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Pangong Lake is a renowned brackish water lake situated on the border of India and Tibet. Pangong is the most established and prominent lake in the Trans Himalayas. The route to reach Pangong Lake from Nubra Valley is very tough and challenging. It takes around 6 or 7 hours to reach Pangong Lake, depending on the road conditions. Tourists consider late summer the best time to visit Pangong Lake as the route to Leh remains clear and free from climatic disturbances. The lake looks dazzling after sunrise, and the perfect blue color produced by the reflection of the empyrean strikes a beautiful glow in the surroundings. The temperature around the lake remains freezing and completely freezes during the winters.

Travelers can reach Pangong Lake from Nubra Valley via Shyok Boulevard.

Travelers can reach Pangong Lake from Nubra Valley via Shyok Boulevard, the preferred route to pay tribute to the lake. The road to Pangong Lake is fantastic and gives the feeling of a lifetime adventure never to be missed. There are green fields and alpine meadows that tourists experience on the way. Travelers can also reach Pangong Lake via the Chang La circuit. Travelers prefer the route via Chang La Pass when they return to Leh. Reaching Pangong Lake from Leh takes about six hours from Chang La Pass. This route is more dangerous due to the narrowness of the convoluted road and requires master driving through the artery to surpass the challenges.

The best time to visit Pangong Lake is from July to September.

The best time to visit Pangong Lake is during July, August, and September, as the road gets closed due to landslides and bad climatic conditions. Travelers cannot see the lake during the winter or spring seasons. Small alpine glaciers can be spotted near Pangong and in the region enclosing Chang La Pass, but they have shrunk in shape and size. Surface albedo is the reason for these small glaciers’ melting and their shape and appearance reduction. Snow accumulation also contributed very little to the volume and composition of these glaciers. These glaciers typically appear in clusters, and the glacier mass balance and volume have reduced considerably due to extreme climate change in the region.

Pangong Lake’s color keeps changing due to the reflection of heaven. The lake looks artistic at dusk and momentarily appears, turning green to blackish. This color is, however, temporary and changes throughout the day till twilight. The color of the mountains is primarily brownish and blackish, but some are even chocolate brown and orangish in actualization. Some people may find it conventional, but he is blessed if an individual understands the hidden wisdom and charm of traversing around Pangong Lake. 

PANGONG LAKE FAQ

How is the weather at Pangong lake?

The weather at Pangong Lake varies and changes, but the temperature remains mostly below 10 degrees.

Is accommodation available at Pangong lake?

Tourists wishing to stay near Pangong Lake can spend the night in tents. These tents are available at moderate prices and can be booked after reaching the lake. All basic facilities are available in these tents, so tourists should not worry about accommodation.

How can tourists plan a trip to Pangong lake?

Tourists can plan a trip to Pangong Lake from Leh. They can rent reserved vehicles from Leh and reach the lake in 6-7 hours.