Description

Tso Moriri is a twin to the Pangong Tso. Located inside the Changtang wildlife sanctuary, this lake offers a scenic place of peace and tranquillity. The water body measures about 28 km in length from north to south, and about 100 feet average in depth. The lake is surrounded by barren hills, with the backdrop of beautiful snow-covered mountains.
Tso Moriri has been declared as a wetland reserve. A number of species of birds included bareheaded goose, the great-crested grebe, the Brahmin duck and the brown-headed gull. Himalayan hares are also abundantly found here. Moriri Tso is also called the 'mountain lake', owing to the peaks that surround it, towering at a height of 2000 meters, shutting it off from the outside world.

How To Reach

Located to the southeast of Leh, Tso Moriri is around 240 km from it.
The closest airport is Leh 150km from the lake. In addition, from there road transport is available.
Kalka is the nearest railway station to Leh. Buses or taxis can be hired to reach Manali via Shimla. There are regular taxis and bus services from Manali to Leh.It is a brilliant drive from Leh to Tso Moriri. It is necessary to take an experienced tour operator from Leh.

Best Time to Visit

During April, it starts transforming into the beautiful multi shades of blue colors off the shores. May, June, July and August are the peak tourist months.

Hotel Range

Rs1500/- to Rs3000/- average room range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

It is advisable to keep all your permission papers in handy, and in many copies.
It is always better to carry warm clothes.
You will need two photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport and visa. Permits are required to travel to this lake. Once you have your permit, usually only valid for a maximum period of seven days, make at least 5 copies before setting off, as checkpoints like to keep a copy when you log in.