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Spangmik

The main lakeside village, with camps on the shore and the water turning from blue to green.

Photo: Hansraj · CC BY-SA 3.0
Time Needed
Half a day
Best Time
June to September
Address
Spangmik, Pangong Tso, Ladakh 194101Directions
Getting There
About 5–6 hours from Leh by road over the Chang La.

Why Go

The lake's colour changes through the day. Most visitors stay here, as the night sky and sunrise are worth the cold.

Tips

  • Leh's height and the lake's are both serious: spend two nights in Leh before coming.

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