Nearest airport
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport | 270 km | 7-8 hours by road
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Ladakh, India
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From Leh, take National Highway 5 towards Kargil and then divert towards Nubra Valley road. Continue through Tanggol and Diskit towards Chang La. The final 50 km to Tso Kar is on rough mountain roads suitable only for high-clearance vehicles. Total journey time is 8-10 hours from Leh.
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Nearest railway
Leh has no railway station; nearest is Jammu Tawi Railway Station | 700 km | 20+ hours by road from Jammu
Nearest bus stop
Leh Bus Stand | 270 km | 7-8 hours
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From Leh, take National Highway 5 towards Kargil and then divert towards Nubra Valley road. Continue through Tanggol and Diskit towards Chang La. The final 50 km to Tso Kar is on rough mountain roads suitable only for high-clearance vehicles. Total journey time is 8-10 hours from Leh.
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