Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve

Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve in Ladakh Region 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. It is located in the Ladakh region. In its east, it is graced by the Karakoram ranges. In Ladakhi language, Tso stands for Wetland. Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve is a perfect location to enjoy the beauty of wilderness. Tourists flock in huge numbers to view the great creation of nature with excellent preservation of wildlife.

Flora and Fauna of Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve
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.

Visiting Information to Pangong Tso Wetland Conservation Reserve
3 The best time to visit this place is from May to September. Pangong Tso Lake can be reached via Leh. There is no airport around the Pangong Tso Lake. The closest airport is the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, at a distance of 142 km. Direct flights are available to and from New Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, and Mumbai. Nearest railway station to Pangong Tso is the Srinagar Railway Station, which is situated at a distance of 385 km. Direct buses are available from Leh to Pangong Tso.

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