The Kailash is one of the most sacred mountains of the world. The Hindu scriptures profusely refer to the sanctity of Kailash. It is the most sacred mountain for the Hindus as it is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, one of the gods of Hindu Trinity.
Lying at the height of 15,000 ft. approximately, lake Mansarovar, has held spiritual influence among the people of the trans-Himalayan region, both Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus in large number go on pilgrimage to the Tibetan holy site, lake Mansarovar, lying on the north Nepal far western Himalayan and Tibet-bordering districts of Darchula and Humla in the Mahakali zone.
Pure in beauty of tranquility in surrounding the lake at the lap of Himalaya has remained a site of holy reverence for both Hindus from the south and Buddhist from the north.
In both the religion, Hindu and Buddhism, the sanctity of the lake and it's power of spiritual healing has been held high for ages. Making round of the lake and taking dip it is believed to be purging one's soul from sins and the body from sickness.
It is considered as sacred place in five religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Ayyavazhi and Bon faith. In Hinduism it is considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva. It lies near the source of most important river of a Asia like Indus river, the Sutlej river, Brahamaputra river, and the Karnali river (tributary of Ganges).Mt. Kailash lies near Lake Manasarowar and Lake Rakshastal in Tibet. It is most significant peak in the world that has not been recorded or attempted to climb .It is regarded holy to both Buddhist and Hindu believer.
