The Karola Glacier is a major tourist attraction in Tibet because of its unique natural formation. Two parts of the glacier swoop down like tongues, giving visitors a brilliant view of its immense size and snowy-white color. It lies between the counties of Shannan and Gyantse. About 300 meters down the highway from Lhasa, there is a special lookout point which gives the best view of the glacier. The glacier that glitters under the sunlight, the bright blue sky, and the prayer flags in the valley below, give the place a heavenly appearance. If you visit in the summer, you will also get to see the lush green grasslands in the valley as well.
Other Things to See in Lhasa
Drepung Monastery |
Sera Monastery |
Mount Nojin Kangsang |
Drolma Lhakhang Temple |
Manlha Water Conservation Project |
Yangpachen Hot Springs |
Drak Yerpa |
Reting Monastery |
Yangpachen |
Ani Sangkhung Nunnery |
Tibet Museum |
Tibetan Medical Factory |
Yamdrok-tso (Yamdrok Lake) |
Nam-tso (Lake Nam) |
Samye Monastery |
Yumbulagang |
Jokhang Temple |
Potala Palace |
Norbulingka |
Ganden Monastery |
Barkhor |