Sacred Site - Mount Kailash, Tibet
Mount Kailash, Tibet Corresponding Crystal - Tibetan Quartz Sacred Pilgrimage Soul Purification Mount Kailash Sits in the center of six mountain ranges that create a sacred lotus. Mount Kailash is a natural shape of a pyramid, its four sides face the cardinal points of a compass. The head waters of four major rivers flow off the mountain, dividing the surrounding area into quarters. The rivers flow from archetypal animals Narazara - snow lion - east Gyim Shang - peacock - west Pakshi - Horse - north Sindhi - elephant - south Mount Kailash is the ‘Abode of the Gods’ for Jain, Hindu, Buddhist and Bon spiritual beliefs. Pilgrimage is a single arduous walking trek around the mountain, which purifies the soul of defilement and brings good fortune. The trek makes a loop starting and ending with Buddhist monasteries, it is approximately 32 miles. The trek starts at Darchen at around 15,000 feet. If you decide to take this walk, make sure you are ready for the high altit