Pangong lake trek
Pangong lake is situated at 4350 Meters(14,270ft). and is the World’s highest salt water lake.1/3 rd of the lake is on the Indian side with Tibetan prayer flags fluttering on a part of this beautiful indescribable lake. 2/3rd of this lake is in Tibet controlled China. A boat ride across the length of this lake could transport you from India to China and vice-versa!
Pangong Tso lake mesmerizing the audience with its indescribable beauty and the film added value to the tourist potential of the highest salt water lake in the World.
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Destination
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Departure
Leh, Ladakh -
Departure Time
Any time -
Return Time
Approximately 8:30 PM. -
Dress Code
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Included
All taxes and official expensesBasic guesthouse accommodationBreakfast, Lunch, DinnerCity tourDeparture TaxesDomestic flightsLocal staff and portersPermits and TIMS permitPersonal Guide -
Not Included
Alcohol and cold drinksEntry visaHotelInternational flightsMandatory travel insurancePersonal trekking equipmentTips for trekking staff and driver
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Day 1: Arrive in Leh
Arrival Leh by morning flight and transfer to the hotel. Full day of complete rest for acclimatization to the 3,500m. high altitude of Leh.
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Day 2: Leh City tour
After leisurely breakfast, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Stok Palace Museum.
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Day 3: Drive to Uleytoko
In the morning drive down the Indus Valley on a tour of the Lamayuru (approx. 130 kms.) circuit, famous for the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining ‘Moonland’ features. After sightseeing and lunch here, retrace the Leh route till Uleytoko 60 kms.
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Day 4: Drive to Leh
After breakfast drive towards Leh, enroute visiting the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic heritage of Ladakh- a UNESCO listed heritage site. Thereafter, visit Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery) & Hall of Fame.
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Day 5: Drive to Pangong Lake
Full day excursion to Pangong Lake (approx. 300 kms round trip, located on the Indo-China Border), enroute crossing the Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.). After sightseeing around the lake, drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon / evening.
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Day 6: Leh
Free day at Leh for rest. In the afternoon visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Leh Palace & the markets.
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Day 7: Nubra Valley
After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la. After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstaling Gompa. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit / Hundar.
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Day 8: Leh
In the morning visit / explore Deskit , Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening.
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Day 9: Departure day
Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.
Tour Location
Pangong Tso Lake
Pangong Lake is Ladakh’s most important tourist attraction. This azure stretch of endorheic lake is situated at a dizzying height of 4350 meter and looks as if it is piece of heaven that fell on earth. Surrounded by barren mountains, this lake is probably one of the most beautiful lakes in Ladakh. Pangong is a transboundary lake that is expanded between India and China for almost 134 kms. About one-third of the lake is in India and has an average width is around 5 kms making it one of the largest brackish water lake in the world. The vistas of the lake are so stunning that several Bollywood movies have been shot here. One thing that attracts tourists here is the way the brackish water reacts when the sunlight falls resulting in different shades of water. This gorgeous lake is the breeding ground for many migratory birds like Bar-headed goose and Brahmini Duck.
Pangong Lake is accessible from Leh City, which is at a distance of 150 kms. Cabs are available for reaching the lake from Leh.
Best Time to Visit
Summer months of June to September are ideal to visit the lake. During the winter, the lake freezes and the roads also get blocked.Make Your Own Memories
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