Pangong Lake

A spectacular high-altitude lake stretching across the Ladakh–Tibet region, famous for changing shades of blue and mountain reflections.

Visit for sunrise views, photography, lakeside camping, dramatic landscapes and one of Ladakh's most iconic road-trip experiences.

Pangong Sunrise - Start early for changing colours and reflections.

Lakeside Photography - Capture blue water, barren mountains and night skies.

Chang La Drive - Experience one of the major high passes on the Leh route.

Village Walk - Explore Spangmik and nearby settlements at a relaxed pace.

Stargazing - Clear high-altitude nights can offer excellent visibility.

By Road: 

Leh → Karu → Sakti → Chang La → Durbuk → Tangtse → Spangmik/Pangong. 

Nubra → Shyok → Durbuk/Pangong when the route is open and permitted. 

By Air: Reach Leh first.

Tangtse - Useful overnight stop and gateway settlement toward Pangong.

Nubra Valley - Combine with Pangong in a classic Ladakh itinerary.

Chang La - Major mountain pass on the Leh approach.