Places to Visit in Kailash Mansarovar

Places to Visit in Kailash Mansarovar

Top Tourist Places in Kailash Mansarovar recommended by travellers



Mount Kailash
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Places to Visit in Kailash Mansarovar
  • Type: Hill
Mount Kailash is a peak on the Gangdise Mountains, which are a portion of the Himalayas in Tibet. It is located near the source of some of the largest Asian rivers: the Brahmaputra, Indus, Sutlej (a prime tributary of the Indus) and the Karnali River (a tributary of the Ganges). The mountain is... Read More »
Kailash Parikrama
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Places to Visit in Kailash Mansarovar
  • Type: Religious
Kailash Parikrama is considered as the most difficult part of the tirth yatra or pilgrimage. It is believed that Mount Kailash is the holy icy abode of Shiva and Parvati and thus pilgrims need to perform a Parikrama to show reverence.   This Parikrama or circumambulation of the... Read More »
Lake Mansarovar
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Places to Visit in Kailash Mansarovar
  • Type: Lake
The sacred lake of Mansarovar, situated at a height of 4556 meters is related with many legends and myths. The lake spans an area of 350 sq km and has a depth of 300 ft.  This lake creates an enchanting backdrop to the Kailash peak. Every year pilgrims from all over India undertake... Read More »
Gauri Kund
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Places to Visit in Kailash Mansarovar
  • Type: Religious
Another major sightseeing location of Kailash-Mansarovar is the Gauri Kund, associated with a number of legendary tales and mythological stories. Popularly known as Parvati Sarovar, Gauri Kund lies at an altitude of 5608 meters. According to the Shiva Purana, this water body is described... Read More »
Rakshas Tal
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Places to Visit in Kailash Mansarovar
  • Type: Lake
Lake Rakshas Tal lies near the west of Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash. River Sutlej originates from the north-western tip of Rakshas Tal. It spans a total area of 70 sq km and is located at an altitude of 4,752 metres. Though the lake is a short roll away from Lake Mansarovar, Rakshas... Read More »

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