Situated at far west of inland Tibet, Mt Kailash is not so easily reach. But every year thousands of Buddhists, Hindus, and tourists travel to Mt Kailash. Because it is the most sacred peak in all of Tibet, and possibly all Asia. Tibet Travel Expert of Tibet Ctrip Travel Service Team shares here how to reach Mt Kailash from Lhasa and Kathmandu, two most popular and doable travel routes. General Info of Mt Kailash Mt Kailash is famous for the 52-kilometer pilgrimage circuit around the mountain. Where in the Buddhists and Hindus believe that the sight of the peak will wash away sins of a lifetime. According to mythology, Mt Kailash is the home of Shiva, a prominent deity in Hinduism. Mt Kailash is neither too high to cause altitude sickness nor too low with a dull scenic view. Instead, it has the perfect height of 22,027 feet which makes it for a fantastic experience and view. There are four of the most important rivers flowing near Mt Kailash which makes it a wonder by itself, namely, the Indus, the Brahmaputra, the Sutlej and the Karnali. How to Reach Mt Kailash from Lhasa To reach Mt Kailash from Lhasa is the most popular travel route. Most travelers choose this route for it is the safest and most reasonable one. It is a well-paved road which is from the west of Lhasa straight to Kailash, via the striking towns of Shigatse, Lhatse, Saga, and Paryang. The route from Lhasa to Kailash is the most preferred as it increases with altitude gradually. We recommend that travelers spend 3 nights in Lhasa, 1 night in Gyantse, 1 night in Shigatse and a further 4 nights between Shigatse and Darchen before heading to the highlands of Mt Kailash. This will inhibit the complications of
Situated at far west of inland Tibet, Mt Kailash is not so easily reach. But every year thousands of Buddhists, Hindus, and tourists travel to Mt Kailash. Because it is the most sacred peak in all of Tibet, and possibly all Asia. Tibet Travel Expert of Tibet Ctrip Travel Service Team shares here how to reach Mt Kailash from Lhasa and Kathmandu, two most popular and doable travel routes. General