Karuola Glacier

On our drive through Tibet we stopped to see Karola Glacier. This glacier has a peak elevation of 5560 meters and had so much snow in early October. It is located in Shigatse in the Tibet Autonomous Region and is located close to Mount Naiqing Kangsang, which is one of the four tallest mountains in Tibet. We passed here after spending our morning viewing the stunning Yamdrok Lake and then continued on our way towards the highlight of our trip…Everest Base Camp! Admission price: 5 RMB (≈$0.80) #travellater #travel #tibet #explore #summervacation #summertrip #nationalpark #urbanexplorer #bucketlist

Small group of four people. 🎉 Embark on a soul-stirring adventure, witness all the representative IPs of Tibet in five days without regrets - 🌍 Itinerary Overview 🔹D1: Lhasa--Yamdrok Lake--Karo La Glacier--Shigatse (overnight) 🔹D2: Shigatse--Tingri--Gawula Pass--Everest Base Camp--Basum Village--stargazing (overnight) 🔹D3: Basum Village--Tashilhunpo Monastery--Shigatse (overnight) 🔹D4: Shigatse--distant view of Jomolangma Sacred Mountain--Northern Tibetan Grassland--Selincuo Lake--Bangoin (overnight) 🔹D5: Bangoin--Pema Namco--circumambulate Namtso Lake from the north shore--Nagenla Pass--Lhasa - 💡Highlights of the Trip: ✅ Witness the summit of the world, Mount Everest, and feel its majesty and grandeur ✅ Delve into the heartland of Tibet and appreciate the plateau scenery ✅ Yamdrok Lake➕Namtso➕Everest, hit all the popular IPs in one go - 🎒Gear for the trip: Down jacket, thermal underwear, snow boots, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots Emergency medical supplies: cold medicine, painkillers, gastrointestinal medicine, etc. - 🍱Culinary delights of the trip: Tibetan meals, plateau specialty hotpot, butter tea, highland barley wine🍸 - ✨Tips: 1. The plateau climate is unpredictable, please be prepared with warm clothing. 2. When first arriving on the plateau, avoid strenuous exercise. 3. Please comply with local regulations and respect the local residents. Everest Five-Day Tour | Five-Day Tour in Tibet | Travel in Tibet | Small Group in Tibet

⭕ Essential luggage before entering Tibet 🧳✈️ Stepping on the journey to Tibet, my luggage list is appropriate! Choose a 24-inch suitcase, convenient and practical. Don't forget down jackets, knitted hats, warm gloves🧤, scarves🧣, and pants👖, warm babies are enough, if you are afraid of cold, you can bring more. Don't forget sunscreen, lipstick, face cream and other skincare products. In addition, I also prepared glucose, motion sickness medicine and Baoji pills. Everything is for a comfortable journey!💄✨ ⭕ Transportation to Tibet 🚗✈️ I chose to fly directly to Lhasa, which is time-saving and convenient! If you are not a poor traveler, the plane is the first choice, and the train is too patient. Sisters who like to enjoy the scenery along the way can also try the train, but remember that the budget is limited. High anti has nothing to do with transportation, so choose according to your own budget!🌍💸 ⭕ Local transportation 🚗🛵 The transportation in Lhasa city is convenient, with shared electric cars🛵, buses and taxis (starting at 10 yuan), which are convenient and fast. It's a different taste to travel freely in the small town!🏞️🚖 ⭕ About high anti 🏔️💊❗ Eat Rhodiola a week in advance to prevent high anti. If you feel uncomfortable, rest in the hotel on the first day, don't resist high anti! Oxygen absorption is a good idea, my small group also gave 10L of oxygen, basically enough. But if the high anti is serious, you still have to go to the hospital for registration, safety first!🌬️🚑 ⭕ About my Tibet itinerary 🗻🌄 On the first day, visit the Potala Palace, Yaowang Mountain and the reflection of the Potala Palace Square, immersed in this magical atmosphere. On the second day, visit Nanshan Park and spend a leisurely day. From the third day, start the group itinerary, cross Lhasa to Yang Lake, and appreciate the beauty of Karola Glacier and Manla Reservoir. On the fourth day, visit Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Jiacuola Pass, Gaur Pass and Everest Base Camp, and experience the wonders of the snow-capped plateau. On the fifth day, explore Everest Base Camp, Longren Mountain, Rimana Snow Mountain, Qudengnima Glacier, Qomoyongqing Snow Mountain and Kongma Prairie, and appreciate the beauty of nature. On the sixth day, visit Shigatse, Nyingchi, Wild Hot Springs (boiling eggs, foot baths) and Selincuo, and enjoy the gifts of nature. On the seventh day, cross Bangor to reach Bamu Wrong, Namtso 1.2 viewing point, Nalagen Pass and Nyainqentanglha Mountain, and successfully end my Tibet trip.🌈🗺️ ⭕ Tips some suggestions 🤔💡 Tibetan attractions are scattered, the transportation time is long, remember to carry motion sickness medicine💊, Rhodiola and glucose. Carry your ID with you for all safety. For the first time, it is not recommended to drive by yourself, the terrain is complex, it is best to choose a local small group, especially with oxygen supply. Many low-cost groups will force you to buy oxygen, choose carefully. Have a nice trip, don't forget to leave beautiful memories! Everything on the way is worth looking forward to, let go of your mood to feel it!🌟🤗

