Story Behind the Mt.Kailash and Tibet Kailash Tours in 2014

Mt.Kailash is the centre of the universe - or at least the Tibetan Buddhism universe. In the Tibetan worldview, at the cosmic axis of the universe lies Mount Meru, the abode of the gods. Mt.Kailash is thought to be an earthly manifestation of the mythical Meru. Things are not as simple as this, however, as the Tibetan worldview incorporates existence in multiple dimensions. The Tibetan name for Mt.Kailash is "Kang Rinpoche" གངས་རིན་པོ་ཆེ། - Precious Jewel of Snows: the dome-shaped peak is symmetical like an uncut diamond, with permanent cap of ice and snow.
Mt.Kailash is not only a sacred peak to Tibetan Buddhism, but also to Bon (ancestral religion of Tibet before Buddhism came into Tibet from India), Hindus and Jains in India.
In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Kailash assumed mythical dimensions among Western geographers and explorers. For a long time there was reputed to be a high mountain that was the source of major rivers in India.
Gradually, this region and become a popular among the travelers for its moon-like landscapes and mystical stories. specially, year of 2014 is horse year and it is a special year for Mt.Kailash pilgrimage, so estimated there will be thousands of pilgrims attending the Saga Dawa ritual ceremony at Darboche.
Explore Tibet offers both private and join in Kailash tours to meet best requirement of worldwide travelers and pilgrims.