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Choglamsar

Ladakh, India · Asia

About Choglamsar

Choglamsar works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pituk, 5km from Leh-Manali Highway.

Choglamsar is a town located in Ladakh, India. With a population of 10,754, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Choglamsar sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Choglamsar to your route.

About Choglamsar

Choglamsar, also spelt Chuglamsar, is a census town in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is located on the bank of the Indus River.

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Choglamsar offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Choglamsar located?

Choglamsar is located in Ladakh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 34.1116 latitude, 77.5879 longitude.

What is the population of Choglamsar?

Choglamsar has a population of approximately 10,754 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
10,754
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Ladakh
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
34.1116, 77.5879

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Choglamsar

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Leh-Manali Highway

A legendary 479-kilometer Himalayan highway crossing multiple passes above 4,000 meters through Ladakh's stark mountain desert.

5 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Leh Palace

A nine-story 17th-century former royal palace resembling a smaller Potala Palace, offering sweeping views over Leh town and the Himalayan ranges.

6 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Khardung La Cafe

A tea stall at Khardung La pass in Ladakh, one of the world's highest motorable roads at 5,359 metres, where exhausted riders and drivers stop for chai.

19 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Khardung La

One of the world's highest motorable passes at approximately 5359m in Ladakh, a bucket-list destination for adventure motorcyclists on the Leh-Nubra Valley route.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Thiksey Monastery

A spectacular 12-story Tibetan Buddhist gompa resembling the Potala Palace, perched on a hilltop with a 15-meter Maitreya Buddha statue.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Magnetic Hill

A gravity hill on the Srinagar-Leh road 26 km west of Leh where a parked car appears to roll uphill, an optical illusion created by the tilted horizon of the surrounding ridges.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Chang La

One of the world's highest motorable passes at about 5,360 m, on the spectacular drive from Leh to Pangong Lake. Army-run tea stalls at the prayer-flag-draped summit revive frozen riders.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Choglamsar

  • Right hereLeh-Manali HighwayA legendary 479-kilometer Himalayan highway crossing multiple passes above 4,000 meters through Ladakh's stark mountain desert.
  • 19 kmKhardung LaOne of the world's highest motorable passes at approximately 5359m in Ladakh, a bucket-list destination for adventure motorcyclists on the Leh-Nubra Valley route.
  • 33 kmChang LaOne of the world's highest motorable passes at about 5,360 m, on the spectacular drive from Leh to Pangong Lake. Army-run tea stalls at the prayer-flag-draped summit revive frozen riders.
  • 69 kmTanglang LaAt 5,328 m, the highest pass on the Leh-Manali Highway and one of the world's highest paved roads, crossing lunar Ladakhi plateau between the More Plains and the Indus Valley.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Choglamsar.

Pituk

🇮🇳 India

6 km awayPop. 4,047

Leh

🇮🇳 India

6 km awayPop. 37,475

Padam

🇮🇳 India

97 km awayPop. 25,000

Thang

🇮🇳 India

116 km awayPop. 1,622

Kargil

🇮🇳 India

143 km awayPop. 16,338

Khaplu

🇵🇰 Pakistan

164 km away

Tolti

🇵🇰 Pakistan

171 km away

Yougu

🇵🇰 Pakistan

177 km awayPop. 6,000

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