Ngari is a mysterious region in Tibet. With an average altitude of up to 4,500 meters, it is reputed as “the Roof of the Roof of the World”. Yet that doesn’t mean that Ngari is an unlivable place. It boasts numerous snow-capped mountains and lakes. The water is clean and plants flourish particularly well here, making this place a wonderland for groups of sheep and cattle. Besides, a large number of rare wild animals and plants can also be seen here, because the unique climate and topographical conditions have created a perfect environment for them. What’s more, Ngari is also the birthplace of Zhangzhung, an ancient culture and kingdom of western and northwestern Tibet. And lastly, the holiest mountain in Buddhism — Mount Kailash, is located at Ngari.
Most people would like to go to Ngari to have a look at this mysterious land when they travel to Tibet. But when they are told that the altitude of Ngari is the highest in Tibet, many of them would be too scared to go there. However, even though Ngari is about 1,000 meters higher than Lhasa, a large part of the tourists attractions in Ngari are habitable and livable for not only animals, but also human beings.
Location:Mt. Kailash is a world-recognized holy mountain and is reputed as “the king of holy mountains”. It is located at Purang County in Ngari, close to the 219 National Road. For more information about Mount Kailash, please read related articles on our website.
Altitude:6,656 meters (The place where tourists can enjoy the scenery of the mountain is about 5,000 meters above sea level.)
Location:Lake Manasarovar is located at Purang County. It is 30km away from Mount Kailash, and between the lake and the mountain is the famous Xinjiang-Tibet Highway.
Altitude:4,588 meters
Location:Lhanag-tso Lake is only 5km away from Lake Manasarovar, but the two lakes are totally different: Lhanag-tso Lake is a saltwater lake, while Lake Manasarovar is a freshwater lake.
Altitude:about 4,570 meters
Location:The Ruins of the Guge Kingdom are located on a 300-meter mountain in Tuolin Town, Zanda County. The mountain is just like a huge building complex, with houses, pagodas, and caverns situating all over the mountain.
Altitude:about 4,000 meters
Location:Zanda Earth Forest National a form of geomorphology caused by earth movement and erosion. It is about 13km away from the Ruins of the Guge Kingdom and is close to the ancient Tuolin Temple.
Altitude:about 4,500 meters
Location:Shiquan River Town is the administrative center of Ngari and the junction of Ngari-Shigatse Highway and Xinjiang-Tibet Highway. Go eastward from Ngari, you reach the Naqu region, where you can see boundless grassland and numerous rivers and lakes. Ngari Kunsha Airport is located at the valley region which is about 45km away from Shiquan River Town.
Altitude:about 4,300 meter
The altitude along Lhasa - Shigatse fluctuates greatly, with many ups and downs along the way. Although the altitude between Shigatse and Ngari will be much more higher, it only fluctuates slightly. And altitude of the highway keeps at average of around 4，500 meters.
Along the way you will pass through the famous Qiangtang Grassland and Naqu Grassland, the numerous rivers and lakes and wild animals of which are candy for the eyes. The altitude along the way fluctuates slightly, keeping at an average of about 4,500 meters.
Even though the altitude of Ngari is relatively high, few of the tourists would get altitude sickness during the journey. On the contrary, most of them would enjoy a lot on this “Roof of the Roof of the World”. Yet it is still necessary to talk something about the prevention of altitude sickness for a Ngari journey.
Firstly, although Ngari is located at an high altitude, this vast land is mostly flat and affords a good view for tourists. This place is so beautiful that you would not move your eyes from the scenery along the way. Therefore, you wouldn’t pay much attention to the altitude along the way.
Secondly, the journey to Ngari is generally arranged on the last few days of the Tibet journey. A normal Tibet itinerary is usually as follow: Lhasa - Shigatse - EBC - Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar - Zanda Earth Forest - the Ruins of the Guge Kingdom. You will spend the first 3 days visiting Lhasa to adapt to the high altitude. Then the next 2 - 3 days will be spent along the way from Lhasa to EBC. And when you get to Mt. Kailash and Lake Lake Manasarovar, it is believed that you would have already adapted to the altitude here. Therefore, you would be pretty relaxed and comfortable in Ngari.
Finally, our professional guides and experienced drivers will be the perfect companions for your journey. They will offer immediate assistance when you feel uncomfortable, and you don’t need to worry about the altitude sickness at all. Therefore, you will enjoy the whole journey because of their warm and attentive services.
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