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1. Shree Kailash-Mansarovar Pilgrimage (16 Nights/17 Days) ç Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 Karnali Excursions, Nepal Shree Kailash and Mansarovar Pilgrimage 2018 Please join with us for the journey of a lifetime to experience Satyam, Shivam and Sundaram....! 1 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 Table of Contents: Particular Page 1. Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Pilgrimage Map 5 2. Shree Kailash-Mansarovar Pilgrimage (16 nights/17 days) 6 - 7 3. Shree Kailash-Mansarovar Pilgrimage with Muktinath & Damodar Kunda Darshan (20 nights/21 days) 8 - 10 4. Shree Kailash-Mansarovar Pilgrimage with Janakpur, Valmiki Ashram, Chitwan, Lumbini and Muktinath (23 nights /24 days) 11 - 14 5. World-wide contact details of Karnali Excurisions 16 2 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 Aum Namah Shivaya! Holy Mt. Kailash is considered as an important pilgrimage destination as well as a power point where it is possible to gain inspiration and energy to transform oneself from this physical to a higher spiritual level. The custom of circumambulating mount Kailash is believed to purify the soul and cultivate in each pilgrim the ability to perceive the divinity. The experience is elevating and inspiring, and many pilgrims return to their homes with feelings of exaltation and spiritual inspiration. Karnali Excursions was one of the first tour agencies in Nepal to offer pilgrimages to Shree Kailash in 1993, when China opened its doors to tourism. Ever since, we have been providing a strong, well-organized and spiritually fulfilling experience for those who join with us for this holy piligrimage of a lifetime. 3 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 What we offer: • We teach yoga and pranayam, which help to acclimatize in high altitude. • We offer regular support during the trip to help you to cope with Acute Mountain Sickness. • We provide personal escort to senior citizens and those who need extra support. • We demonstrate walking, trekking, eating and sleeping techniques during the entire journey. • Karnali Excursions’ senior leaders join as facilitators and trip leaders. • We perform morning and evening prayers followed by Bhajans and Kirtans. • We serve pure vegetarian North Indian, Chinese, Gujrati and South Indian meals. 4 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Pilgrimage Map Please view our Yatra plan with different options below 5 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 1. Shree Kailash-Mansarovar Pilgrimage (16 nights/17 days) Trip highlights: • Darshan of highly revered Pashupatinath and perform Rudravishek. • Darshan of Doleshwor Mahadev (head part of Kedarnath). • A journey from holy city to the holiest mountain (explore the best of Lhasa). • Pilgrimage to sacred Lake Mansarovar, holy Mt. Kailash and Tirthapuri. • Nandi and Asthapada Darshan. • Travel by tourist vehicles to Lake Mansarovar and base camp of Kailash (no walking involved) Departure dates S.N. Batch Arrival in ktm Dep to Lhasa Back to Ktm Depart to home 1 May 20 May 2018 23 May 2018 04 June 2018 05 June 2018 2 June I 03 June 2018 06 June 2018 18 June 2018 19 June 2018 3 June II 19 June 2018 22 June 2018 04 July 2018 05 July 2018 4 July I 08 July 2018 11 July 2018 23 July 2018 24 July 2018 5 July II 22 July 2018 25 July 2018 06 Aug 2018 07 Aug 2018 6 Aug I 05 Aug 2018 08 Aug 2018 20 Aug 2018 21 Aug 2018 7 Aug II 19 Aug 2018 22 Aug 2018 03 Sep 2018 04 Sep 2018 8 Sept 02 Sept 2018 05 Sept 2018 17 Sept 2018 18 Sept 2018 Brief itinerary: Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Day 02: Guided sightseeing and briefing on Kailash trip. 6 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 Day 03: Pashupatinath Darshan, Rudravishek, Puja and trip preparations. Day 04: Fly to Gonggar Airport and drive to Lhasa. Day 05: A day in Lhasa for sightseeing and acclimatization Day 06: Drive to Shigatse. Day 07: Drive to Saga. Day 08: Drive to holy Mansarovar Lake. Day 09: Holy bath, Havan and rest day. Day 10: Drive to Tirthapuri, explore around and return to Darchen. Day 11: Kora starts: trek to Driraphuk. Day 12: Trek to Zutulphuk via crossing Dolma La and having darshan of Gauri Kunda. Day 13: Trek to Tangsar and drive to Saga via Mansarovar Lake. Day 14: Drive to Shigatse. Day 15: Drive to Lhasa. Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu. Day 17: Trip concludes and departure for further journey. 