Bird Watching at Yamdoktso Lake

Yamdrok Yumtso (or Yamdrok-tso),one of the three holiest lakes in Tibet,lies at Nhagartse,located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) to the southwest of Lhasa and birds Island is located around 170km.According to legend,it was a fairy that descended to earth.Her husband followed suit and transformed into Mt.Kampala.Besides Mt. Kampala, Yamdrok Yumtso is also surrounded by Mt.Nyincheng Gansang,Mt.Gyithang Sansong and Mt.Changsam Lhamo ,Befitting its mythical feminine origins,the turquoise blue lake has indescribable scenic beauty,prompting the Tibetans to compare it with the fairyland in heaven.The lake is also called Coral Lake of the Highlands due to its shape. The charming lake produces abundant aquatic life. On the surrounding expansive pasture,animals and birds flourish in huge numbers.There are dozens of islets in the lake,on which flocks of birds roost. During the herding season,the local herdsmen will ferry their herds of sheep across to these islets since there aren't any predators on these islets, and leave them there until the onset of winter.

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Duration: 10days
Destination: Lhasa,Yamdok Tso lake, Gyantse, Shigatse.
Maximum Altitude: 5050m
Best Season: May to End of Sept. Special season for Black nick crown is Aug to Sept.
Photo Spot: Lhasa,Yamdoktso lake.

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