Mount Kailash in Tibet, revered in Hinduism, Buddhism, and more. Pilgrimage site with a 53-kilometer route. Climbing forbidden by China.
Uluru, Australia
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Uluru, Australia, sacred to Anangu, with shifting colors, off-limits to climbers, a UNESCO site.
Mount Athos, Greece
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An enigmatic peninsula with 20 Orthodox monasteries. Only men reside, a UNESCO site. No entry for women, rich in history and religion.
Mount Sinai, Egypt
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Sinai Peninsula is an icon in Christian, Islamic, and Jewish spirituality. Saint Catherine's Monastery adds allure, drawing pilgrims for sunrise hikes.
Mount Olympus, Greece
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Greece's tallest peak, linked to Greek gods, like Zeus. UNESCO Biosphere, stunning landscapes, Greek myth ties.
Mount Shasta, California
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Mount Shasta, a 4,322-meter dormant stratovolcano, lures spiritual seekers with legends and pristine wilderness.
Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka
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Adam's Peak, 2,243 meters, iconic footprint-shaped summit. Pilgrims hike at dawn amid lush forests and tea plantations.
Table Mountain, South Africa
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Table Mountain, South Africa, 1,085 meters, geological marvel, with stunning Cape Town views and rare biodiversity.
Machu Picchu, Peru
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Machu Picchu in Peru, at 2,430 meters, is renowned for its advanced Incan construction and stunning mountain vistas.
Mount Fuji, Japan
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Mount Fuji in Japan, at 3,776 meters, is an iconic symbol often associated with Shintoism. Climbing it offers breathtaking views.