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Leh, Ladakh → Spangmik, Pangong Tso

Leh to Pangong Tso

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Distance
160 km
Duration
1 Day
Best time
Jun – Sep
Highest point
5,360 m

Chang La, then a lake that should not be that colour. High desert, thin air, and a road that spends the last hour beside water the colour of a glacier.

Top highlights

  • High altitude5,360 m
  • Chang LaThe pass. Tea stall, thin air, and a reason to go slow.
  • TangtseThe last village with fuel and a bed, if you need one.
  • Road qualityBRO-maintained. Chang La can close with snow even in June. The last stretch to Spangmik is good tarmac, and very exposed.
  • PermitsInner Line Permit for Ladakh, including Pangong. Apply online before you leave Leh.
  • Best timeJun – Sep

Recommended itinerary

  1. Leh, Ladakh

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  2. Chang La

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  3. Tangtse

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  4. Spangmik

    160 km

  5. Spangmik, Pangong Tso

    End · 160 km

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