Recommended Packing List

4 pairs of pants (1 Cargo, 1 jogging or Yoga, 1 windproof- waterproof - breathable, 1 Ski

Pants)

2 long sleeves Shirts (Fleece or Hoodies)

2 pairs of short sleeves (tees or polos)

One Towel (light weight)

2 pairs of cotton and 5 pairs of woolen Extra Thick socks

One Warm Scarf, One Shawl, and a PillowCase

3 pairs of warm hand gloves (1 ski gloves, 2 fleece or soft)

One pair of Sneakers or Tennis Shoes AND One Pair of sandal with back strap

One pair of Gore-Tex, waterproof Hiking Boots (should be 1 size bigger than your foot
measure)

8 Under garments, 5 Large ziplock bags, and 5 large garbage bags, 10 plastic grocery
bags

Two winter hats with ear covers and one Ball Cap

One Wind breaker jacket with a hood( water proof)

One oversized heavy duty Poncho

Two Thermals (two legging and two top) (microfiber thermals are great and comes in
black)

One set of warm Pajamas for night sleep

2 Combination Locks for your luggages

Down jacket (provided -May choose to bring your own)

Small Back Pack (Day Pack) (Water proof or with rain cover)

Video and Digital Camera with extra batteries (bring Asia plug adaptor for plug ins)

Headlamp or small Flash light with extra batteries

UV protective Sunglasses with retainer (Thread/chain)

Slim Thermos for hot water and a plastic durable water bottle (small)

Camal-Bak (small one or 2 liter) for drinking water during Parikrama (optional)

2 Trekking Poles to be used during Parikrama (optional)

2 copies of Passport Photos

TOILETRY
Travel size Sun block, Tooth paste and brush, Travel Size Soap, Travel Size Lotion, Travel size
tissue packs (10 per person), Wide tooth comb, Lip balm, Travel SizeShampoo, Hair Moisturizer
or oil, hand sanitizer, and Deodorant

MISCELLANEOUS

I-pod or Mp3 player (Option: I-pod Speakers and/or CDs)

Note book journal and a pen, Your Favorite book to read, Swiss army Knife, Travel
Sewing kit FIRST AID MEDICAL KITS Consulting with your physician is highly
recommended and bring the medications as per his/ her advice. Only bring enough to last
for 13 days

Sudafed (Congestion), Mucinex (productive cough), Delsym (dry cough), Nyquil,

Tylenol ES, Advil, Imodium, Ciprofloxacin(Rx Travelers diarrhea), Cough drops,
Emergen-C, Saline, Visine Eye Drops, multivitamins, antibiotics, band aid, Neosporin,
Vicks Vapor Rub, Muscle Relaxer Cream

Motion sickness and high altitude sickness medicine (Diamox is Highly Recommended
and provided by Himalayan Glacier Trekking. If you choose to bring your own, you may
do so)

SNACKS
Bring your favorite snacks like biscuits, Hard Candy, Chocolates, dry sweets, dry fruits, and
Nasto

PACKING INSTRUCTIONS:

Pack all items in extra large clear zip bags for easier access. Pack all items in one suitcase as per
airline size. We will provide a Large Duffle bag for your Journey and leave behind your Suitcase
at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Medical Test details:

All participants will need to provide a medical clearance form completed by their doctor
confirming that they are fit to undertake this Yatra. Please note you will be traveling in remote
areas in altitude up to 19,500 feet. Some of the recommended tests include: blood pressure,
hemoglobin, blood sugar, stress test, E.C.G. and any other tests according to your particular
health status. A high Altitude medicine DIAMOX is necessary for everyone to take while on
journey to Kailash. Download Medical Clearance Form

DIAMOX:
It is necessary for everyone traveling to through the high plateau of Tibet on the way to Kailash
to take 250miligram pill twice daily. Please consult with your doctor for any side effects if taken
with your current prescribed medicine that you plan to bring along with you. Along with this
Medicine, you must drink 3-4 liters of water per day while traveling with high elevation.

Sagar Pandey
Paryatan Marga, Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
Mobile: 00977-98510 32 036
Email: info@himalayanglacier.com

Recommended Packing List

4 pairs of pants (1 Cargo, 1 jogging or Yoga, 1 windproof- waterproof breathable, 1 Ski Pants)

1 or 2 long sleeves Shirts (Fleece or Hoodies)

2 short sleeves (tees or polos)

One Towel (light weight), one warm Scarf, a

Shawl, and a Pillow Case

2 pairs of cotton and 3 pairs of woolen Extra

Thick socks

2 pairs of warm hand gloves (one warm and

soft one water resistant/Ski Gloves)

One pair of Gore-Tex, Ankle support Hiking

Boots (should be 1 size bigger than your foot
measure)

One pair of Sneakers or Tennis Shoes and/or

One Pair of sandal with back strap

8 Under garments, 4 small and large ziplock

bags, and 4 X- large garbage bags, 10 plastic
grocery bags

Two winter hats with ear covers

One Wind breaker jacket with a hood( water

resistant/proof)

One oversized heavy duty Poncho

Two Thermals (two legging and two top) (microfiber thermals are great and
comes in black)

One set of warm Pajamas for night sleep

2 Combination Locks for your luggages

Down jacket (provided -May choose to bring your own)

Small Back Pack (Day Pack) (Water proof or with rain cover)

