Namtso is a sacred high-altitude lake north of Lhasa, with the principal visitor area around Tashi Island at roughly 4,718 metres. It is not an easy first-day excursion. Visit only after acclimatising in Lhasa, use current official transport and return rules, and treat worsening altitude symptoms as a reason to descend rather than a challenge to overcome.
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