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Pangong Lake, Ladakh

Christina Daniels
By Christina Daniels
| 17 Jan 2024 02:09 PM
Pangong Lake, Ladakh

Ladakh is the home to some of the best picturesque views in India. But that?s not the end. Its surrounding areas have number of other beautiful destinations to make your holiday tour memorable. Pangong Lake in Ladakh is one of them. It is located about 160km away from Leh. The picturesque view of this lake is breath taking. You will be surely experiencing a wonderful drive to the lake. Your journey starts at Thiksey village. The vicinity is well known for its gigantic Buddhist monasteries, which cover up an entire mountain range. Earlier, Pangong Tso used to open to the Shyok River. But later the source was closed off for some natural damming. Presently, from the Indian side two different streams nourish the lake. As a result of this marshes and wetlands are formed at the edges of the lake. A chain of war memorials can be found in Tangste Valley which are built to commemorate the life sacrifice of the soldiers during the Indo-Chinese war of 1962. Army bunkers and trenches used during those days are present here till today. Sometimes you can see the sheepherders roaming around with their large herds of Pashima sheep. Apart from this you can spot some yaks with long tail.

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1. A tourist spot and more

A tourist spot and more
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This wonderful destination in India is not only important for its scenic beauty, but from political and geological point of view as well. If you take it from political perspective, this place is a melting pot of tension. This is the only reason why Indian army takes care of this tactical landscape with complete dedication.

2. Vegetation and wildlife near the lake:

Vegetation and wildlife near the lake:
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Brackish water of this lake allows only a few organisms to live in the lake water. Other than some small crustaceans, you won?t find any fish or other aquatic animals in this lake. But one can spot plenty of ducks and gulls on the lake surface and surrounding areas. In the marshes around the lake, some species of perennial herbs and scrub grows. Different species of birds use the place around the lake as a breeding ground. During summer some of the wonderful iety of birds such as, the Brahmini ducks and Bar-headed goose can be spotted around the lake. Some of the wonderful species of wildlife include the kiang and the Marmot in common.

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This amazing lake side is best to be seen during May to September. It will surely be a splendid experience.

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Author Bio

Christina Daniels
Story teller, backpacker, shutterbug
Christina Daniels is a storyteller, cinema writer, backpacker and photographer. She is also the author of the bestselling book “I’ll Do It My Way: The Incredible Journey of Aamir Khan.” A traveler who has journeyed across four continents, Christina is also the host of an Airbnb experience in Bangalore.
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