Digital Camera with video capability, I-pod or Mp3 player, I-pod Speakers
(Charging available up to Saga)(bring Asia plug adaptor for plug ins)

Headlamp or small Flash light with extra batteries AND UV protective

Sunglasses with retainer (Thread/chain)

Slim Thermos for hot water AND a plastic durable water bottle (small)

Camel-Bak (small one or 2 liter) for drinking water during Parikrama (optional)

2 Trekking Poles to be used during Parikrama (optional, but highly

recommended)

4 copies of Passport Photos (keep photos and passport in small zipbag to

protect from rain)

Note book journal and a pen, Your Favorite book to read, Swiss army Knife,
Travel Sewing kit

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TOILETRY

Travel size Sun block, Tooth paste and brush, Travel Size Soap, Travel Size Lotion, Travel size
tissue packs (10 per person), Wide tooth comb, Lip balm, Travel Size Shampoo, Hair Moisturizer
or oil, hand sanitizer, and Deodorant.
MISCELLANEOUS

I-pod or Mp3 player (Option: I-pod Speakers

and/or CDs)

Note book journal and a pen, Your Favorite

book to read, Swiss army Knife, Travel Sewing
kit

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FIRST AID MEDICAL KITS

Medicines Consulting with your physician is highly recommended and bring the medications as
per his/ her advice. Only bring enough to last for travel days: your prescribed medicines, cough
medicine, cough drops, pain medicine (Tylenol/Advil) Imodium, Ciprofloxacin(Rx Travelers
diarrhea), Emergen-C, Visine Eye Drops, multivitamins, band aid, Neosporin, Vicks Vapor Rub,
Muscle Relaxer Cream, Motion sickness and high altitude sickness medicine (Diamox is Highly
Recommended and provided by Himalayan Glacier Trekking. You may choose to bring your
own.
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SNACKS

Bring your favorite snacks like biscuits, Hard Candy, Chocolates, dry sweets, dry fruits, and
Nasto

PACKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Pack all items in extra large clear easy zip bags in one suitcase as per airline size.
We will provide a Large Duffle bag for your Journey and leave behind your Suitcase
at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Request your Doctor to prescribe effective medicines to cover the followings : Fever/Chest congestion's, loose
motion, Body, Joint pains, Sore throat, Indigestion, Stiffness, Headache, Constipation, Cold, Acidity, Diarrhea
/Cough/Stomach cramps, Swellings, Sneezing, Vomiting/Muscle Pulls/Nose Blocks/Dysentery & Store eyes
In addition to the Meditation, your First Aid Kit must contain the followings : Vaseline/Facial tissues/ Cotton/
Chopstick/ Mouth Freshness ck/ Body lotion/ Dark sunglasses/ Rubber bands/ Ban Aid/ Toilet papers/ Bandage roll /
Cough drop/ Ditto /Listerine/ Cologne/ Antiseptic / Cologne/ Candles/Lighter/ Nose Inhaler/ Mustard Oil/ Dust cover In
addition to above one should carry glucose-based items [mints, toffees, and mini chocolate bars for periodical
consumption at high altitudes for energy. Multi vitamins and vitamin-C tablets are required for daily consumption as a
routine. Make a separate pouch for the First Aid Kit with a list of Medicine and their appropriate usage. Saving is not
advisable since any cut or bruise may not heal quickly and may irritate with nagging discomfort.
Additionally : - Once you finalized your plan to visit the Holiest Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar, be sure you are
holding a valid passport. The copy of your passport should be sent to us at least 1 month prior to start your Yatra. It is
advisable to carry extra money [In addition to the tour cost] for personal needs or emergency. Travel cheques, Indian
currencies [except 500 and 1000 currency notes, credit card is accepted in Nepal.You can exchange your currency
into Chinese currencies at the border. The unspent Chinese currency can be reconverted on return.
Documents :- You are advised to own a small waist pouch or document bag to manage the following documents
properly; Passport with Photostat copies Photographs, Identity card, Diary for addresses, contacts, small notes etc,
Ball pens with spare refills Maps/Charts/Books etc. Travel Cheque, credit cards & Currency. Airline/Railway
tickets/vouchers, any other document for personal purposes.

Clothing & Equipment's : The following clothing and equipments are suggested for your own protection and safety.

Wind breaker Jacket and Pant, Down Jacket, Polar fleece: Light quilted.
Pure wool and thick cotton socks
Thermal underwear (Inner-full fitting) wool or mixed combination.
Wool pullovers-polo neck, Flannel shirts.
Warm light gloves, Snowcap(with ear covering)
Wool monkey cap, Sun hats & scarves.
Comfortable Trekking boots and Sandals
Sun / Snow glasses
Towels-including small hand towel.
Hot water bottle.
Light Trek bag (for camera, and very essential things.) and duffel bag to keep
Your personal belongings.
Rain coat with hood.
Ladies can select other clothing materials as per her interest.
Torch with spare cells & bulbs
Video camera: - as per the interest.
Binoculars.
Plastic mug/whistle.
Swiss knife ( multi purpose)
First aid box / personal medicine
Walking stick

INFORMATION ON HEALTH PRE-CAUTION

Oxygen is less at higher altitudes. The inclement weather and high altitude induces certain illness generally not
encountered over the plains. Headache, nausea, lassitude, Lethargy, breathlessness, general uneasiness [malaise],
high irritability, light loss of balance, disorientation, incoherence and insomnia are a few. It is common to all
irrespective of the age, sex and physical fitness. Gradual acclimatization is the best answer. Tranquilizers, sleeping
dose and strong anti-biotic must be avoided. Some of symptoms indicate that the body mechanism is readjusting to
new environments. The best idea is deliberately slow down all the activities and follows the following rules:

Rest. , Relax-do not exert, be excited, Reduce talking, Walk slowly - adopt one third of your speed and
space.

