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Mount Kailash · Pilgrimage & Spiritual Journeys

Sacred to four religions and never climbed. Pilgrimage includes Kora (circumambulation), Lake Manasarovar, Dolma Pass, and meditation caves. High altitude and basic infrastructure make it challenging.

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Best season: Summer
Difficulty: 9
Region: Tibet (China), Ngari Prefecture

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