Kyago Tso, Leh

#3 among attractions in Leh

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Kyagar Tso or Kyagar Lake is a small brackish lake surrounded by mountains situated in the Ladakh region of the northern Indian Union Territory of Ladakh in India. From afar, it can be spotted by its turquoise colour. ()

Elevation: 11512 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°10'0"N, 77°34'60"E

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Kyago Tso – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Sankar Monastery.

~1060 ftE
Centuries-old mountaintop palace
Leh Palace, Leh
6 min walk • Leh Palace, perched atop a craggy hill in the city of Leh in India's northernmost region of Ladakh, is a historic royal palace that offers a captivating glimpse into the region's regal past. Constructed in the 17th century under the patronage of King Sengge Namgyal...
0.7 miNW
Domed, hillside Buddhist temple
Shanti Stupa, Leh
18 min walk • Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in north India. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission.
0.4 miE
Buddhist architecture, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Leh
10 min walk • Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Leh district, Ladakh, northern India. Founded in 1430 by King Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh, it has a three-story high gold statue of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes. It is situated near the Tsemo Castle.
0.5 miN
Buddhist architecture, Monastery
Sankar Monastery, Leh
14 min walk • Sankar Monastery, or Sankar Gompa is a Buddhist monastery within an easy half-hour walk from Leh in Ladakh, northern India. It is a daughter-establishment of Spituk Monastery and the residence of the Abbot of Spituk, the Venerable Kushok Bakula, who is the senior incarnate lama of Ladakh due to his ancient lineage and personal authority.
~940 ftSE
34°9'52"N • 77°35'5"E
Soma Gompa, Leh
5 min walk • Temple
~730 ftSE
34°9'55"N • 77°35'6"E
Central Asian Museum, Leh
4 min walk • Museum
~1430 ftE
34°9'57"N • 77°35'16"E
Chandazik Gompa, Leh
7 min walk • Temple
0.4 miE
View point
Tsemo Castle, Leh
11 min walk • Tsemo Castle is an important religious and historical point in Leh, Ladakh, India. It is located at a walking distance from the Leh Palace. The defensive structure is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is located at the highest point in Leh.
~1730 ftSE
34°9'47"N • 77°35'13"E
Prayer Wheel, Leh
9 min walk • Memorial
0.5 miN
34°10'27"N • 77°35'9"E
Ladakh Rocks & Minerals museum, Leh
14 min walk • Museum
~1580 ftNE
34°10'11"N • 77°35'14"E
Chubi, Leh
8 min walk • Neighbourhood

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kyago Tso?

Nearby attractions include Central Asian Museum, Leh (4 min walk), Soma Gompa, Leh (5 min walk), Leh Palace, Leh (6 min walk), Chandazik Gompa, Leh (7 min walk).

How to get to Kyago Tso by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyago Tso:

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Himachal tourism HP super deluxe buses (5 min walk)
Shared Taxi stand (13 min walk)