Floods in Nepal-Tibet disrupt pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain with centuries of evolving tradition

Hindus know it as the dwelling place of Shiva, Tibetan Buddhists as the abode of Demchog, and Jains as the site where Rishabhanatha, their first spiritual teacher, achieved liberation.

By: Catherine Hartmann, University of Wyoming, The Conversation

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Published: August 31, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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By Catherine Hartmann, University of Wyoming

Hundreds of pilgrims traveling to Mount Kailash were among those affected by devastating floods that struck the Nepal–Tibet border on Aug. 26, 2026. The floods destroyed the border crossing most commonly used to reach what is arguably the most revered holy mountain in the world, which sits in the Tibet autonomous region of China.

Hindus know the peak as the dwelling place of the god Shiva, Tibetan …

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