Fluctuating through the twelve months, Tso Kar Lake is ever-changing in its size and depth, but constant in its beauty. The alpine lake perches on the Rupshu Valley in Southern Ladakh, and is the smallest one of the three high altitude lakes that Ladakh prides itself in. Owing to the large salt deposits on its banks, the lake at times appears entirely white from a distance, leading it to be dubbed as the ‘White Lake’. The stunning bright blue of the lake sets itself in contrast against the desert peaks towering in the background, forming an idyllic, postcard-like landscape.
The Tso Kar Lake is quieter than its two sisters, with its banks mostly home to native salt collectors gathering deposits from its banks. The marshes that line the lake on all sides, however, act as bird magnets, with a variety of birds making their way to Tso Kar throughout the year. The black necked crane is a common sight here. A number of smaller native animals, such as the Kiang or the Tibetan Gazelle, can often be found grazing by the shores as well.
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