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Padum

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Padum

Padum is the headquarters of the Zan-1 skar Sub-Division of Kargil Distt. situated I 234 km from Kargil, it is approached through the only motorable road from Kargil passing through the picturesque Suru Valley and Panzila Pass (14400 ft). The road remains motorable from the first wees of July till end-November only. It is also the base for a number of cross Himalayan treks and visiting the famous monasteries arouiM Zanskar which are: Karsha (9 km) Stongdej (20 km) Burdan (10 km) Zongkhul (20 i and Phuktal (Approx. 70 km).

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Zanskar

Zanskar Through the Suru Valley andover Pensi La is Zanskar Valley. 235 km from Kargil. In remarkable contrast to the valley and Leh district, § Zanskar's treeless expanse is the least developed part of Ladakh. With no tourist amenities beyond basic accommodation and no shopping of any kind at district headquarters Padum. Zanskar is a rich experience for the trekker who arrives with full provisions. River rafting is possible from Serchu to Nyimu via Padam.