Pangong Tsoपैंगोंग त्सो
The long blue lake across the border, with camps on its shore.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChangthang, Ladakh
Changthang plateau
Changthang plateau
Best time to visit15 May to 30 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height4350 m above sea level
Time needed2 days
Base and nearbySpangmik, Durbuk
EntryPermit from the Leh administration
About Pangong Tso
A long, brackish lake at about 4,350 metres, with blue and turquoise water that changes colour through the day. It stretches into Tibet, and only about a third lies in India. Most visitors stay at Spangmik or Lukung in camps, and the night sky is superb. Permits are needed, and it is very cold even in summer.
What to see and do
- Colour changing lake
- Camps at Spangmik
- Starry skies
- Marmots and migratory birds
- Permit needed
Part of Ladakh and Karakoram.
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