Tso Moriri Lake

Tso Moriri is a pristine high-altitude Ramsar wetland at 4,522 m in the remote Changthang plateau — less visited than Pangong and arguably more spectacular. Ringed by barren peaks and home to rare black-necked cranes, bar-headed geese, and Tibetan wild ass (kiang), it is one of India's top birdwatching and wildlife photography destinations. A favourite offbeat Ladakh destination for solitude seekers. Requires Inner Line Permit. Best June to September.