🏞️ **Experience sharing of solo travel in Tibet! Detailed guide with a cost of 5500 yuan!** 🚗 **Travel:** Depart from Guiyang, choose to fly to Xining, then take a train to Lhasa. It is more economical to choose a plane in the off-season, and you can consider taking a train into Tibet in winter to experience a different journey. 👜 **Items:** Bring a 24-inch suitcase, enough to store down jackets, storm jackets, snow boots and other winter essentials. ID card, disposable underwear, sunscreen, thermos, masks and other essentials to deal with the dry climate of Tibet. 🗺️ **Plan:** Rest in Lhasa for two days first, adapt to the plateau climate, and check in at attractions such as the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple during the period, leaving beautiful moments. 🤒 **Prevention and treatment of altitude sickness:** During the adaptation period, move slowly, purchase portable oxygen bottles and glucose to prevent altitude sickness. In case of severe altitude sickness, you can inhale oxygen in a professional clinic to ensure safety. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 **Group experience:** Choose a small group of 6 days and 5 nights, the cost includes accommodation, group meals, tickets, etc., fully experience pure play, save worry and effort. The route covers beautiful spots such as Lhasa, Everest, and Suosong Village. 🛤️ **Route planning:** Lhasa→Mila Pass→Namjagbarwa Grand Canyon→Suosong Village→Gongdelin Grassland→Dagu Gorge→Zedang→Gangbala Mountain→Yang Lake→Karola Glacier→Manla Reservoir→Shigatse→Dingri→Jiajula Pass→Everest Base Camp→Jiaula Pass→Nam Co→Zaxi Peninsula→Dangxiong→Lhasa. 🍜 **Lhasa food:** Must try the local beef rice and sweet tea near Barkhor Street, choose Tiancun sour soup yak for hot pot, and recommend the yogurt shop in front of Potala Palace for Lhasa yogurt. 💄 **Photo shooting:** Experience the 399 yuan Barkhor Street package, the makeup effect is good, and the layout is elegant. In general, both free travel and small groups have their own characteristics, choose the way that suits you, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Tibet!🏔️

