3 Days Mount Kailash Parikrama | Hardest Second day | Vijji Windows,

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The first day of Mount Kailash Parikrama (circumambulation) is one of the most memorable parts of the yatra — it marks the beginning of walking around the sacred mountain. Here are the detailed highlights and spiritual significance:

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🗓️ Day 1 – Darchen to Dirapuk (North Face of Kailash)

Distance: ~12 km
Duration: 5–6 hours (depending on pace)
Altitude: Darchen (4,675 m) → Dirapuk (4,950 m)
Difficulty: Moderate to slightly challenging
Best Time to Start: Early morning after breakfast

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📍 Route Details
• Starting Point: Darchen – the base camp of Mount Kailash.
• After completing the morning pooja and preparations, you begin your Parikrama (Kora).
• You will drive or walk for about 4–5 km to Yamadwar (Tarboche) – the official starting point of the Kora.
• Yamadwar means “Gate of the God of Death”. It’s believed that walking through Yamadwar symbolizes leaving behind past sins and ego.
• From Yamadwar, the trek begins on foot (or on horseback if pre-booked).

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🏞️ Major Spots En Route
1. Yamadwar: The symbolic gate to liberation. Pilgrims offer prayers here before starting the trek.
2. Chuku Monastery: Seen on the left side of the trail, beautifully set on a cliff.
3. Lha Chu Valley: The trail follows this river, with constant views of Mount Kailash’s west face.
4. Dirapuk Monastery: End point for the day, offering the most majestic view of the North Face of Mount Kailash — the iconic vertical black line can be seen clearly.

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🕉️ Spiritual Significance
• The first day represents leaving behind worldly attachments and entering the path of purification.
• Pilgrims believe every step taken on this route removes lifetimes of karmic burden.
• The North Face of Kailash, seen from Dirapuk, is considered the most powerful and sacred view — many sit in meditation here.

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🏠 Night Stay
• Stay overnight at Dirapuk (in basic guesthouses or tents).
• Expect very cold temperatures, sometimes below zero at night.
• Simple vegetarian food is served (often soup, noodles, rice).

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⚠️ Tips
• Walk slowly and maintain your breathing due to high altitude.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid unnecessary talking to conserve oxygen.
• Use walking sticks and wear warm layered clothing.
• Carry chocolate or dry fruits for quick energy.

Mount Kailash is one of the most sacred and mysterious mountains in the world, revered by multiple religions. Here’s a clear overview for you:

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📍 Location
• In the Tibet Autonomous Region (China), near the source of four great rivers: Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej, and Karnali (tributary of Ganga).
• Height: 6,638 m (21,778 ft).

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🌄 Parikrama (Kora / Circumambulation)
• Distance: ~52 km (takes 3 days).
• Day 1: Darchen → Dirapuk (north face).
• Day 2: Dirapuk → Dolma-La Pass (5,630 m) → Zuthulpuk.
• Day 3: Zuthulpuk → Darchen (south face).

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🕉️ Spiritual Beliefs
• Completing 1 full parikrama washes away the sins of a lifetime.
• 108 parikramas = ultimate liberation (moksha).
• The mountain itself has never been climbed—considered too sacred to be touched by human

Here are the Day 3 Kailash Parikrama details — the final and most satisfying day of the sacred circumambulation:

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🗓️ Day 3 – Zuthulpuk to Darchen (Completion of Parikrama)

Distance: ~8 to 10 km
Duration: 3–4 hours (easy descent)
Altitude: Zuthulpuk (4,790 m) → Darchen (4,675 m)
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Best Time to Start: Early morning around 6:00–7:00 AM

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🌄 Route Overview

After a challenging Day 2 (crossing Dolma La Pass), Day 3 feels peaceful and spiritually light.
You start your trek from Zuthulpuk Monastery, following the Barkha Plain and Darchen River Valley back to Darchen, completing the full 52 km Kailash Parikrama.

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📍 Main Highlights
1. Zuthulpuk Monastery (Milarepa’s Cave):
• Associated with the great Tibetan saint Milarepa, who meditated here.
• The name Zuthulpuk means “Cave of Miracles.”
• Pilgrims often meditate or offer prayers before starting the final stretch.
2. Scenic Trail:
• Gentle walking path along the river with vast open plains and prayer flags fluttering in the wind.
• The mountain gradually disappears behind as you move forward — symbolizing detachment and completion.
3. Return to Darchen:
• The final few kilometers are mostly flat.
• Vehicles usually wait at a point near Darchen to take pilgrims back to their accommodation.

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🙏 Spiritual Meaning
• The third day represents completion, purification, and rebirth.
• Completing one full Parikrama (Kora) of Mount Kailash is said to wash away sins of a lifetime.
• Doing 108 Parikramas is believed to grant moksha (liberation).
• Many pilgrims bow in gratitude to the sacred mountain before departing.

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