Yamdrok Lake (Yangdrok Yumco)
One of Tibet's three great sacred lakes, a turquoise sheet of water glimpsed from the 4,990-metre Kamba La pass on the road south of Lhasa. The closest big-lake day trip from the city, best in clear morning light.
Overview
Quick facts about Yamdrok Lake (Yangdrok Yumco)
One of Tibet's three great sacred lakes, a turquoise sheet of water glimpsed from the 4,990-metre Kamba La pass on the road south of Lhasa. The closest big-lake day trip from the city, best in clear morning light.
| Type | Sacred Lake |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,441 m (14,570 ft) |
| Visit length | About 3 hours |
| Opening hours | Open all day; ticket office 08:00-18:30 |
| Good to know | One of Tibet's three great sacred lakes, a shimmering turquoise sheet of water seen from Kamba La pass - the closest big-lake day trip from Lhasa |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Chartered cars stop at the lakeside viewing platforms
- Bus: Organised day tours from Lhasa over Kamba La pass, about 2.5 hours each way
Hotels near Yamdrok Lake (Yangdrok Yumco)
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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