Rangdum Monasteryरंगदुम मठ
A monastery on a round hill, in an enormous open valley.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKargil, Ladakh
Kargil and Drass
Kargil and Drass
Best time to visit15 June to 15 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height4000 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyRangdum, Kargil
EntryFree
About Rangdum Monastery
A monastery on a round hill in the Suru valley, with a ring of mountains, a long stretch of open plain and the Drang-Drung glacier in the distance. It dates back to the 18th century and has a small number of monks. It is on the road to Zanskar, and the setting is as lonely as it is beautiful.
What to see and do
- Monastery on a round hill
- Wide plain in the Suru valley
- Drang-Drung glacier
- On the Zanskar road
- Remote and lonely
Part of The Himalaya.
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