Padumपदुम
The main town of Zanskar and a base for treks.
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Zanskar
Zanskar
Kind of placeVillages & Hidden Gems, Eco Tourism
Best time to visit15 June to 15 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height3657 m above sea level
Time needed2 to 3 days
Base and nearbyPadum, Padum
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 1 November to 31 May. The Pensi La road is closed by snow, so Padum is almost cut off from Kargil from November to May.
About Padum
The main town of Zanskar, with a wide, stony valley, a long road from Kargil over the Pensi La, and ancient monasteries near the town. In winter it is almost cut off, except for the frozen Chadar. It is the base for the Zanskar treks and has simple guesthouses.
What to see and do
- Capital of Zanskar
- Road over the Pensi La
- Base for Zanskar treks
- Monasteries near the town
- Simple guesthouses
Part of The Himalaya.
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More places in Zanskar
- Chadar TrekZanskar, Ladakh · CampingThe winter trek on the frozen Zanskar river.
- Karsha MonasteryZanskar, Ladakh · Monuments & HeritageThe largest monastery of Zanskar, above the Stod valley.
- Pensi LaZanskar, Ladakh · AdventureThe high pass into Zanskar, with a view of the Drang-Drung glacier.
- Phugtal MonasteryZanskar, Ladakh · Monuments & HeritageA cave monastery stuck to a cliff, reached on foot.
- Stongdey MonasteryZanskar, Ladakh · Monuments & HeritageA well kept monastery above the green Stod valley.
- Zangla Palace and MonasteryZanskar, Ladakh · Monuments & HeritageThe home of an old Zanskar king in a remote village.
All places in Zanskar · All places in Ladakh
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