Zangla

Zangla
Sangla
Village
Zangla is located in Ladakh
Zangla
Zangla
Location in Ladakh, India
Zangla is located in India
Zangla
Zangla
Zangla (India)
Coordinates: 33°40′N 76°59′E / 33.67°N 76.98°E / 33.67; 76.98
Country India
Union TerritoryLadakh
DistrictKargil
TehsilZanskar
Named forZangla Fort
Government
 • BodySarpanch
Elevation
3,931 m (12,897 ft)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total400
Languages
 • OfficialLadakhi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Zangla Khar (Fort)

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.[1] The Buddhist nunnery in Zangla contains some impressive paintings.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Das, S. (16 December 2023). "On The High Trail To Zangla Fort in Zanskar Valley". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 17 June 2024.