evidence: Darchen is a small town, but it is an important gateway to Mount Kailash. Although you cannot see the majestic Kailash from Darchen (only a part of its peak), the town is a starting point of the pilgrimage around the mountain. For a long time, Darchen was a small settlement with mostly nomads passing by this area. Don’t be surprised to see many domestic animals walking the streets of Darchen. [...] Since Darchen is located in the Western part of Tibet, the rules of visiting Darchen you need to comply with the requirements of visiting Tibet.