🏔️ Sacred mountain and pilgrimage route in the Tibetan Plateau, revered by four faiths.
Mount Kailash is the source of four major Asian rivers. Climbing the mountain is prohibited due to its immense religious significance. The Kora is a challenging 32-mile (52 km) trek around the mountain's base, typically taking three days. It reaches a high point of 5,630 meters (18,471 feet) at Drolma La Pass.
🙏 Undertake a profound spiritual journey
🏞️ Experience breathtaking views of the Tibetan plateau and sacred lakes
🚶♀️ Challenge yourself on a high-altitude trek
⚠️ Extreme altitude requires careful acclimatization
🚫 Special permits are mandatory; independent foreign travel is not allowed
❄️ Winters are extremely harsh and often make the route impassable
💪 Requires a high level of physical fitness and prior trekking experience
🗓️ Best visited during May-June and September-October
🏨 Basic guesthouses and tent camps are available along the route
✈️ Arrange your trip through an authorized Tibetan tour operator for permits and guides
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