Panch kailash Yatra
Panch Kailash Yatra is the five places where Lord Shiva himself resides. Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet, Adi Kailash in Uttarakhand, Mani Mahesh,Kinnaur Kailash and Shrikhand Mahadev in Himachal Pradesh are situated here. This place is considered a religious place for Hindus and Buddhists. This journey is a difficult journey, every year many devotees visit these kailash. Thousands of Shiva devotees visit these Kailash peaks every year to seek the blessings of Bhole Baba. Panch Kailash Yatra is believed to provide spiritual liberation, salvation, and bliss.
This Is The Panch kailash Yatra of Lord Shiva
1. Kinnaur kailash
Kinnaur Kailash is one of the panch kailash it is located in kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati met here. The height of Kinnaur kailash is 17200 feet above sea lavel. Before travelling to Kinnaur Kailash, you have to undergo medical checkup and registration.
This is a 14 km long track which starts from Tangling Village. People prefer to undertake this journey in the month of Saavan. This Shiv Ling in Kinner Kailash has a peculiarity where it changes colour multiple times throughout the day. Before sunrise, it is white; after sunrise, it is yellow; after sunset, it is red; and at night, it is black.
2. Kailash Mansarovar
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is the most difficult Kailash Yatra. This mountain range is 30 million years old. To travel here, one has to walk 53 kilometers, which is said to be the center of the universe in Hindu Puranas and Buddhist scriptures. Mansarovar Lake is 30 kilometers away from Mount Kailash. When you complete your journey, you see a lake which is called Mansarovar Lake. Lord Shiva himself resides here. this is the most difficult kailash among the five kailash yatra.
3. Adi Kailash
This trek starts from the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It is the second most important peak in a group of five different peaks located at different places in the Himalayas. This Kailash is situated at a height of 19505 feet . To complete this trek, you have to trek 17 kilometers. The revered mountains of Adi Kailash & OM Parvat are located on Indo-China border in the Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati along with the lake Parvati Sarovar is located near the Adi Kailash peak.
4. Mani Mahesh kailash
Mani mahesh is situated 21 km from Bharmour in the the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. Every year a fair is held in the month of bhado which attracts thousands of pilgrims who gather to take a dip in the holy water. The snow field at the base of the mountain is called the Kiss of Shiva by the locals. The height of this kailash is 5623m.
5. Shrikhand Kailash
This Kailash is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, which is considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva and his wife Goddess Parvati. It is one of the toughest treks in India. This trek is a 32-km trek which is 8570 feet above sea level. The trek starts from the village of Jaun. Initially the journey is surrounded by Har-Bharat pine trees and streams. The climb of this trek is very steep. This is the most difficult Kailash.