Routes of Pangong to Tso Moriri
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Route 1: Spangmik – Man – Merak – Chushul – Loma – Nyoma – Mahe – Sumdo – Karzok
1. This Pangong Tso to Tso Moriri route follows along the Pangong Tso lake's shoreline before heading deep into Tsaga La pass, further to Loma - Nyoma, and finally meeting at Mahe bridge.
2. Then, from Mahe forward, it joins the traditional road from Leh to Tso Moriri. After Mahe, continue on the itinerary as Sumdo – Kiagar Tso – Tso Moriri. This is one of Ladakh's most scenic trails, yet it is generally deserted.
3.It follows the Pangong Tso lake's shoreline. Between Tsaga La and Man - Merak, there are a few stretches of road that are a little challenging, as well as some with quicksands.
4.Then further there's Tsaga – Loma – Nyoma – Mahe, which is a well-paved road that anyone can drive.
5.You will arrive at Sumdo village a little later.
6.It might be difficult to know which way to travel in this area, so ask the locals for directions to Karzok.
7.Pangong lake to Tso Moriri distance on this route is around 366km and will take almost 8h 32 min.
2. Then, from Mahe forward, it joins the traditional road from Leh to Tso Moriri. After Mahe, continue on the itinerary as Sumdo – Kiagar Tso – Tso Moriri. This is one of Ladakh's most scenic trails, yet it is generally deserted.
3.It follows the Pangong Tso lake's shoreline. Between Tsaga La and Man - Merak, there are a few stretches of road that are a little challenging, as well as some with quicksands.
4.Then further there's Tsaga – Loma – Nyoma – Mahe, which is a well-paved road that anyone can drive.
5.You will arrive at Sumdo village a little later.
6.It might be difficult to know which way to travel in this area, so ask the locals for directions to Karzok.
7.Pangong lake to Tso Moriri distance on this route is around 366km and will take almost 8h 32 min.
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Route 2: Pangong Tso (Spangmik) – Man – Merak – Chusul – Nama – Kaksang La – Horala – Mahe – Sumdo – Kiagar Tso – Tso Moriri (Korzok)
1. Pangong Tso leads to Chushul, which is the first destination.
2. Chushul features an Advanced Landing Ground airstrip and a war memorial at an elevation of 4348 metres (14268 feet), which was utilised during the Sino-Indian War.
3. Begin driving on the gravel road that runs beside the lake from Spangmik. It's a beautiful drive with excellent views of Pangong. There is no road, therefore for the most part, you will be driving on a dirt track.
4. This Pangong Tso to Tso Moriri route diverges from Chusul and leads to Kaksang La, Horala, and Mahe. Return to Lukung from Spangmik and go to Tangtse village.
5. You may then turn left and go straight to Chushul on the route. The route from Chusul to Kaksang La pass continues to deteriorate, with loose dirt and jagged stones prevalent.
6. Sharp stones abound on the ascent to Kaksang La from the Nama side, and the same is true on the opposite side of Kaksang La.
7. The road improves until you reach Horala, with full black tarmac from Horala to Mahe.
8. A split will be found 10 kilometres before Karzok. The gravel road will continue straight ahead, and you will see a road to your left. You must maintain a straight path.
9. Pangong lake to Tso Moriri distance on this route is around 376km and will take almost 9h 20 min.
2. Chushul features an Advanced Landing Ground airstrip and a war memorial at an elevation of 4348 metres (14268 feet), which was utilised during the Sino-Indian War.
3. Begin driving on the gravel road that runs beside the lake from Spangmik. It's a beautiful drive with excellent views of Pangong. There is no road, therefore for the most part, you will be driving on a dirt track.
4. This Pangong Tso to Tso Moriri route diverges from Chusul and leads to Kaksang La, Horala, and Mahe. Return to Lukung from Spangmik and go to Tangtse village.
5. You may then turn left and go straight to Chushul on the route. The route from Chusul to Kaksang La pass continues to deteriorate, with loose dirt and jagged stones prevalent.
