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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Punguk in India". www.india9.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ↑ Special Publication Series. New Delhi: Geological Survey of India. 1980. p. 206.