Kailash With Mohanji

Kailash with Mohanji

The journey to Kailash and back, over lifetimes and over centuries, has resonated within countless souls. Over a fifth of the world’s population finds the echo of Kailash in its deepest aspirations and purest goals. Among the thousands of the devout who ever tread this ground, this year only a small group will have an opportunity to experience something truly special and life-transforming.

In August 2024, a small group of people will open up to the profound mystery of Kailash, allowing the mighty Kailash to envelop them on the most sacred journey of the lifetime! Team Mohanji lovingly invites all who feel ready for this challenge to participate in the “Kailash with Mohanji 2024” pilgrimage.

The Significance of Kailash

Up north from the vast plains of the Ganges valley in India, beyond the Kingdom of Nepal and north east of the great Himalayas lies the roof of the world, the land of snows – Tibet, home to the holiest mountain in the world -the abode of Shiva – The Mt. Kailash. Sacred to a fifth of the world’s population, a journey to Mount Kailash is the ultimate pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists, Tibetan, Bon and Jains. Mystical, magical and sacred, Kailash and Mansarovar have a place in the human ethos, seldom given to any other pilgrimage destination.

Around 40 kilometers from its southern base lies the beautiful Mansarovar, the world’s highest freshwater lake. Famed for its exceptional beauty, its sacred waters change color from a clear blue around the shores to a deep emerald green in the center. It looks positively magical in the moonlight. Together with Mansarovar, this mountain is surrounded by innumerable myths, stories and legends that add to the mystique of this most unapproachable place on earth.

Mount Kailash is one of the most important energy portals of the earth as it has been consistently accepted as the Earth’s crown chakra or Sahasrara chakra in many ancient historical references. The tantric masters of India, through their correspondences of “As above, so below,” state that the Supreme Consciousness in a human being or Lord Shiva resides both upon the physical Mount Kailash, as well as upon the “Mount Kailash” within the body, that is, the human crown chakra. The spiritual importance of Kailash dates back to the Bon and Hindu religions. Sacred to five major religions of the world, the Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains and Bons, Kailash is the physical aspect of the spiritual Mt. Meru, a tangible aspect of divinity on Earth.

Note: Mohanji will be in Kathmandu with the group to orient them. He will conduct satsangs and bless them when they leave Kathmandu for the pilgrimage. He will return from Kathmandu and not physically travel further on the pilgrimage. He will, of course, be with the group in consciousness and support them to get the maximum from this journey of a lifetime.

Why you should attend

The focus of the Kailash with Mohanji pilgrimage is intense spiritual transformation and purification. Transformation and purification happens on all levels – physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual – and on various aspects and dimensions:

This pilgrimage has the effect of diluting and reducing accumulated karmic baggage, and elevating and raising our frequency. The constitutional changes are extremely potent and intense. The wisdom and clarity, which can only come from the consciousness of a true Master, go a long way towards helping us maintain a peaceful, stable and happy internal space, regardless of which circumstances and environment we might find ourselves in, long after the pilgrimage is over.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Tracks

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (16 days)
Kailash Darshan Yatra (10 days)

Note: This option is only available for non-Indian citizens.

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra option involves the entire trip to the sacred Lake Mansarovar, culminating with the 3-day circumambulation trekking around the holy Mt. Kailash.

During this 3-day trek, the pilgrim treks uphill for about 4 to 5 hours to reach the top of Dolmala Pass (5800m) then trek down to the valley floor. This is challenging and tough for many people and requires a good level of physical fitness, though there is the option to ride mules and have sherpas carry the baggage.

However, people who want to experience the grandeur of Kailash and visit the holy lake of Mansarovar but are not able to undergo the physical rigors of the Outer Kora, can opt for staying back at Darchen. This group will have the opportunity to travel to Yama Dwar and return back to the hotel from there. Then the pilgrim stays back at Darchen when the pilgrims proceed for the Outer Kora. They will spend two days at the hotel / guest house in Darchen, soaking in the energy of the space and having darshan of Mount Kailash from time to time (as and when the clouds permit!).

This program starts at Kathmandu and ends at Lucknow (India).

Note: Currently, this option is being offered only to Indian citizens. If any non-Indian would like to go on this route, please contact kailash@mohanji.org

This option is particularly of interest for those who are unable to go to the Kailash Mansarovar area due to visa issues or any other personal reasons. This option involes a visit to Lapcha La Pass (Kailash view point) in Nepal, close to the border with China for majestic views of Lake Manasarovar, Mount Kailash, Nandi Parvat and Ashtapad. The group will get to spend a few hours at the view point for pujas and rituals. The darshan (sacred sighting) of Kailash will be on the auspicious Poornima (full moon) in Shravan, the Hindu month dedicated to Lord Shiva. This tour includes rigorous overland drives that allow the participant to take in the beauty of the enchanting Tibetan plateau.

Testimonials

The two main reasons for me to sign up for the Kailash Yatra were, firstly, to be with Mohanji. The other reason was to be at Mansarovar for my 70th birthday on 31st July. Both my wishes were fulfilled!
At the age of 70, I set foot on Kailash soil and had the darshan of Kailash and the Mansarovar Lake. I salute our Mohanji and team for organizing such a wonderful, amazing trip to Kailash. Very well organized. Shabas (well done!).

