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Pangong Lake in Ladakh

Pangong Tso, also referred to as Pangong Lake, is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km long and extends from India to the Tibetan Autonomous Region in China. Approximately 60% of the length of the lake lies within the Tibetan Autonomous Region. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. All together it covers 604 sq-km. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water.

 

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Uploaded on February 19, 2020
Taken on July 4, 2019