnath village, which is 8 km away. From Manasarovar Lake, it takes 85 kilometers to drive one way and one and a half hours to drive round trip.

Atma Lingam nearby Saptarishis Cave Mount Kailash

Many Hindu traditions and ancient Purana honor Kailash filled with beautiful, silvery snow-clad mountains, as Shiva's abode. Located on the western side of Kailash, Aruna Mountain contains great pearls, dhatus, and herbal medicines; it is further adorned with Nandi and Ganapati mountains. In his heart, the Atmalinga of Siva shines on the western side of Mount Kailash. It is formed from the snow called pushpadanta, which emanates from Kailash's tip through Ashtapadu. From Atmalingam comes the holy water of sailodha river stream. In Hindu culture, this is the most blessed part of the Mount Kailash and where yogis and Saptarishis (the seven saints) will take holy dips in pious waters to receive lord Shiva's blessing in the form of Jnana (wisdom). (Jnana is a Sanskrit word that means wisdom or knowledge, especially knowledge of oneself).