Mount Kailash in Tibet is known as the abode of Lord Shiva and there are hundreds of pilgrims who visit the site every year between the months of March and August. Manasarovar is a fresh water lake near Mount Kailash and it is believed that gods from the sky comes to take bath in this holy lake. This lake is one of the few lakes that have natural waves such as the sea. It takes about 4 days to reach Mount Kailash from the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. You proceed to your destination in land cruisers. The roads are not made of concrete and they are quite raw. However there is an option of going by helicopter as well (if weather permits) and in this case your journey gets shortened by a few days.
The terrain along the way changes colors frequently and you will be amazed by the splendid beauty. There are lodges and guest houses to stay and from every guest house you can see the sacred peak as soon as you come out of your room. Many people also do a 3 day circumambulation of the sacred peak. Doing this ritual washes you of all the sins. You can also take a one minute dip in the holy Manasarovar lake. The water is ice cold and hence you should not stay in it for long. There are several travel agents through which you can join the trip. The package includes transportation, staying and meals ex Kathmandu.
Another lake worth a mention is the demon's lake. It is said that demons like Ravana used to meditate besides this lake and hence the name Demon's Lake. No one takes a bath in this lake and the water is salty in contrast to Manasarovar which has fresh water. People say that Manasarovar depicts good like the Sun and it is round in shape. Demon's lake is compared to the moon as it is in the shape of a crescent and depicts evil.
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