Ramsar Site — Ladakh | Designated 17 November 2020
State
Ladakh
Location of the Ramsar site
Area
96km²
Designated wetland area
Designated
2020
17 November 2020
Region
North
Biogeographic region
★High-altitude wetland complex in Ladakh
A high-altitude wetland complex at more than 4,500 m in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Includes two connected lakes: freshwater Startsapuk Tso and the larger hypersaline Tso Kar.
Other Ramsar sites in the North region:
Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.