Tso Moriri is famous for the large herds of kiang or wild ass which grazes on its shore. The lake of Tso Moriri, located 210km in the Southeast of Leh, lies in the less populated region of Rupshu. Lungser Kangri (6666m) and Chanmser Kangri (6622m) in heights respectively are the highest mountains situated in Ladakh. The twenty kilometer long lake is a dwelling place of the migratory Nanga or bar-headed geese as well as for groups of pashmina goats and camps of nomadic groups. Karzok is the only village situated at the shores of lake at an altitude of 4595m. It is a very friendly place with gompas built in it. To save the environment from the arrival of tourists some rules and regulations have been laid, that no occupancy can occupy the open space within 700km of the shoreline and the tourists should bring their own eatables and they make sure that they take their scattered trash away. The open space around Tso Moriri is a pleasant place for trekking experiences. Local treks start trek for $40 per head usually taking in a group of four, including facilities of transport, food and tents.

Accommodation in Tso Moriri
From Leh, three buses depart for Tso Moriri on the 10th, 20th and 30th of each month at 6am, returning the next day. Another option is to have a ride on a truck, or to visit on a Jeep safari. Accommodation is available in local homestays but you must seek permissions before a stay. Accomodation in the tent colony is over priced where a bed costs an enormous amount of Rs1000. Anyone visiting over here should first check out the video on Tso Moriri, Forbidden Wilderness, shown at Leh`s Ecology Centre.