HEAD FOR A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

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Each one of is trying to find tranquility and peace of mind in our daily routine. Hundreds of people and tourists undertake this spiritual journey to Kailash Mansarovar every year to gain an unforgettable experience. But more than anything, the journey to Kailash Mansarovar is a life-changing experience

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is known for its religious value, cultural significance, physical beauty and thrilling nature. It is undertaken by hundreds of people every year. Holding significance for the Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva, it holds religious importance also for the Jains and the Buddhists.

The Yatra is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs every year between June and September. It is open to eligible Indian citizens, holding valid Indian passports, who wish to proceed to Kailash-Manasarovar. The Yatra involves trekking at high altitudes of up to 19,500 feet,

1. Mount Kailash Parvat

Mount Kailash is known as one of the most sacred mountains and has become an important pilgrim for four faiths : Buddhists, Jains, Hindus and Tibetan religion of Bon. Every year thousands of people from all over the world make pilgrimage to this place. Followers from various beliefs have been visiting Kailash from thousands of years have been visiting this holy mountain on foot. It is believed that visiting Kailash and following this tradition would bring in good fortune and wash away sins of ones lifetime. Made up of black rock Mt Kailash is a wonderful diamond like shaped mountain that is surrounded by beautiful landscape which is rugged and dry. According to Hindu legends, Shiva, the god of devastation and rebirth, resides at the pinnacle of this famous mountain named Kailasa. Mount Kailasa is considered in many sects of Hinduism as heaven, the ultimate destination of souls and the holy center of the world.

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2. Holy Manasarovar Lake

Lake Mansarovar situated about 2000 kms from Lhasa is worldâ€™s highest freshwater lake. This holy lake is one of the important pilgrimages for Hindus and Buddhists. It attracts thousands of tourists and religious people towards itself every year from various parts of the world, but mainly from India, Tibet and its neighboring countries. As believed by bathing and drinking this water one becomes fortunate and clears all his sins.