Pangong Tso Tourism

Type of destination: Lake

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 days

Pangong Tso, also referred to as Pangong Lake, is situated in the Himalayas at a height of about 4,350 meters (14,270 feet) above sea level. It straddles the boundary between India and China, with the longer portion lying in the Tibetan Autonomous Region. The lake is renowned for its stunning blue waters, which reflect the surrounding barren mountains and the vast expanse of sky. It is one of the largest brackish water lakes in Asia, extending to almost 134 km (83 miles) in length, although its width remains slim, ranging between 2 to 5 km (1.2 to 3.1 miles). The unique feature of Pangong Tso is its changing hues that range from shades of blue to green and even red. It freezes completely during winter despite its salinity. The area around the lake supports scant vegetation and wildlife, including a number of migratory birds, particularly the Brahmini ducks and black-necked cranes. Accessibility is limited due to its high altitude and rugged terrain, with only one rough road leading to it from Leh. The greater part of the tourism is concentrated in the 8 km stretch of land that lies within Indian Territory. Pangong Tso became immensely popular worldwide after featuring in the Bollywood film '3 Idiots'.

Top 5 Reviews on Pangong Tso

83lovetotravel

Wrote on 18th Dec, 2023

Turquoise blue waters surrounded by beautiful Himalayas

Beautiful pristine lake surrounded by majestic Himalayas. We visited mid September and it was unusually warm during the day. The lake can be enjoyed anytime of the day but sunrise n sunsets are specta..

SatishKhandar13

Wrote on 2nd Dec, 2023

Amazing place

what an amzing place , this high altitude lake filled up my holiday desire to be in the Himalaya. The blue sky smiled with the dancing silver clouds touching the top of the mountain making that witnes..

66aakashc

Wrote on 21st Nov, 2023

Pangong Tso in October; Mr. Sonu's taxi

Mr. Sonu's taxi tour to Pangong Tso Lake in October was a breathtaking experience. The azure waters of the lake mirrored the clear sky, creating a stunning landscape. Sonu's insightful commentary adde..

venkitasubramanian

Wrote on 18th Oct, 2023

Trip to pangong Tso

We cannot forget the view of pangong Tso, the travel from nubra vally was really hectic and the road work is yet to complete, we forgot everything the moment we saw pangong Tso

drabhi-b87

Wrote on 15th Oct, 2023

UUntouched beauty but please donâ€™t litter as the lake is considered holy

An amazing experience. On one hand you have the stillness of the highest salt water lake in the world and then you have tall barren mountains all around. You could sit there for hours and hours and no..

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