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Heavenly Lake -- Namtso 纳木错

In Tibetan, 'TSO' means lake; and Namtso means 'Heavenly Lake'. Situated 4718m above sea level, and surrounded by snow covered peaks, Namtso is one of the three holy lakes of Tibet. It is the highest salt water lake in the world.
Every year, pilgrims from everywhere come here and spend over a month to walk the entire length of its shore. They believe this will bring them good fortune.
The panaromic view
The panaromic view		 The lake as seen from the Na Ken La Pass, elevation 5190m , who can believe the sun will be shining on the lake shortly
The lake as seen from the Na Ken La Pass, elevation 5190m , who can believe the sun will be shining on the lake shortly		 Prayer flags reaching for the sky
Prayer flags reaching for the sky		 Yak horn, Mani pile and the lake
Yak horn, Mani pile and the lake		 Wave crashing on to the rocks
Wave crashing on to the rocks		 Sky, mountain, lake, man
Sky, mountain, lake, man
Reflections
Reflections		 Yak rests next to the lake
Yak rests next to the lake		 Stupa next to the lake, 1
Stupa next to the lake, 1		 Stupa next to the lake, 2
Stupa next to the lake, 2

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