Lake Mansarovar captivates visitors from around the globe with its unrivalled vistas of the majestic Himalayas. Perched at an altitude of about 4,500 meters above sea level, this high-altitude freshwater lake, known locally as Mapam Yumtso, is fed by the Kailash Glaciers near Mount Kailash in Burang County of the Ngari Prefecture in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. The lake holds profound religious significance for Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism adherents. Hindu followers believe that partaking in the lake's waters and immersing oneself in its sacred depths purges the soul of past transgressions. At the same time, Buddhists revere it as a connection to Anavatapta, the holy place where Maya, the mother of Buddha, gave birth.
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First Mountain Flight To Kailash Mansarovar Flies From Nepalgunj
This week, a chartered flight to the holy Kailash Mansarovar was inaugurated from Nepalgunj. The Kailash–Mansarovar Darshan Flight carried 38 Indians

Lake Manasarovar with the Kangrinboqe Peak in the background
Photo: Meiqianbao/Shutterstock
Lake Manasarovar with the Kangrinboqe Peak in the background
Photo: Meiqianbao/Shutterstock

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