Nako Lake is a high altitude lake in the Pooh sub-division of the Kinnaur district. It forms part of the boundary of Nako village. The lake  is about 3,662 metres (12,014 ft) above sea level. The lake is surrounded by willow and poplar trees. Nako is a small village settlement near the lake and serves as a stopover for travellers going to Spiti via Shimla. The lake is considered pious by villagers as it is believed that Guru Padmasambhava meditated near the lake, and his footprints are also marked on a rock here.Several miles away there is a village called Tashigang around which there are several caves where it is believed that Guru Padmasambhava meditated and gave discourse to followers.It is a sacred place for the people of these valleys.