🌈“When you can't find the answer, go and see the world”! Some people are obsessed with the scenery of Tibet, some are looking for faith I might have both I want to see this breathtaking scenery Feel every blessing of the wind blowing the prayer flags - About how to go to Tibet 🚙Self-driving: The distance between scenic spots in Tibet is very far, driving time is long, easy to fatigue, and consumes a lot of time. If you have plenty of time🕙, you can drive with your partners who are skilled in driving, it will be much easier 🚞Train: The price💰is relatively low, suitable for tourists with limited budget, and the scenery along the way is very nice, the first choice for little sisters entering Tibet for the first time Airplane: Faster than other methods, but the price is higher, easy to have altitude sickness - About the people who are not suitable for going to Tibet People with various organic heart diseases, blood diseases, cerebrovascular diseases People with chronic respiratory diseases, obstructive lung diseases, such as bronchial asthma, emphysema, etc. High-risk pregnant women People who have been diagnosed with high altitude pulmonary edema, high altitude cerebral edema, high altitude hypertension, high altitude heart disease - About the precautions for altitude sickness Altitude sickness can be divided into the following situations 🔸Increased heart rate 🔸Nausea and vomiting 🔸Shortness of breath 🔸Dizziness and chest tightness 🔸Fatigue and nasal congestion - 📝Note tips： Never resist altitude sickness! If you feel uncomfortable, you must inhale oxygen! Do not walk fast, do not run, and it is best not to do physical labor Do not overeat or drink, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive organs Drink more hot water, keep warm Stop intense exercise about a week before going to the plateau Do not take a bath two or three days before entering the plateau to avoid catching a cold It is recommended to bring a nasal spray, it can be used when you can't sleep due to nasal congestion caused by altitude sickness at night Drink a bottle of glucose before setting off in the morning, quickly restore blood sugar, can alleviate altitude sickness Do not drink alcohol and smoke, you can drink butter tea, drinking butter tea can alleviate altitude sickness to a certain extent - About my route Day: Lhasa-Mila Mountain Pass-Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon-Sosong Village Day: Sosong Village-Sunrise of Namjagbarwa Peak-Gongdelin Grassland-Changzhu Temple+Overlooking Yongbulakang Zedang Day: Zedang-Gangbala Mountain-Yang Lake-Karola Glacier-Manla Reservoir-Shigatse Day: Shigatse-Dingri-Jiajula Mountain Pass-Everest Base Camp Day: Everest Base Camp-Gawula Mountain Pass-Dingri-Nimu Grassland-Dangxiong Day: Dangxiong-Tibetan North Grassland-Nagenla Mountain Pass-Namtso-Dangxiong-Lhasa -

Shigatse is really a surprising city. Not only is it an important border city, but it is also an important stronghold of Tibetan Buddhism Gelug Sect, with many ancient temples, and the entire city is unexpectedly new. BUT for drivers, there are the strictest traffic rules in Tibet here, sisters who drive by themselves must remember to abide by the speed limit, otherwise a fine of ¥1200 + 6 points is inevitable. In fact, there are several ancient sites and temples in the surrounding counties and cities of Shigatse. However, we stayed in Shigatse city for two nights to prepare for the border defense certificate and supplies on the weekend. The most unexpected places we got are 1 the Tashilhunpo Monastery in the city, and 2 the Manla Reservoir, which is very photogenic and beautiful. Karola Glacier: The most famous glacier near Shigatse. At an altitude of 5,000 meters, it was once the filming location of the movie Red River Valley. The advantage is a glacier that can be reached by car, but the ice surface is actually relatively small, mainly white glaciers and bald mountains, with not many highlights. The peak season ticket is ¥ 50, and the off-season is free. It is said that if you do not stop and just drive by, you can actually not pay the ticket. Manla Reservoir: I didn't expect this unremarkable reservoir to be the most beautiful place we felt from Nyingchi to Shigatse. The real Tiffany blue, and the winter water surface is half frozen and half flowing, which is very beautiful. You can step on the blue ice on the lake, we played by the water for most of the day, and the aerial photography can capture the layered lake surface, which is very beautiful. There is also a prayer flag mountain nearby where you can see the panoramic view, which is also very beautiful, and the filming effect is not lost to Riyue Mountain. Tashilhunpo Monastery: It is very convenient in Shigatse city, and there is a parking lot next to the temple. The temple covers an area of 300,000 square meters. In addition to the three magnificent red temples / stupas, there are many pure white lama accommodation and study areas nearby, which feels like visiting an ancient town, very comfortable. And there are much fewer tourists than the Potala Palace, and the experience is excellent. However, the Tashi Temple still requires a ticket of ¥ 55 in winter (peak season 100). Although the opening hours are written as 9:30-12:30 & 15:30-18:30. But the big temple will close around 17:30 in the afternoon. Remember to pay attention to the time. Mount Everest Base Camp: The Everest Base Camp will be dismantled in winter, and there is no overnight accommodation. You can only take a close look at Everest and the monument. Except for the shock of seeing the snow-capped mountains at the Gawula Pass, the base camp is actually a bit boring. Tips: There are very strict speed limits in Shigatse city and on the way to Everest. Violations will really be fined and deducted points. Remember to drive in combination with navigation prompts and speed limit signs. Pay attention to the speed camera at any time. Shigatse can apply for a border defense certificate without a criminal record certificate, and it can be done in five minutes with an ID card, which is very convenient. The places for the certificate are divided into 1, Shigatse Government Service Center (working day). 2, Snowy Everest Women's Certificate Room (weekend). Friends who are going to Ali or Everest, remember to pay attention to the time of the certificate. If you need to purchase supplies, you can buy more in Shigatse. There are large supermarkets, clothing cities, and pharmacies here, especially thick clothes and outdoor supplies can be found.

