From Lhasa via Damxung, this circumambulation of Namtso begins at Tashi Peninsula and circles the lake—about 280 km, nee...
Namtso Lake Kora
From Lhasa via Damxung, this circumambulation of Namtso begins at Tashi Peninsula and circles the lake—about 280 km, needing eight to ten days on foot...
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8 days 🟠 Challenging Jun–Octmo
Route Introduction
- From Lhasa via Damxung, this circumambulation of Namtso begins at Tashi Peninsula and circles the lake—about 280 km, needing eight to ten days on foot at a lakeshore elevation of around 4,700 m.
- The Nyenchen Tanglha range mirrors in the water, and pastures and mani stone piles line the shore.
- The kora season runs June to October; in winter the lake freezes and walking the ice is possible but risky.
Key data
| Suggested days | 8 days |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 🟠 Challenging |
| Best months | Jun–Octmo |
| Provinces | Tibet |
| Waypoint | 6 |
Safety
At this extreme altitude with few resupply points, expect heavy self-supported camping and serious altitude-sickness precautions—go with companions and a guide.
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Namtso Lake Kora
Tashi Peninsula · Shengxiang Tianmen Arch · Namtso North Shore Pasture · Duojia Monastery · Namtso West Shore Camp
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||||
| 09:00 | Tashi Peninsula | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 10:50 | Shengxiang Tianmen Arch | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 12:40 | Namtso North Shore Pasture | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 14:30 | Duojia Monastery | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 16:20 | Namtso West Shore Camp | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 18:10 | Tashi Peninsula | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
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