Pensi Laपेंसी ला
The high pass into Zanskar, with a view of the Drang-Drung glacier.
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Zanskar
Zanskar
Best time to visit15 June to 15 September
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height4400 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyRangdum, Padum
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 1 November to 31 May. The pass is shut by snow from November to May.
About Pensi La
The gateway to Zanskar, a high pass at about 4,400 metres on the road between Rangdum and Padum, with a view of the Drang-Drung glacier. The road is open from June to October, depending on the snow. The glacier is a few kilometres off the road and can be seen from the top. The pass is a landmark of the trip.
What to see and do
- Gateway to Zanskar
- View of the Drang-Drung glacier
- Open June to October
- Marmots and meadows
- Windy and cold
Part of The Himalaya.
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
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.
- PadumZanskar, Ladakh · Villages & Hidden GemsThe main town of Zanskar and a base for treks.
- 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.
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