TSO MORIRI LAKE

The Leh-Manali road goes through the upland desert plateau of Rupshu inhabited only by the nomadic Chag-pa herdsmen and their flocks of pashmina goats. Its bare rolling hills interspersed with dusty valleys are the settings for the spectacular Tso Moriri Lake and other lakes in the area.
One trek wends its way to Korzok (15,000 ft/4,572 m) located just 5 km along the lake's 23 km length. This route takes off along the Leh-Manali road over the Taglang-la, proceeds to the twin lakes of Startsapuk Tso (a fresh water lake) and Tso-Kar (a salt water lake) and then on to Korzok.
The lake is sparkling blue in its bleak so\urroundings. It is also surprisingly the breedind ground for a variety of water birds, notably the bar-heade goose, brahminy duck, the great crested grebe and the brown headed gull.