The Himalaya
region is well-known for it's possibilities to make some of the world most
beautiful treks. There are excellent trekking
possibilities in Nepal, China, Tibet, India
(incl Sikkim) and Pakistan. A couple of the most popular treks in the
Himalaya are the following.
Trekking
|
Description and/or trekking
highlights
|
Days
|
Max. alt.
|
|
Mountain Kailash |
Mount
Kailash is the renowned and holiest pilgrimage sites of Western
Tibet which has special value for Hindus and Buddhists. It is also
the most sacred pilgrimage destinations in Asia. In Tibetan language
Mt. Kailas is called as “Gang Rinpoche”. Mt. Kailas is a sacred
place for four religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Janinism and Bon
faith. |
2-4 |
5.600 m |
|
Ganden-Samye
monastery |
The
most popular trek in Tibet connecting two of its most important
monastries: Ganden Monastery and Samye Monastery. Though popular, it
is also a challenging one as it requires to camp in higher
elevation, one at Shug-la (5250m) and other at Chitu-la (5100m). |
3 |
5.250
m |
|
Trekking to the holy lake of Lhamo Lhatso |
Amongst the holy lakes of Tibet Lhamo Latso takes a special place.
It is a pilgrimage destination for the god kings. At least once in
their life every Dalai Lama and high authorities comes here to
meditate and experience visions. It as here, that they looked for
signs of the coming incarnation of a Dalai Lama. |
9 |
around 5.000 m |
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