Lhasa-Yamdrok Lake-Karola Glacier-Manla Reservoir-Shigatse
After breakfast, you will set off from Zedang to Shigatse in Tsang. Along the way, you will cross the Kamba La Pass at 5,030 meters, which is also the best spot to overlook Yamdrok Lake. The azure sky and lake water complement each other, and the pure lake water shows different shades of blue under the sunlight, a breathtaking sight.
Afterwards, you will head to the world's highest freshwater lake - Yamdrok Lake. Yamdrok Lake, abbreviated as Yamdrok, means "swan lake" in Tibetan. At 4,441 meters, it is one of Tibet's three great sacred lakes, and its beauty is unmatched in southern Tibet. The clear lake water, towering snow mountains, and washed-blue sky merge into one, and the picturesque scenery makes one linger.
After visiting Yamdrok Lake, you will drive via Nagarzê to visit the Karola Glacier at over 5,000 meters. Karola Glacier, located by the roadside, is like a giant thangka hanging on the mountain wall, crystal clear and pure white, so close it seems you could touch it.
Afterwards, you will continue toward Shigatse, passing Noijin Kangsang Snow Mountain and Manla Reservoir. Noijin Kangsang Snow Mountain is shrouded in white clouds year-round, with falling snow grains accumulating and compacting over the years to form ice layers 20-100 meters thick. Under the influence of its own gravity, the ice slowly moves and develops into multiple glaciers. Manla Reservoir is similar to Yamdrok Lake, a stretch of emerald water nestled among the mountains. Although it is a man-made reservoir, the turquoise water reflecting the distant mountains makes it especially beautiful. Then arrive in Shigatse for overnight stay.
🍽️ Breakfast included, lunch not included, dinner not included
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