Mt. Kailash situated at an elevation of 6,750 m above the sea level is on the north of Himalayan barrier. It is a spiritual center for four religions namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Tibetan. Over the centuries pilgrims have constantly journeyed long distances with great faith and devotion to achieve enlightenment or cleanse themselves of sins. Even the harsh weather and adverse climatic conditions won’t stop them to do Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The main focus of this entire trek is on Mount Kailash in Tibet which is culturally rich and scenically a very rewarding experience. According to Hinduism Mount Kailash is the divine abode of Lord Shiva lies in Tibet where it is called as the Kang Rampoche which means the “Precious Jewel.”
Like Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar is also a place of great reverence and has its own religious importance. It is situated 30 km further from Mt. Kailash and is the source of four great rivers of Asia likes Indus, Brahmaputra, Karnali and the Sutlej. Bathing in the lake and drinking its water cleanse all sins. Pilgrimage tours are organized regularly especially from India for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra which takes place every year. The base camp for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra held at Charchula which is located at an altitude off 4700 m and distance of 120 km from Mount Kailash. The other camps of the entire trek are the Pangu, Sirkha, Gala, Budhi, Gunji, Kuti, Jollingkong and Adi Kailash.
The entire route of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Delhi is:
Delhi-Kathgodam-Almora-Didihat-Dharchula-Tawaghat-Budhi-Gunji-Kalapani-Nabidhang-Lipulekh-Takalakot-Jollingkong-Chotta Kailash.
How To Reach
By Air: The nearest airport is at Pant Nagar.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is at Kathgodam.
By Road: Kailash Mansarovar is well connected by surface network to other important centers in Uttaranchal.
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