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Mount Kailash Mansarovar located at the remote region of Tibet is a trip of lifetime. Astapad is a “must visit” excursion whilst you are on this Mount Kailash yatra of lifetime. Astapad means eight-steps. It is believed that, Mount Kailash is surrounded by eight smaller mountains making it a lotus shape with eight petals. Astapad is visited by large scale of pilgrims on an excursion trip. A visit will definitely worth, as you will get a fabulous view of the south face of Kailash and the Nandi Mountain sitting in front of it. Astapad excursion is generally included in the Mount Kailash Inner Kora programme. If you are booked in for standard Kailash Mansarovar overland trip, why not ask to include Astapad excursion today.

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