Mapam, Lake

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Mapam, Lake

Chinese Mapam Yumco or Ma-fa-mu-ts'o conventional Manasarowar

Lake in the Himalayas, southwestern Tibet, China. Lying nearly 15,000 ft (4,570 m) above sea level, it is generally recognized as the highest body of fresh water in the world. It is prominent in Hindu mythology and is one of the most sacred places of pilgrimage for Hindus.

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