Top 7 places to explore near Kailash Mansarovar

Your Yatra should not be limited to Mount Kailash or Lake Mansarovar only!

Planning your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra anytime soon? There’s so much to explore; tap to learn about the popular tourist attractions near Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

Lake Mansarovar

Lake Mansarovar is a freshwater lake situated only 20 km away from Mount Kailash. The lake is believed to be one of the world’s holiest lakes.

Yam Dwar

Yam Dwar is the base camp or the starting point of the Kailash Parvat parikrama. It is popularly referred to as the ‘Gateway of the God of death.’

Rakshastal Lake

Rakshastal Lake is a saltwater lake situated 50 km from Mount Kailash. The lake is believed to be poisonous and has dark energy; Ravana–the king of demons meditated near Rakshastal Lake.

Ashtapad

Ashtapad or the eight spiritual steps to enlightenment is one of the highly revered pilgrimages for Jains. Ashtapad Temple is perched at an altitude of 4900 m near Mount Kailash in Tibet.

Nandi Parvat

Situated at the front of the south face of Mount Kailash, Nandi Parvat is a sacred mountain named after Nandi Bull—the vehicle or vahana of Lord Shiva.

Shivasthal

Shivasthal is situated 100-200 meters before Dolma La Pass. According to popular belief, if you donate things at Shivasthal, you will get them in your next life; this place represents letting go of desires and materialistic pursuits.

Saptarishi Caves

Saptarishi Caves are nestled at an altitude of 6000 meters in the inner parikrama marg of Mount Kailash. The seven great sages—Vasishtha, Vishwamitra, Atri, Gautama, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja, and Kashyapa have meditated here.

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