Nam Tso is an important pilgrimage site. It is one of three lakes considered to be holy and sacred by the Tibetan people. This huge body of pale blue water is back dropped by mountains with hints of purple tones. It's a surreal setting that looks like something you would see in a water colour painting. The drive from Lhasa to Nam Tso takes about four hours. We booked our vehicle and driver with two young girls from England. Unlike our last trip in Tibet, this one went off without a hitch. We had no flat tires and no break downs. … [Read more...]