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Lake Mansarovar – The Most Venerated Lake in Tibet 永恒不败的西藏圣湖 - 玛旁雍错
Lake Manasarovar (also spelled Mansarovar, Mapham Yutso in Tibetan), located at the foot of Mount Kailash in western Tibet's Ngari Prefecture, is the highest freshwater lake in the world (4,560m/14,957 ft). It is the holiest lake in Asia and an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhists alike. Gandhi requested that his ashes be scattered beside this sacred lake, and Nehru’s one last regret was not having seen its turquoise waters. According to Buddhist mythology, the Buddha’s mother bathed in the lake before giving birth to him.
Here you can enjoy unparalleled views of the Himalayas across sapphire blue waters which freeze over in winter, visit monasteries carved from the naked rock of the lakeshore, and even attempt the 90km (56-mile) Kora (pilgrim circuit) of the lake. Hor Qu (Huo’er Qu), 39km (24 miles) southeast of Darchen, is the most common jumping-off point for Lake Manasarovar.
Manasarovar is linked to the smaller Rakshastal (known to Tibetans as Lhanagtso) by the channel called Gang-chu. The two bodies of water are associated with the conjoined sun and moon, a powerful symbol of Tantric Buddhism.
The best time to make a tour to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar region is between mid-May and mid-October. During this time the weather in Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is generally stable and clear, with warm temperatures during the days and cool nights. July and August are usually warmer, but this is when the monsoon pushes beyond the Himalaya. Swelling the creeks and coating the valleys with greenery and wildflowers.
Mount Kailas and Mansarovar Lake can now be accessed by air as China inaugurated a high-altitude Ngari Gunsa Airport (Ali Kunsha Airport) in western Tibet's Ngari Prefecture near the two holy places on July 1st, 2010. As Shiquanhe (Ali) is only a one-day bus drive (about 330 km) from the settlement of Darchen situated just north of Lake Mansarovar, facing Mount Kailash. It is expected to benefit pilgrims to these two sites.
西藏第一大圣湖 - 玛旁雍错
浩翰、宁静、清澈的玛旁雍错湖是世界上多个宗教(佛教、印度教、耆教和苯教)认定的圣湖，也是亚洲乃至整个世界最负盛名的湖泊之一。在诸多 古经书中，它都被称为“圣湖”之王。玛旁雍错湖在中国西藏阿里地区普兰县城东35公里，坐落在冈底斯山峰的主峰--被誉为“神山”的冈仁波齐峰东南20公里，海拔4588米，是 世界上海拔最高的淡水湖，面积412平方公里。湖水清澈，景色秀丽。
“玛旁雍错”，藏语意为“永恒不败的碧玉湖”，据说这是得名于11世纪在此湖畔进行的一场宗教大战，结 果，藏传佛教噶举派大胜苯教，便把已经沿用了很多世纪的“玛垂错”改名为“玛旁雍错”。有的藏文史料认为此湖即汉族神话传说中西王母居住的瑶池，湖水是"圣水"，佛经谓"破坏与再生神"湿婆与其妻雪山神女常于此湖浴水嬉戏。梵语称此湖为玛那萨罗沃。沿湖而建的佛寺甚多，现存8座。圣湖周长约90公里，转湖需4天时间，一般都是按顺时针方向走。
历来的朝圣者都以到过此湖转经洗浴为人生最大幸事。其实，玛旁雍措作为圣湖之王的地位，即便仅对一般旅游观光客来 说，也是无可置疑的。且不说那些流传千古的神话传说，单是它的 超凡脱俗的秀丽景色，就足以令每个经过沿途跋涉之苦的人心醉神迷了。
Lake Mansarovar – The Most Venerated Lake in Tibet 永恒不败的西藏圣湖 - 玛旁雍错
Lake Manasarovar (also spelled Mansarovar, Mapham Yutso in Tibetan), located at the foot of Mount Kailash in western Tibet's Ngari Prefecture, is the highest freshwater lake in the world (4,560m/14,957 ft). It is the holiest lake in Asia and an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhists alike. Gandhi requested that his ashes be scattered beside this sacred lake, and Nehru’s one last regret was not having seen its turquoise waters. According to Buddhist mythology, the Buddha’s mother bathed in the lake before giving birth to him.
Here you can enjoy unparalleled views of the Himalayas across sapphire blue waters which freeze over in winter, visit monasteries carved from the naked rock of the lakeshore, and even attempt the 90km (56-mile) Kora (pilgrim circuit) of the lake. Hor Qu (Huo’er Qu), 39km (24 miles) southeast of Darchen, is the most common jumping-off point for Lake Manasarovar.
Manasarovar is linked to the smaller Rakshastal (known to Tibetans as Lhanagtso) by the channel called Gang-chu. The two bodies of water are associated with the conjoined sun and moon, a powerful symbol of Tantric Buddhism.
The best time to make a tour to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar region is between mid-May and mid-October. During this time the weather in Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar is generally stable and clear, with warm temperatures during the days and cool nights. July and August are usually warmer, but this is when the monsoon pushes beyond the Himalaya. Swelling the creeks and coating the valleys with greenery and wildflowers.
Mount Kailas and Mansarovar Lake can now be accessed by air as China inaugurated a high-altitude Ngari Gunsa Airport (Ali Kunsha Airport) in western Tibet's Ngari Prefecture near the two holy places on July 1st, 2010. As Shiquanhe (Ali) is only a one-day bus drive (about 330 km) from the settlement of Darchen situated just north of Lake Mansarovar, facing Mount Kailash. It is expected to benefit pilgrims to these two sites.
西藏第一大圣湖 - 玛旁雍错
浩翰、宁静、清澈的玛旁雍错湖是世界上多个宗教(佛教、印度教、耆教和苯教)认定的圣湖，也是亚洲乃至整个世界最负盛名的湖泊之一。在诸多 古经书中，它都被称为“圣湖”之王。玛旁雍错湖在中国西藏阿里地区普兰县城东35公里，坐落在冈底斯山峰的主峰--被誉为“神山”的冈仁波齐峰东南20公里，海拔4588米，是 世界上海拔最高的淡水湖，面积412平方公里。湖水清澈，景色秀丽。
“玛旁雍错”，藏语意为“永恒不败的碧玉湖”，据说这是得名于11世纪在此湖畔进行的一场宗教大战，结 果，藏传佛教噶举派大胜苯教，便把已经沿用了很多世纪的“玛垂错”改名为“玛旁雍错”。有的藏文史料认为此湖即汉族神话传说中西王母居住的瑶池，湖水是"圣水"，佛经谓"破坏与再生神"湿婆与其妻雪山神女常于此湖浴水嬉戏。梵语称此湖为玛那萨罗沃。沿湖而建的佛寺甚多，现存8座。圣湖周长约90公里，转湖需4天时间，一般都是按顺时针方向走。
历来的朝圣者都以到过此湖转经洗浴为人生最大幸事。其实，玛旁雍措作为圣湖之王的地位，即便仅对一般旅游观光客来 说，也是无可置疑的。且不说那些流传千古的神话传说，单是它的 超凡脱俗的秀丽景色，就足以令每个经过沿途跋涉之苦的人心醉神迷了。