Pangong Lake beautifully nestled in Ladakh in the north Indian state Jammuand Kashmir is a prominent tourist destination. It is situated at an elevation of around 4350 meters above the sea level and is said to be the highest Endorheic Lake in the world. The Lake is 83 miles long and 3.5 miles wide which extends from India to Tibet.
The 60 % of the Lake lies in the Tibet where in India of 40 %. It is a worth visiting destination. The Lake lying the in the foot layers of the great Himalayas is listed under Ramsar Convention as an internationally popular wetland.
The Lake features brackish water and the low micro vegetation. Thiksey is the nearby settlement of the people and huge ancient Buddhist monasteries. The lake is also known for its black necked Siberian crane, waterfowls and bar headed geese.
During winters the Lake freezes. Tourist visiting to Pangong Lake also gets an opportunity to explore the picturesque hamlets like Thiksey, Chemry and also Indus Valley at the end. It is a heaven for nature explorers and adventure seekers. The unparallel locations and the spectacular views of the Himalayas take your breath away in a minute. Pangong Lake, a narrow basin having an inland drainage remains to be the most interesting place to visit in Ladakh.
The beauty and the charm of the Lake captivates both International and domestic tourist in a huge number throughout the year. The lakes gets freeze in winter months and gives the breathtaking view of the 5 kilometer width Lake.
Explore the rich nature of the Lake with your naked eyes and have the real feeling of being in northern heaven. It is a home to various species of migratory birds and also remains to be the breeding ground for them. Apart from these other wildlife species found around the Lake are Marmot, Kiang, Brahimini dicks, bar headed goose Siberian crane etc.
Tourists visit to Pangong Lake to experience the frozen delights and its belongings. The description for such a dream come true destination is beyond imagination. The moment you reach Lake, you will be enchanted and simply taken aback by the delightful colors of the Lake which keeps changing with the rays of the sun.
Speaking about Pangong Lake, it’s simply a heaven on earth and is one of the most beautiful places of the world. The beauty is unimaginary and if you got to believe it then you got to see it. So hurry, time is still running out. All kinds of needs and requirements are available in here at its best.
Nature is the originator of such immense beauty. It is highly recommended to carry warm clothes and gloves with you. The nearby major town is Leh at a distance of 185 kilometers and takes about 4 hours 35 minutes to reach Lake.
Leh is well connected to all the major cities flights from Delhi, Srinagar and Jammu etc. After reaching Leh one has to take taxi to Pangong and on the way experience bumpy and bouncy terrain. It is a real retreat to Photographers and a tourist having asthma of any breathing problem then must avoid this destination.
