Tibet Overland Tour to Namtso Lake

Namtso Lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. It covers an area of 1920 square kilometers with an altitude of 4718 meters. It is the largest lake in Tibet Autonomous Region and the second largest salt water lake in China. Noted as the highest lake above the sea level, Namtso Lake keeps attracting a large number of tourists planning a Tibet overland tour here. It has been selected as one of the most attractive natural scenic spots in Tibet.

Brief Introduction of Tibet Overland Tour to Namtso Lake

The best season to visit Namtso Lake is between July and August. The way stretching toward Namtso Lake might be blocked by the heavy snow frequently in the winter time. Sometimes it is not available even in April due to the heavy snow. Most of the tourists would like to spend one day to visit Namtso Lake during their Tibet overland tour.

It is about 250 kilometers away from Lhasa City. Tourists could set out from Lhasa in the morning and get back to Lhasa in the late afternoon. If you are planning to make a visit here in the winter, you are highly advised to make sure it is available before you make your way toward it. Tourists planning a Tibet overland tour who wants to appreciate the amazing sunset glow and sunrise glow of Namtso Lake could make your way toward the lake in the afternoon and stay overnight by the lake, and then back to Lhasa in the next morning after enjoying the fabulous sunrise glow.

Tips of Tibet Overland Tour to Namtso Lake

Tourists planning a Tibet overland tour Namtso Lake should note that the altitude here is more than 1000 meters higher than Lhasa. There is a possibility that tourists here might have different degrees of altitude sickness symptoms. Besides, there is a big temperature difference, tourists are highly advised to bring some warm clothes and cold cures.

Though the accommodation condition at Namtso Lake has been greatly improved recent years, there objective condition here is pretty limited. Tourists planning to spend a night at Namtso Lake during the Tibet overland tour should note that it is very cold in the night since there are no heating equipments in the guesthouse here, tourists are highly recommended to bring a sleeping bag or ask for more quilt from the boss.