Zangla
India · LadakhIN
Village in Ladakh, India
Zangla is a village in Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district, in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. It is located 262 km (163 mi) southeast of Kargil city, the district headquarters, and 32 km (20 mi) northeast of Padum, the headquarters of Zanskar. An ancient ruined palace, known as Zangla Fort or Zangla Khar is located on a hilltop 1 km (0.62 mi) outside the village, believed to be 11th-century. The Buddhist nunnery in Zangla contains some impressive paintings.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 33.659, 76.990
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 3931 m
Overview of Zangla
Zangla belongs to Ladakh, India and has the feel of a place. The local offer centres on sports and wellness. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 3,931 metres up.
Things to do in Zangla
Sports in Zangla
(1)Zangla records Horse Trails under sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Zangla. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Zangla
(1)Zangla's wellness entries include Ranches. It is a direct read of Zangla's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
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 Zangla that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zangla known for?
- Travellers associate Zangla with sports and wellness. It sits in Ladakh, India.
- What can you do in Zangla?
- Zangla is tagged with Horse Trails and Ranches, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Zangla located?
- Zangla belongs to Ladakh, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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