The Zanskar Range is a mountain range in the union territory of Ladakh that separates the Zanskar valley from Indus valley at Leh. The range lies between and runs parallel to the Great Himalayas to the southwest and the Ladakh Range to the northeast.[2] Geologically, the Zanskar Range is part of the Tethys Himalaya.[2] There are a number of peaks higher than 6,500 m (21,300 ft).[3] Its eastern part is known as Rupshu.[3]
| Zanskar Range | |
|---|---|
 Zanskar mountains towering over Padum | |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 250 km (160 mi) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | ཟངས་དཀར་ (Zangskari) |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Kargil, Ladakh, India |
| Range coordinates | 33°48′N 77°12′E / 33.8°N 77.2°E |
| Parent range | Tethys Himalaya |
Geography
editThe Zanskar range spans 250 kilometres (160 mi) from the Karcha (Suru) River near Kargil in the northwest to Tso Kar in the southeast. The range separates Indus Valley from the Zanskar Valley. The Zanskar River cuts a deep gorge into the range. Passes in the range include Wakha La, Kanji La, Charchar La, Ruberang La, and Taglang La.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "High Asia I: The Karakoram, Indian Himalaya and India Himalaya (north of india)". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- ^ a b Irfan, Mohammad; et al. (2024). "Unveiling the geoheritage, cultural geomorphology and geotourism potential of Zanskar region, NW Himalaya, India". Geomorphology. 462. doi:10.1016/j.geomorph.2024.109354.
- ^ a b Negi, Sharad Singh (1998). Discovering the Himalaya. India: Indus Publishing Company. p. 13. ISBN 9788173870798.
- ^ Rizvi, J (2001). Trans-Himalayan Caravans – Merchant Princes and Peasant Traders in Ladakh. Oxford India Paperbacks. ISBN 9780195658170.
- ^ Loram, Charlie (2004). Trekking in Ladakh. Trailblazer Publications.
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