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Sacred Himalayan Pilgrimage

Mount Kailash

Mount Kailash is a sacred pilgrimage in every Tibetan’s heart, its holiness guarded by four faiths and the Himalayan winds.

Location
Ngari, Southwest Tibet
Altitude
6,714m
Kora Distance
52km
Sacred To
4 Faiths

Overview

Mt.Kailash rises 6,714 meters in Ngari’s southwest Tibet. It stands unclimbed—its holiness guarded by four faiths and the winds of the Himalayas. For Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and Bon followers, this “Precious Jewel of Snow” is no mere mountain; it’s a bridge between heaven and earth, where legends breathe and sins are washed away.

Kailash Kora

The 52-kilometer kora (circumambulation) is the soul of the journey. Starting from Darchen—once a nomad hamlet now dotted with guesthouses—pilgrims tread paths walked for centuries. Some trek three days, devout Tibetans finish in one, and others prostrate every step for ten.

Along the way, Dira Monastery’s prayer flags flutter, Dolma La Pass (5,600m) tests resolve, and Zuktul Monastery offers rest—all while the snow-capped peak peeks through valleys, a silent blessing.

Sacred Significance

This sacred land is where rivers are born: Ganges, Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra—their waters carrying purity across Asia. For Hindus, it’s Shiva’s abode; Buddhists see it as Mount Meru, home to Buddha Demchok; Jains revere it as Astapada, where their first prophet attained enlightenment; Bon followers honor it as their founder’s celestial landing.

Experience

Our 15-day tour eases you into the altitude, with stops at Potala Palace and Lake Manasarovar (where a dip purifies lifetimes of sins). Indian pilgrims join government or agency tours, while others travel with Tibetan guides who nurture respect for the mountain’s sanctity.

Visit during Saga Dawa (June, Tibetan lunar calendar), and Darboche’s prayer pole ceremony unites pilgrims—grannies chanting, yogis meditating—turning devotion into shared warmth.

More than a trek, Kailash is a human journey: fatigue softened by shared smiles, awe deepened by ancient faith. Here, in Tibet’s quiet wilds, the mountain doesn’t just stand—it embraces every traveler, leaving footprints on the heart long after the kora ends.

Plan Your Visit

For detailed information about Mount Kailash and Tibet tours, feel free to contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com . Our expert team will help create a memorable Tibet travel experience based on your interests and preferences.

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1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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