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A brief introduction to Kailash Manasarovar:
Tibet, a province-level distractive region in the south-western part of China, is located in a high mountain area. At various times in history, Tibet has governed itself independently and at other times had various levels of association with China. Historically, Tibet's internal government was a theocracy (state run by religious leaders) led by Buddhist lamas or monks. The Dalai Lama fled to India during a Tibetan revolt against Chinese control in 1959, when the Dalai Lama was the spiritual leader and head of Tibet at that time. After China took full control over Tibet and installed a sympathetic Tibetan ruler in 1965, Tibet has been under Chinese rule ever since.
It is estimated that Tibet covers an area of 1,222,000 square kilometers, with Lhasa as its capital city. The Tibetan plateau is also called the roof of the world because it is the highest plateau on earth. In Tibet's southern region, the Himalayas cover the entire country, and the main Himalayan chain is home to many of the world's highest summits. Several rivers have their sources in Tibet, including the Brahmaputra Sutlet, the Indus, the Ganga, and some others. Temperatures on average in Tibet are cold and dry. It is particularly cold in the mountains and on the plateaus, and strong winds are prevalent throughout the year. As a general rule, temperatures in Tibet fluctuate
frequently, rising from 5 degrees before sunrise to 20 degrees by midday on a typical summer day.
The mythology of ancient Asia is so deeply entwined with Mount Kailash that it was perhaps the sacred site of another era, another civilization, long gone and forgotten. For Hindus, making the arduous pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and seeing Shiva's abode (divine view) is a means to attain freedom from ignorance and delusion. Tibet has a special appeal for many travelers and visitors. It is particularly true on the Tibetan plateau's remote south-western corner, where the great Himalaya curves northward.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Located just behind Nandi Mountain, Astapad is another sacred mountain near Mount Kailash. Known as the mountain of the eight steps, many saints, Rishis, and monks have meditated in the caves at Astapad. Drive from Darchen to Serlung Monastery, walk up for 10 minutes, visit Astapad, then walk down for 10 minutes and drive back to Darchen. The trip from Darchen takes three hours' round trip.
The Nandi Mountain is located in the south part of Kailash and can be reached by Jeep driving from Darchen to Serlung Monastery, then hiking along the shore of the Sailodha river flowing through Darchen and emanating from Mount Kailash. From Darchen, it takes about 10-12 hours' round trip to complete Nandi Parikrama. Atmalingam can also be seen here. It is very steep near Saptarishis cave, so we climb through a climbing rope that our mountain climbing staff assists us with to reach Saptarishis cave. Mount Kailash is at the base camp of Saptarishis cave, which we can also call the base camp for mount Kailash. The altitude of Saptarishis cave is 5700 meters from sea level; after Saptarishis cave, climb up 200 meters and pass hills, and descend the other side very steeply until the end of the hills, and then follow a small river to Serlung monastery.
Saptarishi Caves are located at an altitude of approximately 5800 meters and are also known to be one of the hardest walking routes in Kailash Manasarovar Yatri. You will be facing a wall that is almost vertical for climbing to the Saptarishi caves once you leave Atmalingam. Mountain guides must use a fixed rope or climbing rope from the bottom of Saptarishi care to Sardung Chuksum La pass.
As per Hindu myth, well-known Rishis and Saints meditated in Saptarishi cave underneath Mount Kailash from where Atmalingam can be seen also. Therefore, it is believed that only physically fit and spiritually pure people are capable of paying homage to this cave and Nandi Parikrama. Mountain guides, masks, regulators, and oxygen bottles are provided by Monterosa Treks and Expeditions. However, this area is now officially closed from 2013 to the present.
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