India /Jammu and Kashmir /Ladakh /Tso Moriri
Tso Moriri lake in Changthang region of Ladakh is one of the most beautiful, calm and sacred (for ladakhis) high altitude lakes in India. In fact, it is the largest high altitude lake in India that is entirely in Indian Territory. This beautiful blue pallet lake is about 7 KM wide at its broadest point and about 19 KM long. Being part of the wetland reserve under Ramsar site, it is actual known as Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve and one cannot pitch any tents or construct anything near the banks of the lake. It is the highest Ramsar site in the world. A large number of flora and fauna is found in the region. Since, it is very near to the Line of Actual Control, one need to get Inner Line Permit to visit Tso Moriri.
Tso Moriri Lake
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Category : Laek
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 194109
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Best Time to Visit: June to October.
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Tso Moriri Lake is situated nearly 210 km from Leh district in the Rupshu valley in Changthang sub-division.Tso Moriri Lake was once a popular source of salt. Till 1960 Changpa traders were extracting salt from Tso moriri and sold the same in Leh market. Before 1994, Tso Moriri Lake and southeast ladakh was not open for tourists due to ‘inner line ‘restrictions. Changpas of korzok, the only village on the shore of Tso Moriri were living without much contact with others, following their nomadic life-style and facing severe winters.
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By Air : The nearest Domestic Airport from Tso Moriri is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh, roughly six hour drive from Tso Moriri. Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar and Chandigarh via Air India, Go Air and Jet Airways.
By Train : The nearest Railway Station from Tso Moriri is Srinagar Railway Station, located at a distance of 600 Kms from Tso Moriri. It is well connected to all major cities like Delhi, Leh, Manali, Keylong and Sarchu.
By Bus : Tso Moriri is linked by major cities like Leh, Jammu, Huldi, Manali, Banikhet, Chamba, Bhunter and Palampur. Tso Moriri is well connected with the above cities via Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) and some private travel services.
By Taxi : You can get a seat in local taxis, which are normally run in the same manner as a local bus or you can hire one yourself. For more details please contact the Leh Taxi Union at 252723/253039.
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- Ambulance : 102
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