Kailash Parikrama: Hiking Around Kailash, Day 11, 12 and 13Approximate Elevation: Dira Phuk: 4,775 m (~ 15,666 ft); Dolma La (Pass): 5,650 m (~18,500 ft ( Read more... )

Kailash Parikrama: Hiking Around Kailash, Day 11, 12 and 13Approximate Elevation: 4,560 m (~ 15,000 ft ( Read more... )

From Lake Manasarovar: A glimpse of Kailash, Day 11 and 12
Approximate Elevation: 4,560 m (~ 15,000 ft)

Reaching Manasarovar was only the first stage of our tirth yatra (pilgrimage). The plan was to rest for a couple of days in Manasarovar, and then perform a parikrama (to go around) of Mount Kailash. Tibetans also consider Kailash holy, and ( Read more... )

An Accidental Pilgrim Reaches Manasarovar, Day 10
Approximate Elevation: 4,560 m (~ 15,000 ft)

Over the six months I had planned this trip, I never gave much thought to the significance of going on a yatra (pilgrimage). I had signed up primarily as an adventure with my brothers and several of my cousins; to shoot fabulous pictures; and check off ( Read more... )

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A Rest Area En route to Manasarovar, Day 8Approximate Elevation: 4,550 m (14,925 ft ( Read more... )

Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra: Brahmaputra, Day 6,7
Paryang Elevation: 4,540 m (14,895 ft)

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Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra: Across the Tibetan Plateau to Saga, Day 6
Saga Elevation: 4,600 m (15,091 ft), via Lalung La Pass: 4,850 m (15,900 ft)


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Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra continues: Day 5, Blue Skies Over Nyalam, 6/6At the top of the mountain, I had wondered off to a nearby peak for better pics! See the blue pole with prayer flags on the left? Follow right along the ridge and notice the ant-like stick figures? That's the rest of our group. Gives a good perspective to the size of the ( Read more... )

Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra continues: Day 5, Blue Skies Over Nyalam, 5
Yes! Proof I was actually there! One of a handful of me! No wonder M thinks I look like a starving refugee!


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Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra continues: Day 5, Blue Skies Over Nyalam, 4
Approximate Elevation: 4000 meters (13,100 ft)


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