- All necessary Tibet Travel permit
- Accommodation in Hotel, Guest House, and Tent Camp Basis
- All transfers by private transport
- One Tibetan English speaking tour guide
- One Supporting Sherpa and cook during trekking (3 Pax above)
- All conservation entry fees for clients & Sherpa
- Meal Plan on Full board Basis (B/L/D) during stay in Camp and B/B basis during a stay in Hotel or Guest House
- All Sightseeing and Monastery Entrance Fee
- All trekking equipment
Journey overview
The experience at a glance
Namtso is the second biggest salt lake in Tibet, located about 210 Kilometers north of Lhasa. Lhasa Namtso Lake Trek is a fairly rugged off-the-beaten-path but is considered one of the most rewarding treks in Tibet. During the trek, you will get an opportunity to see the nomads on the move of their Yak herds and get the flavor of Tibet's high grasslands.
Lhasa Namtso Lake Trek (10 Days) is full of trekking and driving. Best for those who love to camp and walk amid beautiful mountains, up and down the hills, this tour offers you a great prospect to get along with nature. During the Lhasa Namtso Lake Trek Itinerary, you walk and drive along the beautiful turquoise lakes in the highest part of the world and move through the glacier valley in the Tibetan Plateau. The whole time you are on this tour, you will be very close to nature, and you will practice a feeling second to no other when you watch the fantastic view of Namtso Lake.
Alternatively, you can take your flight back to another destination from Lhasa if you no longer wish to drive to EBC via the friendship highway, which also shortens your trip.
Day by day
10 days · 1 region
Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.
This day you will fly from China/Kathmandu to Gongkar airport, over the greatest mountains in the world, absorbing their timeless beauty. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you will rest and get acquainted with the Tibetan Environment. Please read: If you are connecting from Kathmandu, make sure to arrive in Kathmandu at least 3-4 working days before the flight to Lhasa as you will need an extra few days to process the Tibet Group Visa. Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa
The second and the third day of the tour are dedicated to Lhasa city and its marvelous architectural beauty. You will be visiting the Jokhang temple, Sera and Drepung monasteries, and Potala Palace along with Barkhor Street and the Lhasa streets. Jokhang temple which was constructed back in the 7th century attracts hundreds of tourists every year. This temple has a very huge Sakyamuni Buddha statue and is considered the holiest place in Tibet. Sera and Drepung monasteries were founded in 1419 which are actually numerous white temples and Buddhist buildings at the foot of a rocky hill. Back in its days, Drepung monastery use to have 8,000 monks to teach traditions of Vajrayana, Mahayana, and Sutrayana, the three vehicles of Tibetan Buddhism. Potala palace with 1000 rooms and 13 stories to explore this is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Tibet. Elegantly decorated with hundreds of Thangka paintings, frescos and images created hundreds of years ago the Potala palace is a perfect example of how ancient monuments should be preserved. Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa Breakfast Provided
This is the day you will begin your trek. After a drive along the Tibet-Qinghai highway to Yangpachen and further to Damsung which is at the altitude of 4130m, we will have a short hike through the beautiful Tibetan meadow and call it a day and camp. We will also visit a monastery on the way. Overnight at Tented Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Provided
This day consists of 7-8 hours trek. On this day we pass through glaciated valley and herder’s camp where we’ll camp for the night. Overnight at Tented Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Provided
Descending to the Broad Basins and hiking along with green Tibetan Meadows, today we will cross the Kong La from where we can have an amazing view of Namtso Lake and Nyenchen Thangla Ranges. Overnight at Tented Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Provided
On this day, we get to witness the nomadic camps and their herds of animals as we hike through the green carpet of grasses. We will have lunch by the lake and follow the jeep trail all the way to Tashi Do hermitage and finally camp at the end of the day. Overnight at Tented Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Provided
This day is put aside for self-exploration of Tashi Do Hermitage and the lake. Overnight at Tented Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Provided
We drive back to Lhasa via Yangbachen. Spend the night at the hotel. Overnight at Tented Camp Breakfast and lunch provided
Depending on your flight/train time, our team will transfer you to the airport/train station for your return flight from Tibet. You can also drive to the Kyirong border through the Tibetan highway. Customize the itinerary Lhasa Everest Base Camp Kathmandu Tour. Breakfast is provided
Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Lhasa
Places covered
Destinations on this trip
The places this journey moves through, in the order they shape the experience.
Lhasa
Dhamsung
Glaciated Valley
Kong La
Namtso Lake
Tashi Do
Trip essentials
What your journey covers
A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.
- Tibet Group Visa Entering from Nepal (US$175 for Americans, US$ 155 for Canadian, US$ 85 for Others)
- Flight fare or train fares
- Lunch and Dinner during stay in Hotel or Guest House
- Yak and Yak men to carry your personal belongings (if necessary)
- Sleeping bag, walking stick, down jackets
- Insurance of any kind
- Laundry, Telephonic service
- Personal Expenses and Bar bill, drinks, Tips
- Tips for Supporting Staff
- Any extra cost due to weather of political-related problem
Before you go
Trip Information
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