FORBIDDEN LHASA & NAMTSO TREK (TIB-111)
Explore Lhasa, trek to Namtso Lake, & overland journey to Nepal border
Ex – Kathmandu/Chengdu/Beijing
Best Season: April to October |
| DEPARTURE DATES |
| Festival |
Year 2009 |
Year 2010 |
| Thanka Unveiling Shigatse (Tashilhunpo Monastery) |
June 26-July 10 |
June 16-July 1 |
| Shoton Festival |
Aug 19-Sept 2 |
Aug 8-22 |
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Private tour dates available on request |
Rongbuk
Namtso, or the heavenly lake lies 190 km north-west of Lhasa at an elevation of 4718 m and is the second largest salt-water lake in Tibet. Surrounded by spectacular snow-covered mountains, it is a place of desolate beauty and the site of a holy hermitage that draws pilgrims from all over Tibet.
Our trek passes through glaciated valleys and mountains of the Nyenchen Thanglha range to the pebbled shores of the lake. During the summer months the wide open spaces are filled with nomad herders and their herds of yaks and tents - an intoxicating sight. We shall also visit sacred spots, holy shrines, and the bird sanctuary.
The other highlight of this trip is visit to Rongbuk Monastery and the Everest Base Camp.
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