Pangong in Summer (source: wikipedia)
On your Ladakhtour, one of the places that you must visit is the Pangong Lake or Pangong Tso
(as it is locally known). Distanced some 160 km from Leh, atop the Changla Pass
(5475 meters), the Pangong Lake shimmers in its tranquil turquoise glory at a
height of 4218 meters above the sea level. The Pangong happens to be the
largest brackish lake in all of Asia stretching up to 700 square km. A major
portion of this lake in Leh is shared by Tibet and China too.
Road to Pangong (source: wikipedia)
One interesting
thing about the Pangong in north east of Leh is that, it not a fresh water lake
as you would have guessed. Rather, it’s a salt water lake. The first place where
one gets to halt enroute to the Pangong Lake is the quaint little village of
Thiksey which is known for its large monasteries that dot the entire mountain
range. As you move beyond this village, you will be greeted by steep mountains.
The second place where you usually get to halt on your way to Pangong is the Changla Pass
(17,350 ft.).
Birds in Pangong Lake (Source: lehladakhtourindia)
The placid Pangong Lake of Leh is not just a
paradise for the nature travellers for but also for the geologists with its magnificent
rock formations in the mountains. The Mahe marshes around the lake on the other
hand, are a treasure for the bird watchers as it abounds in the migratory Black
Necked Siberian crane during their breeding season. Summer-time becomes the
ideal season for the Brahmini ducks and Bar-headed goose to make the Pangong their
temporary home. Other notable species of wildlife that can be spotted in this
beautiful region of Leh include kiang and Marmot.
Breathtaking Landscape around Pangong Lake (source: wikipedia)
The best season to visit the Pangong Tso in
Leh is from May to September. This lake in Leh was made hugely popular all over
the globe after being filmed in the blockbuster Bollywood movie of 2010 called “3
Idiots” starred by Amir Khan. So, on your tour to Ladakh, this is one place
which you must visit.
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