PANGONG LAKE

Leh & Ladakh, Jammu Kashmir is a heavenly land of endless discovery. The adventure and the names Leh & Ladakh go hand in hand. They are called as roof of India.

The Pangong Lake, located at an altitude of 14,270ft is an experience of heaven on earth. It is Asia’s largest and highest lake. Because of its unconventional beauty, often called as moon land. The blue inked lake with mountains in vicinity makes an admirable scene to view. It is truly an awesome and fantabulous place to visit. The different shades of blue, the lake offers is a treat to eyes and senses. The water of the river is crystal clear. To fall in love with the nature even more, stay back to watch the sunrise or the sunset at this place. The different colors that blue experiences is peaceful. The lake water is salty but not as that of sea. The lake has a width of 4km and length of 138 km approx. Only 1/3^rd of the lake is in India, taking an eastern turn it disappears in Tibetan boundaries.

The black necked cranes and other migratory birds enhance the beauty of the lake. The serene beauty of the lake has not only attracted the tourists, also the filmmakers. We have seen this lake on screen in many movies and songs. The climax scene of movie 3 Idiots was pictured here. The well-known Khurnak fort on the International border (China) is located at the banks of Pangong Lake.

The best season to visit this adventurous place is in summers, from April to September. It is perfect destination for summer holidays, the rest of the India is either struck with hot winds or the loo or with the monsoons. During the winters, the water if the lake freezes and the yaks, goats move on the frozen water. The road, just 5 km before the lake is troublesome water from snow melting block. The local cuisine is the merger Tibetan, Indian and Continental food. The beautiful Pangong Lake is only 4 to 5 hours from Leh. While covering the route from Leh to Pangong Lake, you can visit Karu, Changla Pass and Spangmik. Even the monasteries of Thicksey, Hemis and Shey, when going through this route. The nearest petrol pump is at Karu. The jeep safaris are best suited for the swirly and twirly mountain roads. These helps in exploring the unexplored beauty of nature. There is a lot to visit, the beautiful valleys, remarkable view of snowcapped mountains and old temple with monasteries. To enjoy the charm of the valley of Leh Ladakh, minimum of 5 days are required. Being a tourist spot, there is no scarcity of accommodation. There are ample number of hotels and guest houses. The most important thing to keep in mind is that to visit Pangong Lake an inner line permit is required. This permit is catered from Deputy Commissioner’s office in Leh.

The divinity of Pangong Lake cannot be described in words, one needs to experience it.