The magnificent Himalayas have a long & interesting association not only with the topography of India but also with the mythology & history of the country. The youngest & yet the most gigantic mountain ranges stretched across 2,900 km, the Himalayas are synonymous to beauty, serenity, purity, adventure & pleasure.

One of the most revered & a sacred place in the Himalayas is Mount Kailash. The history of this mountain dates back to 30 million years ago when the Himalayas is believed to have been in its initial stage of formation. Standing at an altitude of 6,675m in the western region of Tibet, the majestic Mount Kailash is complimented by the giant & pious lake of shifting colors – Lake Mansarovar. According to Hindu mythology, the lake is believed to have been created & named by Lord Brahma, the creator. This 90m deep lake freezes during the winters & melts during spring. A legend behind these two sacred destinations suggests that a bath in Mansarovar Lake & a holy trip to Mount Kailash paves a way for attaining salvation or Moksha.

About Kailash-Mansarovar Trip

Pilgrims & devotees from across the world, especially Hindus have been visiting Kailash-Mansarovar for centuries. While most of the Uttaranchal Himalayas major passes lead-up to Kailash Mansarovar, few of the most prominent ones in the Kumaon region include, Unta Dhura, Lampiya Dhura, Nuwe Dhura, Kungri Bingri & others. The Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam is one organization that in conjunction with the Indian ministry of external affairs & cooperation from Chinese government, has been conducting Kailash-Mansarovar Yatras through Lipulekh pass since 1981. However, there is a limitation to the number of people allowed to visit this sacred Tibetan destination & the number is expected to increase in the near future.