Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Turquoise Lakes
Yamdrok-tso is a gorgeous coiling lake and there are great views from just below the
Kamba-la. For epic scenery detour to Peiku-tso, just an hour or two off the Friendship
Hwy towards Nepal.
Western Tibet
Sacred & Salt Lakes
The sight of Mt Kailash rising from the turquoise waters of Manasarovar is beyond words.
The huge salt lakes of the northern route cry out for a picnic or overnight camp, especially
at Dawa-tso and Tsogyel-tso.
The 'Wild' West
Small herds of wild asses and antelope grazing the yellow steppe are a regular sight. Fun-
nier are the marmots sitting up on their hind legs to watch you set up camp or the grunting
yaks that haul trekkers' gear around Mt Kailash.
