The Top Pilgrimage Trek in Tibet - Kailash Kora

It is popular for Tibetan people to do a pilgrimage trek around a holy mount like Mt. Kailash, or a sacred lake like Namtso, or from one sacred site to another, such as trek from Ganden to Samye. But the top pilgrimage trek in Tibet is Kailash Kora.

 

Mt. Kailash, also known as Kangrinboqe Peak is the most sacred mountain in Tibet. Mount Kailasha is believed to be the birth place of all humanity and the center of the world since centuries.

 

The significance of the mountain in religious sects is enhanced by the fact that it is believed to be the dwelling place of the Lord Shiva and ultimate paradise by many sects that practice Hinduism. Buddhists, on the other hand believe that the mount is the resting place of the Demchog Buddha. 

 

The mountain pulls devout pilgrims from all over the world including Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bons. Apart from these major religions, many people also visit this scenic and spiritual location to gain calmness, tranquility and ultimate peace.

 

Therefore, many pilgrims worship this sacred mountain by walking the Kailash trek around this mount. The pilgrimage trek starts in the village of Darchen sitting at about 4600 m. The highest point on the trek is at around 5500 m at Drolma Pass.

 

If you travel to Tibet, it is a great opportunity to challenge yourself by walking the Kailash Kora. During this Tibet trek to the holy site, you can enjoy unparalleled mountain scenery and meet many Tibetan pilgrims. Hiring a yak to carry luggage for you will reduce the difficulty of this trek.

 

In addition, it is best to spend several days in Lhasa for acclimation before heading to the Kailash. Actually, no matter what kind of Tibet tour you choose, full acclimation in Lhasa is necessary. Someone may say taking the Beijing to Lhasa Train is also a process of acclimating. Wrong! Absolutely wrong! Taking a train to Tibet via the Qinghai-Tibet Railway cannot reduce the symptom of altitude sickness because all the Tibet trains are pressurized and provided with oxygen supply system. It is just like travelling at a low altitude on the train.