The lakes in Ladakh are the highest altitude lakes in the Himalayan range. The Pangong Tso and Tsomoriri are the most beautiful lakes of the region.

Pangong Tso

Bounded by the mountains and over viewing spectacular scenic beauty, the Pangong Lake , changes its hues throughout the day. It is situated on the India-China border at a distance of 160 kilometers from Leh. It is 5 kilometers wide and more than 144 kilometers long but majority of the lake falls in the Chinese territory. Spangmik is the farthest point to which visitors are allowed. It is 7 kilometers from the head of the lake and vividly exposes the Changchenmo range, their reflections gleaming in the ever-changing blues and greens of the lake's brackish waters.

Tsomoriri

The lake Tsomoriri , located at 14,000 ft. near the Korzok village is around 240 kilometers from Leh. The lake is smaller than the Pangong Tso but is equally spectacular as it witnesses many migratory birds including the endangered, black necked crane, the bar-headed goose, the great crested grebe, the Brahmini duck and the bar-headed gull. The area is also inhabited by Kyang, the wild ass, marmots, hares and the unusual tail-less rats.