Changthang

India, Ladakh

Changthang

LocationIndia, Ladakh

RegionLadakh

TypeWildlife Sanctuary

Coordinates33°, 78.5°

Established1987

Area4,000 km²

Nearest CityLeh (125 km)

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About Changthang

A high-altitude cold-desert wildlife sanctuary on the Changthang plateau of Leh district, Ladakh, encompassing the lakes Tso Moriri and Pangong Tso. It protects the kiang (Tibetan wild ass), Tibetan argali, snow leopard and the black-necked crane, Ladakh's state bird.