Pangong Tso Lake, India is a bucket list that you probably never heard of.

It’s almost impossible to believe that you are in India when catching your first glimpse of this lake set 14,270 feet above sea level in the Tibetan Plateau. Pangong Tso Lake is one of the world’s highest saltwater lakes and its stunning turquoise waters stretch over 80 miles through India, China and Tibet. With Himalayan peaks rising up on all sides, the scenery is spectacular and the sunrises and sunsets unforgettable. It’s also a great place for spotting Brahmini ducks and black-necked cranes. Don’t be surprised to see yaks basking on the lakeshore, either. Pangong Tso Lake is a four hour from Leh, in the Jammu and Kashmir region.