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Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve, Ladakh
Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve is the habitat of a rich variety of floral and faunal life.

Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve, LadakhPangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve is a brackish lake lying in the Indo-Chinese border. In its east it is graced by the Karakoram ranges. In Ladakhi, Tso stands for Wetland. The farthest to the west, third of the lake lies in Indian Territory. The five rivers that fed by perennial springs and snowfelts, flux into the Indian portion. Some brackish to saline marshes occupy the western end including the adjacent wet meadows.

The flora part of Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve includes brackish to saline marshes and alpine meadows that grow at the west end of the lake. Some scrub and perennial herbs occupy the surrounding hillsides. Apart from the flora section, the faunal life of Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve exhibits a variety of Waterfowl, including Todorna ferruginea, Anser indicus. Some of the species are migratory and in the surrounding hills, a group of the Himalayan and Tibetan Wildlife including the Wild Ass inhabits the place.

Tourists flock in huge numbers during May to September to view the great creation of nature with excellent preservation of wildlife. The all encompassing Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve is the perfect location to enjoy the beauty of wilderness.

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(Last Updated on : 28/08/2010)
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