7 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 2. Shree Kailash-Mansarovar Pilgrimage with Muktinath & Damodar Kunda Darshan (May to July II - 19 nights/20 days, August to September - 20 nights/21 days) Additional Trip highlights: • Visit city of beauty, Pokhara. • Holy pilgrimage to Muktinath in the Himalayas in place of salvation. • Breath taking views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range. Departure dates S.N. Batch Arrival in ktm Dep to Lhasa Back to Ktm Depart to home 1 May 17 May 2018 23 May 2018 04 June 2018 05 June 2018 2 June I 31 May 2018 06 June 2018 18 June 2018 19 June 2018 3 June II 16 June 2018 22 June 2018 04 July 2018 05 July 2018 4 July I 05 July 2018 11July 2018 23 July 2018 24 July 2018 5 July II 19 July 2018 25 July 2018 06 Aug 2018 07 Aug 2018 6 Aug I 05 Aug 2018 08 Aug 2018 20 Aug 2018 25 Aug 2018 7 Aug II 19 Aug 2018 22 Aug 2018 03 Sept 2018 08 Sept 2018 8 Sept 02 Sept 2018 05 Sept 2018 17 Sept 2018 22 Sept 2018 Muktinath Muktinath, the place of salvation, is one of the 108 Divya Vishnu Dhams in the world. It is situated at the elevation of 3800 meter on the lap of Thorang peak in Annapurna Mountain range. Mukti Kshetra and Thiru Saligrama, are the other names of Muktinath. As mention in Gandaki Mahatmya of Vishnu Purana, Lord Vishnu is considered reclining in the Himalayas with his head placed towards the Damodar Kunda (the Saligram Lake) and the chest being located at Muktinath. So it is a very important pilgrimage site for the Hindu followers. 8 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 There are 108 holy water spouts considered to be fed by different holy sources dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The main sanctum of Muktinath Temple houses the idols of Vishnu, Sridevi, Bhu Devi and Garuda. Buddhists believe the image of Vishnu placed in the Muktinath temple, is one of the manifestations of Avalokiteawara. Narsingh Gompa, Jwala Mai (perpetual natural eternal flame) and small shrine of Bhagwan Nilkantha Swamy are other not-to-miss attractions of the Muktinath. Narsingh Gompa is the sacred site for Buddhist followers. Jwala Mai is the melting point of the five super natural elements (Pancha Mahabhut: Prithvi, Jal, Vayu, Tej and Aakas). The founder of Swamynarayan sect, Bhagwan Nilkantha Swamy also visited this place and sanctified by meditating here. It is believed that Guru Rimpoche (Padmashambhav), also meditated at Muktinath and sanctified this place while he was on his way to Tibet. Thus, Muktinath is considered a very important pilgrimage site for both, Hindu followers and Buddhist believers. Kagbeni, the confluence point of Kaligandaki and Muktinath Rivers, is believed to be another important holy site for Hindus in the antiquity of Muktinath area. Hindu peoples perform ablution (Tarpan) in the name of departed souls). 9 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 Brief itinerary: (For May, June I & II, July I & II batches) Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and briefing on immediate arrangements and Muktinath Yatra. Day 02: Drive to Pokhara, en-route visit to Manakamna Temple. Day 03: Fly to Jomsom and drive to Muktinath/ Fly to Damodar Kunda, holy bath and Puja. Day 04: Fly to Pokhara and explore around. Day 05: Return to Kathmandu and briefing on Kailash-Mansarovar trip. Day 06-19: Kailash part is same as above in no. 1 ‘Shree Kailash-Mansarovar Pilgrimage’ day 3 to 16. Day 20: Trip concludes and depart for onward journey. (For Aug I & II and Sept batches) Day 01-16: Kailash part is same as above in no. 1 ‘Shree Kailash-Mansarovar Pilgrimage’. Day 17-20: Same as above day 2 to 5. Day 21: Trip concludes and depart for onward journey. 10 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 3. Shree Kailash-Mansarovar Pilgrimage with Janakpur, Valmiki Ashram, Chitwan, Lumbini and Muktinath (May to July II - 22 nights/23 days, August to September 23 nights/24 days) Additional Trip highlights: • Pilgrimage to birthplace of Sita Mata, Janakpur, birthplace of Buddha, Lumbini & Valmiki Ashram. • Holi confluence of Trishuli & Kaligandaki at Devghat. • Jungle Safari at Chitwan National Park Departure dates S.N. Batch Arrival in ktm Dep to Lhasa Back to Ktm Depart to home 1 May 14 May 2018 23 May 2018 04 June 2018 05 June 2018 2 June I 28 May 2018 06 June 2018 18 June 2018 19 June 2018 3 June II 13 June 2018 22 June 2018 04 July 2018 05 July 2018 4 July I 02 July 2018 11July 2018 23 July 2018 24 July 2018 5 July II 16 July 2018 25 July 2018 06 Aug 2018 07 Aug 2018 6 Aug I 05 Aug 2018 08 Aug 2018 20 Aug 2018 28 Aug 2018 7 Aug II 19 Aug 2018 22 Aug 2018 03 Sep 2018 11 Sept 2018 8 Sept 02 Sept 2018 05 Sept 2018 17 Sept 2018 25 Sept 2018 Janakpur Dham Janakpur Dham was the capital of King Janak’s ancient Mithila Kingdom during the Treta Yug, (nearly 12,000 years ago). Janakpur Dham is named after virtuous king Janak. The main Janaki Temple in Janakpur was constructed by the queen of Tikamghad, 11 Karnali Excursion Kailash Yatra 2018 Brisha Bhanu Devi about 129 years ago.
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