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Crossing Snow Mountains and Storms to Find the Last Tear of Lhasa — Yitso Lake Day Hike
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Tour Type:
Escorted by private guide and vehicle; leave 365 days a year!
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Trip Level:Moderate - suitable for ones physically fit; have experiences of high altitude travel.
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Trip Level Guide:
- Easy - suitable for all level of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
- Moderate - suitable for ones with average level fitness, family with kids bigger than 12 yrs.
- Moderate to Strenous - suitable for ones physically fit; have experiences of high altitude trek.
- Strenuous: suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.
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Overview
What Makes this Tibet Trip Different?
A peaceful alpine hike just outside Lhasa leads you through silent snow mountains to the hidden Yitso Lake, where nature’s stillness inspires strength, fearlessness, and a deeper connection with yourself.
Tibetan Travel Guru,Master Kungga Dundruk
Just 20 minutes from downtown Lhasa, you can leave the noise of the city completely behind.
No traffic. No crowds. Only the wind in your face and a trail leading deep into the snow-covered mountains.
This is a hike that truly allows you to slow down and reconnect with nature.
Following the valley upward, you’ll gain around 800 meters in elevation as the air grows thinner and the mountain winds stronger. With almost no shelter around, the towering snow peaks stand silently against the sky.
Along the way, endless mountain ranges surround you from every direction.
The silence here feels almost sacred — like another world above the snow line. No distractions, no noise, only the sound of the wind moving through the valley. This is where the purest conversation between people and nature begins.
At the end of the trail lies Yitso Lake, a small alpine lake resting quietly among the mountains.
Its shape resembles a single tear, which is why it is known as “The Last Tear of Lhasa.”
The lake may be small, but its stillness is deeply moving.
Standing here, you begin to understand something about the mountains:
They depend on nothing.
They simply stand there, quietly,
yet strong enough to endure time and every storm.
And perhaps that is the true beauty of this journey.
Not only the landscapes, but the feeling you carry back with you —
to be fearless, independent, and steady, even when facing wind and snow head-on.
At a Glance
Day 1Yitso Lake Day Hike
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Yitso Lake Day Hike
Morning Departure
Depart from downtown Lhasa and drive about 20 minutes to the trailhead.
Valley Hiking
Follow the valley trail uphill, surrounded by snow mountains and vast alpine scenery. In summer, the hillsides turn beautifully green and vibrant.
Arrive at Yitso Lake
Hike around 5 km with an elevation gain of approximately 800 meters to reach Yitso Lake, peacefully hidden among the mountains like a tear dropped onto the Tibetan Plateau.
Return to Lhasa
Descend along the same trail and drive back to downtown Lhasa, ending an unforgettable day in the mountains.
Trip Information：
- Hiking Distance: Approx. 10 km
- Hiking Duration: Approx. 5–7 hours
- Starting Altitude: Approx. 4,400 m
- Difficulty Level: ★★★☆☆
- Scenery Rating: ★★★★☆
Helpful Tips
- Weather on the plateau changes quickly. Please prepare sun protection, windproof clothing, and warm layers.
- Bring enough drinking water, snacks, and hiking poles if needed.
- Walk at your own pace and avoid intense activity due to the high altitude.
Service Guide
Service Included:
- Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
- Personal knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
- Personal comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 4WD land cruiser to minibus depending on your group size;
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel or budget hostel, guesthouse or tent. Please tell us your accommodation preference when submitting the enquiry; we will arrange the best-value hotels for you.
- Domestic flight/train tickets listed in the itinerary;
- All meals listed in the above itinerary;
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
- First aid kit;
Service Excluded:
- International flight to and out of China;
- Chinese visa (Note: we could help you with the Chinese visa application, like providing the invitation letter, presenting the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies, etc that you may need. )
- Domestic flight/train not listed in the itinerary. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price; please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
- Tips and gratitude to tour guide and driver;
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
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