Education

* **Government Higher Secondary School (Padum):** The primary government institution for higher-level schooling in the valley. * **Lamdon Model School:** A prominent, community-supported school providing modern education integrated with local cultural values. * **Druk Padma Karpo School (Zanskar Branch):** A branch of the famous school in Shey, offering high-quality primary education. * **Monastic Schools (Various):** Monasteries like Karsha and Phugtal operate traditional schools teaching Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan language, and basic modern subjects to young monks. * _Note: There are no colleges or universities in Zanskar; students seeking higher education must travel to Kargil, Leh, Jammu, Chandigarh, or Delhi._