Ryul Tso and Kyun Tso are a system of twin lakes in Ladakh.12
Geography
The lakes are located about a mile from the Salsal La Pass (17062 ft.), on the way to Chumar, which marks the Indo-China boundary.3
Transport
- Hanle-Royul-Chumar Road, a 91 km black-topped motorable route, from Hanle to Chumar passes by the Ryul Tso and Salsal La (17,200 ft elevation).4
References
References
- Philip, G.; Mathew, John (2005). "Climato-tectonic impression on Trans Himalayan lakes: A case study of Kyun Tso basin of the Indus Suture Zone in NW Himalaya using remote sensing techniques". Current Science. 89 (11): 1941–1947. ISSN 0011-3891. JSTOR 24111130.
- Sankar, Sridhar. "Outlook India Photo Gallery - North India".
- Vermont, S. G. (1932). Trans-Himalayan Diaries. p. 78.
- J-K: Hanle-Chumar road in Ladakh is now open to public, ANI News, 23 Sept 2025.