History
Pilgrims have been traveling over the high passes
from India and other parts of Asia to Mount Kailas
for probably over 5,000 years. It is claimed to be
the apex of the Hindu religious axis. It is also one
of the highest Mountains in Tibet at over 22,022 ft
and Lake Manasarovar, at 14,950 ft is said to be the
highest freshwater lake in the world. Certainly this
is a difficult region to reach with the variable and
extreme weather conditions. The distance from Lhasa
for example is approx 2,000 km.
Topography
The trip to Tibet is in high altitude region. Most
of Tibet, including Lhasa, is at an elevation of more
than 3658 meter (12000 feet). The road is at elevation
above 3600 meter (12000 ft.) above sea level most
of the time and goes as high as 5300 meter if you
go to base camp of Everest or Kailash in a short period.
