SENIOR CIVIL SERVANT SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE OF ‘KAILASH YATRA’ WITH ONLINE AUDIENCE

He further said that after visiting certain places on his route he came to realize how much more developed India is. For instance, when he was at the Nepal airport he was shocked to find that there was no proper security, lights or even working fans. Everything was being done manually including the baggage check. Even the boarding pass was handwritten. Busting myths about Rakshastal, he said people told him that birds do not drink water there but he found many birds in the water. Even though Hindus do not worship Rakshastal, Buddhists, Jains and people of the local tribal Bön religion do worship the place. He also found many birds in Mansarovar.

“Kailash Yatra is a test for one’s mental and physical wellness. It teaches you camaraderie and putting your needs behind. It made me humble and taught me humility. The physical fitness of a 'marathoner' which is of longer endurance is good for the journey. Making sure you have no major ailments like blood pressure, diabetes, or any cardiac issues are important. It is a journey towards purification, socialization and knowing nature”, he said.