Keep your load light, Walk for 15 minutes and rest for 5 minutes.

Whenever you feel uncomfortable, just stop; rest and relax.

Ignore the sudden outbursts of fellow pilgrims and avoid arguments.

Observe silence with smile, Never go too high and too fast., Avoid smoking, alcohol, drugs and intoxicants.

Consume plenty of liquids; never proceed with an empty stomach.

Chant a prayer or visualize everything around to suit your pleasant thoughts or put on the earphones and
listen to your favorite music, bhajans, chanting etc.

Be careful not to catch a cold. It is better to be over clothed than under protected. En-route avoids taking
bath or drinking water from Lake Streams or rivers, as your system is not conditioned for this.

Keep your boots/Ked inside tent. Protect yourself against dust and direct sunshine during the long stretches
of driving. Face, feet and hands must be well protected.

The uneven ground, steep slope and slushy banks are full of potholes. Do not combine walking and sight
seeing together.

Always listen to your guide or the one with experience. Never leave the group.
ROUTE & CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The route from Kathmandu to Tatopani [Nepal-China boarder] is narrow and scary but most of it is black topped. The
high altitude Tibetan terrain is dry, cold, windy and dusty. Night is colder rather than day. Torrential rains and strong
icy winds is common feature. Flooding rivers and landslides are frequent. The average altitude is above 3,500M and
the route covers many high altitudes pass.
Risk and Liability:

If one Yatri wants to do the Parikarma he / she will be taken care off. Oxygen bags, Gammow bags, Basic
medical Kits are provided. No Alcohol, Drugs and other intoxicants. Anyone found using these will be left
behind at the every camp at their own risk. Further stay and return back are all at their own risk and the
liability is theirs.

Any natural adversity like landslides, storm, floods, heavy snow, road blockage political unrest, cancellation
of flights, delay in arrival or departure, sickness or accident, any unforeseen events that change the
scheduled program forces the travels to change the itinerary, the decision of the experienced coordinator
and the travels are the final one.

Any additional cost incurred due to the above mentioned reasons must be borne by the travelers.

The pilgrimage is planned to make all do the Parikarma of the Holy Mount. But it any one cannot make it
them the additional cost of the camp of staying behind has to be born them and there. Travelers can take
insurance coverage

Day 01 - Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam (3700m) and overnight at Nyalam Guethouse

Day 02 - Early morning Drive to Malerepa cave 10 km (20 minute Drive) and Day time meditation in
Malerepa Cave and Evening Drive back to Nyalam.
Milarepa Cave - Milarepa is the most famous mystic and composer of Tibet and Known as Tantrik Yogi in
Tibetan Buddhism. He lived during the late 11th century. In his early adult life, he became involved in a

family feud. In a fight, which broke out, he killed his uncle and he spent all his life repenting for this sin. He
lived, totally isolated, in a cave right here in the mountains of Tibet, much of the time in meditation.

Day 03: Drive to Saga / 4450m: (Labug-La 5150m, Peku-tso and Saga, 232km)

Day 04: Drive to Dzongba (4600m) 300 km, 7-8 hrs: Visit the Dzongba Monastery.

Day 05: Drive to Manasarover (4560m) 240km 7 hrs and relax.

Day 06 - 16: Manasarover Parikrama and Meditation in different Monastery (10 Days).
Manasarovar Lake is on the right and Rakshastal Lake on the left. Nowadays, vehicles can drive round the
holy lake though most pilgrims prefer to walk as it is one of the most important parts of the pilgrimage. The
road has caused disagreement between the current government and those who are concerned about the
lake's spiritual significance.

According to Tibetan Buddhism, there are "Four Purification Gates" (Khrus Go) at the lake: the eastern gate
is where pilgrims eat a small pinch of Five-Coloured Crystal Sand (Jema Nanga); at the southern gate
pilgrims collect a type of plant which is burned as incense (Pho Nanga); the western gate is where the white
soil is found which is used as a flavouring in tea (Bul Nanga); at the northern gate pilgrims search for small
stones on which are found natural images of Buddhas and Tibetan writing. These four things are sought
after as purification for negative deeds and as a blessing from the holy lake. Pilgrims take them, with water
and dried fish from the lake, to their family and friends as a blessing.

Serlung Monastery (Serlung Gompa) - Seralung is the eastern monastery. It was founded by Dordzin
Konchok Gyudzin, the Dordzin of Mount Kailash and a disciple of Konchok Trinley Zangpo, who was then
throne-holder of the Drikung lineage. Konchok Trinley Zangpo instructed his disciple to establish this
monastery on the eastern shore of Lake Manasarovar.

