The TSOMO RIRI Lake is situated at an altitude of 4525 Mts. and distance of 240 Kms. from LEH the capital of Ladakh. The Lake is in the South East of Ladakh and its shape is like pearls having large miniral deposit. This Lake is regarded a legend and there are number of stories to tell about this lake. The Lake is 8 km. wide and 25 Kms. long and it is breeding ground for numerous species of Birds. Chief among them is bar headed Goose, crested Grebe, Brahmin Duck and brown headed Gull. Etc.
There is a Village called KORTSOK which is situated on the South West bank of the Lake. There is also a Buddhist Gompa and its inhabitants are Nomads and is Plain area. One has to cross Chumathang, Mahe Village and Puga Village whole coming from LEH. From Kortsok one can drive to Tsokar lake and visit Thugke monastery. This place is famous for wild Asses and are generally seen here grazing moving in flocks. It is really very interesting and worth visiting these area. We have 3 days Tour Programes if any one wants to visit TSOMORIRI.
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