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Pangong Tso: Why India’s Most Famous Lake Could Spark a WAR

Explore the captivating and tumultuous history of Pangong Tso Lake in this travel documentary, a place where geography has forged routes, conflicts, and history as we delve into Pangong Lake Story and seeing how geography has ensured a history of Conflicts from Ladakhi-Tibetan to India-China as we also explore this places around this beautiful lake some of which are now also important tourist places and in the process understand why this lake could start the next big conflict and define the future of Asia and the World. Apart from my own knowledge of the region following books/papers & docs have been referred to in the creation of this video: 1848 Journal Asiatic Society of Bengal Vol 17 (Parts 1 & 2) 1853 Journal of the Royal Geographical Society Vol 23 1853 Physical Geography of Western Tibet by Henry Strachey 1854 Ladakh Physical Statistical and Historica - Alexander Cunningham 1884 Mountain Systems of Himalaya by Godwin-Austen 1963 Himalayan Battleground--Sino-Indian Rivalry in Ladakh by Margaret W Fisher 1992 An Agreed Frontier--Ladakh and India's Northernmost Borders 1846-1947 by Parshotam Mehra In this comprehensive video, we delve into the intricate geography of Pangong Lake, surrounded by the Pangong Range (an offshoot of the Karakoram Range) in the north and east, the Kailash Range in the south, and the Ladakh Range in the west. This unique geography creates natural routes through mountain passes, making the lake a strategic crossroads and a hotspot for historical conflicts. Key Points Covered in the Video: Geographical Significance: Pangong Lake's Surrounding Ranges: Pangong, Kailash, and Ladakh Ranges. Routes to Pangong Lake: Discover the 5 routes through North Ladakh, including Shyok River, Karakoram Pass, Shyok Valley Road, and Durbuk Shyok DBO Road. Historical Trade Routes: Trade Caravans: Historical trade routes connecting Gilgit Baltistan, Xinjiang, Central Asia, Tibet, and Leh. Strategic Locations: Shyok village, Chushul, and Spiti Valley via Kaksang La Pass. Military and Historical Conflicts: Battles of 1680-1684: Conflicts between Ladakhi's and Tibetans. 1841-1842 Dogras and Tibetans: Final battle showcasing control over the region. 1962 Sino-Indian War: Battle of Rezang La, fought to the last man and last bullet. Places to Visit Near Pangong Lake: Rezang La & Chushul War Memorials: Honoring the brave soldiers. Pangong Fingers Area: Strategic locations of interest. Spanggur Gap: Natural passageway with historical significance. Chang Chemo: Featuring Marsimek La & Gogra Hot Springs. Roads to Hanle, North Ladakh, and Leh: Essential routes for exploration. This video not only highlights the geopolitical importance of Pangong Lake but also takes you through its mesmerizing landscapes and significant landmarks. Understand why Pangong Lake has been a place of conflict between India and China, and how these conflicts have shaped its history. Watch Now! Embark on a journey through the captivating and conflict-ridden history of Pangong Lake. Discover the geographical marvels, historical trade routes, and the strategic significance that makes this lake a vital part of India's northern frontier. Correction: At *8:25, I mispoke that Tibetans defeated Ladakhis after Mughal support it was meant vice versa i.e. Ladakhis defeating Tibetans. #PangongLake #IndiaChinaConflict #Ladakh #GeopoliticalHistory #PangongGeography #MountainPasses #RezangLa #TravelLadakh #StrategicLocations #adventuretravel Link to my Instagram Account:   / the_travelling_places