"Scorpion Lake and Kamba La Pass" Yamzho Yumco by grets

Yamzho Yumco Travel Guide: 2 reviews and 58 photos

Along the Friendship Highway between Shigatse and Lhasa, you will find the turqoise waters of Yamzho Yumco. Most people stop at Kamba La Pass to admire this spectacle.

Yamzho Yumco Lake

Pros and Cons

Pros:Stunning views
Cons:Commericialism at the pass
In a nutshell:Great scenery

Last visit to Yamzho Yumco: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Oct 30, 2005
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Helga67 Aug 13, 2007 at 6:46 AM

I don't want to miss this lake on my trip to Tibet. Great pics.
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iris2002 Apr 22, 2006 at 4:19 PM

as ever magnificent pages.... I am starting to train for a solo-trek in Oktober so better get on that trademill soon :) happy weekend - xoxoxox
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tini58de Apr 1, 2006 at 11:14 PM

Wow, Grete, those pictures are great! I am seriously considering Tibet for next year, so I will have tons of questions!!
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sachara Dec 14, 2005 at 12:51 PM

Stunning pictures, Grete !! The times I passed this place, there was no clear sky like this !