Pangong Tso is commonly known as endorheic lake meaning the lake water does not flow into the sea. Situated at the elevation of 14000 ft, it is 135 km long. The Karakoram mountain range which crosses Tajikistan, Pakistan,China,Tibet and India with heights of over 20,000 feet including K2 world second highest mountain ends at the north of Pangong lake in ladakh.
The water of the lake appears to be dyed blue, standing in complete assessment of arid mountains.The lake is also known as changing colors, appearing blue, green and black depending upon the different climate conditions.
It is divided into five sub lakes Pangon Tso, Tso Nyak, Rum Tso(twin lakes), Nyak Tso. The eastern part of the lake is fresh water which is in the China part and Western part of the lake is saline which is on the Indian side. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite the saline water.
The lake is the breeding ground for the number of migratory words like Bar- headed goose and brahminy ducks. The region around the lake supports the wildlife species like kiang and marmot.
The best season to visit the lake is from May to October. June and July are the peak season. During winter the road is closed as the Chang la pass and Khardung La are closed due to heavy snowfall.To visit the lake we need an inner line permit.
The place is beyond words. At Least I can’t find the appropriate words in the Dictionary to describe the beauty of Pangong lake. It is like many canvases within one big canvas. The colors of sky, water, and the mountains are unbelievably beautiful and one can’t just stop looking at them.