After its founding, Seralung Monastery was headed by successive rebirths of Serlung Tulku. It was
destroyed in the Chinese invasion, but rebuilt in 1981 by Khenpo Konchok Chopel Rinpoche, who lives there
today with a group of monks.Nyego Monastery is the south-eastern monastery. When Atisha visited Lake
Manasarovar on pilgrimage and walked round the lake, he stayed at this spot for a few days, finding it very
pleasant. Atisha made some tsa tsas (little clay statues produced with a mould) and then erected a building
to house them.
Later the Sakya Lama, Nyorchen Kunga Lhundrup, extended the little house into a full-sized monastery.
Because of its beginnings as a resting place for Atisha, the monastery was named Pleasant Start.
Destroyed during the Chinese invasion, Nyego Monastery has not yet been rebuilt.

Turgo Monastery (Turgo Gompa) - Trugo Monastery is on the southern shore of Lake Manasarovar. This
monastery was also destroyed in the Chinese invasion, but was partially rebuilt in 1985. Trugo Monastery is
now the largest monastic community, due to the hard work of Lama Lobsang Samten (known locally as
Lama Chungma). He has also begun several projects to support the local economy, including the production
of mineral water, souvenirs and so on. Trugo monastery offers accommodation and catering and is a
pleasant place to stay on the shore of the holy lake.

Gosul Monastery (Gosul Gompa) - Gossul Monastery is the south-western monastery. When Atisha visited
Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, he spent a week on this spot. Gyalwa Gotsangpa later undertook a
three month retreat on the site and then founded Gossul Monastery there. Because this monastery was the
first branch of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage in Western Tibet, it was named Gossul or Start.In the middle of
the 19th century, the Gelugpa Lama, Gelong Jinpa Norbu, came to Gossul Monastery and greatly increased
its size. At this time the monasterys affiliation shifted from Drukpa Kagyu to Gelug. Gossul Monastery was
destroyed during the Chinese invasion in the last century and has now been partially rebuilt.

Chiu Monastery (Chiu Gompa) - Chiu Monastery lies on the western shore, built on a boulder which
resembles Zangdokpalri, the palace of Guru Rinpoche. When Guru Rinpoche brought Buddhism to Tibet, he
remained in the country for 54 years. When he left in 876 AD, he stopped at a cave to the west of Lake
Manasarovar and stayed there for a week. Chiu Monastery grew up around this cave.At Chiu Monastery you
can still see a footprint which Guru Rinpoche left in his cave and a statue of Guru Rinpoche, called Guru
Nadrama. This statue is believed to have been made by Guru Rinpoche himself, and is said to resemble him
closely.Chiu Monastery belongs to the Drukpa Kagyu tradition. It was destroyed during the time of the
Chinese invasion but a small monastery has been rebuilt which still houses its precious statues.

Chirkip Monastery (Chirkip Gompa) - Chirkip Monastery is in the north-west. In the sutras, the Buddha
described a miraculous trip he took with 500 arhat disciples to Chirkip, a place north of Bodh Gaya. There,
on a cliff overlooking Lake Manasarovar, he found many caves in which he and his disciples undertook
retreats.
Later Chena Drikung Lingpa went with 500 other practitioners for a long retreat on the same spot. Thus,
Chirkip and its caves became a Drikung Kagyu retreat center. Today there is not a formal monastery, but
there are a few monks staying in retreat in Chirkips caves.Langbona Monastery is the northern monastery. It
was founded by the Drukpa Kagyu master, Druptob Nyemowa Samten Puntsok, who found a ridge shaped
like an elephants trunk on the northern shore of Lake Manasarovar and spent many years in retreat there.
The monastery that grew up around him was therefore called Elephants Trunk. After his death, Druptob
Nyemowa Samten Puntsoks reincarnation line was traditionally linked to Langbona Monastery, which was
rebuilt in 1986.

Bonri Monastery (Bonri Gompa) - Bonri Monastery lies at the north-eastern point. It was founded by Gugewa
Khedrup Lozang Norbu who had studied at Sera Monastery in Lhasa. From its inception, therefore, it
belonged to the Gelug tradition. Bonri Monasterys name means Bon Mountain., so-called because it sits
on a mountain which is holy to the Bon religion. Destroyed in the Chinese invasion, Bonri Monastery has not
been rebuilt.

Day 16 - 26: Kailash Kora (Circumambulation Trek) and Tirthapuri Meditation in different Monastery.
(10 Days)

Gyangdrag MonasteryGyangdrag Monastery is the oldest and most important Drikung monastery in the

region.

It was founded by Ghuya

Gangpa in the beginning of the 13th century. Because it was located so close to the holy places it was called
Gyangdrag (rgyang grags), which means calling distance. It still is the main Drikung monastery in that
area. Ghuya Gangpa organized the spiritual life of his hermits under the supervision of a retreat master (rdor
'dzin) and controlled the spread of the Drikungpa in the region for 25 years. Tsang Nyon Heruka (gtsang
smyon he ru ka, 1428[1452]-1507), the famous Mad Saint of Tsang, made several pilgrimages to the
Kailash region. During his last visit around the year 1500 he stayed for some time at Gyangdrag as the
guest of the Drikung Dorzin. When Denma Kunga Drakpa became the Dorzin at Gyangdrag Monastery
around the middle of the 16th century, the monastery was in an advanced state of decay. He practically had
to rebuild the monastery and at the same time sent many of his pupils from Western Tibet to study at
Drikung. After an invitation by the king of Ladakh he left the Kailash region and established himself in
Ladakh.

