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Mt. Kailash (6714 m) - also known as
Tise, Kailasa or Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the Snows) has
since time immemorial been celebrated in many eastern
cosmologies as Mt. Meru, the axis-mundi. As the center
of the physical & metaphysical universe, Mt. Meru
(Kailash) is sacred to the Hindus, the Buddhists, the
Jains, and the Bonpos. For the Hindus, the mountain
represents the seat of Shiva. For the Buddhists, a
terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dyani
Buddhas & Boddhisatvas....the Wheel of Life.
For the devout pilgrim a visit to Mt. Kailash & Lake
Manasorovar forms the ultimate realization of their
spiritual pursuit. And for the adventure-lovers it
offers rugged beauty, remoteness and solitude. The May
tour visits Kailash during the annual Buddhist festival
of Saga Dawa while most of the other trips are planned
to arrive at Mt. Kailash during the full moon period to
give all participants a rare experience. A journey
rightly called `once-in-a-lifetime.'
Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping, through
the remote and wild western Tibet, in altitudes between
2,745m/9,000ft and 4,880m / 16,000ft and hiking to a
maximum of 5600m / 18,400ft. This tour will be supported
by a Nepali Sherpa team that includes a camp cook who
will prepare all meals. All camping equipment will be
provided. While trekking, clients carry a small day-pack
only and hike at easy pace. All equipment and luggage
will be carried by porters / pack-animals. |