Santha Narayanan Kailash with Mohanji 2023

I had read before somewhere that when you go to Kailash, even as a part of a group, each member gets a message from the divine. You must understand that message, and you will witness your life transforming. I have received a message, too, and am still in the process of understanding it!

Swapna Patil Kailash with Mohanji 2023

I came to Kailash with the stories and experiences that I heard from others. Only to realize that Shiva has always been within us, within others, and within everything that’s pure around us. Shiva has always been around me, but I have been blind due to the duties, challenges, and entanglements of the materialistic world. A parikrama like this was needed to open the eyes. And I owe this one to Mohanji and the Ganas of Shiva – Mohanji Acharyas, volunteers and the Sherpas!

Sam Lad Kailash with Mohanji 2023

Overwhelming are those instances when you simply cannot believe your fortune and wish for each moment to last forever. Such was the experience with the group on the shores of Mansarovar, whose sacred waters are fed by Kailash glaciers and are said to have celestial beings bathe in them during the night. Again, had that been the end of our journey, that would have been totally enough.

Asja Dupanovic Kailash with Mohanji 2023

Summarizing the Parikrama, I would say, I was just not myself during those three days. Most often, we feel the ownership of the activities that we perform and although we may say we surrendered, the “I” factor does not dissolve. But at Kailash, the surrender was natural. There was some force that was carrying me and for sure I knew deep within me that it was Master’s grace. All I did was chant “Jai Mohanji” and magic happened. Zero thoughts. Zero oxygen. Zero pain. Zero me. Zero ownership. Zero doership. All that existed was stillness and gratitude.

Radha SubramanianKailash with Mohanji 2019

I did my pilgrimage in 2014 and inner kora in 2016. The most incredible and indescribable experiences. Only when you experience it yourself. I will never be the real "I" without these journey. If the only certificate I need for life. That is the certificate of "The completion of Kailash Pilgrimage with Mohanji.

Chai Lai SiongKailash with Mohanji 2014 & 2016

Ultimate pilgrimage done. It is what happened on the outside. What happened inside I cannot explain. I did what I thought I couldn’t. The thought that it’s beyond my possibilities lost its authority, and THAT was liberating. Besides that, I live with new, fresh, deeper tranquility now.

Biljana VozarevicKailash with Mohanji 2014

Program Pricing

USD 4750 per person

USD 2700 per person

Kailash Yatra (Pilgrimage) in Mohanji’s Words

“Kailash! The world of Shiva! The world that encompasses all worlds! Only one thing really matters in this journey – GRACE.

Kailash stands in the middle of many mountains,like the eternal Shiva Linga. Clouds constantly perform “abhishek” (ritual bathing of the deity) on the Linga. The Shiva Linga represents the Supreme Lord, The Eternal Parabrahma. Only when Shiva calls can one touch the soil surrounding Kailash. It is the ultimate destination of every man. It is the abode of salvation, the ultimate dissolution. Kailash reflects everything that makes life on earth. Being one with Shiva! Being Shiva!

When a man touches his feet in the soil of Kailash, his journey of life becomes meaningful, fulfilled and his life becomes complete. Various places of power exist in the world. Each opens up a different dimension in us. Amongst all those places, Kailash is incomparable. Kailash is the ultimate. Kailash is all about dissolution. Kailash is that which is “unmanifested.” Kailash represents supreme consciousness without boundaries, without form, which is your TRUE state.

Our trip to Kailash is an attempt to connect to and experience the complete “being”-ness. Shiva shakes us up, removes all our masks, and makes us completely naked.

With a visit to Kailash, we are making a statement or commitment to Shiva, “I am ready to be YOU completely. You & I are one” which will be beyond karma – a statement or a commitment for complete dissolution.

Happy Journey! May the Supreme Lord Shiva make your journey of life successful and fulfilling!”

Places of Spiritual Importance

Pasupathinath Temple

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Yama Dwar

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Lake Manasarovar

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Mount Kailash

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Outer Kora Parikrama

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FAQs

01. What are the general Considerations when Packing for Kailash - Manasarovar Pilgrimage?

Keep the weight and bulk down to a minimum. The baggage allowance on most international flights is 20 Kg’s/44 lbs. On the trek, it is important to dress in layers. When it is hot only base layer is needed. With colder climate, fleece, sweater and jacket is required. It is advisable to carry your stuff in a duffle bag wrapped in plastic bag if possible to avoid any moisuture damage from unexpected climate change.
What kind of items to carry while traveling? Warm clothes like a sweater, trousers, thermo-coat, cap, trekking shoes, high-neck, gloves. We recommend that you bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable clothing for both extremes of climate and temperature. While driving to Kailash, it will be warm inside the vehicle and light clothing will be required. But as soon as you step out of the vehicle, warm clothing will be required to keep off the cold winds of the Tibetan Plateau. The evening will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required.

02. Please provide details of clothing for the pilgrimage?

Clothing should be normally light capable of providing warmth preferably dark colors so that dirt is not easily remarkable. Tracksuits Shirts long-sleeved made of wool less of flannel Towels Salwar sets wrap-around Eight pairs of cotton and two pairs of woolen socks One pair woolen and one pair of cotton gloves Pair of sandal with back strap One pair of hiking boots and one pair of sports shoes Undergarments Shawl Woolen sweater with high neck Monkey cap (Balaclava) Wind sheeter with a hood (waterproof) Thermals (two legging and two vests) Night wears T-shirts