It is an honor and a thrill to invite you to join us on a sacred journey to the holy lands of Tibet and Nepal. On this retreat you will have an opportunity to travel to many temples and sacred lands, meeting with saints and mystics including a rare Nadi astrologer who will read palm leaves written thousands of years ago with predictions for your current incarnation. Read more about Nadi Astrology here!
Mt. Kailash, 6,714 m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual centre for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jain religion and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion - Bonpo. To Tibetans it is known as Khang Rimpoche (Precious Jewel of Snow) and they see it as the novel of the world. It is said that a stream from the mountain pours into a nearby lake and from here rivers flow in the four cardinal directions. The River of the Lion Mouth to the North, the River of the Horse Mouth to the east, the River of the Peacock Mouth to the south and the River of the Elephant Mouth to the West. Strangely enough, four major rivers do indeed originate near Kailash, the Indus, the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Karnali and the Sutlej.
Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave. For the Hindus Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual centre of the universe, described as a fantastic 'world pillar' 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit kissing the heavens. On the top lives their most revered God, Shiva, and his consort Parvati.
For the Jains, an Indian religious group, Kailash is the site where their first prophet achieved enlightenment. For the older, more ancient religion of Bon, it is the site where its founder Shanrab is said to have descended from heaven. It was formerly the spiritual centre of Zhang Zung, the ancient Bon Empire that once included all of western Tibet. Bon people walk around the mountain in a counter clockwise manner, unlike the other religions.
The cost includes:
- Transportation Kathmandu/ Tibet Border/ Kathmandu by non air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis at Guest Houses & Camping Tentes as per itinerary.
- 4500 cc Model Luxury Japanese Landcruisers (4 Person in 1 Landcruiser Basis) and support Truck
- Freshly cooked full board meals (Indian or western meals)
- Three half day city sight-seeing tours of (a) Kathmandu City + Swayambhunath (b) Pashupatinath + Bodhnath (c) Patan City. All applicable entrance fees with English speaking guide in Kathmandu.
- Dining/Kitchen & Toilet tents
- English Speaking Tibetan Guide
- 01 Nepali Team Leader
- Experienced Sherpa Staff
- Yak & Yak-men for Porterage during Kailash Parikarma
- Gamow Bag, Oxygen, Basic first aid kit & 1 satellite Phone
- Kailash Permit and Normal Tibet/China Visa Fee.
- Each participant shall be provided with a Down Jacket, 1 Duffel Bag and a Walking Stick. These items will be provided free of cost during the tour and is to be returned to us after the completion of the Trip.
- Nepal - China pick up and drop transport by private bus.
- Supporting truck for luggage, fuels and a Tibetan guide.
- Sleeping bag and mattress during tour.
- Services of English Speaking Escort for entire trip.
- Government Service Tax.
The cost does not include:
- Additional Meals while in Kathmandu
- International airport tax.
- Tibet Visa Fees
- Rescue Evacuation in case of emergency
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- Visa Emergency Charge as per China Visa Regulation
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any Laundry Services
- Nepal Re-entry Visa fee (not applicable for Indian passport holders)
- Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring porterage or additional transportation
- Land tax at Kodari Border and Phone charges made through satellite phones
- Any beverages (hard & soft)/Table Drinks, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, travel or any kind of insurance etc.
- Tips and gratitude to drivers, bellboys, representatives, guides and escorts.
- Any video or camera fees at monuments.
- Horse & Yak for personal use during Parikarma.
- Any loss resulting from unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, road blockage etc.
- Charity & Donations at Temples or Ashrams.
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