East Tibet - Kham
West Tibet - Nagri

Nam-Tso Lake Trek

The main attractions of Nam-Tso Lake trekking are Nomad life, Monasteries, the holy salt lake, Nam-Tso excursion, walking and camping on Tibet , Lhasa tour, some high passes like Largen-la 4,970m etc.

The Nam-Tso Lake trek starts from Lhasa to the famous salt lake in Tibet "Nam-Tso". It is situated 190 km north of Lhasa . Nam-Tso Lake is the sanctuary of many species of migrating birds and other local birds. Thus lake is second largest salt lake in Tibet . Nam-Tso lake trek across the Nyenclien Thangla Mountains to pebbled shores of holy Nam-Tso Lake takes 6 to 7 days.

Optional arrangements:

The program can be arranged according to your interest:
•  Entry/Exit from Nepal by driving.
•  Entry/Exit form Lhasa
•  Extension with other trekking and tour.
•  Extension with east/west Tibet tour.

Outline itinerary

 
DAYS
ITINERARY
 
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

 
Day 02

After breakfast, full day Kathmandu sightseeing.

 
Day 03
Visa preparation day
 
Day 04

Fly from Kathmandu to Tibet , Gonggar Airport and drive to Lhasa crossing Yarlung River . O/N hotel

 
Day 05
Lhasa , sightseeing. Visit Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market.
 
Day 06
Lhasa , sightseeing. Visit Drepung, Sera Monastery and Norbulingkha, summer palace of the Dalai Lama.
 
Day 07

Drive to Nizhong; arrange yak for trekking. Overnight in tented camp.

 
Day 08-13
Trek to Nam-tso (lake ). Overnight in tented camp.
 
Day 14

Explore around Namtso Lake . At 4718 metres, Nam-tso (lake) is approximately 190km north of Lhasa . Its salty waters have a stunning shade of turquoise. Overnight in tented camp .

 
Day 15
Drive back to Lhasa and transfer to hotel.
 
Day 16
Drive to Gonggar Airport and fly back to Kathmandu .
 
Day 17

Kathmandu , free day.

 
 


COST of The trip
:
The cost of the trip depends upon the mode of transportation, accommodation and the number of person. For more information, please contact us.

 
  Nam Tso Lake with fresh snow     Ducks swimming in river
  Nam Tso Lake with fresh snow   Trekking scenerary   Ducks swimming in river

» More Trekking Itineraries:

- Samye Ganden Trek
- Kharta Valley Trek
- Shalu Nartang Trek
- Nam-Tso Lake Trek
- Simikot - Mt. Kailash Trek
 

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