The indigenous population living in the hamlets around Pangong Tso practices **Tibetan Buddhism**.
* **Religious Sites:** While there are no massive monasteries directly on the lake's edge, small village shrines, prayer wheels, and stupas are maintained by the local communities. The nearest significant monastery is located in Tangtse. * **Practices:** Daily life is deeply intertwined with Buddhist rituals, and tourists are expected to respect the sacred nature of the surrounding mountains and waterways.
