- Saser La site is the earliest camping site discovered in Ladakh on the basis of a scientific date.
- This camping site is located in Saser La which leads to the Karakoram Pass.
- It was used for a seasonal settlement not a permanent settlement.
- Charcoal pieces from the earth activity and remains of bones associated were discovered at the site.
- The carbon dating of these charcoal pieces reveals that, the site dates back to circa 8500 BCE
- Prior to it, Ladakh region was not having any archaeological importance. Thus, it is considered as remarkable discovery.