Nam Co is one the 3 holy lakes in Tibet. In Tibetan “Nam Co” means “heavenly lake”. It has been reviewed as the holy land by Buddhism as devolution said it was once the venue of the followers. According to legend, Nam Co is the mirror of the goddess, and the waterhead is the liquid from welkin kitchen. Its pure and serene should not be missed by every tourist.
With an elevation of 4,718 meters, it measures 70kms from east to west and 30kms from south to north. It is the highest salt-water lake in the world with an area of 1,920 square kilometers.
The lake is composed of 5 islands with the largest island of 1.2 square kilometers. It is said by the Buddhists that they are the avatars of five Buddhas. Masses of grottoes are grotesque in shapes, numerous stelaes and bizarre rocks are standing. The plain along the bank of the lake is the natural field, welcoming the arrival of wigeon every summer. The lake is rich in all kinds of fishes, snow lotus, caladium and the place for wide animals dwelling.
The lake is clear, flickering blue light under the sunshine, which seems to wash your soul cleanly.
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The lake is composed of 5 islands with the largest island of 1.2 square kilometers. It is said by the Buddhists that they are the avatars of five Buddhas. Masses of grottoes are grotesque in shapes, numerous stelaes and bizarre rocks are standing. The plain along the bank of the lake is the natural field, welcoming the arrival of wigeon every summer. The lake is rich in all kinds of fishes, snow lotus, caladium and the place for wide animals dwelling.
