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Time to experience the powerful and indescribable phenomenon of this revered space... as we behold sacred mount Kailash.
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| The Three Dimensions of Kailash
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Sadhguru: As the legends go, the regions around Kailash are where Shiva would have traversed physically. When it comes to Kailash, there are three dimensions to it. One is the sheer presence of this mountain. Second is the enormous level of knowing or knowledge that is here. Third is the very source of Kailash, which is also present.
Its Presence Beyond Visual Beauty
There are many mountain peaks in the Himalayan region that are many times bigger and much more beautiful than Kailash. There are over a hundred peaks rising above 24,000 feet in the Himalayas. Especially, if people walked from certain parts of India, they would see Mount Everest on the way. In terms of size and grandeur, there is nothing more to see after that.
So we do not go to Kailash to enjoy the natural beauty. But people recognized and went to that particular peak, not the other bigger mountains all along the range because there is an overwhelming presence about Kailash.
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The Stark Contrast of Manasarovar & Rakshastal |
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Lake Manasarovar lies at 4,600 metres (15,015 feet) and is the world's highest freshwater lake, supporting countless species of fish, birds and plants.
Lake Rakshastal, at a height of 4,292 metres, lies a short distance east of Manasarovar. In stark contrast, this is a salt water lake that supports few forms of life.
Through its fresh and calm water, Lake Manasarovar invokes a feeling of peace, while bareness and strong winds found at Lake Rakshastal create a feeling of harshness and turmoil. The former is situated towards the east and the latter to the west.
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| Himalayan Lust |
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Sadhguru's Himalayan Lust book is a wonderful read! Amalgamating discourses and conversations from several sojourns, it is a blend of the specific and the timeless. A chance to make a pilgrimage on the page, travelling through the unpredictable but fascinating terrain of the Master’s words.
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| A Tidbit of Tibetan |
| Standard Tibetan (also known as Lhasa Tibetan) is the most widely spoken form of the Tibetan languages |
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Hello
Thank You
Good Bye
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Tah shi de leh
Tah chi che
Kah leh phe
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When Tibetans greet each other, they use the person's full name and they add 'la' after the name to show their respect. |
| PREPARATION TIPS |
| Sun Rays
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High Altitudes = Strong UV Sun Rays
Suitable skin and eye protection are important when travelling to this destination. So what do we need?
- Sunblock - 50+ SPF
- Lip balm - with SPF
- Castor oil - to lubricate the inside of nostrils as the air can be very dry.
- Wide-brimmed sun hat - preferably with some sort of tie so that it does not blow away with the strong mountain breeze.
- Sunglasses - ones that provide the most coverage are best.
- Contact lenses - we request that you only bring soft disposable lenses that can be replaced every week or less. Ideally, it is best to rely on your prescription glasses.
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| EXPRESSIONS
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| A Fruitful Journey
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The Isha team, their commitment, dedication and devotion, even in the most difficult of situations-some by weather, some created by circumstances, some created by us because some of us were also pushed to the edge - their faith, their caring was just unshakeable. I have never seen this before. So, I am really,really thankful to them for making this trip a very special one for all of us.
—Rutika A, India.
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| Isha Sacred Walks |
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Isha is not a tour company, yet we offer these sojourns with the intention of providing you the opportunity to experience these sacred places in their true depth and dimension.
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