How to Plan a Trip from Leh To Pangong Tso Lake Leh Ladakh Travel Guide
How to Plan a Trip from Leh To Pangong Tso Lake Leh Ladakh Travel Guide
Prior to the year 2009, the name Pangong Tso was pretty much unknown to everyone except for a handful few who were familiar with the terrain of Ladakh. Then in 2009, a movie called “3 Idiots” was released which featured a scene of Amir Khan flying a kite on the banks of a deep blue lake against the backdrop of barren grey mountains of mighty Himalayas. The movie was an instant hit but an even bigger hit was that lake. It provoked curiosity throughout the nation and pretty soon, Pangong Lake became a household name, known to every travel enthusiasts in the country.
The word Pangong Tso derives from Tibetan “spang gong mtsho” which literally means “High grassland Lake”, Also commonly referred to as “enchanted lake”, it is about 5 kkilometers wide at its broadest point and runs a total length of 134 kilometers; extending from India to China. Approximately, 60% of the lake is in China and 40% in India.
Pangong Tso Lake is a saltwater lake and has very low micro-vegetation. Per the reports, there are no fish or any other aquatic life in the lake however you will still see numerous ducks and gulls flying over and on the surface of the lake. Interestingly, this lake also acts as a breeding ground for a variety of birds. In Summer, Bar Headed Goose and Brahmini Ducks are common to be seen here. Though you will not see right on the banks of the lake, but the area around also supports a number of species of wildlife like Kiang and Marmot.
In winter, water of the lake freezes completely; so much that you can easily walk over it. People have also taken their SUVs over the water in Winter to click pictures though I will really not recommend it. The route from Leh to Pangong Tso will also take you across mighty Chang La, a high altitude pass which was once considered as third highest motorable road in the world. Depending on your speed and breaks, this journey can take you anywhere between 6-8 hours and runs through a highly scenic region full of eye-catching vistas.
In this article, I will provide details on how you can plan a trip to Pangong Tso from Leh. The article contains information on routes, accommodation, best time to visit and several other important tips that can be of help while traveling to Pangong.
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