Kyagar Tso

Kyagar Tso is a small high-altitude saline lake near Sumdo village in the Changthang plateau of Ladakh, India, along the Mahe to Tso Moriri route. Situated at about 4,700 meters elevation, it is known for its shallow brackish waters, white salt deposits along the shoreline, and stark mountain backdrop. The lake serves as a scenic stopover for travelers heading to Tso Moriri and offers views of the Changthang landscape and nomadic grazing areas.

Visitors can expect a small, shallow brackish lake with white salt-encrusted shores set in a broad, arid valley surrounded by barren mountains of the Changthang plateau. The site is undeveloped with no structures, offering open views, reflections on calm water, and occasional sightings of Changpa nomadic camps and livestock grazing nearby. It is typically visited as a brief roadside stop for sightseeing and photography en route to Tso Moriri.

Located in the Changthang plateau, the lake lies within the traditional grazing territory of the Changpa nomads who rear Changthangi pashmina goats, sheep and yaks. The surrounding Sumdo area reflects the seasonal pastoral culture of Changthang.