Zangla Palace and Monasteryज़ंगला महल और मठ
The home of an old Zanskar king in a remote village.
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Zanskar
Zanskar
Best time to visit15 June to 15 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height3700 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyZangla, Padum
EntryFree
About Zangla Palace and Monastery
A tiny old royal palace and a nunnery in a very remote village, north of Padum, the seat of a former Zanskar king. The palace is small and the king's family lives there. There is a nunnery nearby. It is a quiet place at the end of the road, and a good place to see how people live in Zanskar.
What to see and do
- Small royal palace
- Nunnery in the village
- Remote Zanskar village
- Quiet walks
- Homestays
Part of The Himalaya.
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