Ramsar Site — Ladakh | Designated 19 August 2002
State
Ladakh
Location of the Ramsar site
Area
120km²
Designated wetland area
Designated
2002
19 August 2002
Region
North
Biogeographic region
★One of the highest altitude lakes in the world (4,595m)
A freshwater to brackish lake lying at 4,595 m above sea level. Said to represent the only breeding ground outside China for the black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis).
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.