Basgo

Basgo
city
Basgo

Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India

Coordinates: 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°E / 34.22; 77.28Coordinates: 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°E / 34.22; 77.28
Country  India
State Jammu and Kashmir
District Leh
Elevation 3,292 m (10,801 ft)
Languages
  Official Urdu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Basgo is a historical town situated on the bank of the Indus river in Ladakh. It was once an important cultural and political centre and is frequently mentioned in the Ladakhi Chronicles. It is known for its gompas such as Basgo Monastery and historical ruins.

Geography

Basgo is located at 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°E / 34.22; 77.28.[1] It has an average elevation of 3292 metres (10,821 feet). It is part of Leh district.[2]

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