Lord Shiva (Abode)
Kailash Mansarovar
कैलाश मानसरोवर
Mount Kailash is considered the abode of Lord Shiva and is one of the most sacred mountains in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon. Lake Mansarovar, near Mount Kailash, is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world and is believed to be created by Lord Brahma.
Altitude
6,638 meters (21,778 ft) - Mount Kailash
Location
Ngari Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region
Significance
Abode of Lord ShivaSacred to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and BonLake Mansarovar created by Lord BrahmaParikrama believed to cleanse all sins
Current Time at Kailash Mansarovar
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Lat: 31°4'2" NLong: 81°18'43" E
Temple Timings & Dates
Darshan TimingsParikrama (circumambulation) takes 3 days
Opening Date
June (Yatra begins)ज्येष्ठ मास
Closing Date
September (Yatra ends)भाद्रपद मास
Best Time to VisitJune to September
Trek Distance52 km Parikrama
How to Reach Kailash Mansarovar
By Air
Kathmandu (Nepal) or Lhasa (Tibet)
By Rail
Not directly accessible
By Road
Through Lipulekh Pass or Nathu La Pass from India