Padam
India · LadakhIN
Town in Ladakh, India
Padum is the main town and the administrative centre of the Zanskar tehsil in Kargil district, Ladakh, India. Named after the Buddhist guru Padmasambhava, it was historically one of the two main capitals of the Zanskar Kingdom, the other being Zangla. It is 235 km (146 mi) via the link road from Kargil city. The new Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road connects Padum directly to Leh in the east and to Darcha in Himachal Pradesh.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 33.467, 76.885
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 3669 m
Overview of Padam
Set in Ladakh, India, Padam is a spot. Padam is strongest on nature and sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 3,669 metres up.
Things to do in Padam
Nature in Padam
(2)Nature lovers get Parks and Wildlife. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Padam. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Padam
(1)The sports shortlist for Padam: Hunting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Padam. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Padam
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Ladakh plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Padam that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Padam known for?
- Travellers associate Padam with nature and sports. It sits in Ladakh, India.
- What can you do in Padam?
- Padam is tagged with Parks, Wildlife and Hunting, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Padam?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Padam located?
- Padam belongs to Ladakh, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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