Unlike the predominantly Buddhist regions of Leh and Zanskar, Turtuk has a distinct religious demographic that reflects its Balti roots.
* **Islamic Heritage**: The population is almost entirely Muslim, predominantly following either the Noorbakhshia sect (a Sufi order unique to the Baltistan region) or Sunni Islam. * **Historic Mosques**: The village features several historic places of worship. The most notable is the old wooden mosque, which dates back centuries and is characterized by intricate Kashmiri and Iranian-influenced wood carvings and a distinct minaret structure.
