Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon practitioners, was threatened by the catastrophic floods that struck Nepal and Tibet as of 2026-08-28, with pilgrims from across the region missing or stranded. The disaster disrupted sacred pilgrimages to the mountain.
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What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet AP News
Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet, is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from across the region.
The peak is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and those belonging to the pre-Buddhist Bon religion.