The Mountain which is never conquered

This peak is a mystical mountain standing tall in the remote southwest corner of Tibet

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It is linked with strong religious beliefs and holds prime pilgrimage traditions drawing followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon

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A legendary tale associates with a Tibetan yogi Milarepa, the solitary soul who dared to climb the unconquerable peak

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Climbing it is deemed forbidden, a fear rooted in the belief of trespassing the sanctity and disturbing divine energies in Hinduism

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Revered by Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Tibetan Buddhists as residence of Buddha Demchok and Mount Ashtapada by Jains

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Geographical challenges make the mysterious Mount Kailash an unparalleled test for mountaineers, owing to its steep slopes and unique shape

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Beside the peak lie two captivating lakes, Mansarovar, the world's highest freshwater body, and Rakshas Tal, born of intense austerities

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Also called the Gang Tise or Gang Rinpoche, it is a source for Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Indus, and Karnali/Ghaghara Rivers

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