Namtso Lake Trek

The main attractions of Nam-Tso Lake trekking are Nomad life, Monasteries, the holy salt lake, Nam-Tso excursion, walking and camping on Tibet , Lhasa tour, some high passes like Largen-la 4,970m etc.

The Nam-Tso Lake trek starts from Lhasa to the famous salt lake in Tibet "Nam-Tso". It is situated 190 km north of Lhasa . Nam-Tso Lake is the sanctuary of many species of migrating birds and other local birds. Thus lake is second largest salt lake in Tibet . Nam-Tso lake trek across the Nyenclien Thangla Mountains to pebbled shores of holy Nam-Tso Lake takes 6 to 7 days.

Itinerary In Detail

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.