Rangdum Leh Ladakh Travel Guide
Rangdum Leh Ladakh Travel Guide
One of the most extreme and isolated parts of the Suru Valley, Rangdum is an oblique extended plateau encompassed by breathtaking hills on one side and encrusted rocky mountains on the other. It is situated halfway between Kargil and Padum.
The chief attraction of this place is a massive 18th century monastery ‘Rangdum’ which houses as many as 40 monks. It is perched atop of a centrally rising mound and ensconced by a separated route of a mountain stream. It creates an aura of age-old fortification protecting a mystical mountain.
Location
Rangdum valley is located midway between Kargil and Zanskar and a popular night halt for trekkers to Padum. It is situated at an altitude of 13,225 feet. It is abounded by colorful hills on the one side and glacier coated rocky mountains on the other.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Rangdum is late June to mid September.
History
The history of Rangdum dates back to the 18th century, when Gelek Yashy Takpa under the aegis of king Twesang Mangyul of Ladakh built the Rangdum monastery. The monastery is home to 40 monks and as many as donkeys. The people living does not depend on the agricultural activities and crop harvesting. Their livelihood depends upon the locally produced dairy and supplies brought up from Suru valley.
Tourist Attractions of Rangdum
Owing to its remoteness from inhabited parts such as Suru Valley and Zanskar, the region is draped with wilderness, which is quite poignant.
Rangdum Monastery
The prime attraction of this region is a massive Buddhist monastery, which dates back to the 18th century and is home to around 40 monks. It is perched atop a vertical sugar-loaf hill, which is ingrained around by the separated route of a wild mountain stream. It offers a feel of an ancient defense protecting a mystic mountain valley. The central prayer hall of this monastery features an extensive range of original paintings and work of art.
On either side of the monastery, there are two little hamlets- Yuldo and Tashi Tzonge- where human inhabitants are found. They are surrounded by rows of chorten.
Trekking Route to Henaskot
Rangdum serves as a popular trekking base, which leads to Henaskot near Lamayuru, across the Kanji valley ravine. This 5 day long trek marks the end of the 14 day long Trans-Himalayan journey from Kashmir to Ladakh.
Parkachik Glacier
Located 90 kilometers south of Kargil, in the Nun-kun slopes, Parkachik glacier is a popular trekking site near Rangdum.
Lingshet Monastery
It is one of the oldest monasteries in Leh-Ladakh, located southeast of Rangdum.
Although Rangdum is located in a remote area, one can find accommodation here in the form of the Government Rest House, tourist bungalows and the newly built tourist complex. Tented accommodation is also provided by the monastery management for overnight halt.
How to Reach
Reach by Air
The nearest airports are located in Srinagar (204 kilometer) and Leh (230 kilometer)
Reach by Road
Rangdum is well connected with Kargil and Padum through regular bus service. One can hire a car/jeep from Kargil to travel to Rangdum. It will take around 7 to 8 hours.
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