Mansarovar Yatra

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•Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansalobar are very sacred in the eyes of Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and good. The pilgrims believe that traveling to these places might help them achieve spiritual cleansing and Mokusha, or liberation.

• Yatras are of arduous nature, as the trek passes through severe altitude (over 15,000 feet) and unclear weather. The tourists have to cross the remote regions of Tibet, where the access to modern amenities is limited.

•The Mansarovar pilgrimage route can be made through the traditional India route passing through Nepal or Tibet Autonomous Region. The government of India supports this pilgrimage and has, on its part, already organized visits involving both Parikrama around Mount Kailash and a visit to Lake Mansarovar.

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