Tso Ltak - the unexplored lake of Ladakh

Located at an altitude of 16,618 feet, Tso Ltak is a beautiful high altitude lake on the way to it's more famous cousin - Pangong Tso. Nestled in a lovely valley a few kilometres ahead of Chang La pass, which also happens to be world's third highest motorable pass, the lake is often skipped by travellers as they are often in a hurry to reach Pangong lake and spend most of the time there.

However that's not always the case. Recently M Kumaran, a Chennai based environmentalist became the first person to paddle across this lake to raise awareness about conversation of water bodies.

Read more on Deccan Chronicle: Chennai man creates paddling record

Tso Ltak - the hidden lake of Ladakh

Coming down from the mountain after Chang La pass, the lake is visible from a distance as a blue dot nestles between high and dry mountains on all sides. As we neared the lake, we sighted few yaks who were chilling out in the morning sun and grazing on the precious grass around the lake. This was an invitation to everyone with a camera and off we went to check out the cold waters of the lake.

Getting down on my knees...

The Yaks were least interested in me and continued munching, while I tried to take at least one decent shot, an endeavour in which I failed miserably. Not the one to lose heart, I trekked down to the bottom of the valley to the lake. It was early September and winters were yet to start, but predictably the water was freezing cold. I could manage to dip my hand once and decided to delay playing with water till it got a bit more warmer.

Munching yak

Many more munching yaks

Tso Ltak is just one of the many lakes of Ladakh, and perhaps one of the smallest ones at that. If you do plan to explore more lakes of Ladakh, check out this article to learn more.

Read more: Lakes of Ladakh

To reach Tso Ltak

The lake is conveniently located right on the road which leads to Pangong Tso, so it's impossible to miss it. Look out on the right after you come down to the valley after Chang La pass, the lake will be on your right. In any case, here is a map for reference:

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