Punguk | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Punguk Location in Ladakh, India  Punguk Punguk (India) | |
| Coordinates: 32°45′35″N 78°53′28″E / 32.7597237°N 78.8911056°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Ladakh |
| District | Leh |
| Tehsil | Nyoma |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi and English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Punguk is a small settlement in Nyoma tehsil, Leh district. It is located on the west of the Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle.
Location
The settlement is located near the India China border. It is accessible from the east via Hanle and from the south via Ukdungle, an Indian Army base.[1]
According to a report published by Geological Survey of India in 1980, the area around Punguk is known for geothermal springs.[2].Moreover,It is known for its dark sky(Bortle 1) as it is a remote village.
References
- ↑ "Punguk in India". www.india9.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ↑ Special Publication Series. New Delhi: Geological Survey of India. 1980. p. 206.