Chushul and Rezang Laचुशूल और रेज़ांग ला
A memorial to the heroes of Rezang La, on a high plain.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChangthang, Ladakh
Changthang plateau
Changthang plateau
Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage, Villages & Hidden Gems
Best time to visit1 June to 15 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyDifficult
Height4350 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyChushul, Durbuk
EntryPermit from the Leh administration
About Chushul and Rezang La
A frontier village south of Pangong with a memorial to the Indian soldiers who fought at Rezang La in the 1962 war. The memorial is in a bleak, high altitude plain and is moving. The area is near the Line of Actual Control, so a permit is needed and only certain roads are open.
What to see and do
- Rezang La war memorial
- Frontier village
- Plains near the LAC
- Army run sites
- Permit needed
Part of Ladakh and Karakoram.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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