In the late 17th century Gyangdrag received some support from the 5th Dalai Lama and from the regent
Sangye Gyatso. Although funding from governmental sources seems to have ceased after this period, the
series of Dorzin continued without interruption until present. Since the founding of Gyangdrak Monastery,
there have been 33 Vajra Holders. The first was Ghuya Gangpa. In 1984 the Ngakpa Wangthang Dorje
(dbang thang rdo rje), a native from the Kailash region was installed as the Dorzin at Gyangdrag. In 2007 he
was removed from his post by Chinese authorities, accusing him of having erected a statue of Guru
Rinpoche without permission.

Serlung Retreat Center - Gyangdrag Monastery is situated above Darchen. The monastery was rebuilt in
1986. Not far from is the Serlung Retreat Center, which was founded by Dordzin Konchok Gyudzin, a
disciple of the 2nd Chetsang Thrinle Sangpo (1656-1718). Thrinle Sangpo had instructed his disciple to
establish this monastery on the eastern shore of Lake Manasarovar. After its founding, Serlung Monastery

was headed by successive rebirths of the Serlung Tulku. It was destroyed after the Chinese invasion, but
has been rebuilt in 1981 by Khenpo Konchog Chopel Rinpoche, who lives there today with a group of
monks.

Dzutrul Phuk - Nyo Lhanangpa (gnyos lha nang pa, 1164-1224), another ripa and important pupil of Jigten
Sumgon sent out to Mount Kailash, founded a hermitage in a place called Lhanang (lha nang) from which he
took his name. On the eastern side of the mountain in the area where Milarepa fought his famous contest of
miracles against Naro Bonchung he established the shrine of Dzutrul Phuk (rdzu 'phrul phug), The cave of
magical powers. This cave was the result of the magical powers used by Milarepa and Naro Bonchung to
build a shelter in the rock as it was raining very heavily. The current monastery was rebuilt in 1985. There
are foot and hand prints on the ceiling of the building and footprints on the roof. The current monastery was
rebuilt in 1985. Among the main effigies of the monastery are statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Guru
Rinpoche and Jigten Sumgon. A small group of monks is responsible for the monastery.

Darchen is the base camp, located right in front of Kailash, at an altitude of 4,560 meters (14,957feet). At
Dechen, tourists have a choice of accommodation, catering services and transport. The views from the base
camp are much admired by visitors. To the north, is Kailash, like a glorious crystal mandala, radiating a
wonderfully attractive sight at different times of the day and night. In addition, there is a permanent twinkling
light from the Darchen river, which flows from the very heart of the holy mountain. To the south, there is the
vast Bharka plain, full of natural beauty and containing nothing man-made. To the east, there are the Kailash
mountain ranges. In the west, there are two lakes, called Manasarovar and Rashal Tal, and the giant Namo
Nanyi Mountain, 50 kilometers away.

Gyangdak Monastery and the Serlung Retreat Center are situated in front of Kailash, above Darchen. It
takes an hour to reach it on foot but there is also a road for vehicles. The monastery was rebuilt in 1986.
Historically, it was the first monastery established at Mount Kailash and Manasarovar. Most pilgrims go on a
day trip to Gyangdak and the Serlung Retreat Center. If you walk towards Kailash, you come to a waterless
white lake, known as Tsokal Pa, before finally reaching the bottom of the rocky mountain, covered in snow
and ice.Chaktsal Gang - Walking westward from Darchen, you come to the first of the four Chaktsal Gangs.
In Tibetan, Chaktsal Gang means " peak to do prostration". Chaktsal Gangs are selected because they offer
the best views of Mount Kailash. Commonly, there are piles of stones, which symbolize the offerings of the
universe, and posted prayer flags, which are meant to send printed prayers of well-being to all sentient
beings.

Sershong Tharchen - Prayer flags attached to a tall pole are called Sershong Tharchen. Each year, on the

15th

day of the fourth month in the Tibetan calendar, the

Festival of Re-adorning the Prayer Flags is celebrated. In fact, Tibetans believe this date is the birthday of
Lord Buddha and it is thought that observing religious practices during this month (Saka Dawa in Tibetan)
accumulates one hundred times more merit. The first Sershong Tharchen was posted in the 17th century by
Gyaden Tsewang, who liberated the three Ngari from the occupation of the Lhadak Kingdom.

Chorten Kang Nyi - Next to Sershong Tharchen, there are two stupas, which are built like a gate. It is
believed to be auspicious to walk underneath the archway formed by the two legs of this chorten.Grachom
Ngagye Dorsa is one of the four sky-burial places around Mount Kailash. It is located just above Sershong
Tharchen. Pilgrims go there to perform an act of death and believe that, having had sky burial there, they will
be reborn in a higher rebirth in the next life. Many spill a drop of blood by pricking their finger with a needle
and tearing a piece of cloth as if they were dead.Choku Monastery is located on a steep hillside, on the left
side of Kailash. The monastery was rebuilt in 1985. Currently, there are three monks in charge of it. Choku
monastery houses some precious objects, which were taken to Bhutan during the Cultural Revolution,
including a marble statue of Buddha Amitabha, called Choku, a conch shell, which originally belonged to the
Indian master Naropa, a large bronze pot, and a pair of elephant tusks. The monastery was named after the
statue of Buddha Amitabha. It is believed there were five precious Buddha statues, which appeared out of a
lake of milk in Garsha, in the northeast of India. Three of them were lost during the Cultural Revolution and
only two remain - one in Garsha and the other in Choku monastery.Drira Pug is located behind Kailash and
was rebuilt in 1986. Usually there are two monks who explain the holy objects and the history of the
monastery to pilgrims and visitors. The original monastery was founded by the first person who walked
around Mount Kailash, Gyalpa Gotsangpa. According to the history of Kailash, Gotsangpa saw a female yak
ahead of him and knew that she was an emanation of the Dakini Sengdongma. Then she disappeared,
leaving behind a miraculous hoof-print on a rock. Gotsangpa decided to meditate there and slowly a stone

