Related Information about Mt. Kailash Tour

Mt. Kailash is highly respected as the center of the universe by the followers of Buddhism, Hinduism and Bon. It is also selected as one of the most beautiful mountains in China. A large number of devout religious people will come to Mt. Kailash for pilgrimage in July and August every year. There is also a huge number of tourists would also like to make a Mt. Kailash tour here to appreciate the fascinating natural landscape with mysterious religious culture.

Mt. Kailash faces Naimona'nyi Peak and Lake Manasarovar oppositely. Tourists making a Mt. Kailash tour would always impressed by the holy lake and mountains. Both the deep religious atmosphere and primitive Tibetan culture here make tourists be reluctant to leave. A large number of tourists would like to come here to experience the primitive plateau style environment though the objective environment here is pretty rough and the accommodation condition here is very rude.

Mt. Kailash Tour – Highly Recommended Routes

Tourists making a Mt. Kailash tour could not only enjoy the breathtaking natural landscape of lake and mountains but also make kora around Mt. Kailash with the devout pilgrims. It is said that you can clear all your lifetime guilty if you make circumambulation around Mt. Kailash once. Some of the tourists would also like to visit the Ruin of Guge Kingdom in Purang County after the Mt. Kailash tour. The ancient Ruin of Guge Kingdom will offer tourists the chance to explore the ancient Tibetan civilization.

Tourists making a Mt. Kailash tour should note that it takes about 4 days if you are planning to make kora around Mt. Kailash and willing to record the amazing natural landscape. It takes at least 4 days if you are planning to realize the Lhasa-Saga-Baga-Purang route. Mt. Kailash tour is quite suitable for tourists interested in adventure activities and fond of special natural scenery and cultural landscape. Besides, tourists planning to choose this route should make a good preparation in advance, both physically and mentally.

Special Tips for Mt. Kailash Tour

Mt. Kailash is located at Baga County on Ngari Plateau. Only a small number of tourists came here due to its remote location and limited transportation compared to other parts of Tibet. Some of the domestic tourists would always like to make a Mt. Kailash tour by self-driving. Foreign tourists planning a Mt. Kailsh tour are highly advised to ask your travel agency to arrange you a private vehicle with an experienced driver and guide. Tibet Tour would always like to suggest tourists to choose the northern Ngari route (Lhasa-Saga-Baga) in the consideration of road condition and safety.

Tourists making a Mt.Kailash tour should get yourself protected from the possible cold since the temperature difference between day and night on Ngari Plateau is much more obvious compared to that in other regions in Tibet. Warm clothes and sleeping bag are quite needed.

Tourists planning a Mt. Kailash tour and willing to visit Ruin of Guge Kingdom are strongly recommended to collect some information of Guge Kingdom so as to better explore the ancient culture.

It is very important for tourists making a Mt. Kailash tour to respect the local customs and never violate their taboos. It would be very kind to prepare some small stationery for local Tibetan children.