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Namtso Lake Tour
Country
Tibet
Difficulty
Strenuous
Best Season
May - Oct
Accommodation
Hotel/Lodge/Tent
Start / End Point
Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Max. Altitude
4,700m
Group Size
1 - 15
Meals Included
B+L+D
Duration
7 Days
Activity
Sightseeing Tour
Activity Per Day
4-6
Transportation
Flight
Namtso Lake Tour
The Lhasa Namtso Lake Tour involves a tour of the ancient city of Lhasa and Namtso Lake. Tibet’s second-largest and holiest lake is Namtso Lake.
If you go from Kathmandu, the Namtso Lake Tour takes 6 days and is one of the shortest tours in China and Tibet. It is 250 kilometers long and takes 5 to 7 hours to drive by jeep from Lhasa to Namtso Lake, which is located at a height of 4,718 meters.
The ideal season to visit this Lake is from May to October; it is regarded as the fourth holy lake in Tibet, China. Together with the 13-day Lhasa Kailash Tour, we also provide a variety of additional excursions.
We also plan tours to Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet that include trekking to the Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu mountains.
Snowstorms are frequent across the Nyenchen Tanglha range and the weather in Namtso is prone to unexpected, abrupt changes. One of the most stunning locations in the Nyenchen Tanglha mountain range is Namtso. Tibetan pilgrims have traveled there for generations to find solace in its cave hermitages. Nyenchen Tanglha
One of Tibet’s most important sacred lakes is Namtso Lake. It is around 240 kilometers north of Lhasa and provides breathtaking views of Mt. Nyingchen Thangla (7,210m) You may visit Tibetan nomads’ tents, ride a horse or yak around the lake, and take in the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding grasslands and mountain ranges.
See the significant Tibetan monuments while touring the historical city of Lhasa. The top places to see in Lhasa include the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, and Sera Monastery. The international airport has a connection with Lhasa.
Only Nepal and flights from anywhere in China are viable options. Moreover, it has a rail connection to the major Chinese cities. The glistening lake reflects a dazzling light that causes the environment to buzz with lively, animated waking as it is bathed in long, leisurely beams of the early sun. Namtso Lake is divine, and that is what its name in Tibet implies.
Namtso Lake Tour Outline Itinerary
| Route | End Elevation | Elevation Gain/Loss | Duration | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 Kathmandu to Lhasa by air | ||||
| Day 02 Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, Barkor Street. | ||||
| Day 03 Lhasa Tour - Drepung and Sera Monastery | ||||
| Day 04 Lhasa to Namtso Lake | ||||
| Day 05 Namtso Lake back to Lhasa via Yampachen | 230km | |||
| Day 06 Depart from Lhasa to Kathmandu by air |
Detailed Itinerary
Kathmandu to Lhasa by air
Meals
Meal
Accommodation
Yes
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, Barkor Street.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Yes
Lhasa Tour - Drepung and Sera Monastery
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Yes
Lhasa to Namtso Lake
Drive Distance
250km
Drive Duration
5 hours
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Yes
Namtso Lake back to Lhasa via Yampachen
Drive Duration
5 hours
Highest Altitude
230km
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Yes
Depart from Lhasa to Kathmandu by air
Inclusion/Exclusion in Namtso Lake Tour
Cost Includes
- International airport pickup and transfer to hotel.
- One night hotel in Kathmandu.
- Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet.
- International flight Kathmandu to Lhasa to Kathmandu.
- All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary B+L+D.
- Local tour transfers with tourist vehicle according to group size.
- Experience English speaking Tibetan local tour guide in your group.
- Comfortable Hotel Accommodations;
- Service Charge & Government Taxes;
- The room is sharing basis with same sex if you are single, and if you like to stay own your need to pay extra.
- Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
- Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
- Free Airport shuttle transfer between Lhasa Gongar airport and Hotel on designated time.
- Group tours only include a welcome dinner after your arrival in Tibet.
- Tibet Handy Map.
Cost Excludes
- Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa.
- Booking service at the BEST discount price, please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, and soft drinks.
- Tips to tour guide and driver.
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