Yamdrok Lake is usually regarded as one of the three holiest lake of Tibet guarded by the goddess Dorje Gegkyi Tso. The other two Holy lakes are Namtso lake and Manarsaovar lake. It is the lake that Tibetan Buddhism uses to look for the Reincarnation, in which the living Buddha is able to read the sign that to indicate the direction the Reincarnation will be given birth.
Brief
The Lake is located some 100 kilometers southwest of Lhasa with altitude of 4441 meters above sea level. The Kangpala Pass (5050 meters) is thought to be the best spot for a panorama view of this holy lake. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains which forms numerous streams feeding into this lake. Like mountains, lakes are considered sacred by Tibetan people. The lake is revered as a talisman and is said to be part of the life-spirit of Tibet which is regarded as if its waters dry, Tibet will no longer be habitable.
Yamdrok and the surrounding area are associated with Padmasambhava, the great buddhism master, whom introduced Buddhism to Tibet in 8th century. It is also the home to Samding Monastery which is located on a peninsula jutting into the Yamdrok lake and approximately 10 kilometers away from Langkazi county (Nagarze county).
Yamdrok Lake Data
Address
Opening hour
Full day
Altitude
4,441 meters
Entrance fee
RMB 40 per person
How to get to there
By chartered vehicle
From Lhasa to Yamdrok lake, it usually costs RMB 1,500-2,000.00 per day for a 4-6 seats mini van
By bus
With rate of RMB 50.00 per person one way, start from Lhasa, Terminal: Langkazi county ; you can get off at Kangba la pass for the full view, and walk around to enjoy the view of this lake
Alternatively, it is one option that to join one day tour of Yamdrok lake via local tour operator
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