Kailash Parikrama 2026: The Definitive Guide to Route, Distance, Altitude, and Practical Preparation

Kailash Parikrama

What Is the Kailash Parikrama? Kailash Parikrama is the sacred circumambulation of Mount Kailash, a 52-kilometer circuit across the Tibetan Plateau that stands as one of the most demanding high-altitude pilgrimages on Earth. The term “Parikrama” comes from Sanskrit, meaning “to walk around,” and in …