India / Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh/ Ladakh
Sight Address : Padum is 240km away from Kargil. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Padum, the erstwhile capital of Zanskar, is situated at a height of approximately 3505 m. Today, the valley serves as the administrative headquarters of the region. Padam valley in Ladakh is one of the few ones that have a dominant population of Muslims. Constituting nearly half the township’s population, their origin dates back to the mid 17th century. Padum is considered as the most populous settlement of Zanskar with a population of nearly 1500. Otherwise, the valley counts amongst the scarcely inhabited ones.
One of the major attractions of Padum is that the valley serves as a major trekking base. Other tourist attractions of this valley include the Starrimo Monastery situated on a tree-covered ridge above the old town, which houses about 30 resident monks. Then, there is a set of ancient rock carving on a huge boulder near the riverbank, just below the old township, dating back to the 8th century. These engravings prove that the region was under the influence of North Indian Buddhism.
Padum Mosque, Padum.
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Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
June to October.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
3-4 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Require: No
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Hotel Gaky ; Zanskar, Ladakh – 194101 ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – All kinds of dishes including Indian, Chinese, Continental and Ladakhi are served at Gaky restaurant.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place is well connected by road..and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.
BUS : This place is well connected by leh .Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.
Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to Shergol Cave Monastery it isabout 40 km from Kargil.If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.
Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport .The following airlines (Kingfisher, Jet Airways, and Air India) operate regular flights to Leh from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. The duration of Delhi-Leh flight is just an hour long. Better booked the air-tickets before 2 or 3 months in advance because during May to October tickets prices are very high due to heavy tourist influx. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to padum is 240km away from Kargil If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.
Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry woolan cloths,camera etc.
Safety / WarningEdit
Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.
HelplineEdit
Police Control Room : 100
Fire Station : 101
Ambulance : 102/108
