From ancient times to the present, people's worship of mountains has not diminished, and mountains are sublime and mysterious in people's hearts, all out of reverence for nature.
There are many sacred mountains in Tibet, and Kailash, located in the Ali region, is a recognized sacred mountain that crosses cultural, ethnic, religious and national boundaries, pilgrims believe that turning the mountain in Kailash can wash away the sins of a lifetime, pilgrims have been in an endless stream for thousands of years, on the road to the sacred mountain, forming an intriguing and emotional eternal flow.
Kailash is a mountain of spirit, culture and faith that combine man and nature.
| Kailash |
Kailash is located in Pulan County, Ali Region, Tibet, and is the main peak of Mount Ganges, at an altitude of 6656 meters, and its head rises high like a huge pyramid towering over the plateau of Alipulan.
Kailash is a sacred mountain recognized by the world and is known as the king of sacred mountains. Identified as the center of the world by Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, Tibetan protégé Yongzhong Bonism and ancient Jainism, Kailash means "Mountain of the Gods" in Tibetan and "Shiva's Paradise" in Sanskrit.
Kailash is not the tallest mountain in the region, but only its snow-capped peak can shine strangely in the sun, dazzling, and the special pyramid shape is very different from the surrounding peaks, which makes people have to be filled with religious piety and amazement.
Kailash's mountain shape is easy to identify, the main peak is covered with ice and snow in all seasons, shaped like a domed pyramid, the four walls are very symmetrical, like eight-petal lotus flowers, and the mountain is made of crystal, like a highly skilled jade inlaid ice sculpture.
From the south, kailash's famous symbol can be seen: a huge ice trough vertically down from the peak and a horizontal rock formation of Buddhist swastika, because Kailash Peak is often surrounded by white clouds and clouds, so the locals think it would be a blessing to see the summit.
For centuries, Kailash has been a place of fascination in the hearts of pilgrims and explorers, perhaps the "center of the world" of the gods no one dares to offend, Kailash Peak has not been reached to this day, and travelers have only set their sights on this holy place in recent years, but the number is still small.
The huge area around Mount Ganges is a watershed of several water systems.
To the northwest is the Shiquan River and its tributary Garzangbo in the upper reaches of the Indus River, and lakes such as Kimitso in the north are also one of the sources of the Shiquan River, to the southwest is the Xiangquan River, to the south is the inland river system, to the south is the Peacock River is a source of the Ganges, and to the east is the upper Reaches of the Brahmaputra River- Brahmaputra River.
The great water systems of the Indian subcontinent are found in the vast area around Kailash, so the religions that arise from the Indian subcontinent and those influenced by it are regarded here as the source of the hundred rivers and the center of the world.
| Ma Pan Yong Tso |
There is the sacred mountain Kailash, and naturally there is the holy lake Mapan Yongcuo that accompanies it.
Mapang Yongcuo is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, meaning "invincible jasper lake", located in the southeast of Kailash and the north side of Namunani Peak, its surrounding natural scenery is very beautiful, is The second largest natural freshwater lake in China, the freshwater lake with the largest lake transparency, it is also the birthplace of the four major rivers in Asia, and has the reputation of "the mother of the world's rivers".
It is said that Mapan Yongcuo is the most holy lake, holy water can cleanse the troubles of the soul, is the perfect lake in people's hearts, is the Shangri-La of the gods, and the paradise of all things. When the weather is sunny, the lake is blue, the blue waves are gentle, the white clouds and snow-capped mountains are reflected in it, and the distant mountains around the lake are faintly visible, and the scenery is beautiful.
To play in Mapang Yongcuo, you will generally choose to live in the small village next to Kiwu Temple, there are Tibetan families in the village with an earthen house to open an inn, there is a small hill bag next to the village, climbing the hillside can overlook the entire holy lake, is a great angle to take pictures.
| The movie "Kailash" |
Many friends in the mainland learn about Kailash because of the movie "Kailash".
The film tells the story of Nyima Zedui, who decides to fulfill his father's last wishes after his father's death, and takes his uncle on a pilgrimage to Lhasa and Kailash. In the Year of the Horse, which coincided with the once-in-a-century honmei of the sacred mountain of Kailash, many people in the village wanted to join the pilgrimage of Nyima Zadui.
There are pregnant women who are about to be born, butchers on all sides of the family, and teenagers with disabilities since childhood, each with different stories and their own hopes. In order to go to Kailash, the eleven-man team embarked on a year-long, more than 2,000-mile pilgrimage...
In the film, the Tibetan people prostrate themselves and measure every inch of the land on the pilgrimage road with their bodies, bringing shock and reflection to the hearts of countless people living in the city, feeling the power of faith, and the beautiful snowy landscape pictures in the film have also attracted countless people to travel to Tibet.
| Kailash turned the mountain strategy |
Kailash turned the mountain
It is a physical and psychological challenge
But in the end, there is peace in the soul
- Transfer Route: Ta Chin - Two Legs Pagoda (Kikuwa Square) - Qugu Temple - ZhiZhi Temple (20km) - Dolmara Pass - Zuchu Temple (24km) - Tachin (10km)
- Distance: about 54 km
- Duration: 2 days
- Start and end: Tachin Town (4675 m above sea level)
- Highest point: Dolmala Pass (5648 m above sea level)
- To go to the Ali area, you need to apply for a border guard certificate and bring a good ID card
- Best time to turn the mountain: May to October, the winter cold will close the mountain
- Clothing: long sleeves + jacket + storm jacket; quick-drying pants + storm pants (morning and evening are colder), hiking shoes + trekking poles are a must
- You can carry high-calorie and lightweight food with you for replenishment
- Other items: Thermos, lip balm, sunscreen hat, sunglasses, gloves, raincoat
- Medications: ibuprofen, cold medicine, glucose
- It is easy to get lost when you go alone, preferably with your companions or with a local
Kailash
A place that countless people yearn for
When you come to Tibet, you must go to Ali to see
It's a place of purest spectacle
It is a true paradise on earth
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