Chang la Pass is one of the highest motorable roads in the world situated in Leh, India. Chang La Pass connects Ladakh to Pangong Lake and is the gateway to the Changthang Plateau. The weather and temperature around Chang La Pass remain bitter cold throughout the year. It is difficult to traverse through the pass due to the narrow convolution, high slopes and requires master driving to surpass the obstructions and the difficulty prevailing in the region. Tangtse is a gorgeous hamlet near the pass consisting of a few households. Tangtse remains enclosed by unblemished mountain ranges of the Trans Himalayas and is an important treasure and adventure hunt for hikers and backpackers across the country. It is however less explored due to its geographical location and position.

Chang La Pass is the gateway to Pangong lake

The most popular attractions around the region include the Changla Temple and the Hemis Gompa monastery. The annual Hemis festival takes place around the region attracting a lot of domestic and international tourists from different corners of the world. The monastery looks stunning due to its architecture and vista surrounding the region. The highest saltwater lake in the world namely Pangong Tso is an elemental piece of attraction edging the Trans Himalayan arcade and popular among travelers due to its changing color. The lake is now a popular romantic destination among young couples and a popular shooting venue for Bollywood movies.

The Chanthang plateau is located at an altitude of around 15,000 ft above sea level

Chang La Pass is the third highest motorable road in the world. Changthang is a high-altitude Tibetan plateau edging the Trans Himalayas with highlands and a popular and important route in Leh. The inhabitants of the region are mostly known as Chang- Pa who has a distinguished presence around the region. The Changthang wildlife sanctuary is also popular and a lot of endangered species including snow leopards and exotic birds like Tibetan cranes are found in the region. However, the area resembles a cold desert surrounded by deep gorges, grasslands, and the high enclaved mountains of the Trans Himalayas.