Tag: Mt Kailash Pilgrimage

Thousands of pilgrims from all over Asia embark on the Mt Kailash Pilgrimage each year, making it the place to be for cultural, religion, and nature discovery. Tibet Ctrip Travel Service-TCTS (www.tibetctrip.com) welcomes travelers of all faiths and cultural backgrounds on this unforgettable journey. The Mt Kailash Pilgrimage is a special journey for Hindus, Buddhists, Bon, and Jain. People of these faiths hold Mt. Kailash sacred. Hindus, for example, revere Kailash as the home of Lord Shiva the destroyer. And Buddhists believe it is the home of the Buddha Demchok (also known as Cakrasamvara, this god is the representation of great bliss). Every year thousands will flock to the sacred Mt Kailash to make the ritualistic trek around its base, purifying their souls and leaves behind misperceptions of reality. Lhasa-based Tibet travel agency Tibet Travel Expert is now making it possible for travelers of all faiths to make this sacred journey! Travelers will have the opportunity to learn about Tibetan culture and history throughout the journey. The Tibet tour begins in Lhasa where travelers will visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar along with Sera and Drepung Monasteries. While travelers can design their itinerary the way they want, these first few days are an important time to acclimatize to the altitude. After travelers have adjusted to the thin mountain air of Tibet, we will begin the journey to Mt. Kailash! The starting point for the trek around Mt Kailash is in Darchen, a small village near the base of Mt. Kailash. The travel group will arrive after 3-4 days of driving. You will make some stops along the way for visiting cultural sites and enjoying the scenery. Along the drive travelers will enjoy many natural wonders of Tibet, including Lake Yamdrok, Karola Glacier, and Lake Manasarovar. There will also