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The TsoKar ('White Lake') is one of the three high altitude salt water lakes in Ladakh. It is located at an altitude of 4660m/15280ft in the Changthang region of South Eastern Ladakh. The reason why it is called the 'White Lake' ('Kar' - White, 'Tso' - Lake) is obvious when one visits the lake and sees all the white salt deposits all over the lake shores. In fact in the years gone by, the Changpa nomads living in this region used to barter the salt for goods like rice and vegetables all over Ladakh and Western Tibet.

There are actually 2 lakes here (see map), Startsapuk Tso is a smaller fresh water lake which drains into the Tsokar lake. And the whole region surrounding the Tso kar is a wetland and is home to numerous migratory birds and also to the resident herds of Kiang (Tibetan wild ass).

This region is a nature and wildlife lover's paradise and one can spend many number of days here exploring the lake and its surroundings. One can find accommodation & provisions at the Thukje village located on the north bank of the lake.