Is mount Kailash a tourist destination today?

The Government of China has made Mount Kailash off-limits to respect the Buddhist sentiments. Nobody actually climbs the peak. The Buddhist tradition talks about walking around the peak 108 times while meditating. read more

Although the pilgrims are allowed, it is certainly not a "tourist destination". The Chinese don't like turning every holy place into a pilgrimage business that attracts crowd and filth. Even if the Chinese government allowed people to climb Mt. Kailash, it would be impossible to ascend the mount unless you are an Everest-grade mountaineer. read more

Mount Kailash - The Abode of Lord Shiva The mount Kailash is one of those sacred and ultimate destination that every Shiv Bhakt wants to visit during his lifetime. A bath in Lake Mansarovar and then trek for darshan of Mount Kailash was a dream come true for me this summer. read more

Gangkar Ti-se is the Tibetan name for Mt.Kailash，and it is the prime focus of most travelers to western Tibet, with high of 6,714m, it is clearly distinguished from the surroundings by its perennial snow cover, it is But it no longer remains only a pilgrimage destination, but every year hundreds of adventurers gratify by its natural beauties and geographical rareness. read more