Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Isha Sacred Walks – A Unique Spiritual Trip

February 12, 2020
by Shubhang Saurav
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If you have been thinking of a leisure travel to kill your stress and rejuvenate your body, mind and also your soul, nothing could beat the experience of a Kailash Manasarovar Yatra with Sadhguru. A trip to Kailash and Manasarovar is a pilgrimage, a tour and a trek of a lifetime. With Isha Sacred Walks, a team of skilled and trained volunteers of the Isha Foundation founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, your 12-14 day Kailash Manasarovar Yatra will help you gain a healing and a spiritually uplifting experience.

Fondly referred to as Sadhguru by millions of his followers and admirers worldwide, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is an Indian yogi, author and the head of Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, India. His noble activities in the field of spirituality, education, and environment have earned him the title of the most significant Guru (the one who knows) in India and beyond.

Isha Sacred Walks has taken hundreds of pilgrims to Kailash and Manasarovar in the last one and a half decades and all our fellow travellers will unanimously agree that they returned from the trip completely transformed.

While several religions of the world consider a trip to Kailash and Manasarovar as the ultimate pilgrimage of a lifetime, according to the Hindu legend, Kailash Parvat (Mount Kailash) is considered the abode of Lord Shiva, and the holy Manasarovar lake is a beautiful creation of the Lord Brahma’s mind (manas in Sanskrit).

Experience the natural beauty of the awe-inspiring Himalayas – the majestic and powerful Mount Kailash, the spiritual library of the universe, breath-taking freshwaters of the Manasarovar lake, and what’s more, get an in-depth orientation into the spiritual aspect of life while you get the blessings of Sadhguru in a Darshan during this journey.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Journey details

There are three route choices for pursuing a Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.

via Kyirong (south-west of Tibet),
via Lhasa (the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region), and
via Ali (also known as Shiquanhe located in the Tibet Autonomous Region).

However, your arrival and departure flights happen from the same place: Kathmandu.

Here are the itinerary details of each.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via Kyirong

DAY 1: Arrival at Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu Airport and get transferred to hotel. Kathmandu attracts travellers from around the globe because of its unaltered natural beauty shielded by the Himalayan mountains from all around. Popular attractions of Kathmandu are Pashupatinath Temple, Boudha Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, to name a few. Close your day after a darshan of Sadhguru.

DAY 2: Fly to Timure

Get a 360-degree view of lush greenery of Himalayas as you take a helicopter ride to Timure, the Nepal border town. This is certainly an experience that you will cherish throughout your life.

Step into the “valley of Happiness”- Kyirong after completing the immigration at Nepal as well as Tibet side. It is believed to be the place where Tibetan Master Milerapa was born and lived.

DAY 3 & 4 : Drive to Saga

Saga (also known has “happy lands”) is on banks of River Brahmaputra. Feast your eyes on the enchanting beauty of Tibet, the awe-inspiring landscape and the changing hues and colours of the surrounding mountains. This bustling city is the last stop to shop for any last-minute supplies before you make your way to a higher altitude at Lake Manasarovar.

DAY 5: Manasarovar

Incredible vistas of sand dunes, snow-capped mountains and large lakes are the welcome scenes on the way to Manasarovar. Being the highest source of freshwater in the world, this blue and emerald green lake is ethereal. Stay overnight on the banks of the lake and drink in the peace that surrounds this space.

DAY 6: Manasarovar / Darchen

This day is reserved for meditation and invocation. Experience a refreshing shower in the waters of this lake, which is known to be an epitome of purity, containing healing properties and said to have the power to wash off all mortal sins. After lunch, drive to Darchen, a small town at the base of Mount Kailash for overnight.

DAY 7: Kailash

From here starts a challenging as well as rewarding trail. Yamadwar serves as the starting point of the trail. En route, behold the sights of cliff-top monasteries, yak caravans leisurely ambling over snowy passes, and the western face of Kailash. Halt for an enchanting night at Dirapuk. Experience the powerful and indescribable phenomenon of this revered mountain as you stay the night at its base. Indulge in the beauty and immensity of the esoteric Kailash.

DAY 8: Kailash

Trek from Dirapuk to the north face of Kailash for meditation in its mighty presence. It’s time to allow the essence of Kailash to take root in you. Staying another night at Dirapuk, in the company of this enchanted peak will allow you to fully imbibe and soak in a memorable experience.

