Kailash Parbat Info and Facts, Mount Kailash, Mansarovar tour FAQ

Kailash Parbat Info and Facts

Mount Kailash is 6638 m (21778 ft.), which is well known as the holy mountain in the world. It's located in the Himalayan range of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Mansarovar Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake, is also famous for the holy bathing lake. Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake are famous and sacred for the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Bon religions. The Mount Kailash tour is mainly open from April to October, when many pilgrimages and adventure seekers from the world can visit this place. 

Moreover, visiting Tibet, Mt. Kailash is the spiritual way to salvation and cleansing the sins for the pilgrimages. As Buddhists believe, Kailas is Chakrasamvar, which is the highest level of bliss. Kailas also has an immortal linkage with Milarepa, who is well known as the great Tibetan yogi. 

Bon Po believes in spiritual power. Jain believes in the liberation of the asthapad. Mount Kailas has four different faces: the north, south, east, and west faces. 

FAQ

1: Where is Kailash Mansarovar Lake located?

Mount Kailash is the pristine peak of the Himalayas, which is located in the western part of Tibet. 

2: How difficult is the Kailash Kora tour?

The Kailash tour is moderate to difficult, which depends on your physical fitness and age limit.

3: How long will it take for the Mansarovar, Kailas kora tour?

It will take 9 to 14 days to complete the whole Mansarovar-Kailas kora tour. Every day you need to travel about 6 to 9 hours.

4: What type of physical fitness do I have for the Kailash tour?

You need to have some physical fitness for the Kailas tour. Your previous hiking/trekking, yoga, and physical exercise would be helpful for the tour.

5: What is the best time to go to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?

April to October will be a great time for the Kailash Mansarovar lake tour.

6:   What type of food and accommodation is available during the KAILASH yatra?

Different types of food varieties and meals are available on the Kailash tour. It will be better if you have your own cooking food, which will be more helpful for the trip, where you will get fresh meals by having your own camping cook. 

7:  What are the highlights of the Kailash Mansarovar Lake trek?

You can see the amazing Tibetan culture and the beautiful landscape of Nepal and Tibet. The beautiful Brahmaputra River, Mansarovar Lake, holy Mount Kailas, nice city, and Dolma La Pass monasteries are the key attractions of the tour.

8: Why do I need a guide and porter for the KAILASH Trek?

Travelling through the tour agency and having a guide is mandatory for the Kailas tour. While you will have a porter, they will be more helpful during Kora to carry your baggies.

9: What should I bring during the Kailash Holy Mansarovar Lake trek?

You need to bring your personal proper gear and snacks for the tour, but taking Dalai Lama photos and videos is strictly prohibited. The rest of the meals and accommodation you get in a package from your agency.

10: Is there any ATM facility available during the Kailas yatra ?

There is no ATM facility, and money exchange is not available everywhere around Mansarovar and Kailash Yatra. Some cities have the facility for changing currency but need to exchange in advance. 

11: How many trail routes are available in the Kailash, and what are they?

 There are few tour routes on the way to Kailash from Nepal. Kathmandu to Kerung, Kathmandu to the Chisapani border. Kathmandu to the Hilsa border and the Kathmandu to Lhasa flight are the main connected routes to the Kailash journey.

12: How is the trekking trail condition during Kailash kora?

The trekking routes are off the beaten trails during Kailash kora. Where you have to do Dolma La Pass (5660 m), which is the most difficult pass of the trail. Where you can face snow on the pass sometimes and normal walking on other days.

13: How long is the Kathmandu to Lhasa flight?

The Lhasa to Kathmandu flight will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and you can easily fly from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. The only limit is that only a few airlines operate the Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu flight. 

14: How did Mount Kailash get its name, and what are the Nepali and Tibetan names?

In Sanskrit, Kailasa means crystal or shining, which is deeply connected with Hindu mythology. It symbolizes spiritual clarity and purity. It's also believed to be the sacred abode of Lord Shiva. In Nepali we say Mount Kailash, well known as Kailash Parbat.

In Tibetan, Kailash refers to the Gang Rin Rinpoche, also known as the precious sacred snow mountain. Moreover, Mt. Kailash is also well known even for the Jains and Bon people as a significant pilgrimage site that symbolizes the spiritual path to enlightenment.

15: Is there a helicopter tour available to Mount Kailas?

Only from the Nepal-Tibet border is a helicopter ride possible. Whereas helicopter facilities are not available in Kailasha and Mansarovar, which are strictly prohibited by the Chinese government.

16: What about the market in the Kailash Parvat Mansarovar tour?

There are some specific cities on the way to the Kailash Parbat tour. Kerung, Saga, Sightsee, Darchen, Lhasa, and many more are the main markets on the Kailash tour.

17: What about the internet and battery charge during the Kailash Mansarovar Lake trek?

You can get a Chinese SIM card in the major city of Tibet and use the internet facility there. Sometimes the internet may not connect properly during the Kailash Kora period.

18:  How many hours do I need to walk for the Kailash Mansarovar lake trek?

You need to walk about 5 to 8 hours during Kailash Kora; it depends on your age and physical fitness.

19: What is the highest place we reach on Kailash Yatra?

We pass at the altitudes of Dolma La Pass (5660 m); it's part of the Kailash Kora, which is the highest pass of the trail. You need to climb up to 5660 meters during Kailas Kora. Which is the highest pass, called Dolma La Pass; it's a tough part of the trail.

20: Who climbs first to the top of Kailash, and when?

One of the famous Tibetan tantric gurus called Milerapa climbed to the top of Kailas; afterwards, no one has climbed Mt. Kailas. Likewise, Kailas itself is known as the holy and sacred mountain. So Chinese authorities strictly prohibited ascending Kailash but allowed for the Kailash kora. 

 Before Italian and European alpinists tried to ascend Kailas in the 1980s but couldn't succeed due to the bad weather and its cosmic energy. 

21: Do I need travel insurance for the KAILASH trek?

Having travel insurance is not mandatory for the Kailas tour, but we recommend it if needed in case it covers personal risk.

22: What about altitude sickness during the KAILASH trek?

While people having good physical fitness and good age can do the Kailash tour. Some people might have altitude sickness during kora but need to acclimatize. 

23: What about electricity and the recharge system during the Kailash trek?

 There is electricity available during the Kailas Mansarovar tour. You can do charging in the hotel, where there is a limited charging plug available during Kora time.

24. How many days will it take for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra?

It will normally take 9 to 14 days, including Kailas Kora, to complete the Kailash Mansarovar tour.

25. Which is the best season to visit Mount Kailas?

April to October is the best time to visit Mount Kailas Mansarovar Lake. You can see the best panoramic view of Kailash Parvat as well as beautiful landscapes.

26. What are the major health tips for the Kailas Parbat Kora?

You need to have physical fitness, meals, acclimatization, and hydration. Proper use of gear is the key concern for the health fitness for the Kailas Parbat tour.

27: What about meals and drinking water in KAILASH yatra?

You will have fresh-cooked meals every day during the Kailash yatra. Every day you will get the best buffy meals during the trek, where our cook and chef will cook different types of meals, like breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

28: What about communication during the Kailash trek?

You can get a Chinese SIM card for communication during the Kailash tour. The internet can be accessible during the tour, where you can communicate easily. Although some social media can't work out there, further, you need to download a VPN.

Conclusion 

Finally, Mt. Kailash is one of the prominent places for the spiritual and purposeful. Although visiting Kailash is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and significant for those adventurous and religious people.