With the weather getting warmer, it is time to plan a Tibet Namtso lake group tour for 2017 holiday. Since 2008, Tibet is closed for foreigners in late Feb. to the end of March. So, April is literally the first month for foreigners to travel in Tibet. Meanwhile, the road condition of Lhasa to Namtso lake is better than winter days. Therefore, visiting Namtso lake in late April is absolutely a wise decision.
Namtso lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the second largest lake in this wonderland. It locates in the northwest of Lhasa, about 250km from Lhasa city. The lake owns rich natural resources such as rare animals, abundant minerals and various typical wetland characteristics. It attracts many travelers to enjoy this holy lake every year. In 2017, our local Tibet travel agency has many departures for both Namtso lake day tour and 2 days’ tour. Till now, we had 2 people signed up the April 30 Namtso Lake group day tour, and you’re welcome to join in!
One day Namtso Lake group tour
The 250 km from Lhasa to Namtso lake takes about 4 hours. Travelers will pass by some small Tibetan villages near Duilong county, Yangpachen town, Damxung County. In April, travelers may enjoy the beautiful grassland along the way. During the trip, you will see the Tibetan Shepherds, their yak tents houses, and the wild and lovely Tibetan national animals. Moreover, you may even go to the inside of the yak tent and learn the Tibetan Nomad’s people’s shepherd life. When you get to the Lake, it is around lunch time, and you can choose one restaurant to enjoy the food on such high altitude. After the sightseeing, we will leave around 3 pm and drive back to your hotel in Lhasa around 7:30 pm.
2 days Namtso lake group tour
Day 1 Lhasa – Namtso Lake (250 km, 5 hours)
In the morning at 8 am, we will drive to Lake Namtso. On the way, you can see Nyenchen Thanglha (snow mountain ranges) and lots of nomad’s tent with grazing yak and sheep densely-populated around the mountain side. Located 250 km from Lhasa, Namtso Lake is the second largest lake in Tibet. It is 70 km long and 30 km wide. The lake surface average altitude is 4,718 meters. Its shape is like a rectangular. You can see the fantastic views from Lachen La Pass. Surrounded by Nyencheb Tanglha snow peaks, Namtso Lake presents different levels of blue color, from crystal blue to deep blue. To spend one night at lake shore is so amazing to see the stars (Milky way).
Overnight in Namtso Guest house
Day 2 Namtso Lake- Lhasa via Yampachen (250 km,5 hours)
Enjoy the clear morning view at the lake shore, you can trek along the lake shore to Tashi Dor Island to explore the meditation caves. Drive to Dumxung to have lunch. En route we will stop at a local family tents to experience their typical tents and lifestyle. In the afternoon, you may enjoy Yangpachen hot spring (Optional: you can choose the optional paid-on activity to enjoy the Yampachen Hot Spring) and have both indoor and outdoor swimming pool filled with hot springs water. Finally, we head back to Lhasa.
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