The regions of the north towards the Himalayas were entrusted to the powerful Vanara chief Satavali. Sugriva who knew every inch of the earth instructed his generals to search the land of the Kurus, the Bahlikas and Kambhoja in the spectacular ranges of the lofty Himalayas, where verdant forests, rippling streams and eternally snow-capped mountains, where forever veiled by the swirling mists. "From there go to Somasrama, playground of the gods and Gandharvas. Between there and mount Kailas lies nothing but barren wasteland. On the plateaus of mount Kailas lives Kubera, in his golden mansion created by Visvakarma. After that comes the Krauncha Mountain, with its forbidding caves which are hard to access. Be sure to look there for Sita. In those caves live sages who are worshipped even by the gods and whose effulgence rivals with that of the Sun. Scour its peaks, its slopes and its streams. The pinnacle of this mountain is known as Kamarupa. Seek the regions of the Manasa an indomitable land inaccessible not only to ordinary beings but also to gods, demons and rakshasas. Beyond this comes mount Mainaka, home of the asura Maya. It is also the land of Kinnera women. Do not overlook combing it for Rama's consort. Going past these you will arrive in that part of the world where the holy hermitages of the Vaikhanas and Valakhiyas are situated. Honour and worship them for their austerities have rendered them pure and many are their unfathomable magical powers. Ask them for news of Sita .It is also there the Diggaja Sarvabauma, Kubera's mount roams with his herd. Far from here is the land with neither beginning nor end. There neither the Sun nor Moon is seen, no star twinkles and no sound is heard. In that stillness where not even cloud float the only light comes from the luminance of god-like sages who live in eternal bliss. The glow of their dazzling brilliance brings light to the entire region which would other wise be shrouded in eternal darkness. Your travel will next bring you to the river Sailoda where the regions around it are rampant with bubbling streams and lotus ponds with their million blooms, sporting their myriad hues. Along those riverbanks glint the most perfect rounds of pearls and flawless gems which dazzle and wink at the Sun. In that celestial ambience rise golden mountains surrounded by endless groves and fields of lilies. Fruit and flower that adorn the branches are divine. Even to touch them is to experience heaven. The trees not only produce what is expected but also produce the unexpected, like priceless robes studded with pearls and richly embellished golden seats. In this breathtakingly beautiful land Gandharvas, Kinneras, Siddhas and Nagas revel forever. Beyond comes the northern ocean, out of which rises the golden mountain of Somagiri, abode of Brahma". Sugriva in his enthusiasm and in his reverence for Rama never seemed to tire of instructing and impressing upon his troops the importance of their mission. "You who are as fierce as the flames of fire and as fast as racing winds should accomplish your goal with the greatest speed, after which you can roam the world at your will and without care!"
Summary
The regions of the north towards the Himalayas were entrusted to the powerful Vanara chief Satavali. Sugriva who knew every inch of the earth instructed his generals to search the land of the Kurus, the Bahlikas and Kambhoja in the spectacular ranges of the lofty Himalayas, where verdant forests, rippling streams and eternally snow-capped mountains, where forever veiled by the swirling mists. "From there go to Somasrama, playground of the gods and Gandharvas. Between there and mount Kailas lies nothing but barren wasteland. On the plateaus of mount Kailas lives Kubera, in his golden mansion created by Visvakarma. After that comes the Krauncha Mountain, with its forbidding caves which are hard to access. Be sure to look there for Sita. In those caves live sages who are worshipped even by the gods and whose effulgence rivals with that of the Sun. Scour its peaks, its slopes and its streams. The pinnacle of this mountain is known as Kamarupa. Seek the regions of the Manasa an indomitable land inaccessible not only to ordinary beings but also to gods, demons and rakshasas. Beyond this comes mount Mainaka, home of the asura Maya. It is also the land of Kinnera women. Do not overlook combing it for Rama's consort. Going past these you will arrive in that part of the world where the holy hermitages of the Vaikhanas and Valakhiyas are situated. Honour and worship them for their austerities have rendered them pure and many are their unfathomable magical powers. Ask them for news of Sita .It is also there the Diggaja Sarvabauma, Kubera's mount roams with his herd. Far from here is the land with neither beginning nor end. There neither the Sun nor Moon is seen, no star twinkles and no sound is heard. In that stillness where not even cloud float the only light comes from the luminance of god-like sages who live in eternal bliss. The glow of their dazzling brilliance brings light to the entire region which would other wise be shrouded in eternal darkness. Your travel will next bring you to the river Sailoda where the regions around it are rampant with bubbling streams and lotus ponds with their million blooms, sporting their myriad hues. Along those riverbanks glint the most perfect rounds of pearls and flawless gems which dazzle and wink at the Sun. In that celestial ambience rise golden mountains surrounded by endless groves and fields of lilies. Fruit and flower that adorn the branches are divine. Even to touch them is to experience heaven. The trees not only produce what is expected but also produce the unexpected, like priceless robes studded with pearls and richly embellished golden seats. In this breathtakingly beautiful land Gandharvas, Kinneras, Siddhas and Nagas revel forever. Beyond comes the northern ocean, out of which rises the golden mountain of Somagiri, abode of Brahma". Sugriva in his enthusiasm and in his reverence for Rama never seemed to tire of instructing and impressing upon his troops the importance of their mission. "You who are as fierce as the flames of fire and as fast as racing winds should accomplish your goal with the greatest speed, after which you can roam the world at your will and without care!"