Lake Tso Moriri

There are few places on Earth about which words fall short while speaking and the more we praise the beauty of such places, the less it is. These places of the mother Earth and nature are the true gifts to mankind. One such place is the – Tso Moriri Lake in Ladakh. This lake is nestled in the lap of majestic Himalayan peaks and away from the hustle bustle of the touristy places. Being a little bit off the roads in Ladakh, the place is still less-explored and remains the true gem of Ladakh. Tso-Moriri guided tours draw thousands of tourists every year which gets charmed by its heavenly colors which change from time to time. Sometimes, the color of the lake water is sky blue and rest of the time its dark bluish which truly makes it a precious gift of nature to humans. The very first glance of the lake will make you struck by the captivating vistas of the water body, blue skies with cotton like clouds and surrounding brownish mountains of great Himalayas. You may also witness some of the colorful prayer flags around the lake which adds more charm to the beauty of this lake.

Tso-Moriri has great religious values among the locals and is considered a sacred lake by the Ladakhi’s. The lake is well-preserved and protected under the “Wetland Conservation Reserve” and is known as “Highest Altitude Ramsar Site” hence, there are strict restrictions of all kinds of settlements close to the lake. In order to visit the lake, you need to leave your vehicles at Karzok Village and walk for a while. Along with this, there are no permissions of putting a camp or a tent close to the lake. This place is truly a paradise for photographers and nature lovers.