Positioned amid the mighty mountains of Leh, the Tso Moriri Lake is widely
famed as the Mountain Lake. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the Tso Moriri Lake is truly a sight to behold. It is one of the most accessed lakes of the Kashmir Valley. Since it is known as the Mountain Lake, we can imagine its sheer relation with the mountains. Positioned in the Rupshu Valley of Changthang subdivision in Leh, Tso Moriri is a spectacular lake, therefore captivating a number of tourists from both national and international level.
Tourism Importance
How can the Mountain Lake not be important? The Mountain Lake is of utmost importance. It is one of the most pristine and composed high altitude lakes of the Indian Republic. It is, in fact, the largest high altitude lake that exists in the mainland of India. Its significance arises from the fact that it is considered extremely sanctified by the local people-the Ladakhis. The Tso Moriri Lake was once a very fine expanse of salt. The lake provides no outlet and the water is moderately brackish and is not suitable for tasting.
Stretching for about 19kms, the Tso Moriri Lake widens for 7km. The Lake is famed as the Tsomoriri Wetland Conservation Reserve due to its inclusion in the wetland reserve under the Ramsar site. One must keep in mind that one cannot hurl any tents or build anything nearby the banks of the lake. It is the utmost Ramsar site in the entire world. Besides, the Lake encompasses a huge variety of flora and fauna such as goats, yaks, cows, migratory birds and Tibetan wolves.
Know more about the Tso Moriri Lake
Taking a dive into history, the Tso Moriri Lake is positioned near the four-century old Korzok Monastery. Now, this proves as a major advantage for those who visit the place. Besides, witnessing the magnificence of the lake, they can also have a look at the very historical Korzok Monastery. Thus, the place proves to be a favorite of those types of people who are lovers of nature and learners of history simultaneously.
Activities
he grand Tso Moriri Lake provides two fascinating easy activities-photography and bird-watching.
Bird Watching Even birds, one of the most beautiful creations of God, love to be a part of the gorgeousness of the Tso Moriri Lake. The place proves to be a heaven for bird watchers. One can view different varieties of birds here including some migratory birds such as the black necked cranes, gulls and Brahminy ducks. They hover around the lake throughout the year. Photography One would become totally compelled to capture some shots of this very exotic Mountain Lake as they would be spell bound by it. Therefore, the place is the favorite of the photographers as well who indulge in taking some amazing shots of the place from different angles. Camping If one is an adventure freak, then he should carry get ready to pick up his tent and camp on the bank of the calmness and serenity of the Tso Moriri Lake. Camping in close proximity of the lake seems like a mind blasting idea, therefore providing some serious fun. The place is ideal for excursion as well.
Best time to visit
Tso Moriri remains frozen with very cold circumstances during January to March. In such a condition, there would be no accommodations for the visitors to stay around the lake. Advancing to the month of April, the frozen sheet of ice begins to melt and undergoes a lovely transformation of dissimilar and vibrant colours of the blue water. As a result, it can be concluded that May, June, July and August would be the best months to visit the extremely splendid Tso Moriri Lake
