Tibetan Lake Manasarovar
Description:
Fresh lake in the Tibetan mountains, the object of worship in Buddhism. Manasarovar is located at an altitude of 4557 meters above sea level and is one of the highest lakes in the world. The area of the lake is about 520 square kilometers, the depth is up to 82 meters.
Together with Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar is a place of pilgrimage and attracts Buddhists from India, Tibet and other countries. They believe that once bathing in the lake, they will be cleansed of sins for hundreds of rebirths.
According to Tibetan beliefs, Lake Manasarovar is a gate of spirits connecting our physical world with the other world. In addition, Tibetans believe that at dawn in the lake wash the gods. It is sometimes called the lake of the gods.
It is best to admire the lake from the roof of the Chiu Gompa Monastery, located nearby. In clear weather, there is a beautiful view of Manasarovar and the neighboring lake Langa Tso, as well as the mysterious mountain Kailas.