The quiet heart of Zanskar, where traditional villages, ancient monasteries and immense mountain valleys meet beneath an open Himalayan sky.
About the place
Padum sits near the centre of Zanskar, surrounded by dry mountains, cultivated fields and scattered villages.
As the region’s main settlement, it serves as a base for journeys towards Karsha, Zangla, Bardan and Phugtal while retaining the unhurried rhythm of a remote Himalayan town.
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