Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Lake Trek- 16 Days

In Tibetan, Mount Kailash is known as Kang Rinpoche or the Precious Jewel of Snow. It is the Kailash range’s highest summit. It is located at a height of 6,638 meters (21,778 feet). It is located in western Tibet and is a part of the Trans-Himalaya. It has a profound spiritual importance for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bons. It is believed by Hindus to be Lord Shiva’s home. Tibetan Buddhists believe that Kailash is where the Buddha Demchok, who represents Supreme Harmony, lives.

Kailash, also known as “Mount Ashtapada ” in Jainism, is the point where Rishabhadera- the faith’s founder, obtained independence from the cycle of life and rebirth. The single kora of mount Kailash takes three days to complete whereas, it is believed that the 108 Kora (Parikrama) break the cycle of rebirth and assure one of nirvana at death. Hindu and Buddhist made the Kailash circuit in a clockwise direction but the Jain and Bon religions made it in an anticlockwise.

According to Hindu belief, the lake was first created in Lord Brahma’s thoughts. As a result, it is known as Manasarovar in Sanskrit, which is a combination of the words “Manas” Mind and “Sarovar Lake.”Manasarovar, with a height of 4,576m/15,015ft, is only a few kilometers away from Mount Kailash. It is believed that the ceremonial bath/dip in the lake, cleanse the sins of this life as well as all previous lifetimes.

A seven- to eight-hour journey from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi begins off the 16-day trip. From there, there will be a one-hour trip to Kyirong, where we shall thoroughly acclimate. We’ll continue on to the vast dry and barren country that leads to the Sacred Mansarovar at the foot of Mount Kailash, where we’ll visit and have a pilgrimage walk (kora of Mt. Kailash) before crossing the Dorma La High Pass at an elevation of 5,470m/17,946ft. We will descend to Barkha valley and return to Kathmandu after admiring Mount Kalisha and Mansarovar.

Trip Facts 

Trip Highlights 

• Enjoy the scenic Drive to Kyirong.
• Explore the sacred Lake Mansarovar.
• Admire the Holy Mountain Kailash.
• Cross the Dorma La High Pass
• Experience the lifestyle of the Mountain People.

Is this trek appropriate for you?

• The Kailash and Manasarovar Trek is the Moderate Trek. You can easily complete this trek if you are physically and mentally prepared and willing to do so.
• You will be Trekking for 3 Days. The Path can be completed in as little as 4 hours as much as 8 hours.
• The walk is not tricky, there is no Climbing or Scrambling but the path is rocky and hilly.
• Each day you will cover 200 to 400 meters in height while trekking. The highest point in the trek you will reach on the trek is 5,470m.
• The weather and Remoteness of this trek, as well as dealing with the high altitude, require a slow pace and the need to stay hydrated.

Itinerary