Namtso Lake Tour

Namtso means heavenly lake. This is considered one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Namtso Lake is the beautiful, turquoise, crystal-clear, blue water lake, situated at an altitude of 4,718 m and it has covered 1961 square km. Hiking to Namtso Lake is the favored among the visitors in Tibet. The salt water lake is 70 km long and 30 km wide. Nyechen Tangla, 7000 m high mountain ranges further beautifies the lake from its background. Namtso has five uninhabited islands of reasonable size and are treasure like for this area. Local Nomads are scattering around the Lake in tents, show their approving smile and wave hands, make this scenario really live.

It is 190 km far from Lhasa to Namtso Lake. It is 4 hours drive and one has to cross the Yangpachen Pass (5,630 m). Proper acclimatization for this hike is necessary. The appropriate time for Namtso trek is late May to October. It is a remote part of the Tibet and one has to carry all the required things.

This is an hour scenic Trans Himalayan flight with majestic view of Mt. Everest and other high and lesser Himalayan peaks. After arrival in Gonggar airport, our English speaking Tibetan Guide will receive you and guide you as per our itinerary.