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GO TO NAM-TSO (highest lake in the world)
mavl Says: (had to include this tip here cos nam-tso isn't exactly in damxoi, just near it.)when planning a trip to tibet, i highly recommend including a trip to nam-tso, most stunning of tibet's four sacred lakes. although it is about 5 hours from lhasa by 4x4, nam-tso can be done in...
STOP AT THE TOP OF THE PASS GOING AND COMING BACK
mavl Says: to get to nam-tso lake, you'll have to negotiate a 5200m high mountain pass. at the top of the pass, make sure you stop and take pictures. if you're lucky, the weather will cooperate and you'll have a stunning view of the lake below. if you're not so lucky, you'll encounter...
WATCH OUT FOR THE FAMOUS NAM-TSO NOMADS
mavl Says: when on your way up the 5200m high mountain pass that leads to nam-tso lake, be sure to keep an eye out (and your camera ready) for the famous nomads of nam-tso - the drokpas of changtang plateau. (pls. refer to local customs tip for more info about them).you will be able to...
mavl Says: as you climb the pass on the way to nam-tso lake, you'll start noticing dark brown dots interspersed on the mountainside. a closer look will reveal that these are the tents of the drokpas, the nomads of changtang plateau.being a nomad may seem hard enough but making your...
mavl Says: if you are going to visit nam-tso for a day trip (not staying overnight), here's something to consider:when you see this sign - which is right at the entrance of the zigzag that goes to nam-tso lake - make sure you visit the loo on the other side of the gate. it's pretty...
mavl Says: can't stress this warning enough:if you want to avoid symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS) during your stay in tibet even after you've acclimatized, all you need to do is follow this golden rule of high altitude trekking: "climb high, sleep low."this simply means that...
MAKE SURE YOUR CAMERA HAS A DECENT ZOOM LENSE
mavl Says: since the scale of the views at nam-tso lake is so vast, you'll definitely need a camera with decent zoom capability (at the very least 12x optical zoom). only by zooming in will you capture details of the snow-capped nyenchen tanglha mountain range at the other end of...
BRING A VIDEOCAM EVEN IF YOU DON'T USUALLY DO
mavl Says: even if you don't usually like to video your vacation (like me), make sure you bring a videocam or at least a digicam with decent video capability (like i did) when going to nam-tso lake. why? video will be the only way to capture the roaring winds you'll encounter at the...
BRING A THICK JACKET (windbreaker)
mavl Says: especially for people going to nam-tso for the day only, make sure you bring a thick jacket (windbreaker, waterproof if possible). the high elevation pretty much ensures cold winds even if you go during warm months. high winds and a drizzle at this altitude often...
mavl Says: when making the trip to damxoi and nam-tso lake (usually from lhasa), you'll be on the road for several hours. the places along the way where you can stop will be few and far between so make sure you bring an adequate supply of bottled water (adequate depends on how...
WATCH W/ ALTIMETER (it's all about elevation)
mavl Says: bring a watch with an altimeter (i had a suunto xlander).if you're going to tibet, you'll be encountering elevations you're likely never to encounter again - personal altitude records is what i mean. might as well record it, right?also, better to be aware of the elevations...
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bring a watch with an altimeter (i had a suunto xlander).if you're going to tibet, you'll be encountering elevations you're likely never to encounter again -...
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