Ladakh, situated in the beautiful plains of Jammu and Kashmir, is a beautiful and unique specimen of nature. Ladakh, situated in the beautiful plains of Jammu and Kashmir, is a beautiful and unique specimen of nature. Here is the beautiful Yarab Tso Lake in the backdrop of snow-capped mountains and extensive plains, which give blue skies a very panoramic view.
If you are planning a trip to Ladakh, then the beautiful lakes here cannot be missed at any cost. These lakes are an integral part of the landscape here.
Location
Yarab Tso Lake is located in the Panamik village in the Nubra Valley. On the banks of this beautiful lake, you can feel peace amidst the natural views of the lake. The heavenly Yarab Tso Lake is frequently alluded to as "the hidden lake" and is also the best-kept secrets of the region in Ladakh. Situated close to the Sumur Village, around 15 km from Diksit in the Leh Ladakh area, this beautiful lake can be reached only by doing 20-minute hiking up the hill. The charming lake with perfectly clear water, set in the midst of the contrasting rocky surroundings makes it a genuinely awesome site. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the feeling of tranquility experienced on visiting Yarab Tso compensates for the fairly troublesome climb.
Backdrops of the Lake
Surrounded by steep mountain rocks and High Mountain peaks, this lake is considered to be the highest elevation in the Ladakh region. Let me tell you, it is not just a lake of Ladakh but is considered a holy lake among the people of Leh. If you want, you can also enjoy trekking around this Yarab Tso Ladakh.
Its distance from Leh is about 180 kilometers. To get here you can hire a car or bike in Leh and drive towards this lake.
While passing the Panamik village on the Sumur to Trutuk road which the last point till the Pakistan border, you can see the hot water springs and the sacred Yarab Tso Lake. Yarab Tso Lake is nestled between the mountains and is a considerable small sized lake. It is just as big as the standard sized football field.
History Related to Yarab Tso Lake
During the Kargil war which took place in the year 1999, there had been conflicts among Indian and Pakistani Military. And since then the army of both the countries has been shown to have a heavy presence along the lines on either side of the Indo-Pak border.
Considered as one of the holiest and high elevation lakes in the Nubra Valley, Yarab Tso is profoundly worshipped among local people of the district. It is strictly prohibited not to wash your feet or attempt to swim in the lake and the board also mentioned the same. You can sit on the stones, inhaling the fresh and unpolluted mountain air, savoring the sight of bright supplication banners shuddering around the completely clear sea green/blue water and experience the feeling of smoothness it brings.
How to reach Yarab Tso Lake
People can hire a taxi or cab from Leh and reach here easily. Tourists can also rent a bike drive to the Nubra Valley. The lake is situated at a distance of 15 km from Diskit Village. The nearest airport if the Leh Airport which is located at a distance of 130 km and it will take 5 hours to reach here.
Best time to visit Yarab Tso Lake
Yarab Tso Lake is situated in the Nubra Valley and is accessible during the summer season which is the best time to visit here. During the time, the tourists can visit the lake and the day time temperature is comfortable for the sightseeing tour. While during the winter season, the region becomes inaccessible due to the heavy snowfall.
Places to visit near Yarab Tso Lake
The lake is situated in the Nubra Valley and the region has numerous tourist attractions where people can visit such as Hunder Sand dunes, Panamic, Pangong Lake, Turtuk, etc.