hut grow around him. The hut was named "Drira Pug" or "Cave of the Female Yak's Hoof". (Dri means
female yak, Ra means hoof.)

The altitude of the area is about 5,208 meters and pilgrims who are unable to walk long distances camp
near Drira Pug or stay in the guest house at the monastery on the north face of Mount Kailash. The three
lower hills in front of Mount Kailash are known as Manjushri, Avalokitesvara and Vajrapani, and represent
wisdom, kindness and power. Starting from Drira Pug, you need to cross the wooden bridge over the Lha
Chu river, which some believe is the true source of the Indus.Khado Sanglam, (Kha-do means "space-goer"
and Sang-Lam means "secret path".) This path is a shortcut around Kailash and Tibetans believe it should
only be taken after you have circled the mountain 12 times using the normal path. It is always covered in
snow and is protected by a Dakini (goddess).

Shiva-Tsal is the second sky-burial place. There are piles of clothing here and sometimes pilgrims lie on the
ground and have a Lama or monk perform the "Chod" ritual for them. Dikpa Karnak is a hole, through which
pilgrims test their sin. It is believed that no matter how important you are, if you are a sinner, you face great
difficulty, perhaps even death.

Dolma La, at 5,630 meters, is the highest point on the path around Kailash. There is a large rock
representing Jetsun Dolma (Tara) at the peak of the pass, where prayer flags are posted and squares of
printed paper are thrown on the ground. There pilgrims recite prayers loudly and prostrate themselves. Then
many make a fire to burn incense and hang up new prayer flags and remove the old flags to take home as a
blessing. Tibetans wear these around their necks. It is traditional to leave and take something - coins, butter,
or other offerings attached to the rock. Around the area, people collect a type of grass which Tibetans call
Kailash incense, "Gang Pes".Tsokalpa is a lake half way down from the Dolma La. A Hindu story says the
lake was the swimming pool of Dakini Pranite, the wife of Lord Shiva. A Tibetan story says a woman carrying
her only child on her back let the child fall while she was trying to drink some water. So she renounced her
worldly life and circled around Kailash one hundred and eight times and achieved liberation.
Shabje Drakthok. At the bottom of the Dolma Pass, there is a huge rock, on which there are footprints as if
left by some angry people. Pilgrims believe the footprints are those of Milarepa and Naro Ponchung, who
were arguing over which way they should go around Kailash and pulled each other in different directions.
Buddhists go clockwise whereas Bon go anti-clockwise. In fact, the rock is about half way round Kailash and
today other pilgrims still meet Bon pilgrims near the Shabje Drakthok.

Zutul-puk Gonpa, "Cave of Miracles"- The great Tibetan Yogi, Milarepa, and Bonpo master, Naro Bon
Chung, used their magical powers to make a shelter as it was raining very heavily. There are foot and hand
prints to see on the ceiling of the building and footprints on the roof. The current monastery was rebuilt in
1985. The main contents of the monastery are statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Guru Rinpoche and Jigten
Sumgon. A small group of monks is responsible for the monastery.

Sa Ser Mar, "Yellow and Red Ground" It is believed some foreign intruders sold the Choku monastery's
bronze pot and at this spot they made some tea in the pot. When their tea boiled, it was blood and pus. So
they emptied the pot on the ground, which turned into those colours.

Day 27 - Drive back to Saga

Day 28 - Drive back to Nyalam

Day 29 - Drive back to Kathmandu

Day 30 - Departure from Kathmandu

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Itinerary
Day
1:
Haridwar
Rudraprayag
(165kms
/
6-7
Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Rudraprayag enroute visit Devoprayag, Srinagar & Later Drive for rudraprayag.
Check
in
your
hotel
Take
dinner
&
go
to
bed.
Day
2:
Rudraprayag
Kedarnath
(75kms
Drive
2-3
Hrs
&
14kms
Trek)
Morning After Breakfast drive to Gaurikund, visit Rudranath Temple & Alknanda + Mandakani River Conference in
rudraprag after that drive for gaurikund Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by pony /
Doli on your own cost. (You can use helicopter service from Guptkashi or Phata or Badalpur Sershi).Tour members
should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at Kedarnath. Check in
Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple Enjoy the Kedarnath temple arti & Shivling Abhishek. Take dinner & go to Bed.
Day 3: Kedarnath ji - Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms Drive 20-3 Hrs.)
Early morning after bath from hot water in your hotel Meet your Trith Purohit & visit kedarnath Temple for Shivling
Abhiskek after Temple Darshan & abhishek Take breakfast & trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to Rudraprayag via
Guptkashi.
Check
in
your
Hotel
at
Rudraprayag.
Take
dinner
&
go
to
Bed.
Day
4:
Rudraprayag