DAY 9: Darchen

The trek comes to a close as you return Darchen, a small town at the base of Mount Kailash. Get a glimpse of south face of Kailash as we journey to this town.

DAY 10 & 11: Drive to Saga & Kyirong

A spiritual journey is said to be complete when we seek the blessings and energies of those who have already paved the path for us in the past. As you journey back to Nepal – Tibetan border, visit the cave where Milarepa – the great Tibetan saint spent a long time in meditation.

DAY 12: Fly to Kathmandu

Fly back to Kathmandu after completing the immigration formalities at Nepal-Tibet border. Devote the day to exploring this 2000-year-old city. Visit the ancient Pashupatinath temple, considered the holiest temple in Kathmandu and Patan, the city of fine arts. The sojourn closes with Guru Pooja, an offering of gratitude to the great Masters of the past and present.

DAY 13: Departure

You return from the sojourn carrying, as Sadhguru says, “a little bit of Kailash with you, in your heart and in your mind.”

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via Lhasa

DAY 1: Arrival at Kathmandu

DAY 2

Fly to Lhasa

Once titled as the “Forbidden City,” that was meant only for people pursuing spiritual discipline is now a dynamic and bustling city that welcomes one and all. However, it retains its old-world charm.

DAY 3

Lhasa

A stay at the sprawling city of Lhasa is just the right thing to help you with high altitude acclimatization. Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture by visiting some of the famous temples and monasteries.

DAY 4

Drive to Shigatse

Let the magnificent Himalayan landscapes soothe your senses as you journey to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet.

DAY 5: Drive to Saga

Drive down to Saga (“Happy Land”), situated along the banks of the Brahmaputra. Feast your eyes on the enchanting beauty of Tibet and shop for last minute supplies.

DAY 6 to DAY 9 –

Day 6: This Kailash Manasarovar Yatra comprises drive to Manasarovar

Day 7: Experience Lake Mansarover and Darchen

Day 8: Trek to the revered Kailash from Yamadwar to Dirapuk

Day 9: The trek comes to a close as you return Darchen, a small town at the base of Mount Kailash. Get a glimpse of south face of Kailash as we journey to this town (as discussed in travel via Kyirong).

DAY 10, 11

Drive to Saga and Shigatse

The trek comes to a close and after the immensity of Kailash, enjoy the relaxing journey as you head back to Lhasa.

DAY 12

This is the final leg of the journey in Tibet, where you stay overnight.

DAY 13

Kathmandu

Fly back to Kathmandu. Devote the day to a guided sightseeing tour of this 2000-year-old city. Two of the finest gems on your itinerary – Pashupatinath temple, considered the holiest temple in Kathmandu and Patan, the city of fine arts. We close the sojourn with a Satsang and Guru Pooja, an offering of gratitude to the great Masters of the past and present.

DAY 14

Departure happens from Kathmandu.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via Ali (Shiquanhe)

This 12-day trip also ushers you in the pristine beauty of Himalayas. The key deviations or changes in the itineraries from the above two travel programs are as follows.

DAY 1

Arrival at Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu Airport and get transferred to hotel.

DAY 2

Sightsee Kathmandu. Kathmandu attracts travellers from around the globe because of its unaltered natural beauty shielded by the Himalayan mountains from all around. Popular attractions of Kathmandu are Pashupatinath Temple, Boudha Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, to name a few. Close your day after a darshan of Sadhguru.

DAY 3

Fly to Lhasa.

DAY 4, 5

Stay in the city of Lhasa. Explore Tibetan culture and enjoy visiting top attractions like famous temples, monasteries and its famous Barkhor market. The stay also helps your body to acclimatize with the high-altitude trip you are to take next day.

DAY 6

Fly to Ali and drive to Lake Manasarovar.

From DAY 7 to DAY 10, the travel itineraries involve your sacred journey to Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash as shared above in travel via Kyirong.

DAY 7

Kailash

DAY 8

Kailash

DAY 9

Darchen

The trek comes to a close as you return Darchen, a small town at the base of Mount Kailash. Get a glimpse of south face of Kailash as we journey to this town.

DAY 10

Drive to Saga & Kyirong

DAY 11

Fly to Lhasa

DAY 12

Fly to Kathmandu and Departure.

Check Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Registration dates and other details, get registered, and embark on a holy holiday.

Make your journey to these legendary places on the planet under the guidance and wisdom of a Guru and a team who will ensure that your once in a lifetime journey gets completely rewarded.