Tourism

Zanskar is one of the most spectacularly isolated tourist destinations in the Indian Himalayas, drawing adventurers, spiritual seekers, and photographers. * **Monasteries (Gompas):** The valley is renowned for its ancient, cliff-hanging monasteries. Highlights include the spectacular **Phugtal Gompa** (built into a cave over a deep gorge), **Karsha Gompa** (the largest in Zanskar), and **Stongdey Gompa**. * **Zangla Palace:** The historic ruins of the ancient fortress of the kings of Zanskar. * **Drang-Drung Glacier:** A stunning, winding river of ice visible from the Pensi La pass, offering one of the most accessible glacial views in the region. * **The Chadar Trek:** In winter, the frozen Zanskar River becomes a world-famous, highly challenging trekking route connecting Zanskar to the Indus Valley.