Sacred Mountains
Chomolungma (also known as Mount Everest) is not the most sacred mountain in Tibet but definitely the highest and its name means Goddess of the Mountains. The most sacred mountain for both Buddhist and Hindus is Mount Kailash in the west of Tibet. This black pyramid-shaped mountain attracts throngs of pilgrims all through the year to circumambulate the mountain. There are many more sacred mountains on the plateau, each with their own beautiful story.
Sacred Mountain Amnye Machen
Journey along the rushing Halong River, ford the river on horseback, trek to the imposing Amnye Machen mountain, and travel up to the Tamchok Gongkar pass to witness a vast landscape of snow-covered mountains amid bubbling springs and grassland valleys. Meet local nomads along the way, enjoy views of the Rikar Thongshang Glacier, and visit… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Sacred Mountains
Sho’La, The pass of Two Faces
Mountain passes have long held me, not only for their ‘gateway’ rolls within the Himalayas, but for their having been witness to so much movement through some of the most stunning – and daunting terrain – on the planet. Sho’la Pass for as long as anyone can remember, has ushered caravans and pilgrims to and… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Sacred Mountains
Nyenqentanglha Mountains, The Silent Guardian
Mountains within mountains seems to sum up the often-overlooked Nyenqen-Tanglha Mountains that lie nestled parallel and slightly north of the Great Himalayan Range within the TAR. The Eastern peaks and ridges remain virtually untouched and truly isolated. Long valleys lie entrenched within grand peaks, with only nomadic communities dotting the surroundings. It is a space… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Sacred Mountains
Genyen Mountain
Genyen Mountain. Genyen is best experienced by trekking. The Genyen area is isolated, not many people go there. During the trek we meet many different cultures and spend time with the nomad communities. The monasteries in the area are very special since they were founded by the first Karmapa. Guru rinpoche and other important historical… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Sacred Mountains
Three sacred mountains circuit of Mt Risum Gompo
My favorite trek is the outer kora (circuit) of Mt. Risum Gompo with the sacred mountains of Chenrezig, Jambeyang and Chana Dorje. There is an immense beauty of nature, both small and large: the alpine flowers and the symmetry of three sacred mountains and oracle lakes.