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Lake Yamdrok is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, situated at an altitude of about 4,441 meters. It is a freshwater lake characterized by its irregular, scorpion-like shape and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The lake is connected to the Yarlung Tsangpo River system and hosts a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility that has historically been a point of environmental concern.
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Lake Yamdrok ranks #44 of 214 in the Lake ranking, behind Lake Natron, ahead of Lake of the Woods.
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Where is Lake Yamdrok located?
Lake Yamdrok is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, situated at an altitude of about 4,441 meters. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains in the Himalayas.
What shape does Lake Yamdrok have?
The lake is uniquely characterized by an irregular, scorpion-like shape with numerous long, winding arms. It has many islands scattered throughout its extensive inlets.
Is Lake Yamdrok connected to any major rivers?
The lake is naturally connected to the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which is the upper stream of the Brahmaputra. A hydroelectric power station was also built at the river's confluence with the lake.
Why is Lake Yamdrok considered sacred?
It is deeply revered in Tibetan Buddhism and is considered a life-empowering lake, visited by pilgrims who believe the water has special healing properties. Tibetan legend says it is the transformation of a goddess.
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