The trip from Lhasa to Gyangtse is about 300 kilometres and lasts about 6 hours. The road is partly asphalted and partly gravel. It is also necessary to cross three scenic high mountain passes.
Trip Lhasa - Gyangtse
Trip from Lhasa to Gyangtse, crossing three high passes and the Yamdrok Yumtso lake. Visit to Palkhor monastery.
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The trip from Lhasa to Gyangtse is about 300 kilometres and lasts about 6 hours. The road is partly asphalted and partly gravel. It is also necessary to cross three scenic high mountain passes. |
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| Climbing to the first pass. | |
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Beautiful views while climbing. |
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On the top of the first pass, at an elevation of 4600 meters, there is a beautiful view over Yamdrok Yumtso lake. |
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| Other views of Yamdrok Yumtso lake, at 4300 meters of elevation. | |
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| Various villages along the road. | |
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Climbing to the second, highest pass. Now there is just a gravel road. |
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On the top of the second pass, at 5000 meters of elevation. |
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| A nice glacier on one of the mountain nearby. |
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| Other views around the pass. | |
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| Yaks graze at 5000 meters. |
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| Again down at 4000 meters, with several villages along the way. | |
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| An artificial lake used to produce electricity. |
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The view from the third pass, at 4300 meters of elevation. |
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| Arriving in Gyangtse. | |
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| The city's fort. |
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The day continues with a visit to Palkhor monastery. Prayers wheels are around the entrance. |
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| The entrance to the monastery. | |
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| Inside Baiju tample. |
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| A nice golden statue in Baiju Temple. The handicrafts in front, are made by painted yak's butter. | |
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| Huge statues are all around the room. |
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A stupa and a library with many books stored.
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| A very large stupa, made in Nepalese style. On the right pictures, the eyes of Buddha. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to access this stupa inside, even if you just carry any type of camera. | |
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| Prayers wheels around the stupa. |
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Other views on the stupa and the terraces. |
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