Map of Lake Manasarovar Location
Lake Manasarovar is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, in the Ngari Prefecture. It lies in the westernmost part of Tibet, near the border with India and Nepal. This high-altitude lake is nestled at the foot of the sacred Mount Kailash, one of the holiest mountains in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism.
Geographical Coordinates:
- Latitude: 30.7570° N
- Longitude: 81.2747° E
Borders with Neighboring Areas:
- To the North: Mount Kailash (30 km from the lake)
- To the South: Borders India and Nepal (Lipu Lekh Pass)
- To the East: Ngari Prefecture, Tibet
- To the West: Indo-Tibetan border (near the Lipu Lekh Pass)
Lake Manasarovar is strategically located near Mount Kailash, with its proximity to India and Nepal making it an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. The lake is surrounded by majestic mountains and is connected to key Tibetan regions to the east and borders with India to the south and west.