This is an area of nomadic people, known as Khampas, who can often be seen taking herds of goats, cows and yaks from one grazing spot to another during the summer and moving lock, stock and barrel. They live in large movable family tents which is slowly giving way to solid winter proof brick huts.
Another great aspect of this region is the amount of wildlife - the best and accessible in Ladakh for it. Commonly seen are Kiangs or wild asses, foxes and cuddly marmots on the lakes one can see large flocks of black-necked geese and a variety of other bird life.
- known as the 'Mountain Lake' is the main attraction of the Valley and is about 140 km from Leh. The Lake is about 28 km long, 8 km at its widest and at elevation of over 4000 m. Surrounded by barren hills, which are backed by snow covered mountains, it's a good place to relax and unwind. There are Gompas nearby. A collection of huts on the shore of the lake forms the Tso Moriri village.
Puga Valley and its Mahe village is an unforgettable scene of shooting fountain and white clouds hanging upon. This is Butane gas for which Puga valley is famous.