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High-altitude lake · Ladakh

Pangong Lake

Colours change by the hour, from turquoise to deep blue.

Photo: Baldiri / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Quick answer

Pangong Tso is a long, high-altitude lake famous for shifting shades of blue, about five hours' drive from Leh over Chang La. Indian travellers carry the Ladakh fee receipt; foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. A night in lakeside camps is best, but it's very cold after dark and at altitude, so go only after acclimatising in Leh.

Pangong Lake at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Type
High-altitude lake
Where
~5 hours from Leh via Chang La (approx.)
Time needed
1 night recommended
Best time
Sunrise and afternoon light
Entry / ticket
Fee receipt / permit required
Access status
Restricted
What to expect

What to expect at Pangong Lake

Colours change by the hour, from turquoise to deep blue.

Camps and basic lodges line the shore.

Nights are freezing even in summer.

Best months

Best in Jun–Sep

  1. GoodJan
  2. GoodFeb
  3. GoodMar
  4. GoodApr
  5. GoodMay
  6. BestJun
  7. BestJul
  8. BestAug
  9. BestSep
  10. GoodOct
  11. GoodNov
  12. ShutDec
BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

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Packages

Plans with Pangong Lake built in

Kashmir + Ladakh — Kashmir Tour Plan
Ladakh

Kashmir + Ladakh

9N / 10DKTP-006

Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Kargil 1N • Leh 5N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹43,399per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Leh with Nubra & Pangong — Kashmir Tour Plan
Ladakh

Leh with Nubra & Pangong

6N / 7DKTP-045

Leh 3N • Nubra 2N • Pangong 1N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹31,399per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Kashmir + Ladakh Honeymoon — Kashmir Tour Plan
Honeymoon

Kashmir + Ladakh Honeymoon

8N / 9DKTP-024

Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Kargil 1N • Leh 4N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹38,799per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
FAQ

Pangong Lake questions

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check

About five hours by road via Chang La.

Indians need the fee receipt; foreigners need a PAP.

Yes, one night; it's very cold.

June–September.

With acclimatisation and warm gear; watch for altitude symptoms.

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