Rising nearly 22,000 feet
(over 6,650 meters) above the rugged plains of Tibet, Mount Kailash has long been one of the most mysterious and sacred places on Earth. Tucked within the Trans-Himalayan range of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, this peak is said to be the source of four great Asian rivers: the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, and Karnali. Its near-perfect pyramid shape has fueled endless speculation, earning it nicknames like “The World’s Pillar” and even “The Biggest Man-Made Pyramid.”
Revered by Hindus as the home of Lord Shiva and deemed unclimbable by mountaineers, Kailash inspires both awe and intrigue. From spiritual legends to UFO theories, this remote mountain continues to guard its secrets, inviting the world to wonder what truly lies within its shadow.
Click through the following gallery to explore the mystique of Mount Kailash, the “Precious Jewel of Snow.”