The Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, is a high-altitude wildlife sanctuary in Ladakh, India. It is home to many rare species of flora and fauna.
Understand
History
Landscape
Following are some of the notable settlements in the sanctuary:
- A small village, Hanle is known as the "Dark Sky Reserve" of India and one of the most-visited sites of astronomy. The clear sky and zero light pollution in Hanle provide a crystal-clear view of the universe, thus making it a good destination for astronomy in India.
Flora and fauna
Climate
Get in
Fees and permits
An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required to visit the areas that lie on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Get around
See and do
- 🌍 Hanle Monastery, Hanle.
- 🌍 Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle. At 4,500 m (14,800 ft), it is the highest observatory in India.
- 🌍 Pangong Tso (Tibetan pinyin: Bangong Co). The highest salt lake in Asia, straddling the Sino-Indian border. For security reasons, boating is not permitted. Groups are permitted, accompanied by an accredited guide.
- 🌍 Tso Moriri. Another high-altitude lake and a Ramsar site.
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Eat and drink
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
Go next
- The only way out is to Leh.
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