Lake Mapam

Lake MapamLake Mapam, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.

Lake Mapam, lake, in the western Tibet Autonomous Region of China, to the south of the Kailas Range. Lying nearly 15,000 feet (4,600 metres) above sea level, it is generally recognized as the highest body of fresh water in the world. The lake is prominent in the mythology of Hinduism, and it has traditionally been one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage centres.

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Article Title: Lake Mapam
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 24 September 2019
Access Date: March 13, 2025