Pangong Lake
Pangong Lake is an endorheic lake spanning eastern Ladakh and West Tibet situated at an elevation of 4,225 m (13,862 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and divided into five sub-lakes, called Pangong Tso, Tso Nyak, Rum Tso (twin lakes) and Nyak Tso. Approximately 50% of the length of the overall lake lies within Tibet, 40% in Indian-administered Ladakh, and the remaining 10% is disputed and is a de facto buffer zone between India and China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. All together it covers almost 700 km2. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. It has a land-locked basin separated from the Indus River basin by a small elevated ridge, but is believed to have been part of the Indus basin in prehistoric times You have heard and seen it all about Pangong lake, at least online or through movies such as the famous 2009 film “3 Idiots”. Now, you wish to pay a visit to the place of your fantasy.
Apart from Bollywood hysteria, people visit Pangong Tso for its exquisite natural beauty. You would often come across onlookers trying to see at least three to four hues of blue colour in this pristine water body of trans-Himalaya. You would find people mesmerized by its expanse and magnanimity. The earthy walls of barren mountains form a backdrop for this emerald lake, drawing visitors from all over the world.
However, from Leh, the capital of Ladakh, Pangong Tso is a long stretch. Wouldn’t you be keen on learning about what lies on its way? In this post, we are detailing those villages, sites and monasteries that you could enjoy before arriving at your destination