Namtso Lake, in Tibetan, means “the Heaven Lake”. It is honored as the holy lake both for Tibetan Buddhism and Bon (a primitive religion that existed before Buddhism was introduced to Tibet).
After being accessed by a 5,100 meters mountain pass, the Namtso is in front of you with his pure blue water. At 4,718 meters, it is the highest saltwater lake in the world. Snow-capped mountains and open grassland, dotted with yak herds and local nomads, surround the crystal clear water, making it one of the most beautiful places in Tibet.
It is a tradition for Buddhists to make the Kora around Namtso Lake. Pilgrims walk or prostrate along the lakeside, and pray to it. They believe that if they walk around the lake once during the year of the goat, they and their family will be blessed with good health, safety, knowledge, and other virtues.