Pilgrims to flood-stricken Nepal sought the divine at sacred mountain

By The Straits Times | Created at 2026-08-31 00:26:19 | Updated at 2026-09-06 03:33:47 6 days ago

Lauren McGaughy, Georgia Gee and Sejal Govindarao

KATHMANDU - Many pilgrims to Mount Kailash, a sacred, snowcapped peak in the Himalayan region, only complete the trek once in their lifetime.

Making the trip to the remote mountainous region on the border of Nepal and Tibet can take months of planning, a small fortune and untold physical fortitude. The goal for those who make the journey is to take a step towards spiritual awakening on God’s doorstep.

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