Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, are considered to be the most sacred by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos. Mt. Kailash is known as Ghang Rinpoche “Jewel of Snow” by Tibetans, as they consider it as the “Navel of the World”. For Buddhists, Mt. Kailash is the “Abode of Arhats” (those who have attained paradise). Bonpos consider, Shanrab their founder, descended from the heavens on this mountain. The Hindus consider Mt. Kailash as the “Center of the Universe” and the abode of Lord Shiva Parvati. South of Mt. Kailash, at the base of Mt. Gurla Mandhata, there are two lakes, namely Lake Manasarovar and Rakshas Tal. Rakshas Tal the smaller lake is considered to be inauspicious and Manasarovar is considered to be most sacred and worthy of salvation. Hindus believe that Gods descend down from heaven to take a bath in this holy lake. Buddhists believe that Queen Maya took a bath in this holy lake before giving birth to Lord Buddha. The glaciers of Mt. Kailash and Mt. Gurla Mandhata feed both these lake.

Since ages many hermits & pilgrims have been undertaking journeys to this sacred andthe holiest of all Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, because of the religious and mythological importance. Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar is situated in southern Tibet aptly known as the ‘Roof of the World’.