Mt. KAILASH

History

Mount Kailash (6,714 in.) the famed holy peak is situated in western Tibet. This legendary mountain is revered by four different religion and is regarded as the most sacred pilgrimage destination in Asia. Hindus and the Tibetan Buddhists regard Mt. Kailash as the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru, their spiritual centre of the Universe. On top is the abode of God Shiva, the widely worshipped Hindu God. Sprawling below is the sacred Manasarovar lake, where a drink of its waters washes the sins of a hundred lifetime and a ritual bath delivers a pilgrim to paradise. For the Jams, Kailash is acclaimed as the site where their first prophet achieved enlightenment and for the Bon religion it is the site where its founder Shranab is believed to have descended from heaven.

Health & Altitude Problems

Traveling in Tibet involves high altitude and can be strenuous. Clients with heart and lung problems or blood diseases should consult their doctor before booking trips. Simple headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorders can happen before the acclimatisation. We advice to drink lot of water (about 3-4 liters of Water) per day and not to strain yourself. Clients, under medication should bring their own personal medicians. No special inoculations are required to visit Tibet.

All participants must provide health certificate given by a reputed doctor confirming that the participant is medical fit to travel in altitudes of 5700 meters. We do ask you to bring along your own small first aid kit (available at pharmacies). Some of the items we ask you to bring in the kit are:

Antiseptic cream or Wound Disinfectant: Iodine and tube-squeeze cream.

Foot Care and Blister Treatment: Band-Aids, Adhesive roll & strips, Gauze pads, Moleskin. (Please bring trusted and broken in walking boots).

Gauze Pads: 3", at least 6 pads, Gauze Roll: 2-3" rolls, Adhesive Tape" 2" roll.

Ace Bandage for the Ankle: Elastic bandage 3" roll. Water disinfectant tablets.

Antibiotics: (Triethoprim/ Sulfamethoxazole - Bactrim DS or Septra DS - Dbl. strength (160mg/s 800 mg).

Antidiarrhoeals - Lomotil & Pepto-Bismol tablets and make sure you bring Charcoal tablets! Please see your doctor for more advice concerning Antibiotics & Antidiarrhoeals.

Diamox: 30 tablets. It is a must that every participant takes diamox from the day of their arrival in Kathmandu, this is a precaution measure taken so that participants do not fall ill due to high altitude. Please consult your doctor regarding Diamox.

Anti-inflammatory: Avil, Rufen or Mortin. Aspirin / Tylenol or general painkillers.

Strong Sunscreen Oil: Skin Antibiotic Cream/Antifungal Ointment. Lozenges/Strepsils (plenty).

Small Scissors & knife. Waterproof Matches. Safety Pins. Thermometer. Lighter. Dehydration Salt (electrolytes) Packets. Foot Powder and Cream. Heat Balm for muscles/ joints. Vicks inhaler/ vapourub. Chapsticks.
 

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