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Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most
sacred mountain in Asia. It is believed to be the
physical embodiment of the mythical Mt Meru, said to be
the center of the universe or ‘navel of the world’ . Mt.
Meru is depicted as a mandala, and its image occurs
throughout both Buddhista and Hindu parts of Asia.
Images of Mt Meru occur as far away as Angkor Wat in
Cambodia and Borobadur in Indonesia. Mt Kailas is holy
to followers of four religions. To Hindus, Kailas is the
abode of Shiva and nearby Manasarobar Lake is the means
or soul of Brahma. Tibetans call Kailas Kang Rimpoche.
Jains worship it as Mt Ashtapada, the peak from which
the religion’s founder, Rishabanatha, achieved spiritual
liberation. Followers of Bon-Po, the ancient pre-
Buddhist shamanistic religion of Tibet, revere Kailas as
the soul of Tibet.
Another geographical factor that contributes to the
mystical aspect of Kailas is that nearby are the
headwaters of four major rivers of the Indian
subcontinent, the Sutlej, Karnili (a major tributary of
the Ganges), Brahmaputra and Indus. The mouths of these
rivers ate more than 2,000 km apart, yet they all have
their source within 100 km on Mt Kailash. |
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Zhambu - Kailash - Zhambu |
16 days |
From USD $ 1600 |
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The circumbulation
of Mt Kailash is an important pilgrimage for
Hindus, Brddhistats and Jains. Hindus perforn a
parikarama, Buddhistas call it a Kira. Iou are
welcome to do either of these, or simply make a
trek around the peak. Tibetan Buddhists believe
that a single kora washes away the sins of one
life and that 108 circuits secure nirvana in
this life. Devout Tibetans often make the 52 km
circuit in a singles day. Indian.... |
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Simikot - Kailash - Zhambu |
22 days |
From USD $ 2700 |
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Hindu and Buddhist
pilgrims make a clockwise circuit of the peak.
Bon-Po tradition is to circumambulate in the
opposite direction. As you circle Kailash by the
traditional rout, you will meet followers of
Bon-Po making a Kora in the opposite direction.
When I was at Kailash there was a large
contimgent of Bon-Po pilgrims from faraway Kham
and Nakchu. We were astounded at the huge number
of adherents.... |
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Lhasa - Everest Base Camp |
10 days |
From USD $ 1600 |
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Culture of Tibet
which is completely dedicated to Buddhism is
arguably the most particular and convoluted of
all that have evolved with time and made their
presence felt. Everyone in your group can have a
taste of the Tibetan culture during the many
live performance shows you can catch anywhere,
on streets or open fields. These shows equally
fascinate young and elderly people as they are
full of colours and energy. For a more
professional show, check out the tourism
department. |
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Kathmandu - Lhasa Tour |
08 days |
From USD $ 1300 |
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A good option for
travellers operating in a limited time frame,
this tour - one of our most popular - takes
advantage of the so-called 'Friendship Highway'
between the two capital cities. Highlights en
route are Sukya, the largest monastery in Tibet,
Shigatse, Tibet's second largest city,
Tashilungpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lama,
Shalu Monastery, Gyantse (Tibet's ancient
trading hub) and the beautiful Turquoise Lake,
Yamdruk Tso, which is Tibet's largest freshwater
lake. |
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