Laigu Glacier
Laigu Glacier is fed by six ice streams whose tongues reach the upper lake, with floating ice and moraine ridges visible from the shore. Altitude and rough access call for a night in Ranwu before an early start.
Overview
Quick facts about Laigu Glacier
Laigu Glacier is fed by six ice streams whose tongues reach the upper lake, with floating ice and moraine ridges visible from the shore. Altitude and rough access call for a night in Ranwu before an early start.
| Type | Glacier |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,000 m (13,123 ft) |
| Visit length | About 2 hours |
| Opening hours | Daylight hours; check seasonal access |
| Good to know | Do not walk on the ice tongue; moraine terrain is unstable. |
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: Designated parking area at the site entrance
- Bus: Access is by tour vehicle or chartered car
Hotels near Laigu Glacier
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
Average daily high and low in °C, and monthly rain in mm. Winter is cold and dry, with fewer visitors and lower hotel prices.
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