Samye - Holy Lake Yamdrok Tso

The beauty of Tibet can only be deeply and thoroughly appreciated on its roads. We will continue our drive to the holy lake of Yamdrok Tso (4408 m), located on the southern Tibetan Plateau which is over 72 km long. The lake is surrounded by many snowcapped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams. The lake does have an outlet stream at its far western end.

Enjoy the unforgettable vista of its turquoise water, with the mysterious Mt. Donang Sangwari (5,340m), the snow peaks of Nojin Gangzang (7,191m) in the distance. This is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and many Tibetans believe that the life of Tibet will no longer continue when the lake dries up. We will hike around the lake and spend the night camping on its shore.