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Lhasa Namtso Lake Tour is the cultural and natural tour of Tibet. Namtso Lake tour visits the ancient city of Lhasa and the mesmerizing Namtso Lake. Namtso Lake Tibet is the highest salt water lake in the world and Namtso lake elevation is at 4,720 meters. It is one of the beautiful lakes in Tibet with crystal clear blue and the clear skies at it’s distance. Namtso lake in Tibet is considered one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Namtso means ‘heavenly lake’ with 1961 sq. kilometers area. Lhasa Namtso Lake Tour starts with arrival at the city of Lhasa and the next two days going for guided Lhasa sightseeing. Also acclimatizing in the higher altitude in Lhasa. In Lhasa you visit important landmarks like Potala palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market. Then drive to Lake Namtso which takes about 4 hours, explore around the lake and return back the same day to Lhasa.
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Namtso Lake (4,720m)
Lhasa Namtso Lake Tour is the cultural and scenic tour of Tibet. Go for a guided city tour around the old city of Lhasa visiting various popular landmarks like Potala palace, Norbulinka, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, Sera Monastery. Then a day trip to Lake Namtso outskirts of Lhasa is the another prime highlight of the tour.
Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport or train station, our representatives will meet you then drive to the capital of Tibet “Lhasa”. If transferred from the airport (60 km/1hr) one may view the Yarlung Tsangpo River/ Bhamaputra river (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa river on their way to Lhasa. The ancient city of Lhasa is situated at the banks of Kyichu River at 3,650 meters above sea-level. Upon arrival, check-in hotel and the rest at the hotel for better acclimatization. Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa
After breakfast, our guide shall meet you at the hotel’s lobby and proceed with sightseeing around Lhasa. First it will take you the Potala palace, the winter palace of Dalai Lama. This most symbolic landmark of Tibet built atop a single hill was by the first foremost King Songtsen Gompa.The most valuable collections here are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Caveofthe-33rd-great-king-of-Tibet. Then proceed to Norbulinka which means ‘Treasure park’ and considered to be the biggest man-made garden in Tibet. It covers an area of 36,0000 sq. m. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa
Today’s, sightseeing covers Jokhang temple, Barkhor market, Sera Monastery. Jokhang temple was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in 7th century to promote Buddhism in Tibet. Inside the temple is the statue of Lord Buddha at an age of twelve which is perhaps the most idolized object in Tibetan Buddhism. Closer to Jokhang temple is the Barkhor street/market where one can do the kora (a religious circulation of the temple) with pilgrims and locals. Meanwhile, you can hunt for souvenirs at the market. Sera monastery is located 5 km north of Lhasa and it’s setting is one of the beautiful one. Once a community of more than 5,000 monks resided here but later on extinguished by the Chinese. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa
Early in the morning, take a drive to Namtso lake from Lhasa which is about 4 hours drive from Lhasa. Lake Namtse is located at the nomadic county of Damshug. Explore around the lake with some great photographic opportunities and witnessing the snow-caped mountains just closer to the lake. Afterward, drive back to Lhasa. Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or train station for your onward destination.