Lake Mansarovar: Know Everything about Tibet’s Sacred Lake

Lake Mansarovar, the most sacred lake in the world, is situated close to Mount Kailash, with an elevation of 4,590 meters, and is surrounded by several Buddhist monasteries, Chiu Gompa, and Seralung. It has crystal-clear water that symbolizes light and positivity. The word ‘manasarovar’ is made up of two words, ‘Manas’ (mind) and Sarovar (lake); Hindus believe that Lake Mansarovar was formed on Earth as a manifestation of Lord Brahma. Globally held as the world’s highest freshwater lake, it carries herbal properties, while performing its parikrama, liberates one from the human lifecycle. Similarly, Buddhists believe that Queen Maya, Lord Buddha’s mother, who conceived at Lake Mansarovar, and Jains consider it a place of enlightenment, as Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara, attained enlightenment. Visit from May to September, or typically during April, May & June, as the weather remains pleasant and there’s no snowfall. You can perform puja at Lake Mansarovar and bring home its holy water.