**Safety Overview:** Tso Moriri is generally a very safe destination regarding crime, which is virtually non-existent in the remote villages of Ladakh. The primary safety concerns are environmental and physiological.
**Visitor Safety Tips:** * **Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS):** Situated at an altitude of 4,522 meters (14,836 ft), altitude sickness is a severe risk. Visitors must acclimatize in Leh for at least 2-3 days before traveling to Tso Moriri. Carry prescribed AMS medication like Diamox (consult a physician first). * **Harsh Climate:** Temperatures can drop well below freezing even in summer nights. Winter temperatures regularly plummet to -30°C (-22°F). Adequate thermal layering is mandatory. * **Permits:** As it is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC), all Indian and foreign tourists require an Inner Line Permit (ILP) or Protected Area Permit (PAP), which can be obtained in Leh or online. * **Medical Facilities:** Medical infrastructure is basic. Korzok has a small medical dispensary, but for serious emergencies, the nearest fully equipped hospital is the SNM Hospital in Leh.
**Emergency Numbers:** * National Emergency Number: 112 * Police Station (Leh): +91 1982 252018 * Tourist Police Leh: +91 1982 254881 * Sonam Norboo Memorial (SNM) Hospital, Leh: +91 1982 252014