Tsogtsalu or Tsogtsalo or Tsolu is a camping ground and a pasture in the Chang Chenmo valley of Leh district in Unition Territory of Ladakh, India.
Tsogtsalu is a ground and a high-altitude pasture near the India-China border, north of Pangong Lake. Indian Army has established its camp here as the area is strategically very sensitive. The ground is located at the confluence of Chang Chenmo river and Rimdi Chu river, which are tributary of Shyok River which later flows into Nubra valley.
Tsogtsalu served as halting point for the travellers to Central Asia via the Chang Chenmo Route which used to pass through Aksai Chin during British rule. A border outpost was established here by the team of Captain Karam Singh from border police after the Independence of India.
The area is rugged and remote and can be reached by road from Pangong lake. And Indian Army post is established here.
As of May 2023, the Government of India has planned to open Tsogtsalu for Indian tourists. Marsimik La and Chang Chenmo are also among the list of restricted zones which will be opened for tourists. As government is planning to open all the border areas of the country for tourists in phasewise manner, Hot Springs and Karam Singh Memorial in Ladakh many also be opened in near future.
Has Tsogtsalu opened for tourists?
Although government has planned to open it for tourists in future, an official notification in this regard is awaited. Tourists will be allowed only after Ladakh administration issues notification.
Is there hotel/camp at Tsogtsalu?
No. As there is no accommodation facility in the area, tourists will have to return back to Pangong/Lukung for night stay.
Do we need permit to visit this restricted zone?
No special permit is needed to visit Tsogtsalu. Tourists, who make permit after paying ecology/environment fee to visit Pangong lake, can visit the region on the same permit.
How to reach this Tsogtsalu?
Follow the road from Pangong Tso (Lukung).
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