Guru Rinpoche's Blissful Dakini Land
PILGRIMAGE TO PEMAKO
with Chödpa Lama Rinpoche
ABOUT PEMAKO
" Just hearing about the great blissful Buddha realm of Pemako opens the path to enlightenment; there is no need to mention the benefit of actually going there… "
— Guru Rinpoche
| BEYUL OF PEMAKO This year pilgrimage take place in the most extraordinary place of the world, the most sought-after, revered and mysterious of all the hidden lands, The Beyul of Pemako, the "hidden land shaped in the form of a lotus", which is the physical form of Vajravarahi, known in Tibetan as Dorje Pagmo. Ancient tibetan texts describe it's location as the region that covers South Tibet and Arunachal Pradesh in India. The Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra in India) is said to be the spine of Dorje Pagmo and the surrounding remote mountains form other parts of her body. The lower part of her body lies in Yangsang or the innermost Pemako, which is the Upper Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh. The most beautiful of which are the peaks of Namcha Barwa and Gyala Pelri which are her breasts. |
Upper Siang District in Arunachal Pradesh is still very much hidden from the world, here lies four of Pemako's very sacred sites which are believed to confer liberation to those who seek and reach them.
The pilgrimage starts at the Himalayan town of Tuting which is the last Indian motorable town before the border with Tibet. From here, the hike will go through tribal villages until it's reach Devakota Mountain, The Heart of The Lotus Flower.
The pilgrimage starts at the Himalayan town of Tuting which is the last Indian motorable town before the border with Tibet. From here, the hike will go through tribal villages until it's reach Devakota Mountain, The Heart of The Lotus Flower.
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Devakota mountain is the clear-light realm of dakinis and deities of the Mother Tantra …It is the dwelling place of Chakrasamvara with his 725 accompanying deities….Those of fortune who merely come to this place will experience spontaneous realization. By practising meditation here one can in this lifetime attain perfect Buddhahood, or upon reaching the bardo state can attain the Sambhoghaya, the Enjoyment Body of complete enlightenment.
For whoever makes one complete circumambulation of Devakotta Mountain the door to all lower rebirths will be closed..
A single outer circumambulation of this holy place will bring ten million siddhis while making thirteen circumambulations in one day will lead one direct to the transcendent state, beyond distinction of virtue and non-virtue. All explained herein is the infallible truth.
For whoever makes one complete circumambulation of Devakotta Mountain the door to all lower rebirths will be closed..
A single outer circumambulation of this holy place will bring ten million siddhis while making thirteen circumambulations in one day will lead one direct to the transcendent state, beyond distinction of virtue and non-virtue. All explained herein is the infallible truth.
Preparation
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Register first
This incredible pilgrimage require a lot of preparation. We must obtain a permit and must make a bookings. Registration is obligatory for everyone willing to go.
DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1
DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1
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Apply for Indian Visa
1 - Apply for Indian visa ahead at nearest Indian Consulate or online
2 - Send us a .pdf copy of e-visa or copy of actual visa
3 - Send us copy of front page of your passport
DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 15
2 - Send us a .pdf copy of e-visa or copy of actual visa
3 - Send us copy of front page of your passport
DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 15
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Get ready!
Pemako is remote area and in order to get to the pilgrimage site we must hike.
PILGRIMAGE
ITINERARY
March 9 - Day 1st
Arrival to New Delhi. Overnight at the hotel in Majnu-ka-tila (Tibetan Colony). You should book hotel yourself or ask us if you need a help with that.
March 10 - Day 2nd
A flight to Dibrugarh. (Notice: Flight will be booked for you at the moment you send us your indian visa). Overnight at the hotel in Dibrugarh.
March 11 - Day 3rd
Departure to Pasighat. Drive 7hr. Overnight at the hotel in Pasighat.
March 12 - Day 4th
Departure to Jengging. Drive 7hr. Altitude: 819m.
March 13 - Day 5th
Departure to Tuting. Drive 8hr. Altitude: 455m.
Tuting is the last motorable town, near to India's border with South Tibet.
Tuting is the last motorable town, near to India's border with South Tibet.
March 14 - Day 6th
Trek to Devakotta.
March 15 - Day 7th
Trek to Devakotta.
March 16 - Day 8th
Arriving Devakotta. Middle kora. Visiting several caves connected to Guru Rinpoche and Yeshe Tsogyal, Visiting Gompa and the Throne of Guru Rinpoche. Overnight at guest house.
March 17 - Day 9th
Rest.
March 18 - Day 10th
Trek back to Tuting by descending alongside the Yangsang River. Visiting Chhimey Yangsam Chu and Garuda Rock.
March 19 - Day 11th
Arriving back to Tuting. The trek to these remote sacred sanctuaries ends at Tuting for overnight stay at hotel.
March 20 - Day 12th
Rest.
Preparation for Rinchen Trengwa Chod practice at Tuting Gompa.
Preparation for Rinchen Trengwa Chod practice at Tuting Gompa.
March 21 - Day 13th
Rinchen Trengwa Chod practice at Tuting Gompa.
March 22 - Day 14th
After breakfast drive back to Jengging. Drive 7-8 hours. Altitude 455m. Overnight at the hotel.
March 23 - Day 15th
After breakfast drive back to Pashighat. Drive 7 hours. Overnight at the hotel.
March 24 - Day 16th
Departure to Dibrugarh. Drive 6 hours. Overnight at the hotel.
March 25 - Day 17th
Flight to New Delhi. End of pilgrimage.
* — Though there's an itinerary, there may be some changes as the pace of the trek depends on physical capability, weather changes, etc.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
hiking
- Trekking boots. Should be higher than ankle. The ground can be slippery, Gum Boots will be best which can be bought in Dibrugarh;
- Tent, warm sleeping bag, yoga mattress;
- Lots of extra socks;
- Cycling tights and dry fits for upper body to safeguard from insect bites;
- First aid kit;
- Good hats for protection against the sun;
- Sunscreen;
- Rain jackets with hats. Normally we don't expect the rain, but the weather is very unpredictable in Pemako;
- Extra batteries, power banks. Most cell phone networks don't work well in Pemako;
- A good insect repellant like Odomos is a must. There won't be many leeched. But there will be insects at many places.
PILGRIMAGE COST
There is no such a fee for pilgrimage, but you have to take care of your flying international tickets to India. Expenses for accommodation and transportation will be shared equally by all participants and paid on the spot.
WHAT ELSE?
Inner Line Permit and Protected Area Permit - 6000 Rs.
Air Tickets New Delhi - Dibrugarh - New Delhi - around 140€
Indian Visa Fee: UK - 110£, France and other EU country - 130€
Also expect to pay for porters from Tuting to Devakotta and back, and for jeep from Dibrugarh to Tuting
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