Detail Factual Overview

Geography

• Terrain: Rugged mountains, high-altitude deserts, glaciers, deep valleys
• Major Ranges:
  • Himalayas
  • Zanskar
  • Ladakh Range
  • Karakoram Range
• Important Rivers:
  • Indus River (lifeline of Ladakh)
  • Zanskar River, Shyok River, Nubra River
• Notable Passes:
  • Khardung La (one of the world’s highest motorable roads)
  • Chang La, Zoji La
• Highest Peaks: Saltoro Kangri, Sia Kangri