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Mt Kailash Pilgrimage
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Much talked about but little visited, Mt Kailash occupies one of the most remote and sac-
red corners of Asia. Once a rugged 4WD expedition, the ride out west is now much more
comfortable thanks to a smooth, new paved road.
If you just want to visit Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, the most direct route is
along the southern road (870km), a four-day drive from
Lhasa
along the spine of the Him-
alayas. Most people stop en route at Shigatse, Saga and Paryang, though Zhongba and
Lhatse are also possibilities. Estimate a minimum of two weeks and consider extra stops in
Gyantse and Sakya.
