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The Holy Waters of Nam-Tso

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My final excursion in Tibet was a two day trip to Nam-Tso, a holy lake about 3 hours Northwest of Lhasa. I saved this trip for last because the elevation at the lake is about 1,000 meters higher than Lhasa, and I was already suffereing from minor headaches because of the altitude.

As seems to be the norm in Tibet, Nam-Tso was breathtaking. Clear blue waters surrounded by the Himalayas and monasteries. We spent the night in a tent and it was cold, cold, cold, but definitely worth it to experience the lake without the circus that begins when the tour buses arrive at 11am and ends when they leave at about 4pm. We met cool new people, took in breathtaking views, experienced unique cultural exhanges, and enjoyed some of the most memorable days of our lives. You know, the norm. At least when you’re in Tibet.

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Ingrid and I and the Chinese tour buses on the way to the lake.

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A Yak and the snow spotted Himalayas!!

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Our first view of the lake from afar

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Crystal clear waters

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Spinning the prayer wheel at Nam-Tso. There is a small monastery on the shores of the lake, and a holy kora that pilgrims walk, spinning their prayer wheels, of course.

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Monks relaxing at Nam-tso.

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One side of the lake….

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And the other side of the lake. The scenery, colors, clouds, weather, etc. changes constantly in Tibet. Close your eyes for 5 minutes and when you open them you’d swear you were in a different place.

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I walked up the the top of one of the cliffs and a couple of men were hanging prayer flags. I helped just a little tiny bit, but it was still very cool.

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Pretty young woman that spends her afternoons (11am-4pm when the tour buses arrive) posing for pictures for about $.50 per shot.



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8 responses to “The Holy Waters of Nam-Tso”

  1. Ailee says:

    I somehow randomly found your blog and now thoroughly enjoy reading it. And you pictures are so lovely!

    Where are you headed next?

  2. Ailee says:

    Thanks for the reply! Hope you enjoy the last leg of your trip!

    What is your plan after this? :))

  3. Twy says:

    Beautiful, beautiful pictures!!!

    Ready for the beaches of Thailand~~~~~~~

  4. Simon says:

    Every time I see the colors of the pictures I`m in awe. Beautiful beautiful, specially the one with the monks and the lake! well done really good contrast 🙂

  5. Scott says:

    It’s like the sky and the lake are having a blue contest. In some pictures the sky wins; in others it’s the lake.

    Amazing.

  6. Adam Shane says:

    Happiest travellers in Asia indeed!! Can’t wait to hear about your re-adventures in Thailand!

  7. Buddha says:

    Wow Nice pictures..

    Thank you;;;; Waiting for moooorre

  8. Mootz says:

    A-mazing……I’m completly jealous…..

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