The lake has beautiful blue water and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
The scenery is best seen from a distance, up on a mountain. You can have a panoramic view of the lake from the S307 pass. Yamdrok is turquoise when the sun shines on it. With the changes in the angle of the sun's rays, the lake reflects different degrees of blue, light blue, and sapphire. Close to the lake shore it reflects different colors to those at a distance and higher up.
Mount Everest, known in Nepali as Sagarmatha (सगरमाथा) and in Tibetan as Chomolungma (ཇོ་མོ་གླང་མ), is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The international border between Nepal (Province No. 1) and China (Tibet Autonomous Region) runs across its summit point.
Tourists can see much natural scenery like beautiful sacred lake Yamdrok tso and karo glacier with beautiful views of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world from Everest Base Camp.
A place of wonder, mystery and legend, Mount Everest beckons travelers from all over the world. Once the domain of only the most seasoned mountaineers, today Everest is accessible to people from all walks of life, any age group and any nationality
Namtso was born in the Paleogene age, as a result of Himalayan tectonic plate movements. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,718 m (15,479 ft), and has a surface area of 1,920 km2 (740 sq mi). This salt lake is the largest lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Despite the petty grievances, given the up to 6 hours’ drive from Lhasa and the sporadic dizziness one feels when passing the high passes, nothing can stop global travelers from savoring the heavenly view of Namtso Lake.Namtso’s beauty begins from May, in which time the frozen ice breaks up. The water comes out a startling blue, integrated with the water-reflected clear sky and snow peaks surrounded in the distance. In summer time, there are yaks, cattle, sheep, birds and more animals dotted along the lakeside natural grassland. The multicolored flowers, the flying pray flags, the solemn marnyi stones, all enhance the beauty of Namtso Lake and add a sense of vitality.
Namtso Lake is an ideal destination for photography and from May to September are the best months to take the extraordinary pictures. Among the different stunning views, the twinkling stars over the night sky and the stunning sunrise or sunset are the scenic splendors and more jaw-dropping. Therefore, for photographers and amateurs, stay overnight to catch the beauty is worthwhile.
This holy Tibet trip combines the Kailash pilgrimage and the adventure of traveling through great distances achieving high altitudes. You will be visiting the most famous Tibetan tourists’ attractions: Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash and the holy Lake Manasarovar. Lake Manasarova is the highest body of freshwater in the world, fed by the Kailash Glaciers near Mount Kailash in Tiber. This lake is revered a sacred place in four religions: Buddhism, Jainism, Bompo (a religion prior to Buddhism in Tibet) and Hinduism, being Mount Kailash the spot of utmost reverence. For the Buddhists, Kailash is the center point of the universe. For the Jains, Kailash is the Mount Ashtapada, a very holy place of pilgrimage. For the Bompo followers, Kailash is the nine-faced swastika mountain, constantly emanating great power. For the Hindus Kailash is the Sumeru Parvat, the spiritual center of the world around which all the earthly powers revolve.
This is the most popular Everest Base Camp tour. At your arrival in Lhasa, you will be greeted by the lovely blue skies and an impressive glimpse at the gigantic Potala Palace, perched on a red hill. You’ll begin your stay at the holy city of Lhasa visiting its prominent historical and religious sites like the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Sera and Drepung monasteries. Then you will drive into the terrains of the young Himalayan region, the sprawling holy Yamdrok Lake, the thriving Karo la glaciers, the mystical Gyantse Khubum stupa and the Tashi Lhunpo monastery. The Himalayan terrain is comprised of many different geological formations and a superb panorama of the Himalayan mountain range. You’ll spend a night at the foot of the world, the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest. You may take a short hike of 6km at the Mt. Everest Base Camp (EBC), quite challenging at the high altitude, then we will retrace the road back to Lhasa, driving along the Northern friendship highway.
Notice: Due to the earthquake and floods on the Sino-Nepal border, the overland border is currently unavailable. The exact opening time of the Sino-Nepal border has been postponed many times by the government. So far, it is unknown when the border will open. As a result, international tourists must travel back to Lhasa after finishing the tour in Tibet and take Lhasa-Kathmandu flight to Nepal. We are sorry for the any inconvenience it might cause but we are doing what we can to ensure you a safe and happy stay.
This 7-day overland tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu follows the Sino-Nepal highway, which offers amazing views of the Himalaya and the picturesque of Tibetan countryside. The visit to the old cities: Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, will give you a complete picture of Tibet’s religion, cultural treasures, and dreamlike landscape. The road trip to the top of the world, at Everest Base Camp, will be an unforgettable experience.
This winter tour will offer you the best Tibetan cultural and spiritual experiences. During the winter all the Tibetans come from rural areas to Lhasa on pilgrimage, so you will get to see the living cultural and spiritual activities. You will also be able to enjoy a peaceful retreat at the most holy sanctuary, Terdrom Nunnery.
| This tour is one of the best selections, offering you a great experience to Tibetan village life. Customize your tour by adding a visit to a local Tibetan village, Drushi, located east of Lhasa city and south of Gaden Monastery at 3,800m. The Drushi village has a rich history of more than 700 years, dating back to when Tsongkapa founded Gaden monastery. This beautiful village provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in Tibetan culture, as well as enjoy a variety of activities such as trekking and horse-back riding. Having dinner with a farmer, drinking home-made barley beer, butter tea and so forth. This is the best way to experience Tibetan culture. |
