Pangong Lake guide
🇮🇳 Packing List
What to pack for Pangong Lake
In December, Pangong Lake is typically cold, typically dry (-20 to -5°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Pangong Lake essentials
- Multiple warm layers essential even in summer. Daytime 20°C can drop to 0°C after sunset. Wind protection critical.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm insulated coat
- Thermal base layers
- Warm hat, gloves and scarf
- Warm socks
- Warm waterproof boots
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Lip balm and moisturiser for cold, dry air
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Local SIM: BSNL works best in Ladakh. Jio patchy. No signal at Pangong itself.
- Pocket tissues: some island toilets are squat-style or limited
- December highlights: Winter Ladakh — Chadar frozen river trek starts