Mount Kailash is situated at the trijunction of India, China, and Nepal, and is believed to be one of the highest and sacred peaks in the world. The mountain has remained cloaked in mystery for centuries. Tap to uncover mysterious facts about Mount Kailash.

Mount Kailash is one of the world's toughest mountains to climb (in Tibet, an autonomous region of China). Except for the Buddhist spiritual poet—Milarepa, no one has ever climbed the summit of Mount Kailash. As per Gov. of China, any climbing activity is forbidden at Kailash.

Mount Kailash is believed to be the ‘center of the universe’ or ‘axis mundi’ that connects Earth with heaven. Globally, it is regarded as an energy axis that balances the cosmic energies of the universe. 

According to Hindu scriptures, Mount Kailash or Kailash Parvat is the abode of Lord Shiva or Mahadev, and her consort Goddess Parvati holds immense spiritual significance for Hindus.

Mount Kailash is a hallowed pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. In Hinduism, it is the abode of Lord Shiva. For Buddhists, Mount Kailash is the home of Guru Rinpoche and Demchok. Rishabhnatha—the first Trithankar of Jains achieved enlightenment at Kailash Parvat.

Many tourists who travelled to Kailash Mansarovar have felt that the time runs faster here. People have experienced rapid growth in their nails and hair within 12 hours of being at Mount Kailash.

Mount Kailash is the source of Asia’s four largest rivers—Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej, and Karneli (the tributary of the river Ganges).

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