Namucuo — Attraction in Lhasa

Beautiful, big lake. But cold (less than 10 deg C) and windy when visited in the month of June. Weather was cloudy when visited so couldn't see the lake's full turquoise water colour beauty. It's the world's highest salt lake and has an area of almost thrice the size of Singapore. Couldn't see the other end of the lake from one end. It's one of the sacred lake in Tibet. There's a hill next to the carpark. If u wish to climb it, take it slower than ur usual pace. Else at an altitude of 4700m (15700 ft), high altitude sickness may easily find u in the form of annoying headache. In that case, have an ample early rest and drink more warm water. Should go away after next morning. At the lake, there were some tibetans offering paid photo shots and ride on their yaks. The road to the lake is bumpy gravel road, advise to bring some motion sickness pill with u. At one point of the roadtrip it will reach an altitude above 5190m at La Ghen La pass as one needs to go over a mountain range beside namtso lake to reach...

Visiting this lake is completely worth the long trip and enduring the altitude , cold and windy conditions. We visited in late January - the edges Of the lake were frozen but the rest displayed wonderful turquoise colors. The lake is surrounded by naked mountains making a surreal impression. In spite of the altitude you see wildlife: birds, fish and then some Yak. Private vehicles aren’t allowed to drive around the lake as this is a sacred and protected area so you need to take a bus from the arrival facility. The bus takes you to an small peninsula where you can walk by the lake side.

Some nomad families are established around the...

I was lucky to visit the lake in late April when the lake was still frozen and snow was everywhere. It was a bit cloudy but as you can see in the pictures, everything was in white. Snowy mountain is masterpiece. It’s cold, high and windy so make sure you dress layers and bring enough hot water. Oxygen is not a must but highly recommended in case you want to have a walk...