Zanskar
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Overview
The Zanskar is a left-bank tributary of the Indus that joins it near Nimmu in Ladakh. It is known for the frozen 'Chadar' winter trek, and its glaciated valleys are U-shaped.
It is formed by the Doda and the Tsarap–Lingti in the Zanskar valley.
It joins the Indus near Nimmu, west of Leh.
In winter the frozen river forms the Chadar trek, an old route for local people.
The Zanskar valley is one of the most isolated parts of Ladakh.
Padum is its main town.
Zanskar range separates it from the Indus valley.
The river is known for rafting.
Geography and key facts
- Left-bank Indus tributary
- Joins near Nimmu
- Chadar trek
- Doda and Tsarap
- Joins Indus near Nimmu
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on Indus tributaries.
Note for UPSC
A left-bank Indus tributary that joins it near Nimmu in Ladakh; known for its frozen "Chadar" winter trek.
Prelims asks about tributaries, the states a river flows through, its basin and the projects on it, so trace the course on the map.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Zanskar yet.
Key facts
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Geomorphic Processes and Landforms
- Physical Features and Drainage of India (map lesson)
- Drainage Systems of India: Himalayan and Peninsular Rivers (map lesson)
- The Harappan (Indus Valley) Civilisation (map lesson)
- Harappan Civilisation: Sites, Town Planning and Phases (map lesson)
- Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha (map lesson)