Tibet self-driving is not only about the lakes, but also many stunning snow mountains🏔️. After coming out of Yamdrok Lake, crossing the 4330-meter Simila Mountain Pass, you will arrive at the tongue of the Karola Glacier. This is the location for the shooting of the movies 'Red River Valley' and 'Cloud Water Ballad'🎬. It is also a famous check-in spot in the Shannan area. 🧭Navigation: Karola Glacier. You will pass several snow mountains🏔️, where you can stop and take pictures at any time. 🎫Ticket: 50 👉There are two viewing platforms at the Karola Glacier: 1⃣️ The second viewing platform is better, with an altitude of 5020. You can view the glacier up close; you can walk on the plank road to overlook the glacier from a high place. 2⃣️The first viewing platform (at the entrance), with an altitude of 5040, where you can take pictures of the snow mountains🏔️ opposite the glacier.

I envy the cows here, Living in such a scenery every day, I really want to eat grass by the lake🤣 📍Yamdrok Lake (Yamdrok) One of the three major sacred lakes in Tibet, with an altitude of over 4,000 meters, The wind is very gentle, and the lake is also very gentle🍃. Compared to the viewing platform, I prefer the scenery along the way, I don't know which is bluer, the sky or the lake, the clouds seem to be within reach, The herd of cows is leisurely eating grass by the lake, Only when you get off the car and walk here, do you feel truly integrated into nature. ✅Route: Lhasa-Yamdrok Lake-Karola Glacier (return the same way) Yamdrok Lake is not far from Lhasa, it can be round-trip in one day, it is recommended to drive by yourself or charter a car, you can stop to take pictures when you encounter a scenery you like. ✅Yamdrok Lake is very large, half of the journey is along the lake, in addition to checking in at the viewing platform, stopping the car along the way to walk by the lake, getting close to the cows in Tibet, and stacking Mani piles by the lake to pray for blessings, is also an interesting experience. 🚘Road conditions: To go to Yamdrok Lake, you need to pass through the Karola Pass first. The road is very smooth, but there is a long winding mountain road. I don’t know how many bends have passed. It is a test of driving skills. If you are driving for the first time, you need to be mentally prepared.

I have seen several glaciers, one of the most impressive is the Karola Glacier. The Karola Glacier is one of the three major continental glaciers in Tibet, covering an area of 9.4 square kilometers. Because it is very close to the highway, only more than 300 meters away, everyone can appreciate its majesty and mystery up close. Because the Karola Glacier is so beautiful, movies such as 'Red River Valley', 'Battle of Gyantse', and 'The Song of Yunnan' have all shot scenes here. Legend has it that this is the residence of one of the four mountain gods of Tibetan Buddhism, the Western Mountain God Noji Kangwa Sangbu, and it is extremely sacred. Under the sky, the glacier is white, the peaks are vicissitudes, and the colorful prayer flags are even more brilliant, flying in the strong plateau wind. On the glacier, there are thousands of shapes, magnificent and rare ice tower forests, ice velvet, ice bridges, ice towers... It's breathtakingly beautiful, and there are ice cliffs up to tens of meters high and hidden ice cracks that are traps, which are breathtaking. Compared with a few years ago, the snow line of the Karola Glacier has moved up a distance, which is due to the intensification of the greenhouse effect. I heard that in the past, the glacier extended to the edge of the highway, but now it has shrunk a lot, and I don't know if the Karola Glacier will melt in a few years. Many sceneries are less and less as you see them, I'm glad I've seen them. Address: Karola Mountain Pass, Gyantse County, Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Ticket price: 50 yuan

Travel is early, some scenery disappears too suddenly! The director of Red River Valley created a real avalanche situation, using explosives to blow a triangular gap on the Carola Glacier. Today, this gap is still clearly seen by tourists. The Carola Glacier is one of the famous ancient glaciers, and this gap will never be replenished.

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Carola Glacier. Actually, the gap between my glaciers is a bit big. The glaciers I imagined should be the same as the conch. I was shocked when the driver stopped. After getting off the bus, it was really cold. Cold wind, more than 5,000 altitudes, it takes a lot of effort to walk one step. is not the roof of the world, just a peak, the altitude will break through seven thousand. I don't know why, I always feel that the feeling of hanging in Tibet is not as good as that in Sichuan. The effect of several shots is not ideal.