MOUNT KAILASH PILGRIMAGE TOURS AND TREKS.
Mount Kailas: (6,714 m) claimed to be the apex of the Hindu religious
axis is also one of the highest mountain in western Tibet .For thousands of
years the Kailash area has been held sacred by Hindus, Buddhists and followers
of Bon (Tibet's indigenous religion). Pilgrims carry out devotional circumbulation
(Parikarma) here. It is believed that just a single Parikarma around Mt.
Kailash can remove your sins of a lifetime while 108 Parikarmas will achieve
Salvation (Mukti).
In the descriptions of this numinous mountain, Hindus consider it to be the Lord
Shiva's Throne. Lord Shiva sits in eternal paradise, the long
strands of his matted hair falling and flowing all about him. The holy Ganges
River is said to emanate from one of these strands.
Buddhists identify Kailash with the Mighty Mt. Sumeru, as the religious symbol
to consciousness and enlightenment.
As per Bon religion Mt. Kailash is the soul of the country and assures
perpetuity and protection On the other hand Lake Manasarovar at 14,950 feet
(4,558 M) is said to be the highest fresh water lake in the world which is
sprawled below Mt. Kailash. It is believed that a ritual bath will deliver a
pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of
a hundred lifetimes.
Further, The Indus, Sutlej, Ganges and Yarlong Tsangpo (Brahmapppputra) rivers,
all originate on and around Mt.Kailash.
To travel for days on this remote plateau with the chance
encounters of nomads herding their sheep or yaks is to be transformed into
another way of life, to see and become part of such a devout pilgrimage as
shown by pilgrims around MT. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is overwhelming and a
life time experience.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit the great Palaces, Monasteries and
Temples of 'forbidden Tibet.'
- Journey overland in 4-WD Jeeps from
Lhasa to Mount Kailash in western Tibet.
- Trek around the Holy Mount Kailas in
a pilgrimage of a life time
- Tour ends with a drive back to
Lhasa or to Kathmandu, Nepal.
Lhasa -Holy Kailash Tour -Tibet.
We like to thank you profoundly for the magnificent trip we had in the good care of you and your team. We very much enjoyed the impressive landscapes, the rich nature and the plain fact of our trekking and camping in that region. We also got a good impression of the way people live in that part of the world and their culture. We had a great time and it was indeed an unforgettable trip.
We like to congratulate you, and your team, on organizing our three weeks of trekking so well. It went smoothly thanks to your professional attitude, knowledge and experience. We enjoyed the excellent service and the great company your entire team provided. Besides taking good care of us and our personal well-being, you inspire confidence. Special praise deserves Himal’s attention to detail in all practical aspects of the trip.
Another quality is the way you work to inspire all members in the group to become one team, both staff and guests. As a result the whole group gradually developed into a community. A treat of having Himal as our sirdar is his energy, good humour and sense of fun.
In short: we had a great trekking and we cherish fine memories.
Thank you so much and our best wishes,
Piet, Renate, Marianne, Carla, Eric, Renee, Nico, Rob, Yvonne, Gepke.
Haarlem, Alkmaar, Rotterdam – the Netherlands, December 2009
Dear "thinking about teaming up with Visit Himalaya Treks traveller".Since 1998 I have visited beautiful & exiting Nepal several times,always leaving with a strong desire to return as soon as I find a new chance! Nepal touched my heart completely, nature/climate, people, culture.In 2003 I learnt to know Himal Tamang, the company's MD. Besides cultural visits around Kathmandu, Chitwan Nat. Park in the south, also a wonderful group trekking experience to the area of Helambu, some hours by bus north of Kathmandu. Since then we always kept in contact for my next NEPAL EXPERIENCE! I'll tell you why.
This Helambu trekking was so well organized and pleasant, supporting/guiding us to finally pass 4600m' Laurabina Pass. We could enjoy the trekking, scenery and the social aspects to the most thanks to our Nepali supporting team!
Himal's professional, responsible, relaxed but serious and caring attitude towards all of us + his team of Sherpa's and porters was exactly what is important on a trekking in my view. Responding well to any small or major trouble on the way, being sensitive towards the group's interest and individual wishes. Not to mention his patience for the passionate birds & flower, photography lovers amongst us, which slowed the team down a bit...haha.
In 2005 I returned on my own and was so excited to visit Khumbu Valley, but weather conditions forced a change of plan. Pure flexibility on both sides brought us the next day to Annapurna Base Camp area for a 10 days trekking. With our mini-expedition of 3p I enjoyed a fantastic experience again.
A big plus is also his (local) knowledge after so many years of working in and outside Nepal. Plus the bridge that can be built by your leader, guides, porters with the locals you meet on the way.
So, my opinion: BOTH THUMBS UP FOR HIMAL AND HIS TEAM ! 100% trustworthy for everyone!
The Netherlands
Petra Liefting