Zanskar Valley

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Zanskar is the remote Valley of Leh-Ladakh famous for its unspoiled beauty and tranquil environs. Deafening silence here could force you to wonder how the crowded bustling metro cities are able to produce sounds.

Only birds chirping, rivers flowing, bell ringing, winds blowing could be heard here amidst the tranquility of nature. The Valley is situated on the banks of Zanskar River and thus offers some adventure for the adrenaline junkies. When the weather is favorable, rafting could be experienced in this roaring Zanskar River.

Places To Visit Zanskar Valley

Phutkal Monastery

The Phutkal Monastery is located in the remote Lungnak Valley, south to Zanskar. Phuktal monastery is a far away destination and there are no other attractions around it.

However, the place itself is a beauty surrounded by vivid landscapes and small villages en-routing Phuktal. This Buddhist monastery is not only built on a cliff but it also has a natural cave. The Phuktal monastery was and still is a preferred place by the scholars and teachers to meditate.

Zongkhul Gompa

Most stunning and magnetic site in Zanskar Valley is the ZongkhulGompa located just before the trails that ascend to the Omasi-la pass. The monastery is built between two caves and it is believed that Indian Yogi Naropa used to meditate here where the monastery is built. Along with architecture, walls are the most stunning feature of the monastery. Thangkas and paintings within the monastery are quite uniquely built.