For years, my 81-year-old grandpa talked about visiting Mansarover and Mt. Kailash. Finally, this year, we made the trip. Along with my grandma and other older family members, I was the youngest traveler at 30. I was a bit scared because I heard there's less oxygen and everyone with me was pretty old. Both Mansarover and Mt. Kailash has deep religious significance. The lake, Mansarover, is believed to cleanse one's sins with a single dip. Mt. Kailash is seen asLord Shiva's home and a place of spiritual reverence.
We sought a local travel agency in Nepal for assistance. They efficiently managed our permits and visas. Their package was comprehensive, providing us with a guide, cook, and essentials like warm jackets bearing their company's emblem. Before our journey, they exchanged our currency, ensuring each of us had 1000 Yuan.Embracing both the spiritual and adventurous spirit, I knew we were set for a 10 days of remarkable journey.
Today, our travel agency had everything arranged for us, starting with a bus pickup from Balaju. We had an early breakfast and then set out on our drive to Syabrubesi. The journey took us about 7-8 hours, passing through the scenic Shivapuri National Park. Midway, we stopped at Trisuli and enjoyed a delicious Nepali khana set. Our day concludedwith an overnight stay right on the Nepal side of the border.
Our day began early with breakfast, prepping us for the journey ahead. The travel agency staff efficiently handled all the immigration and customs formalities. By the time we were done, our Chinese guide and bus drivers were waiting for us at the entrance.
Before leaving, I made sure to enable the roaming service on my Nepal Telecom (NTC) phone as I needed to stay connected with my office. However, I had a backup plan in mind: if the roaming didn't work well, I intended to buy a Chinese sim card upon reaching Kerung City.
I'd heard about the stringent checks at this border. The Chinese government is cautious about supporters of the Dalai Lama traveling to Tibet. So, to ascertain the affiliations of the travelers, they thoroughly check individual phone galleries. With about 500 people entering the same day, the place was bustling. It took us a good 5 hours to complete all procedures and cross over to the Chinese side.
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