Lake Puma Yumco - The Tear of a Maiden - Himalayas - Shannan - Tibet

Mini Itinerary 🚩 Day 1 Lhasa 🚗 Lake Puma Yumco Lake Puma Yumco 🚗 Nagarze 🏨 Day 2 Nagarze 🚗 Inner Lake of Yamdrok 🚗 Free stops at five Yamdrok viewpoints along the way with unique scenery Yamdrok 🏨 Stargazing - Sunrise Day 3 Morning exploration of Yamdrok 🚗 Lhasa Highlights 🎯 Lake Puma Yumco - Mount Kula Kangri 🏔️ - Wetlands, meadows, and wildlife along the way Yamdrok Lake - Pastures en route - Mount Nojin Kangsang 🏔️ Tips Safe self-driving on national highways Follow speed limits - Safety first The boundless Lake Puma Yumco exceeded all my expectations In early April at Lake Puma Yumco Some areas began to thaw, with deep blue ribbons floating between fine ice cracks, winding delicately Some spots remained covered in pure white snow, serene and untouched Other areas already shimmered with spring hues, waves of endless blue The shoreline ice still glistened transparently in myriad shapes, refracting diamond-like light from different angles A little dog walked ahead silently guiding us, its kind eyes glancing back at distant Mount Kula Kangri In the clouds, Mount Kula Kangri stood towering and majestic, solemn and awe-inspiring As one of Tibet's four sacred mountains, it commands deep reverence Continuing by car 🚗 from Lake Puma Yumco viewpoint to Tuiwa Village From 5,010m to 5,070m altitude One of the world's highest villages - "The Closest Village to Heaven" Tips No need to worry about road conditions for self-driving Village access narrows but remains paved concrete Drive very slowly - this is a residential area with houses right by the road 5-6 villagers chatted roadside in Tuiwa, some seated, some standing Rolling down the window as we passed, we exchanged greetings Smiles became the most beautiful language In that moment, hearts melted Tuiwa Monastery sits right by Lake Puma Yumco, aptly called the Cliffside Temple Descending the steps toward the lake then looking back up at the monastery That moment - heaven above Just as poetic feelings arose at Tuiwa Monastery, snow began falling Clear skies during our arrival at Lake Puma Yumco viewpoint transformed within minutes - dark clouds rolled in dramatically Not heavy snowfall but powder snow whipped by gales, painting the sky white At 5,070m, wisdom suggested descending Wipers at full speed - hazard lights blinking through the snowstorm Returning to the viewpoint Lake Puma Yumco, Mount Kula Kangri and powdered snow merged with the sky That moment overflowed with tenderness Was that snowstorm Mount Kula Kangri's love letter to Lake Puma Yumco?