'Tso' means lake in Tibetan language, just like the 'La' in the Khardung-La is the Tibetan word for a pass. Pangong Tso (lake)is one of several high altitude lakes in ladakh; it is at around 4300m in elevation and 154 Kms long ,though only about 4 Kms wide at its widest point. Basically,it shaped like a pencil.One third of the lake is in the Indian territory while the remaining lies in Tibet (China).
   In fact, China invaded India through this front in 1962 and the road to Lake still passes through un-removed mine fields. It is the biggest lake in Ladakh region.Another fact is that Pangong Tso is the highest salt_water in the world . The sky and water at Pangong Tso were so blue that we had never seen. Trip to Pangog Tso is very rewarding and gives you beautiful memory.No wonder someone said Panggong Tso is the loveliest lake.Besides,Pangong Tso, bathed in the varying light of the day, is a memorable sight.
   There is a very small village which I believe was called Spangmik, that had several families, maybe 25 people. It was beautiful, to be sure, but the sort of life that these people had adapted to was quite rough. Even in June, winds would whip off the lake when the sun went down, causing temperatures to plummet to almost freezing temperatures. Within the span of thirty minutes, one could go from being very comfortable in a T-shirt to having to put on winter clothing -- locals included. The houses looked almost like mini-forts, with provisions, such as hay, stored on the rooftops in preparation for the harsh winter season, which in Pangong Tso is about ten months out of the year.
   Nevertheless, the people were very friendly. Communication usually involved charades of sorts. We created bizarre sentences made up of Ladakhi, Hindi, and English words. Somehow, we were eventually understood. The chang and Tibetan round bread were quite welcome after our long trip to Pangong Tso, across bone-rattling "roads" through the Himalayan mountains.

Notes:
   1.If you want to go to Pangong Tso, you need to obtain special permission (easily obtainable through just about any travel agent).
   2.For this trip,you also need to bring your own supplies.
   3. In this place, unless things have changed dramatically, there are not really any guest houses out this far, nor are there stores selling provisions. In other words, rent or bring your own tent. There are official camping sites at Curbuk, Tangtse, Lukung, and Spangmik. Otherwise, do what we did and just pick any "unofficial" spot along the road or countryside.
  4.Bring Dalai Lama pictures. This is one of the best experiences, and a great ice breaker. The Ladakhis adore the Dalai Lama, and they are greatly moved when you present them with pictures of the Dalai Lama.