The Leh-Manali road goes through the upland desert plateau of
Rupshu inhabited only by the nomadic Chag-pa herdsmen and their
flocks of pashmina goats. Its bare rolling hills interspersed
with dusty valleys are the settings for the spectacular Tso Moriri
Lake and other lakes in the area.
One
trek wends its way to Korzok (15,000 ft/4,572 m) located just
5 km along the lake's 23 km length. This route takes off along
the Leh-Manali road over the Taglang-la, proceeds to the twin
lakes of Startsapuk Tso (a fresh water lake) and Tso-Kar (a salt
water lake) and then on to Korzok.
The lake is sparkling blue in its bleak so\urroundings. It is
also surprisingly the breedind ground for a variety of water birds,
notably the bar-heade goose, brahminy duck, the great crested
grebe and the brown headed gull.
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One
trek wends its way to Korzok (15,000 ft/4,572 m) located just
5 km along the lake's 23 km length. This route takes off along
the Leh-Manali road over the Taglang-la, proceeds to the twin
lakes of Startsapuk Tso (a fresh water lake) and Tso-Kar (a salt
water lake) and then on to Korzok. 
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