Chushul

Chushul
Chushul
—  city  —
Chushul
Location of Chushul
in Jammu and Kashmir and India
Coordinates 33°36′N 78°48′E / 33.6°N 78.8°E / 33.6; 78.8Coordinates: 33°36′N 78°48′E / 33.6°N 78.8°E / 33.6; 78.8
Country India
State Jammu and Kashmir
District(s) Leh
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Chushul is a valley in Ladakh, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India.[1] It was an airstrip used in the Sino-Indian War.[2] It is close to Rezang La and Panggong Lake at a height of 4360 metres.

References

  1. ^ Satellite image on www.maplandia.com
  2. ^ Photos on www.flickr.com
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Likir · Khalatse · Thiksey · Chemrey · Shey · Zangla · Daulat Beg Oldi · Thoise · Chalunka · Fukche · Ukdungle · Demchok · Diskit · Chushul
Rivers, glaciers and lakes
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Siachen Glacier · Drang-drung  · Rimo
Tso Moriri · Pangong Tso
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See also
History of Ladakh · Shanti Stupa · Leh-Manali Highway · Lahaul and Spiti · Tourism in Ladakh · Ladakhi language · Wildlife of Ladakh · * Curious BRO Roadsigns · * Geography of Ladakh · Saltoro Kangri · More plains

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