6. Sharp stones abound on the ascent to Kaksang La from the Nama side, and the same is true on the opposite side of Kaksang La.
7. The road improves until you reach Horala, with full black tarmac from Horala to Mahe.
8. A split will be found 10 kilometres before Karzok. The gravel road will continue straight ahead, and you will see a road to your left. You must maintain a straight path.
9. Pangong lake to Tso Moriri distance on this route is around 376km and will take almost 9h 20 min.
Essential Info
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Pangong to Tso Moriri Distance
Pangong lake to Tso Moriri distance is around 213 kilometres. One of India's most adventurous roads is a straight route between Pangong Lake to Tso Moriri. The whole distance is 291 kilometres, with the majority of the route consisting of difficult dirt paths that are distant from everything.
For this off-the-beaten-path road, you'll need a good automobile and an experienced driver. The journey takes between 8 to 10 hours. This is the ideal path to take if you want to see both Pangong and Tso Moriri lakes. The Pangong to Tso Moriri itinerary needs to be planned well in advance.
For this off-the-beaten-path road, you'll need a good automobile and an experienced driver. The journey takes between 8 to 10 hours. This is the ideal path to take if you want to see both Pangong and Tso Moriri lakes. The Pangong to Tso Moriri itinerary needs to be planned well in advance.
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Best time for Pangong to Tso Moriri
The best time for the Pangong to Tso Moriri tour would be in the summer months, which is experienced from the month of April to the month of July. At this time of the year, the climatic conditions remain moderate with no frozen lakes making it comfortable for tourists to enjoy a wide range of activities and sightseeing tours.
The conditions of the roads also remain traversable in the summer season making it easy for you to move around. The roads are specially repaired in the summer season to make transportation possible.
The conditions of the roads also remain traversable in the summer season making it easy for you to move around. The roads are specially repaired in the summer season to make transportation possible.
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Things to Carry
1. Carry spare fuel on your way from Pangong to Tso Moriri itinerary.
2. Take enough warm clothes as the weather is unpredictable.
3. Take enough cash because there is no internet connectivity too at Tso Moriri.
4. Carry packed mineral water throughout the Pangong Tso to Tso Moriri route.
5. You should always have some basic medicines on hand in case you have an upset stomach, a headache, a cold, or a fever.
5. Always have crucial papers with you, such as a pollution check, a driver's licence, a vehicle registration card, and picture identification.
6. When travelling from Pangong to Tso Moriri, don't bring any additional luggage. Leave your additional luggage in Leh since the climb to the high-altitude mountain passes is difficult.
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Weather and Temperature
Pangong to Tso Moriri weather is typically pleasant, with warm summers and bitterly cold winters. Pangong Tso has a harsh winter. The greatest temperature is the summer season in the Pangong Tso area which is approximately forty degrees (40°C). During the summer, the lowest temperature will be approximately 5°C.
In comparison to other regions, Pangong Tso receives extremely little rain, and the rainy months in this region are July to September.During this period, you may also explore the Pangong Tso area if the Pangong to Tso Moriri itinerary is planned well. From October to February, the Pangong Tso area is covered in snow.
Throughout this time, the peak temperature will be about 24°C and the lowest temperature will be around -14°). While planning your Pangong to Tso Moriri itinerary, you should make sure that you check out the updated climatic conditions of the region.
In comparison to other regions, Pangong Tso receives extremely little rain, and the rainy months in this region are July to September.During this period, you may also explore the Pangong Tso area if the Pangong to Tso Moriri itinerary is planned well. From October to February, the Pangong Tso area is covered in snow.
Throughout this time, the peak temperature will be about 24°C and the lowest temperature will be around -14°). While planning your Pangong to Tso Moriri itinerary, you should make sure that you check out the updated climatic conditions of the region.
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Permits for Pangong Tso to Tso Moriri
Only Indian nationals are permitted to go across due to the sensitive nature of the region. Foreign nationals are only allowed to travel as far as Pangong Tso without obtaining a permission for this route. The inner line permit does not allow for direct application for this route or Hanle village.
