Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash is known as the "Top of Ali". There are more than 250 glaciers around it, and it is the birthplace of the Ganges River, Indus River, and Brahmaputra River, and the worship of believers. In addition to its magnificent appearance for people to worship, revolving around mountains is the main purpose. Every year, Believers and travelers generally stay at the foot of the sacred mountain in Darchen, which is the beginning and end of the revolving around mountains.
It takes two to three days for ordinary people to revolve around mountains for more than 50 kilometers, and it usually takes one day to revolve around for more than 20 kilometers.
Mount Kailash is a sacred mountain of several religions and is considered the center of the world by Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, Bon, and ancient Jainism. Kailash is not the highest mountain in the region, but its snow-capped summit glints in the sun with an eye-catching glow, and its shape is so different from the surrounding peaks that you can't help but feel a sense of wonder.
Features
Chinese Name: Gang Ren Bo Qi Feng（冈仁波齐峰）
Location: Baga Township, Puland County, Ali (阿里地区普兰县八嘎乡)
Altitude: The average altitude is 3,900 meters and the highest is 5,630 meters.
Climate: Plateau Subcold Arid Climate
Abundant sunshine, large daily temperature difference, annual temperature difference is relatively large, low temperature, less precipitation. The average annual temperature is 3℃, the maximum extreme temperature is 26.5℃, and the minimum extreme temperature is -27.5℃.
Travel Information
Open Time: 09:00 - 21:00 (1st May - 30th November)
Ticket Price: CNY 150
Best Time to Visit: July to September
Precaution:
1. If you're going around the mountains, pack food and medicine, and thick clothes.
2. Apply for Military Permit in Lhasa in advance.
3.There are several teahouses on the hiking trail. After arriving at the teahouse, you can order butter tea to supplement your strength. You can also take this opportunity to warm yourself and let your body recover. In addition, the breakfast and dinner at the lodging point on the hike are mainly Tibetan meals, which can meet basic needs and a small amount of quick food can be prepared by yourself. In addition, drinking water should be prepared in advance before hiking to supplement body moisture.