Challenge
Mount Kailash
Tibet Autonomous Region, China
About This Hike
Mount Kailash stands as a spiritual axis in Tibet, revered in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon. Pilgrims circumambulate the base—known as the 'kora'—rather than summit it, as climbing is forbidden. The 52-km loop passes over high-altitude passes, prayer flags, and remote monasteries, offering a profound meditative journey through stark Himalayan terrain.
Quick Facts
Distance
52 km
Elevation
6638 meters
Difficulty
Strenuous
Time
3 days
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