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Namtso Lake Extension

Namtso Lake Extension

Namtso Lake Extension

Namtso Lake Extension

Namtso Lake Extension

Namtso Lake Extension

Namtso Lake Extension

Tibet

Namtso Lake Extension

2 Day Trip Extensions
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Tibet

Namtso Lake Extension

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2 Day Trip Extensions
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Trip Overview

This fabulous two-day extension trip takes you to the beautiful and sacred Namtso Lake, about 200 kilometres north of Lhasa. Set in a remote and rugged area, you can see something of the traditional nomad way of life on the way and, on the way back to Lhasa, visit the ancient Tsurphu Monastery, the principal seat of the Karma Kagyü School of Tibetan Buddhism.

This is trip extension package and you may add visiting to Namtso Lake to your Tibet trip packages.

Trip Highlights

  • A glimpse of the harsh, yet stunning, Changtang Plateau
  • Turquoise waters, snowy peaks and nomads’ tents at stunning high-altitude Lake Namtso.
  • Tsurphu, head monastery of the Karma Kagyu

Itinerary

Drive to Namtso Lake (4718m, 6 hrs).

Namtso or ’Heavenly Lake’ is the second largest saltwater lake in China. This vast, brilliant blue lake is 1920km2 and is surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of the Nyenchen Thangla range and open grassland dotted with yak herds. Numerous migratory birds visit the lake, both in summer and winter. Five islands in the lake are used for long spiritual retreats over summer. You will visit the rocky Tashidor Peninsula, jutting out from the south side of the lake where the limestone hill is pockmarked with caves, still occasionally used by hermits. It is an incredibly beautiful photographic site.

After spending time at the lake return to overnight at Damxung – it is no longer permitted to stay at the lake.

Visit Tsurphu Monastery and drive back to Lhasa.

Tsurphu Monastery stands in the centre of a south-facing valley, surrounded by high mountains with a kora, circumambulation path, that takes 2-3 hours to walk. Tsurphu is the principal seat of the Karma Kagyü School of Tibetan Buddhism and was founded in 1189 by the first Karmapa, who came from Kham in Eastern Tibet. The monastery is sited where he received a vision of the Chakrasambhava mandala. He is also credited with the development of the philosophy of tulku (conscious, identifiable reincarnation) which came to dominate Tibet’s spiritual and political life.

Services Included

  • Transport by private vehicle as per itinerary.
  • English Speaking Tibetan guide throughout the trip.
  • Entry fees to listed sights.
  • Accommodation in Damxung (room only)

Services Excluded

  • Meals other than specified as included.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as bar bills, mineral waters, and laundries etcs
  • Insurance – your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency evacuation and expatriation and personal liability. We recommend that it cover cancelation curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Any other services which are not mentioned as included.
  • Additional Expenses which may arise due to circumstances beyond control of RMT such as landslides, strikes, flight cancellation or flight delays etc.

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FAQs
Namtso Lake is highest lake in the Tibet. It is one of the “three holy lakes” in Tibet having depth of 120m.
The best time to visit Namtso Lake Tibet is May to Oct. During this time the weather will be moderate and the road is easily accessible.
Yes, travelers can travel to Tibet independently. But it will be quite expensive to acquire for a single person, sometimes can be rejected by Chinese authority due to some reason beyond our control. However, we try our best to obtain a single visa if not, where we will find and join you with other groups of travelers to Tibet as per the holiday itinerary and duration of travel within Tibet.
Full passport details and information with passport size photos and purpose of travel in Tibet.
There is no age bar to get Tibet Visa, however, one has to be medical fit as Chinese quarantine is strict regarding the disease carried by outsiders.
As Tibet is located at an average of 4000m high elevation chances of getting AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) is quite high if not taken proper care with acclimatization procedure in our travel increase of altitude goes slowly with rest days in some areas for safe and enjoyable travel.