Sankooसंकू
A quiet Suru valley village with a rock carved Buddha.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKargil, Ladakh
Kargil and Drass
Kargil and Drass
Kind of placeVillages & Hidden Gems, Valleys & Canyons
Best time to visit1 May to 30 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height2900 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbySankoo, Kargil
EntryFree
About Sankoo
A village in the Suru valley, known for its Buddha carving at Kartse Khar and the sweeping apricot orchards. The valley is wide, with a quiet feel. It is a stop on the way to Panikhar and Rangdum, and it makes a good base to explore the villages around.
What to see and do
- Kartse Khar Buddha
- Apricot orchards
- Suru valley base
- On the way to Rangdum
- Quiet village life
Part of The Himalaya.
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