Tsogtsalu

Tsogtsalu^[a] or Tsolu^[1] is a pasture, traditional campsite, and Indian Military's base in the Ladakh union territory of India, in the Chang Chenmo Valley close to India's LAC border with Tibet. It is located at the confluence of the Rimdi Chu river that flows north from Marsemik La and the west-flowing Chang Chenmo River.

Tsogstalu
Pasture and border outpost
Cheng Chenmo River near Tsogtsalu
Tsogstalu
Coordinates: 34°16′04″N 78°44′32″E
Country	India
Union territory	Ladakh
District	Leh
Elevation [1]	4,500 m (14,760 ft)

History

During the British Raj, this was a halting spot for travellers to Central Asia via the 'Chang Chenmo route', passing through Aksai Chin.

Military post

After Indian independence, a border outpost was established here by a border police party headed by Captain Karam Singh. It continues to serve as a base for India's border forces.

A Formation Ammunition Storage Facility (FASF) is being established over an area of 24.2 ha (242,000 m²) at Tsogtsalu within the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary for the Indian Army.^[4]

Map 1: Changchenmo Valley and its branch valleys (Survey of India, 1916)

Map 2: Changchenmo Valley and its branch valleys (US AMS, 1955)

Transport

Within India, it is reachable by the "Marsimik La Road" from Phobrang via Marsimik La.^[5][6][7] An additional route the 55 km long from the west along the Changchenmo valley is under construction.^[8]

See also

• Kongka Pass
• Geography of Ladakh
• Tourism in Ladakh
• India-China Border Roads

Notes

1. Alternative spellings: Tsogatsalu^[2] and Tsogstsalu.^[3]