Pangong Tso
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A long, narrow high-altitude lake whose waters change from blue to green to grey with the light.
Natural wonderLeh district, reached over the Chang La passBest time to visit: May to September
Highlights
- Changing colours of the water through the day
- Lakeside camps at Lukung and Spangmik
- Migratory birds in summer
- The lake freezes over in winter
Significance
Pangong Tso lies at well over 4,000 metres and is one of the best-known landscapes of Ladakh. Indian visitors no longer need an Inner Line Permit (since 2021), but foreign visitors need a protected area permit.