"Pangong Lake (Pangong Tso)" Pangong Range by MalenaN

Pangong Range Travel Guide: 5 reviews and 92 photos

Pangong Lake

Pangong Lake is a beautiful lake situated at an altitude of 4350 metres. The water is cold and clear and shift in blue and green colours. The lake is surrounded by bare mountains, some with snow on the tops even during the summer months. The water in Pangong Lake is brackish so it makes it the highest situated lake with salt water. Pangong means extensive concavity and it is a 134 kilometre long lake, but it is only 5 kilometres wide at the widest points. More than 60% of the lake is situated in Tibet.

In Spangmik by Pangong Lake

When I was in Leh I heard that Pangong Lake had become a popular place to visit by Indian tourist after the film Three Idiots was filmed there. So before leaving India I had to do the opposite, buy the film after I had visited Pangong Lake. It is only the end of the film that is filmed by Pangong Lake, but as it is such a lovely place I can understand why many people get inspired to go there after seeing the film.

Last visit to Pangong Range: Jul 2010
Intro Updated Jan 23, 2011
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Reviews (5)

Daytrip to Pangong Lake Transportation (1)

You can arrange for a daytrip to Pangong Lake from most travel companies in Leh. But I had to visit many before I fond... more travel advice

Accommodation at Pangong Lake - Pangong Range

Accommodation at Pangong Lake Hotels (1)

I didn’t have much time so I just went to Pangong Lake on a daytrip. Most people only visit on a daytrip, even if the... more travel advice

Lunch at Pangong Lake Restaurants (1)

Shortly after we had arrived to the lake we came to a place were there was some simple accommodation and some parachute... more travel advice

Altitude sickness Warnings and Dangers (1)

You should not go to Pangong Lake on your first day in Leh. Especially if you have flown in to Leh it is advised to stay... more travel advice

Things to Do (1)
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yumyum Apr 3, 2011 at 12:18 AM

Simply awesome!
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globetrott Mar 13, 2011 at 3:53 PM

What a great landscape and lots of excellent photos !
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mircaskirca Mar 9, 2011 at 8:43 AM

This sounds like a fantastic day trip! You captured it very well in your pictures! Stunningly beautiful landscapes and amazing colours of the lake!! Well worth a long journey.
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willy_wonka Feb 21, 2011 at 6:36 PM

really one of the world's magical places - i love the landscapes, and the colors of the lake are fantastic!!! you really are an 'intrepid' traveller malena!
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toonsarah Feb 2, 2011 at 3:25 AM

Stunning scenery - I can see why you wanted to go there and why you thought it was worth the long journey. Good altitude sickness warning too.
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Redang Jan 29, 2011 at 12:22 AM

Great!
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Nemorino Jan 26, 2011 at 1:37 AM

Stunning photos in your tips and travelogues. That road looks really narrow in places, with a steep drop-off to the right. Nice video of the lake.
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Gili_S Jan 23, 2011 at 10:18 AM

Amazing landscape photos and nice video. Good reminder about the altitude issues for who ever plan to visit.