How To Reach Pangong Tso

Traveling to Pangong Tso, Ladakh, India

Pangong Tso is one of the most beautiful and scenic destinations in India, but reaching there is not straightforward due to the challenging terrain of Ladakh. Travelers can reach this high-altitude lake by road, and also by combining flight and road.

Nearest Airport and Railway Station

• Nearest Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh
• Nearest Railway Station: No direct railway connectivity. The closest major railway stations are Jammu Tawi in Jammu and Udhampur Railway Station.

From India's Top 10 Cities:

1. Mumbai - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 2020 KM

Road Distance: Approx 2600 KM via NH 48 and NH 3

Flights available to Leh; travel onward by hiring a taxi or shared taxi to reach Pangong Tso. Road travel requires a stopover in Srinagar or Manali depending upon the route taken.

2. Delhi - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 620 KM

Road Distance: Approx 1250 KM via Leh-Manali Highway

Flights available to Leh; road option includes a stopover at Manali or Keylong.

3. Bangalore - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 2250 KM

Road Distance: Approx 3200 KM via NH 44

Flights available to Leh; road option would require several days of travel with suggested stopovers in Hyderabad, Nagpur, and Delhi or Ahmedabad, Udaipur, and Delhi followed by Manali or Srinagar.

4. Kolkata - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 1750 KM

Road Distance: Approx 2350 KM via NH 19

Flights available to Leh; road travel would require multiple stops such as in Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, Delhi, and Manali or Srinagar.

5. Chennai - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 2300 KM

Road Distance: Approx 3300 KM via NH 44 and NH 3

Flights available to Leh; a road trip would necessitate stopovers in Hyderabad, Nagpur, Delhi, followed by Manali or Srinagar.

6. Hyderabad - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 1850 KM

Road Distance: Approx 2700 KM via NH 44

Flights available to Leh; road travel would likely require a halt in Nagpur, Delhi, followed by Manali or Srinagar.

7. Ahmedabad - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 1450 KM

Road Distance: Approx 1900 KM via NH 48 and NH 3

Flights available to Leh; road journey would involve stops in Udaipur, Delhi, and Manali or Srinagar.

8. Pune - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 1900 KM

Road Distance: Approx 2500 KM via NH 48 and NH 3

Flights available to Leh; road travel would usually involve breaks in Surat, Udaipur, and Delhi followed by Manali or Srinagar.

9. Jaipur - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 1000 KM

Road Distance: Approx 1600 KM via NH 48 and Leh-Manali Highway

Flights available to Leh; road travel can include stops at Delhi, and then Manali or Srinagar.

10. Surat - Leh (Pangong Tso)

Flight Distance: Approx 1700 KM

Road Distance: Approx 2100 KM via NH 48 and NH 3

Flights available to Leh; if opting to drive, consider halting in Vadodara, Udaipur, and Delhi before heading to Manali or Srinagar.

Best Route by Road

The most common routes to reach Ladakh by road are:

• From Manali: Manali → Rohtang Pass → Keylong → Jispa → Sarchu → Leh → Pangong Tso
• From Srinagar: Srinagar → Sonmarg → Zoji-La Pass → Drass → Kargil → Lamayuru → Leh → Pangong Tso

Note: All road distances are approximate and can change based on actual road conditions and chosen stops. Additionally, due to extreme weather conditions, the Leh-Manali Highway and the Srinagar-Leh Highway are often closed during the winter months.