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Nam Tso Lake Tibet: Sacred Salt Lake at 4,718m and the Pilgrim Circuit

Visit Nam Tso (Namco) Lake in Tibet — the highest saltwater lake in the world at 4,718 metres, sacred to both Bon and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, accessible from Lhasa as a 2-day excursion, with the atmospheric pilgrim cave peninsula, breathtaking sky-lake reflections, and practical guidance on altitude, permits, and the best season.