Pangong Lake

If you are looking for heaven, peace and silence during your trip to Ladakh, the Pangong Lake is one of the few places you should visit. The pristine lake is surrounded by crystal blue water and high peaks. The lake is also known as Pangong Tso and is located at an elevation of around 14,270 feet. The vast expansion of water will leave you mesmerised.

Since the fantastic clean blue water is salty or brackish, it does not allow aquatic life to survive in it. The temperature sometimes goes below-10 degrees which freezes the salty water and transforms into thick ice sheets. As migratory birds arrive at the lake, the picturesque location becomes more beautiful and attracts numerous tourists searching for photographs, adventure and bird-watching.

Why Do Tourists Love The Pangong Lake?

• Bollywood Connection
  Every Bollywood buff can identify the location of the lake. It has been at the backdrop of numerous famous movies like Sanam Re, 3 Idiots, Dil Se, Waqt, Tashan, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and Heroes. The place is a piece of heaven for every Bollywood lover. You can show your love for Bollywood by clicking a few pictures there.
• Beautiful Lake
  The beauty of the lake also changes with a change in the season. While the water glitters between May and September with the sun shining above it, it freezes into a thick hard sheet as the temperature drops below -20 degrees in winter. The colour of the water changes from turquoise green to white.

Best Time To Visit

If you want to enjoy the true beauty of Pangong Lake, plan your trip between the months of May and September. Winters are harsh in this region and the lake transforms into a frozen sheet. Those visiting the tourist spot in winter can create some memories by walking over the lake.