Tanglang La-manali leh ladakh road trip
Tanglang La is claimed to be second highest motorable pass on Manali-Leh highway in the Zanskar Range, the glorious pride of Ladakh.Tanglang-La is located at height of 17,582ft (5,359m) above sea level, in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. It is located on Manali- Leh Highway. Sarchu and Upsi are two settlements nearby this pass. The supply of oxygen is quite less at higher altitude, and people might experience AMS-Acute mountain sickness and high altitude sickness on highest point of this pass. The temperature can go down up to -35 degree Celsius when it snow.
The pass looks beautiful by the in numerous Buddhist colourful prayer flags flattering in air. Despite the fact the road is tough to conquer many adventure lovers cross it every year. The scenery, wide angle landscape is beyond description that attracts many nature lovers. It is a resting place for nomadic Changpa herdsmen who can with their flocks of sheep and goats, migrating in search of pasture.
Best time to visit: The months from June to October are considered to be the most suitable time.
Where to stay: There is no option of staying at this place. The nearest option is Pang or sarchu or Leh.
How to reach: It can be reached from Manali & Leh. The distance from Manali is 365 km and from Leh is 108 km.
Weather: In summers days are cold & nights are extremely cold the temperature can go below-35 c. In winters the place is closed due to snowfall.
ATM: There is no ATM facility available; the nearest ATM is in the karu 30km before Leh, which is almost 75 km away.
Net connectivity: There is no signal /connectivity at this place.
