1. No one has ever climbed Kailash mountain, Shiva’s abode.
2. The height of the mountain is 6,656 metres above sea level.
3. The mountain is the source of Asia’s four main rivers, Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej and Karnali.
4. The air that surrounds the mountain pushes the ageing process to a rapid speed.
5. This mountain’s satellite view shows that its shadow looks like Lord Shiva’s smiling face
6. Scientists say that Mount Kailash does not look like a natural mountain because of its symmetrical shape and size.
7. It is known as the centre of the world, where heaven meets the earth.
8. The mountain is considered to be sacred in Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Bons.
9. The symbol of Om formed due to snow deposition is known as the embodiment of the presence of Lord Shiva on the mountain.