Tibet Trekking Tours – Explore Namtso Lake

Tibet Trekking Tours – Introduction of Namtso Lake

As early as the end of 12th century, the founder of Kagyu Sect, one branch of Tibetan Buddhism, and some other hierarchs ever practiced at the Namtso Lake. So, to circumambulate around the Namtso Lake in Sheep Year becomes a tradition. According to legends, Buddhas, Bodhisattva and guardian of Buddhism will gather at Namtso Lake to held ceremony in Sheep Year. So you will get more if you circumambulate around the Namtso Lake once in Sheep Year than in other years. The circumambulation activities will reach its climax at April 15th in Tibetan calendar.

The 700 kilometers long Nyainqentanglha Mountain is important Tibetan geographical boundary. It is the watershed of Yarlung Zanpo River and Nujiang River, and divide Tibet into north of Tibet, south of Tibet and southeast of Tibet three parts. The main peak of Nyainqentanglha Mountain is 170 kilometers away from Lhasa, and composed of three snow mountains. In religion, the Nyaiqentanglha Mountain is regarded as one of the four holy mountains, and the top of the mountains in north of Tibet.

Tibet Trekking Tours – Sight Spots around the Namtso Lake

The Yampachen is one of the sight spots around the Namtso Lake. The Yampachen is located in the Damxung County, 90 kilometers away from the northwest of Lhasa City. Visitors can have a rest at the Yampachen after have Tibet trekking tours to the Namtso Lake. The temperature of hot water in Yampachen keeps about 47?. The Yampachen is the first developed wet steam field in China, and the highest geothermal power station in the world.

Tibet Trekking Tours – Trekking Route to Namtso Lake

The Namtso Lake is 250 kilometers away from the Lhasa City. It is a mature tourism route. The road to Namtso Lake is wide asphalt road. On the way to Namtso Lake, visitors will pass by the Nyaiqentanglha Mountain viewing platform, where can see the main peaks of Nyaiqentanglha Mountain. After passing by the Damxung County, visitors will come into mountain area. Crossing over the 5190 meters high Nagenla Mountain pass, visitors can see the holy lake and mountain.

Tibet Trekking Tours – Accommodation for Trekking to Namtso

The Tashi Peninsula is the main reception of Namtso tourism. There are all kinds of simple guest houses available. Presently, the price of each bed is about 60 to 100. The temperature around Namtso Lake at night is very low. You are kindly suggested to take sleeping bag and thick clothes with you.