In Union Territory of Ladakh lies #Zanskar, a remote valley, is an arid cold desert with deep gorges and glaciers. Located in the Trans Himalayan Ranges, it has plenty of copper deposits and therefore is popularly known as the ‘Valley of Copper’ . Image
Zang means copper in the #Tibetan language. Lying South of the Indus valley and north of the Great Himalayan Range, this place is bordered by the drainage basins of the Stod, Zanskar, Lungnak, Tsarap and Kurgyak. It is famous for its many monasteries. Image
Since it is known as Chosyul or the ‘Country of Religions’. #Padum, Zanskar’s headquarters is a charming village surrounded by mountains. For eight months, it is snowbound and in peak winter, the frozen Zanskar river gorge, popularly known as the ‘Chadar’. Image
This place is full of wildlife Marmots, Kiangs, Tibetan wolf, bear, alpine ibex, #snow #leopard, Bharal, Red fox and other forms of wildlife roam around in this area.The landmark that rises majestically in the Kurgiak Valley of Zanskar is the Gumburanjon. Image
This mammoth granite rock is revered as a monastery. The Zanskaris believe that at every Tibetan New Year celebration, a devout few can hear the low beat of the drums and see the flickering of little lamps on this monolith. Image
While travelling from Manali to Zanskar one has to cross over the Rohtang Pass to Palamo in Lahul. The entire trekking path is replete with boulders, slippery slopes, steep inclines and knee-deep snow. It is the most enchanting places to visit in the Himalayas. Image

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