Climbers report rapid aging on Mount Kailash, where 12 hours equal two weeks outside.
Hindus revere Mount Kailash as Lord Shiva's abode, while Buddhists and Jains hold other beliefs.
Despite attempts, Mount Kailash remains unclimbed, deemed too sacred for ascension.
Adjacent to Kailash, Mansarovar and Rakshas Tal represent purity and evil, respectively.
The mountain's symmetrical pyramid shape sparks theories of it being man-made.
Kailash's circumambulation, typically counterclockwise, offers spiritual cleansing and enlightenment.
Uncountable caves near Kailash lure seekers seeking mystical enlightenment and ancient knowledge.