Namtso Lake Trek

Nam Tso is situated 190 km North of the Lhasa, it is one of the most famous lakes in Tibet. as well as being a very important pilgrimage sight. In the Tibetan “Nam” means Sky and “Tso” means Lake. The lake plays sanctuary to many species of migrating birds and other local birds. This is second largest saltwater lake in China and Chinese controlled territories it is the largest in Tibet, it is approximately 70km long and 30km wide. The Lake is easily accessible from Lhasa. While driving to Nam Tso from Lhasa, we cross over the high pass of Yangpachen (5630 m.). It takes at least 21 days to circle the shores of the entire lake.

Itinerary of Namtso Lake Trek

Day 01 : Fly, Kathmandu / Lhasa and drive to Tsedang. Overnight at hotel
Day 02 : Visit: Potala Palace, Sera Monastery & Norbulingkha Palace
Day 03 : Visit: Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery & Barkhor Market
Day 04 : At leisure
Day 05 : Morning drive to Damxung and start trekking. Overnight camp
Day 06 : Trekking around Namtso Lake. camp.
Day 07 : Trek around Nam Tso Lake. camp.
Day 08 : Trek back to Nagenla Pass and drive to Lhasa. Overnight hotel
Day 09 : Lhasa / Gyantse.
Day 10 : Gyantse / Shigatse
Day 11 : Shigatse / Lhatse
Day 12 : Lhatse / Tingri
Day 13 : Tingri / Nyalam
Day 14 : Nyalam / Zhang-Mu / Kathmandu

Services Included :

• All necessary travel / trekking permits

• Necessary surface transportation in Tibet by Land Cruiser

• Middle class accommodation with breakfast apart from trekking.

• Guided sightseeing tour in Lhasa with all entrance fees

• An English speaking Tibetan guide

• Full board camping during the trek.

• Necessary crew whilst on trek

• Transfer to and form Kathmandu airport.

Services Excluded :

• Meals except breakfast up to day 6 (Xegar)

• Nepal re-entry fee (It is suggested you apply for a multiple entry visa for Nepal initially).

• Any extra expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstances.

• Flight Kathmandu / Lhasa and Airport tax.