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Chumur
Chumar or Chumur () is a village located in south-eastern region of Ladakh, Ladakh, India and the centre of nomadic grazing. It is in Rupshu block, south of the Tso Moriri lake, on the bank of the Parang River (or ''Pare Chu''), close to Ladakh's border with Tibet. Since 2012, China has disputed the border region situated to the south and southeast of Chumur village within the Chumur sector. However, the Chumur village itself is undisputed and remains in India. The Indian border post at Chumur Peak, offering a view of disputed grazing lands, lies approximately 15-20 km to the south/southwest of Chumur village. In contrast, the Chinese post at Chepzi hamlet is situated 8-10 km south of Chumur village, directly opposite the Indian positions on Chumur Peak. Both Chumur village, nestled in a side valley along the Chumur Tokpo stream (a tributary of the Pare Chu river), and Chepzi are located along the course of the Pare Chu river. Chumar is reachable from east (Hanle (village), Hanle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tso Moriri
Tso Moriri or Lake Moriri , () or "Mountain Lake", is a pristine high-altitude lake and a Ramsar Wetland Site in the remote Changthang Plateau (literally: northern plains) in Leh district of the union territory of Ladakh in India. As the largest high-altitude lake entirely within India and Ladakh's Trans-Himalayan region, it spans 26 km north-south and 3-5 km wide. The lake is fed by three primary glacial streams - Karzok Phu (west), Gyama Phu (north), and Phirse Phu (southwest) - which form extensive marshes at their deltas. Though now an endorheic lake due to its blocked southern outlet, Tso Moriri maintains slightly brackish yet palatable waters. Its oligotrophic (nutrient-poor), alkaline ecosystem supports unique biodiversity. The area gained protection as the Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve, though accessibility remains limited mostly to summer months. Year-round settlements exist only at Karzok village (northwest shore) and military outposts along the eastern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
