Mount Kailash is the sacred summit of adventure and spirituality.
A timeless symbol of faith, mystery, and natural wonder, Mt. Kailash rises majestically to 6,638 meters in the remote wilderness of the Tibetan Plateau. For thousands of years, this pyramid-shaped peak has stood as a beacon of divine significance, unchallenged, and revered as the spiritual centre of four major religions: Buddhism, Jainism, Bon, and Hinduism.
Kailash is regarded by Hindus as Lord Shiva’s celestial home; by Buddhists as Mount Meru, the cosmic centre of the universe; by Jains as the location of Lord Rishabhdeva’s liberation; and by Bon devotees as the revered nine-story Swastika Mountain. Mt. Kailash is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the world because of its rich spiritual legacy.
A trip to Kailash is a life-changing experience that goes beyond simple travel. In search of spiritual merit and personal awakening, pilgrims and adventurers alike embark on the Kailash Kora, a 52-kilometer circumambulation around the mountain, overcoming high-altitude passes and pristine landscapes. The journey is complemented by the captivating Lake Manasarovar, one of the world’s highest freshwater lakes, whose pristine waters are believed to cleanse the soul.
Mt. Kailash provides an unmatched fusion of spiritual depth, cultural richness, and stunning Himalayan scenery, whether your goal is inner peace, a closer relationship with your faith, or just the wonder of unspoiled beauty.
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Hotel
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Kathmandu
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Late spring to Early Autumn
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Yes
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5,645 m
Highlights
- Overland approach from Kathmandu to Tibet via Kyirong (Kerung) for steady acclimatization.
- Sacred waters of Lake Mansarovar (~4,58x m) with sweeping views of the Gurla Mandhata range.
- 3-day Kailash kora (≈52 km) with the high point at Dolma La (~5,630 m).
- Cultural stops at Darchen, Dirapuk and Zuthulpuk monasteries along the circuit.
- All visas/permits handled (Group Chinese Visa + Tibet Travel Permit and related region permits).