Tso Kar

"Tso Kar"
View of Tso Kar in Leh district (Ladakh)
"Tso Kar"
LocationLeh district, Ladakh,  India
Coordinates33°18′N 77°59′E / 33.300°N 77.983°E / 33.300; 77.983
TypeOligotrophic lake
Primary inflowsPholokongka Chu
Primary outflowsnone
Max. length7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi)
Max. width2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)
Surface area22 km2 (8.5 sq mi)
Surface elevation4,530 metres (14,860 ft)
Official nameTso Kar Wetland Complex
Designated17 November 2020
Reference no.2443

The Tso Kar or Tsho kar is a fluctuating salt lake known for its size and depth situated in the Rupshu Plateau and valley in Leh district in the southern part in Union Territory of Ladakh in India.It is located 102 km from Leh City, the capital of Ladakh. It is also recognised as India's 42nd Ramsar site.