Namtso Lake

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:lake
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by road from Lhasa
gptkbp:area 196 square kilometers
gptkbp:best_time_to_visit May to October
gptkbp:climate highland climate
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:color turquoise blue
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Tibetan cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_practices traditional rituals performed by locals
gptkbp:cultural_significance important pilgrimage site
gptkbp:depth 33 meters
varies with seasons
gptkbp:elevation 4,718 meters
gptkbp:environmental_concerns pollution from tourism
gptkbp:famous_event Tibetan festivals celebrated nearby
gptkbp:fishing_regulations limited fishing activities allowed
gptkbp:flora alpine plants
gptkbp:geographical_feature part of the Tibetan Plateau
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient trade route
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Namtso Lake
gptkbp:is_visible_from clear blue waters
gptkbp:lake_access requires permits for certain areas
gptkbp:lake_biodiversity supports diverse ecosystems
gptkbp:lake_depth average depth of 20 meters
gptkbp:lake_exploration explored by researchers and adventurers.
gptkbp:lake_formation formed by tectonic activity
gptkbp:lake_history has historical significance in Tibetan culture
gptkbp:lake_type high-altitude lake
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:Nyenchen_Tanglha_Mountains
rugged terrain
gptkbp:length 70 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy supports local tourism economy
gptkbp:local_legends myths and legends associated with the lake
gptkbp:local_names Nam Tso
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Tibet
gptkbp:major_rivers one of the largest lakes in Tibet
gptkbp:nearby_attractions nearby hot springs
gptkbp:outflow gptkb:Brahmaputra_River
gptkbp:photography popular photography location
gptkbp:research_interest studied for climate change effects
gptkbp:sacred_mountains associated with sacred mountains in Buddhism
gptkbp:scenic_views panoramic views of mountains
gptkbp:seasonal_freezing freezes in winter
gptkbp:significance sacred site in Tibetan Buddhism
gptkbp:spiritual_importance associated with local deities
gptkbp:sport boating and hiking available
gptkbp:surrounding_area Namtso Nature Reserve
gptkbp:surrounding_cities Tibetan nomadic communities
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:transportation bus services from Lhasa
gptkbp:type saltwater lake
gptkbp:water_quality highly saline water
gptkbp:water_source glacial meltwater
gptkbp:width 30 kilometers
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for migratory birds
home to various bird species
yaks and sheep
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Central_Tibet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6