Changthang
India, Ladakh
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changthang is located in Ladakh, India at coordinates 33, 78.5.
To get to Changthang, the nearest major city is Leh (125 km).
Changthang covers approximately 4,000 square kilometers (1,544 square miles).
Changthang was established in 1987.
