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Nam Tso, is one of the most famous lakes in Tibet. It is situated at an altitude of 4718 metres. It is about 190 km north of Lhasa. It is one of the most famous lakes from the pilgrimage point of view. In Tibetan language, "Nam" means Sky and "Tso" means Lake. Nam Tso is the second largest saltwater lake in China and Tibet, and is approximately 70km long and 30km wide.
Trekking across the Nyenchen Thanglha Mountains to the pebbled shores of the holy Nam Tso lakes takes 6 to 7 days. The trek ends at Damzhung valley, which is situated 160 km north of Lhasa on the Tibet-Quinghai highway. The spectacular trek climbs out of the Damzhung valley via Largen-La (4970 m.) then descends to the mystical environment of Tashi Do hermitage and the vast Nam Tso. From Tashi Do, we trek back to Damzhung valley via the remote region of Nyenchen Thanglha and Kang-La (5150 m.) pass.The best season for trekking in Nam Tso Lake is late May to October, however you must be prepared at all times for wet weather, snow and cold winds. It is a very remote region so we should carry camping & kitchen equipment and provision for the entire trekking part.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: After breakfast, full day Kathmandu sightseeing.
Day 03: Visa preparation day
Day 04: Fly from Kathmandu to Tibet , Gonggar Airport and drive to Lhasa crossing Yarlung River . O/N hotel
Day 05: Lhasa , sightseeing. Visit Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market.
Day 06: Lhasa , sightseeing. Visit Drepung, Sera Monastery and Norbulingkha, summer palace of the Dalai Lama.
Day 07: Drive to Nizhong; arrange yak for trekking. Overnight in tented camp.
Day 08-13: Trek to Nam-tso (lake ). Overnight in tented camp.
Day 14: Explore around Namtso Lake . At 4718 metres, Nam-tso (lake) is approximately 190km north of Lhasa . Its salty waters have a stunning shade of turquoise. Overnight in tented camp.
Day 15: Drive back to Lhasa and transfer to hotel.
Day 16: Drive to Gonggar Airport and fly back to Kathmandu .
Day 17: Kathmandu , free day or Departure.
