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.
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.
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Sacred Mountains
Chomolangma (Mt. Everest) National Park
Another easy choice: Chomolangma (Mt. Everest) National Park! With 5 of the world’s fourteen 8000-meter peaks (Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma) within it’s boundaries, this park deserves to be on everyone’s Bucket List. Although improved road conditions mean it can be reached in 2 days from either Kathmandu or Lhasa, it’s best to… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Sacred Mountains
Mount Kailash
Far and away, this is Mount Kailash. Rising like a crystal dome above the surrounding hills, Kailash is a magnificent sight; it’s easy to see why it is the sacred peak for practitioners of four Asian religions: Buddhists, Hindus, Bonpo, and the Jains. Tibetan pilgrims typically complete the circuit around the mountain in a long… Read more →
Region: Ngari
Attraction Category: Sacred Mountains
The holy mountain Khawa Karpo
There are so many great treks, but my favorite also happens to be one of the toughest I’ve done, the pilgrimage circuit around the holy mountain of Khawa Karpo in East Tibet. This shear-sided peak rises into a dramatic glaciated massif, with the Mekong River on one side and the Salween River on the other. The circuit… Read more →