Puga Valley and things that make it an amazing tourist hotspot

If you are one of those who gets easily impressed by the word, ‘Ladakh’, wait till you see the Changthang Valley in Ladakh. By Changthang Valley, we actually mean Puga Valley in Changthang Valley, Ladakh. Take a moment to get your bearings because you will have to practice that for your visit to Puga Valley.


Easily one of the most stunning valleys in Ladakh region, Puga Valley is special because it is one of those rare places in India that has natural beauty, and has some really cool geothermal activities that one can see.


Puga Valley is situated in the Changthang Valley, very close to the Salt Lake Valley. For those who are not aware of Salt Lake Valley, it is one of the biggest in Changthang Plateau and the lake in this valley is saline in nature. Vast areas of white salt deposits give the valley its name. But we digress.




For a very long time, the hotsprings of Puga Valley have captured the fancy of many researchers researching in the field of geothermal energy. They say the hot sulphur springs of Puga show tremendous potential for geothermal energy. We have decided to leave the research to the experts.



We are here for the natural beauty of the vast valley and the wondrous hot springs and mud pools. It is believed that a dip in the hot springs can cure rheumatism and various skin diseases.



Puga Valley is also a favourite place for wildlife enthusiasts. Along with yaks, wild horses and sheeps, Puga is also home to many species of migratory as well as resident birds. For many, Puga is an important breeding ground. Take the black-necked cranes for instance. Puga is one of the very few places on earth where one can find black-necked cranes, making them one of the vulnerable bird species in the world.



Surrounded by magnificent mountains, cold desert and vast stretches of sulphur deposits, Puga Valley is one of those offbeat and rare places you will rarely find in India - that one secret place that you should definitely bookmark.

1. Where is Puga Valley?
   Puga Valley is located in Changthang Valley in Ladakh. It lies close to Salt Lake Valley.
2. Where can we find hot springs in Ladakh?
   Puga Valley is popular for hot springs. The waters of these hot springs are believed to have medicinal properties.
3. Where can we find black-necked cranes in India?
   Puga Valley is one of the few places on Earth where you will find black-necked cranes.