Tibet Is Covered In White Snow In Winter

Sacred lakes, palaces over 1,400 years old and Kailash, the most sacred of the mountains of the Tibetans add grandeur when it snows in winter.
Tibet is covered in white snow in winter
Hunantso: Namtso is considered one of the most beautiful places in Tibet, located in the district of Damxung and Baingo. This is the second largest saltwater lake in China, located at an altitude of about 4,718 m. Photo: All Nepal.
In Tibetan, Namtso means "lake of paradise", considered by Tibetan Buddhists to be a holy lake

. From the end of May to the middle of September, visitors can see nomads grazing yak cows and sheep by the lake. In the year of the sheep in the Tibetan calendar, devotees will make a pilgrimage here. Photo: Deskgram

Potala Palace: Located in the northwestern city of Lhasa, Potala Winter Palace is on the list of must-see places in Tibet.


Tibet Is Covered In White Snow In Winter

Built in 637, this place was once the royal palace of King Songtsan Gampo. In 1645, Lozang Gyatso, the fifth Dalai Lama to rebuild Potala and live here. Photo: Tibetan Review.
The large building has more than 1,000 rooms, more than 10,000 Buddha shrines and 20,000 sculptures. Potala Palace was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and became a famous tourist destination. Photo: VOA.
Lake Yamdrok: With an area of 638 km2, Yamdrok is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, located in Nagarzea district, Shannan province and about 70 km from Lhasa city
Yamdrok means "pearl lake" in Tibetan, famous for its blue color.


Tibet Is Covered In White Snow In Winter

Photo: Make My Trip.
The top of the Kambala Pass, higher than 4,700 m, is the best place to have a panoramic view of Lake Yamdrok, about 90 km from Lhasa. Photo: Pehawert.
Lake Manasarovar: The most sacred lake for Tibetans is Manasarovar, located at an altitude of 4,590 m, in the far west near Kailash mountain. This is one of the highest freshwater lakes on the planet, with sweeping views of the Himalayas in the south, including the majestic Mandhata peak 7,694 m high. Photo: The Land Of Snows.
This lake is a great pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and Hindus. Along the shores of Lake Manasarovar are five Buddhist monasteries, the most famous being the Chiu in the northwest.


Tibet Is Covered In White Snow In Winter

Like other destinations in Tibet, the only way to get to Lake Manasarovar is to book a tour through a local unit. You can go to Tibet alone or in groups, but a travel permit, guide, vehicle and driver is required. Photo: The Land Of Snows.
Mount Kailash: Located far west of Tibet, Kailash is considered by many Tibetans to be the holiest mountain. With an altitude of nearly 6,700 m, this place is covered with snow all year round, highlighting the majestic landscape of the Himalayas. Although the mountain is very beautiful and challenging for climbers, no one is allowed to conquer it. Photo: Tibet Discovery.
Every year, thousands of devotees from India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet come here to make a 52-kilometer pilgrimage around the base of the mountain to pray and pay their respects.


Tibet Is Covered In White Snow In Winter

A Kailash itinerary for tourists usually lasts about 15 - 20 days. Photo: Rudolf Thalhammer.
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