Sri
Vishnu
Darshan
(Badrinath)
(165kms
/
6-7Hrs)
Morning After Breakfast start Drive for Badrinath Visit Karnpayag (Pinder River + Alkhnanda river conference ) ,
Nandprayag (Nandakani River + Alkhnanda river conference),Take lunch in pipalkoti After that visit Narsingh temple &
sankracharya Math (Kalptaru its Aprox 1000 years Oldest tree).Take you gate from joshimath for Badrinath ji Inrout
visit yogdhyan badri In Pandukeswar (Its the ones Badri from Panch Badri) Check in your Hotel. Later at evening visit
Badrinath Temple for Aarti after bath in Traptkund.Back your hotel take dinner & go to Bed.
Day
5:
Sri
Vishnu
Darshan
(Badrinath)

Rudraprayag
(165
Km
/
6-7
Hrs)
Early morning after bath in traptkund visit Sri Vishnu Darshan with The Sri Garud Ji, Udav Ji, Maa Lakshimi Ji, Sri

Kuber Ji in Badrinath temple. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). Morning
07:00Am Back your hotel take breakfast visit Mana Village (Its last Tibaten bord of North India You can visit Vayas
Gufa, Saraswati Udhgam, Bhim Pull). After that back Drive for Rudraprayag visit Vishnuprayag (River conference of
Alaknanda & Dhauliganga rivers). Later chek in your hotel take dinner & go to Bed.
Day
6:
Rudraprayag

Mayapuri
(Haridwar)
(165
km
/
6-7
Hrs)
Morning after relax breakfast Drive start for Mayapuri Haridwar Inrout visit Devoprayag (Confrence of Alakhnanda &
Bhagirathi rivers, Rama temple in 150 Step Down from Drive way.) & Rishikesh ( Take Guide & visit laxman jhula &
Ramjhula Sacha Akhileswar, Laxman Temple, 13 story temple & ashram) later drive for haridwar Drop.

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Char Dham Yatra-: Delhi Haridwar Mussoorie Barkot

-Yamunotri Uttarakashi - Gangotri Rudraprayag- Kedarnath
Badrinath Rishikesh- Delhi 11 Night/12 Days
Day 01/ India's capital ( Delhi) Mayapuri (Haridwar) (230 km/ 6-7 Hrs.)
Our office sttaf Driver will meet you at delhi train station or Hotel or Airport.After pickup you will start drive for
Mayapuri Haridwar. Lunch in rout in Meerut or Khatoli or according your Time. Arrival at haridwar meet our
office assistant & Check in your hotel. After fresh up evening visit local market at haridwar & harki pauri if you
will come on Time in Haridwar otherwise take dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 02nd: Mayapuri (Haridwar) Syanachatti ( Barkot) (240kms/6-7 Hrs.)

Early morning after walk up go to hari ki pauri take a deep in ganga then back your hotel take breakfast & start
your drive for Syanachatti Inrout visit Satynarayan Temple in Haridwar & Parkeswar temple in Ddun & Kempty
fall in Mussoorie. Check in your hotel.Take Dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 03rd: Shyanachatti (Barkot) Jankichatti (2575 Mt) Shri Yamunotri (3165 Mts)
Jankichatti Shyanachatti (Barkot) {15kms drive 1-2 Hrs. & 5 kms Trek one way}
Morning after walk up take bath in hot water & driver for jankichatti after arrival take your horse & Ponies start
your terk for shri Yamuna ji temple. After arrival yamunotri take bath in Jamunabai Kund's in near Yamuna
temple & you can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the Tap Jamuna Bai kund.
Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as "Prasad". Here near the temple "Pooja" can be offered to Yamuna ji
Divya Shila.Back down for Jankichatti find Caught you car & drive Back for your hotel Take rest Day free for
relax. Take dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 04th: Shyanachatti (Barkot) Uttarakashi - Naitala (130kms/4-5 Hrs.)

Morning after take relax breakfast Drive start to Naitala. If you want to Visit Naga temple , Shiv gufa in
Brahmkhal then you will trek 500 Mtrs on the way Arrival Uattarkashi visit Vishwanath Temple & drive for
Naital . Check in your hotel. Evening enjoy the Himalaya Picture & after take dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 05th: Naitala Shri Gangotri (3142 Mt) Naitala (120kms/ 6-7 Hrs.)
Early morning after taking bath in hot water drive start for shri Ganga ji temple in Gangotri (3142 Mts). Arrival in
gangotri take the bath in Sury kund or Vishnu kund or Brhma Kund afte take the bath visit Ganga ji temple &
prayer to Ganga Shila & after that Bhagirath shila in near Ganga temple after complete your puja take breakfast
in Gangotri. Now you can start you drive back to Naitala & enjoy picturesque in Harsil village, Bhagirathi River
and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. Later came bak your hotel & take dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 06th: Naitala - Rudraprayag (175kms / 6-7 Hrs.)

