Mount Kailash

Mount Kailash is a striking peak in the himalayan mountain of western Tibet. Kailash is a sacred mountain for four faiths, Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon. Next to the mountain is two sacred lakes Manasarowar and Rakshatal, the most important of which is Lake Manasarowar.

There have been no recorded attempy to climb Mount Kailas, it is considered off limits to climbers in deference to Buddhist and Hindu beliefs. It is the most significant peak in the world that has not seen any known climbing attempts. it is 6,683m (21,778ft).

According to Hindu mythology, Shiva, the god of destruction and regeneration, resides at the summit of a legendary mountain called Kialash. Mount Kailash is regarded in many sects of Hinduism as paradise, the ultimate destination of souls and the spiritual center of the world. According to a description in the Purans, Mount kailash four faces are made of gold, crystal, ruby andlapis lazuli.

Tibetan Buddhist believes that Kailash is the home of Buddha, Demchok, who represent supreme bliss.

In Jainism, kailash is known as Mount Ashtapada and is the site where the founder of their faith, Rishabhadeva, attained liberation from rebirth.

In Bon, the religion which predates Buddhism in Tibet, the mountain is believed to be the abode of the sky goddess Sipaimen.