Mount Kailash is known in Tibet as Gang Rinpoche. The circumambulation around Mount Kailash is believed to usher in a manifold of blessings and abundance in pilgrims' lives. Also, it is believed that performing Mount Kailash Kora (circumambulation) absolves sins committed in the past life. Many tourists take a dip into the holy waters of Kailash Mansarovar Lake. Kailash Mansarovar Kora is a spiritually enriching experience. Performing Kailash Parikrama gives immense satisfaction to the devotees of Lord Shiva. While trekking along the Kora route, one may spot several prayer flags and snow-capped hills. The Kailash Kora can be divided into two categories—outer kora and inner kora. 

Read to learn more about Kailash Mansarovar Parikrama and how it is a blessing for pilgrims. This is one of the most sacred rituals done during the yatra. 

Outer Kora And Inner Kora Of Mount Kailash

Mount Kailash Parikrama refers to an act of circumambulating around the holy Mount Kailash. The Kailash inner kora is generally a difficult-to-do task and requires great physical fitness. The Mount Kailash inner parikrama begins and ends at Darchen. On the route of inner parikrama, one can find Asthapad, Nandi Parvat, Atmalingam, and Saptarishi cave. It takes almost 3 days to cover the outer kora of Mount Kailash which is about 40 km. The inner Kora of Mount Kailash is about 18km+6 km and is covered in 2 days. Travellers can see the Kailash Parvat inner Kora map for further clarity on the parikrama. 

Kailash Parvat Parikrama 

The Kailash Parvat Parikrama is a 40 km parikrama that’s completed in 2.5–3 days. Yamdwar is the starting point of the parikrama. Pilgrims can experience the darshan of Nandi Parvat and Kailash Parvat from Yamdwar. 

Day 1: Pilgrims will travel from Yamdwar to Dhirapuk, covering a distance of 10 km. Dhirapuk offers you the clear views of Mount Kailash. 
Day 2: The next day, travellers will reach Zuthulpuk, from Dhirapuk covering  22km. 

Places To Visit During Parikrama 

• Yamdwar
• Nandi Parvat
• Dhirapuk 
• Dolma La Pass
• Gauri Kund
• Mount Kailash 
• About Inner Kora

The Mount Kailash inner kora allows you to witness the south face of the holy Mount Kailash. Inner Kora is a challenging trek as compared to Outer Kora. However, Darchen remains the starting point of both the routes of parikrama. The inner Kora Kailash is not generally recommended for the elderly. 

Day 1: Trekking from Darchen to Dhirapuk
Day 2: Trekking back from Dhirapuk to Darchen 

The Kailash Mansarovar Parikrama offers you an opportunity to connect with nature. The sacred steps of the parikrama strengthen your faith in the divine. Performing a circumambulation of Mount Kailash is believed to nullify all the sins of the past lives. Contact our travel experts to learn more about Kailash Parvat Parikrama.