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Kailash Manasarovar tour 2023 | Visit Kailash Darshan Yatra

Mt Kang Rimpoche or Mt Kailash (6714m) is situated in the Tibet province of China. The mountain is part of the great Himalayan range and is considered a source of water for the four biggest rivers of Asia: the Yarlung Tsangpo, Karnali, Indus and Sutlej River. The peak which has never been climbed is a composite of snow and rock and has unique four steep faces at the top.

Located between Mt. Kangri and Mt. Gurla Mandata (7728m) is the lake of Mapum Yumtso, or popularly known as Mansarovar, at an altitude of 4590m. The lake is spread in an area of 320 sq. km. and has a measured depth of 90m. The lake supports a rich biological diversity that includes rare plants, fishes, mammals, and birds.