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Scorpion Lake (Yamdrok Tso)


Yamdrok Lake is one of four "Great Wrathful Lakes" guarded by the goddess Dorje Gegkyi Tso.
The lake is revered as a talisman and is said to be part of the life-spirit of the Tibetan nation.
The lake is in the shape of a scorpion with two large pincers.

View of the Yamdrok Tso, the Scorpion Lake, from the Kamba La Pass
View of the Yamdrok Tso, the Scorpion Lake, from the Kamba La Pass
View of the Yamdrok Tso, the Scorpion Lake, from the Kamba La Pass
View of the Yamdrok Tso, the Scorpion Lake, from the Kamba La Pass
Scorpion Lake (Yamdrok Tso)
Scorpion Lake (Yamdrok Tso)
Scorpion Lake (Yamdrok Tso)
Scorpion Lake (Yamdrok Tso)