Mt. Kailash is a sacred destination for many people throughout Asia. The hiking tour around its base can be a life changing experience that allows travelers to learn about a variety of different cultures at once. Tibet travel enthusiast Tony discusses the Tibet spiritual journey. Tibet Travel Expert Service, TTES is gearing up to take travelers to Mt. Kailash during the upcoming Tibet Saga Dawa Festival travel season. Buddhists and Hindus alike have worshiped this holy mountain for thousands of years as the home of the Budda Demchok (also known as Demchog or Chakrasamvara) and Lord Shiva, the destroyer. Each year thousands of pilgrims make the ritualistic trek around the base of the mountain in hopes of having good fortune bestowed upon them. In line with their respective traditions, Hindus and Buddhist will circle in a counterclockwise direction while followers of the ancient Bon religion will do so in a clockwise direction. Mt. Kailash can be packed with pilgrims during certain times of the year so it’s best to book early. Once groups arrive in Tibet, our Tibetan guide will meet you at the airport or train station. In the case that you will be coming from overland from Nepal, it is possible to arrange for the guide to pick you up at the border. Travelers should remember to drink lots of water upon their arrival, especially those coming from lower elevations. For this hiking tour, three full days of acclimatization are scheduled in Lhasa. During this time travelers will have the opportunity to visit important cultural sites such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Norbulinka (the summer palace of the Dalai Lama). Also they will have the opportunity to visit Sera and Drepung Monasteries and then practice their bargaining skills in Barkhor Bazaar. Spending time in Lhasa acclimatizing is
Mt. Kailash is a sacred destination for many people throughout Asia. The hiking tour around its base can be a life changing experience that allows travelers to learn about a variety of different cultures at once. Tibet travel enthusiast Tony discusses the Tibet spiritual journey. Tibet Travel Expert Service, TTES is gearing up to take travelers to Mt. Kailash during the upcoming Tibet Saga Dawa Festival travel season. Buddhists and
