| Namtso Lake Trek |
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Namtso, known as the “Heavenly Lake" is the second largest salt lake in Tibet. It is approximately 70km long and 30km wide. Some 4990 meters above sea level, it is situated at the edge of the severely weathered chang thang plateau to the north of Lhasa. 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.
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. Itinerary:
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| Facts about Tibet |
Government: Communist Relationship with P.R.C: Colonial Legal Status: Occupied National Flag: Lions with red and blue rays Population: 2.63 million Capital: Lhasa Area: 1.2 million sq km (471,700 sq miles) Major languages: Tibetan, Chinese Major religion: Buddhism Main exports: Handicrafts, livestock |