Early morning after breakfast drive to Rudraprayag enroute visit Chaurongi nath temple in chaurongi khal ,
Tehri Lake & Later Drive for rudraprayag. Check in your hotel Take dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 07th: Rudraprayag - Kedarnath (75kms Drive 2-3 Hrs & 14kms Trek)
Morning After Breakfast drive to Gaurikund, visit Rudranath Temple & Alknanda + Mandakani River Confluence
in rudraprag after that drive for gaurikund Trek start from Gaurikund to Kedarnath (3584 mts) on foot or on by
pony / Doli on your own cost. (You can use helicopter service from Guptkashi or Phata or Badalpur Sershi).Tour
members should carry personal medicines, heavy woolen, tolietteries and clothes for an overnight halt at
Kedarnath. Check in Hotel. Later visit Kedarnath Temple Enjoy the Kedarnath temple arti & Shivling Abhishek.
Take dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 08th: Kedarnath ji - Rudraprayag (14Kms Down Trek & 75kms Drive 20-3 Hrs.)

Early morning after bath from hot water in your hotel Meet your Trith Purohit & visit kedarnath Temple for
Shivling Abhiskek after Temple Darshan & abhishek Take breakfast & trek down to Gaurikund. Later, drive to
Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Check in your Hotel at Rudraprayag. Take dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 09th: Rudraprayag Sri Vishnu Darshan (Badrinath) (165kms / 6-7Hrs.)

Morning After Breakfast start Drive for Badrinath Visit Karnpayag (Pinder River + Alkhnanda river conference ) ,
Nandprayag (Nandakani River + Alkhnanda river conference),Take lunch in pipalkoti After that visit Narsingh
temple & sankracharya Math (Kalptaru its Aprox 1000 years Oldest tree).Take you gate from joshimath for
Badrinath ji Inrout visit yogdhyan badri In Pandukeswar (Its the ones Badri from Panch Badri) Check in your
Hotel. Later at evening visit Badrinath Temple for Aarti after bath in Traptkund.Back your hotel take dinner &
Overnight Stay.

Day 10th: Sri Vishnu Darshan (Badrinath) Rudraprayag (165 Km / 6-7 Hrs.)
Early morning after bath in traptkund visit Sri Vishnu Darshan with The Sri Garud Ji, Udav Ji, Maa Lakshimi Ji,
Sri Kuber Ji in Badrinath temple. Brahamakamal is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus).
Morning 07:00Am Back your hotel take breakfast visit Mana Village (Its last Tibaten bord of North India You can
visit Vayas Gufa, Saraswati Udhgam, Bhim Pull). After that back Drive for Rudraprayag visit Vishnuprayag
(River conference of Alaknanda & Dhauliganga rivers). Later chek in your hotel take dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 11th: Rudraprayag Mayapuri (Haridwar) (165 km / 6-7 Hrs.)

Morning after relax breakfast Drive start for Mayapuri Haridwar Inrout visit Devoprayag (Confrence of
Alakhnanda & Bhagirathi rivers, Rama temple in 150 Step Down from Drive way.) & Rishikesh ( Take Guide &
visit laxman jhula & Ramjhula Sacha Akhileswar, Laxman Temple, 13 story temple & ashram) later drive for
haridwar take dinner & Overnight Stay.

Day 12th: Mayapuri (Haridwar) India's Capital (Delhi) (230 km / 6-7 Hrs.)
Morning After breakfast meet our office boy & give your Review about The Yatra . After that visit Dakashpuri
temple & Sriyantra Temple Long drive for delhi & drop At 05:00 pm in Delhi train station , Airport Or hotel

kedarnath online puja booking

Kedarnath Online Puja Booking And Details-

All booking
and details of online puja or pooja are performed under the Badrinath-kedarnath
Temple Committee. you can choose one of the best time and type of puja
schedule offering in kedarnath temple under temple committee.
if you are looking for earlier morning pooja ( puja ), you can book one of them -

Morning Puja Schedule And Price

Decription of puja price in rupees `

kedarnath lingam
Full-day puja 15000
Maha-abhishek 5100
Rudra Abhishek 4100
Short time Rudrabhishek 3500
Sodasopachar 3100
Morning Puja 500
Bal-Bhog 551
Note-all the Shiv-Abhishek puja and sodaspachar puja is limited with 5 person due
to crowed inside temple . and all pooja are performs between 4 AM to 7 AM.
however according to your suitable time situation you can also do Evening Puja
booking and choose your best Puja schedule.
Decription of Evening Puja price in `
Sampurn arti ( ) 4500

Shiv Mahimashrot 1100

Shiv Taandavshrot () 1000
Shiv sahastranam 1100

Note- all the evening time puja is limited with 5 person and performs in the time of 6 PM to
7:30 PM.
even you can do also bhog puja in 500 ` which is performed by temple priest ( pujari ) and
Yagya hawan ( ) in 1100 `.

after deciding the best pooja schedule, you can make a DD in the following address. your

puja will be book after the confirm receiving DD by temple Committee.

Shri Pramod Nautiyal,

IT Co-ordinator
Shri Badrinath- Kedarnath Temples Committee
Chandrabhaga Bridge , Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - 249 201. INDIA.
Telefax: + 91 - (135) 2430261
e-mail: admin@badarikedar.org; chairman@badarikedar.org; pramod@badarikedar.org
for more latest updates about kedarnath or badrinath online pooja booking you can call or
contact in above phone number and address

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go here to your registration online