Popular Tourist Attractions & Top Things to Do in Zanskar, Ladakh, India

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Top Travel Attractions in Zanskar

Replete with some of the most beautiful places to see in Ladakh, Zanskar Region is every nature lover’s delight. Far from the commercial world, Zanskar is an ideal place for photographers who will fall in love with the charm of its landscape and people. Zanskar has few ancient monasteries to see, beautiful locales to visit, and adventure activities like trekking, white water rafting, and motorbiking to add thrill to your tour.

Nimu

Popular for its spectacular site of the confluence also called Sangam of Indus and Zanskar River, Nimu is a not to miss place near Leh.

Sani Gompa

Sani Gompa, located just next to the village of Sani, is a famous place to visit in Zanskar because it is believed to be the oldest religious site in the entire Ladakh and Zanskar region.

Drang Drung Glacier

Amongst the two largest glaciers in Ladakh, Drang Drung Glacier is situated near Pensi La on Kargil-Zanskar Road. This 23 km long glacier is the largest glacier in Ladakh that is accessible to tourists.

Phuktal Monastery

Known for being built along the natural caves, Phuktal Monastery is one of the few monasteries in Ladakh that can only be reached by trekking.

Zangla

A picturesque village in Zanskar, Zangla is an offbeat destination that makes for a pit-stop on your Padum and Karsha tour. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Zanskar Range.

Zongkhul

Once the meditation place for Naropa, a celebrated Indian Buddhist yogi, from the renowned Vikramshila University in Bihar, Zongkhul Monastery is an important attraction in Zanskar Region.

Stongdey Monastery

The second largest monastic institution in Zanskar, Stongdey or Stongde Monastery is clearly a major attraction to see in this region in Ladakh.

Panikhar

Believed to be the most beautiful inhabited areas in the Trans-Himalayan region, Panikhar is a not to miss place at the threshold of Zanskar Region. Located in Suru Valley, the gateway to Zanskar.

Karsha Monastery

The largest Monastery in Zanskar, Karsha Gompa is also the most important one in the region. This top attraction in Zanskar is located in Padum Valley in the village name Karsha and by it flows the gurgling Doda River.

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