Zangla
Zangla
Sangla | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 33°40′N 76°59′E / 33.67°N 76.98°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Ladakh |
| District | Kargil |
| Tehsil | Zanskar |
| Named after | Zangla Fort |
| Government | |
| • Body | Sarpanch |
| Elevation | 3,931 m (12,897 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 400 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Ladakhi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Zangla is a village in Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district, in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. It is located 262 km (163 mi) southeast of Kargil city, the district headquarters, and 32 km (20 mi) northeast of Padum, the headquarters of Zanskar. An ancient ruined palace, known as Zangla Fort or Zangla Khar is located on a hilltop 1 km (0.62 mi) outside the village, believed to be 11th-century. The Buddhist nunnery in Zangla contains some impressive paintings.