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TSO KAR LAKE

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The smallest of the three high altitude alpine lakes in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, the Tso Kar Lake is situated in the Rupshu Valley at an elevation of over 14,700 ft. Tso in Tibetan refers to lake. It is also known as the White Lake because of the amount of salts that get deposited on the banks of the lake. It is spread across 10 sq km and lies 250 km south-east of Leh, 50 km from Tso Moriri which is the highest brackish water lake in India. A trip to the three lakes, Tso Kar, Tso Moriri and Pangong is popular activity among travelers.

The lake is also popular among bird watchers as the marshlands surrounding the lake is home to several rare species of birds. Common birds seen here are Brahmni ducks, bar headed geese and great crested grebe. The main attraction, however, is the black necked crane. The black necked cranes, known for their fidelity, come to Tso Kar to lay eggs. The sight of the bird, with a wingspan of almost eight ft, taking off is an amazing sight to witness against the backdrop of green plains and the snow covered mountains. Tso Kar also sustains other wildlife. The most common mammals here are the Kiangs (the largest wild ass). The mammal cannot be tamed and lives in large groups. The Tibetan gazelle, Tibetan wolf and steppe marmot are some other animals you can spot in the area.

Though not as famous as the other two lakes, the lake is peaceful and quiet. Nomads that inhabit the nearby regions make a living from collecting the salt from the banks of the lake and selling it to surrounding regions. Tso Kar has the option of night camping although the number of tents isn’t big. It would be better to book accommodation in Leh due to the rough weather. The campsite is on the west end of the lake near the Manali-Leh road about three km from the lake. Accommodation options are easily available at Leh. There are a number of budget and mid-range hotels to suit your preference. Though options for food are available at the campsite, yet limited. The food there is very basic and there are no other shops or stalls so carry some snacks along.

Photograph courtesy: Prabhu B Doss/Creative Commons

BEST TIME TO VISIT LADAKH

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Ladakh is as given below. The best time to visit Ladakh is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January-15-4
February-13-2
March-95
April-410
May540
JuneBest time540
JulyBest time540
AugustBest time540
SeptemberBest time540
October540
November-1424
December-1424
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