Chakulka 1
6,470 mPeak · Ladakh · in Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary
Ladakh · India
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Flora & fauna — Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary
This place lies within Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Ecology It is important as one of the few places in India with a population of the Kiang or Tibetan Wild Ass, as well as the rare Black-necked Crane.
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- ≈ 3°
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