After filling out the form and selecting all of the permitted locations, the permission must be stamped for Hanle and Tso Moriri, as seen in the figure below. It will not be considered legitimate without the stamp.
After filling out the form and selecting all of the permitted locations, the permission must be stamped for Hanle and Tso Moriri, as seen in the figure below. It will not be considered legitimate without the stamp.
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Accommodations
Guesthouses have started to spring up in the villages of Spangmik, Man, and Merak on the way from Pangong Lake to Tso Moriri. In Hanle, there is a guest house and a few local-run homestays where you may spend the night.
Karzok also has a broader selection of accommodations, including guest homes, paying visitors, and campgrounds. You may also stay with a local family as a paying guest and get a flavour of their way of life. At Karzok, there is also a monastery that welcomes visitors on occasion.
Karzok also has a broader selection of accommodations, including guest homes, paying visitors, and campgrounds. You may also stay with a local family as a paying guest and get a flavour of their way of life. At Karzok, there is also a monastery that welcomes visitors on occasion.
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Petrol Pump
On these roads, there are no gas stations. As a result, refuelling in Leh is essential, as is carrying some additional petrol. Petrol is also available at a higher price in Dhabas near Pangong Tso. So if you're running low on gas, you may fill up there. If you wish to go directly from Pangong Lake to Tso Moriri or Pangong Tso to Hanle via Chushul, you must bring extra petrol with you from Leh.
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Mobile Network
There is no phone service, no pay phones, and your phone will be out of service for the duration of your way from Pangong to Tso Moriri. Prepaid mobile phone connections from outside the state of Jammu and Kashmir do not function in Ladakh. As a result, only use a postpaid mobile phone connection from your hometown.
Otherwise, your phone would be dead for the duration of your stay in Leh – Ladakh. If you forget to bring a postpaid phone connection from home, you may be able to acquire pre-paid SIM cards in Leh – Ladakh or Kashmir.
Otherwise, your phone would be dead for the duration of your stay in Leh – Ladakh. If you forget to bring a postpaid phone connection from home, you may be able to acquire pre-paid SIM cards in Leh – Ladakh or Kashmir.
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Pangong Tso to Tso Moriri Road Conditions
1. Spangmik – Man – Merak – Khaltse – Chushul: A whole dirt track with some really terrible portions in the middle. You'll have to pay close attention to the tracks left by other vehicles, usually army trucks, to make sure you're on the proper route.
2. Chushul - Tsaga / Chagga La – Loma: A combination of good, terrible, and ugly, with the latter being the most prevalent. Until you get closer to Loma, you'll largely be travelling on dirt trails.
3. Loma - Hanle: Newly built tarmac makes for a smooth driving.
4. Loma – Nyoma – Mahe: The route is tarmac and the journey is simple.
5. Mahe – Sumdo: The route is tarmac and the driving is easy.
6.Sumdo – Nama Shang La – Karzok: For around 75 percent of the route, you'll be on a dirt trail. You'll have to pay close attention to the tracks left by other vehicles, usually army trucks, to make sure you're on the proper route.
7. Chushul – Mirpal Tso – Kakasang Le – Horla – Yaye Tso – Mahe: A must-do 4WD trip with a high rise and terrible roads littered with large, jagged stones.
2. Chushul - Tsaga / Chagga La – Loma: A combination of good, terrible, and ugly, with the latter being the most prevalent. Until you get closer to Loma, you'll largely be travelling on dirt trails.
3. Loma - Hanle: Newly built tarmac makes for a smooth driving.
4. Loma – Nyoma – Mahe: The route is tarmac and the journey is simple.
5. Mahe – Sumdo: The route is tarmac and the driving is easy.
6.Sumdo – Nama Shang La – Karzok: For around 75 percent of the route, you'll be on a dirt trail. You'll have to pay close attention to the tracks left by other vehicles, usually army trucks, to make sure you're on the proper route.
7. Chushul – Mirpal Tso – Kakasang Le – Horla – Yaye Tso – Mahe: A must-do 4WD trip with a high rise and terrible roads littered with large, jagged stones.
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