Heavenly Lake Yamdrok Day Tour

Highlights / General details

Lake Yamdrok is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. It is over 72 km long. The lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small streams. The lake does have an outlet stream at its far western end.

Around 90 km to the west of the lake lies the Tibetan town of Gyantse and Lhasa is a hundred km to the northeast. According to local mythology, Yamdok Yumtso Lake is the transformation of a goddess.

Inclusion

Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program.

Local English-speaking tour guide for transfer and sightseeing program.

Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.

Meals as specified in the itinerary.

Parking fee & toll fee wherever applicable.

Exclusion

Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide & driver.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Pick up around 9:00am.

Duration

Approximately 8 hours.

Location

Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 9:00am.

Exclusion

Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide & driver.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Pick up around 9:00am.

Duration

Approximately 8 hours.

Location

Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 9:00am.

Itinerary

Drive about 1.5 hours to Lake Yamdrok - one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and with breathtaking view. You will enjoy an awesome picnic lunch by the lake side, with sandwiches, instant coffee and fresh fruits.

End the tour and transfer you to the hotel.

During today's tour, a Chinese cultural shop visit is organized.

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*Please note: A valid Tibet entrance permit is required if you would like to take this tour. Obtaining a Tibet entrance permit may costs extra charges. Please consult us for more details.

Tour requires a minimum of 2 people to operate.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**