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"I may say from personal experience, that the environments of Mount Kailash are
such to liberate one's mind immediately from one's mundane worries and cares and
raise it to a wonderful, painless and sorrow less world, fit for gods alone..."
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- Swami Tapovan Maharaj |
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Lord Shiva
Among the thousands of deities of Hinduism, Lord Shiva is the most beloved and the
most sought after lord. Lord Shiva finds a great place in the heart of all devotees,
be it human beings, the Devataas or the Rakshasaas. He is called 'Bhola Baba' because
of his uniqueness of being simple, and he grants whatever the devotee asks for.
This is the reason why he is has a large following in all the 3 worlds of Akash,
Bhumi, & Patal. 'Bhola Baba' filled with Vairagya (dispassion) is the joy of
all spiritual seekers.
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Mount Kailash - The abode of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati
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 Mt. Kailash, claimed to be the apex of the Hindu religious axis,
is also one of the highest mountains in Tibet at 22,022 feet. Lord Shiva resides
over here among the peaceful Himalayas. A mythological story says that Lord Shiva
once built a house for himself but gave it away to a devotee who asked for it. Thus,
without changing his residence he settled in the mountain of Kailash. This is his
abode where he stays with his whole family including his wife Goddess Parvati and
children Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikiya, and the other Shiv Ganas (group of Shiva
Devotees) like Nandi and others. According to ancient religious texts, the abode
of Lord Vishnu is called Vaikuntha, the abode of Lord Bhrama is called Bhramaloka
and the abode of Lord Shiva is called Kailash. Of the three, one can only go bodily
and return in this life from Kailash, having experienced divinity. The Hindus, Buddhist
and Jains all alike travel to this place as pilgrims. A journey to Kailash Mansarovar
is considered as a once in a lifetime achievement.
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Tibet
Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are situated in Tibet. It is a rich and beautiful
land approx. 4,000 m (13,120 ft) above sea level. Tibet is a home to many mountains
over 8,000 m (26,240 ft). India, Nepal, Bhutan and Burma surround Tibet. travelers
who get the opportunity to visit this land experience spiritual traditions, temples
and monasteries, lakes and rivers, and mighty snow clad peaks.
Mansarovar
The word 'Mansarovar' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Manas'
which means mind, and legend has it that Lord Brahma created this lake from his
mind. Parashuram's ashram too is said to be situated on a hill on the banks of the
Mansarovar. In the periphery of this sacred mountain is the lake of Mansarovar.
Lake Mansarovar, at 14,950 feet, is also said to be one of the highest fresh water
lakes in the world. Kailash Mansarovar is a place for divine ablution. A dip in
this lake is bound to purify you from the sins of many births. Rakshas Taal - the
twin lake along with Mansarovar is where Bhasmasur burnt himself.
Trithapuri
It is situated 70 km west of Kailash, on the banks of the River Satlaj. It is a
very colorful area with hot spring. It is believed to be the place where the demon
Bhasmasur was burnt to ashes. The area comprises red and white mountains.
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The journey to Kailash Mansarovar
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences with arrival in Katmandu - the capital city
of Nepal, where deities mingle with the mankind. A visit to the ‘Pashupatinath’
temple and other equally enchanting shrines is a perfect starting point for the
spiritual journey. This primordial temple enshrines the faith of millions of Hindus
throughout the world as Lord Shiva’s sacred residence. A spiritual atmosphere is
maintained throughout the trip.
A briefing with experts on the second day, will prepare you for the ultimate journey
to the most sacred of all pilgrimages. The rest of the evening is for the preparation
and inspection of the equipments that are needed for the journey. Thereafter, the
next day is the departure from the hotel. You cross the Nepal border and arrive
in the Tibetan town called 'Nyalam' (3750 m). Yatris overcome their exhaustion from
the 7 hrs drive and abrupt altitude gain with the hospitality of our experienced
staff who take care of your needs. The next day is pretty normal - no movement,
so you can rest and acclamitize with the altitude and extreme weather conditions.
For emergency, our crew will carry oxygen, PAC (Portable Altitude Chamber) and other
alternatives as a measure to ensure your safety. After attaining altitude, you will
start to feel better and enjoy more of the journey towards the Holy Kailash. The
day from Paryang makes everyone impatient, as this is a long awaited day of first
‘Darshan’ of Sacred Kailash and Mansarovar. Next two days are for Parikrama of Mansarovar.
Then you are ready for the Kailash Parikarama. Yaks and helpers could be provided
for the Parikrama. The Yatris faces glow with happiness as they have now underatken
the journey they only dreamt about. You can carry back sacred memories in the form
of stones, pebbles and water from Lake Mansarovar to share the joys of your divine
expriences with your loved ones back home.
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