Center of the World · Sacred Pilgrimage Journey

Mount Kailash 2026

Sacred to Four Religions, Connecting India, Tibet & the World

Tibetan Buddhism · Hinduism · Bön · Jainism

🏔️ 6,656m Sacred Peak 🚶 52km Kora Circuit 🙏 Four Sacred Traditions

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6,656m

Peak Elevation

52km

Kora Distance

5,630m

Highest Pass

Sacred Traditions

Why Kailash?

Center of the World, Pinnacle of Faith

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Four Sacred Traditions

Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, Bön, and Jainism all revere this as the center of the world. The only mountain sacred to all four religions simultaneously.

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6,656m Sacred Peak

An unclimbed sacred summit with a unique pyramid shape. The mysterious swastika mark on its southern face radiates solemn divinity.

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52km Kora Circuit

A three-day high-altitude trek crossing the 5,630m Drolma La pass. One circuit equals 600 million recitations of the six-syllable mantra.

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Lake Manasarovar

One of the world's highest freshwater lakes, source of four great rivers. Known as the "Western Heaven Jade Pool."

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Global Pilgrims

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gather annually from India, Nepal, China, and across the globe. Different faiths worship here as equals.

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2026 Pilgrimage

Carefully planned itineraries with professional teams ensuring your safety. Plan your sacred pilgrimage with detailed route and preparation guides.

52km Kora Route

A three-day high-altitude trek starting from Darchen, crossing the 5,630m Drolma La pass, and returning to the starting point. A journey of body and soul.

Day 1: Darchen → Dirapuk (20km)

A gentle start, acclimatizing to altitude while viewing the north face of the sacred mountain.

Day 2: Dirapuk → Zongchu (18km)

Crossing Drolma La pass — the most challenging day.

Day 3: Zongchu → Darchen (14km)

An easy return, completing the sacred kora circuit.

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Pilgrim Voices

Real experiences from pilgrims around the world

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"The moment I crossed Drolma La pass, I finally understood the power of faith. At 5,630 meters, this is the highest point of my life, and also the highest point of my soul."

Mr. Zhang

Beijing · September 2025

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"I completed the kora with my 70-year-old mother. Watching her pray at Dirapuk Monastery was the most beautiful sight I've ever seen."

Ms. Li

Chengdu · June 2025

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"Kailash is the abode of Lord Shiva. I waited 3 years for the permit. The 52km kora changed my perspective on life forever."

Rajesh Kumar

Delhi, India · 2024