Ladakh has created history by successfully conducting its maiden 21-km trail running event in sub-zero temperature at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso, which was registered in Guinness world record as the world's highest frozen lake half marathon.
About Pangong Lake:
Pangong Lake, also known as Pangong Tso, is an endorheic (hydrologically landlocked) lake in the
It is situated in eastern Ladakh, extending into the China (Tibet region).
It derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means “high grassland lake”.
It is one of the world’s highest brackish water lakes, situated at a height of 4350 meters.
It is famed for its colour changing water, from blue to red and green.
During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water.
The lake is also a breeding ground for different types of birds during the summer
Bar-headed geese, Brahminy ducks, black-necked cranes and seagulls are commonly spotted here.
It is not part of the Indus River basin area and is geographically a separate landlocked river basin.
It is in disputed territory. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) passes through the lake.
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