Namtso Lake

Namtso Lake is the biggest lake in Tibet, the second biggest salt water lake in Chinathe first biggest is Qinghai Lake, and the world's most elevated lake. It is situated between the Damxung County of Lhasa and the Bango County of Nagqu locale.

In the Tibetan dialect, "Namtso Lake" signifies "Eminent Lake". The lake surface is at 4,740 meters above ocean level, estimating around 70 kilometers in length and 30 kilometers expansive, with a surface region of 1,920 square kilometers. As a result of the high elevation, you'll have to adjust in and around Lhasa for a couple of days before traveling thusly. It isn't bizarre for guests to ge elevation affliction on an overnight stay ou at the lake.

The dissolved snow and ice of the Nyenchen Tangula Mountains from the principle water supply of Namtso Lake. It was these mountains that Heinrich Harrer and Peter Aufschnaiter crossed on their fantastic adventure to Lhasa. With lavish grass developing on the immense land close to the lake, the place is the best field place where there is northern Tibet.

Natural life animals, particularly valuable feathered creatures, observe the place to be a perfect territory. Other than the 5 islands in the lake, there are 5 promontories venturing into the lake.

The Zaxi Peninsula is the biggest among the 5. On the landmass of 10 square kilometers are the Zaxi Monastery, karst hollows, stone backwoods, normally shaped scaffolds and other unique view.