Overview
About Pangong Lake
Pangong Tso, at 14,500 ft, is a vast high-altitude lake that shifts through blues and greens as the light changes, stretching from Ladakh into Tibet.
Overnight camping on its shore, under a blaze of stars, is the highlight of any Ladakh trip.
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Top Attractions
Colour-Shifting Waters
Blues and greens that change by the hour.
Lakeside Camping
Tents under brilliant night skies.
Shyok River Route
A dramatic drive in from Nubra.
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Best Time to Visit
Suitability by season — 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
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Getting There
Pangong is a 5–6 hour drive from Leh via Chang La; an Inner Line Permit is required.
Local Tips
Nights are bitterly cold even in summer — pack serious warm layers for camping.
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