Tips for Visiting Namtso Lake

Tips for Visiting Namtso Lake – Local Accommodation Condition

Tourists who've been to Namtso Lake are always impressed by its beautiful lake, blue and starry sky which is not available in the other corners of the world. The oxygen content in the air at Namtso Lake is lower than that in Lhasa for its high altitude, but a lot of tourists preferred to spend a night there so as to enjoy the fascinating sunset view and sunrise view at Namtso Lake. As a professional Tibet tour operator, Tibet Tour would like to provide the relevant information regarding the accommodation at Namtso Lake for tourists' reference.

Some prefabricated house and tents are settled by Lake Namtso for visitors to have a night halt in. The lodging condition here is pretty limited and the shower facility is not available here. The personal wash room is not available at Namtso Lake and the public toilet is the only choice. It should be noted that the guesthouses and tents at Lake Namtso is in great demand in the season of Tibet tour. Hence, tourists making a Tibet tour to Namtso Lake are always suggested to reserve a bed in advance in case of overbooking. There is no real hotel in Namtso Lake Scenic Area. Visitors have higher demand in Namtso Lake could choose to have a night halt in Damgxung County which is about 60 kilometers away from the holy lake.

Tips for Visiting Namtso Lake – Tips for Spending a Night at Namtso

The temperature at Lake Namtso is much lower than Lhasa or any other regions in Tibet with lower altitude. Tourists planning to spend a night at Namtso should make a good preparation to cope with the cold environment at Namtso Lake. Visitors could ask for one more quilt from the boss in the guesthouse if you feel not warm enough in the night. Besides, prepare a warm sleeping bag is an extremely good choice both in consideration of the health condition and warmness in the guesthouse. Do remember to put on your jacket before go out of your room for the public toilet outside in the night.

Tourists planning to visit Namtso Lake during the Tibet tour are strongly suggested to have 3-5 days acclimation in the regions with lower altitude before heading to the holy lake, or you will be attacked by certain high altitude sickness symptoms. In addition, tourists visiting Namtso Lake are not suggested to do some strenuous exercises; on the contrary, tourists should always walk slowly and keep a peace in mind.

The best season to visit Namtso Lake is the period between June and September though this period is the rainy season of the holy lake. Generally, Namtso Lake will be closed since middle October due to the heavy snow. Actually, the snow landscape at Namtso Lake is extremely beautiful in winter. To attract more visitors, the relevant department has put great emphasis in clearing the road to Namtso Lake in winter.