Travel memoir offers spiritual insights and practical guidance on pilgrimage routes from Nepal
KATHMANDU, JULY 22
A newly released travel memoir, Kailash Kora, captures the profound spiritual and physical journey to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar, sacred sites for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers. The book, authored by travel writer Rajendraman Dangol, has been recently released by Publication Nepalaya.
With a growing number of pilgrims from and through Nepal undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in recent years, Kailash Kora aims to answer common questions about the journey-such as the best routes and what to expect-through vivid storytelling and practical detail.
"I have tried to capture the spiritual essence and geographical truths of the four major river sources-Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Indus, and Karnali-through words and imagery," said Dangol. "My goal was to present a comprehensive narrative of Kailash Mansarovar, a deeply revered destination across multiple faiths. This book is the outcome of my two-week pilgrimage last year."
Jyoti Adhikari, who has been organizing structured Kailash Mansarovar tours from Nepal since 1992, noted that several prominent figures in Nepali literature and music, such as Narayana Wagle and Amrit Gurung, have made the journey in the past. "Their experiences illuminated the significance of Kailash. Similarly, this book beautifully reflects the importance of the pilgrimage," he said. Adhikari added that Dangol's writing goes beyond words, capturing deep emotional and spiritual dimensions.
Rajendraman Dangol is a well-established name in travel literature. He has previously authored three travel books, including 'Kanchanjunga Lai Niyalda', which is included in Nepal's Grade 9 curriculum. He has also been shortlisted for the Padmashree Literary Award.
The 158-page book includes 11 chapters and route maps for various Kailash Yatra paths. It is priced at Rs 395. The book is available globally via Amazon and in both physical and e-book formats on Thuprai.com.
