Basgo
| Basgo | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
.jpg) Basgo village | |
  Basgo Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Basgo Basgo (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°ECoordinates: 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Leh |
| Elevation | 3,292 m (10,801 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Basgo is a town situated on the bank of the Indus river in Leh district, Ladakh, India. It was once an important cultural and political centre and is frequently mentioned in the Ladakhi Chronicles. It is known for its gompas such as Basgo Monastery and historical ruins.
References
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070104080716/http://www.univie.ac.at/itba/pages/sites/Basgo.html
- A History Worth Remembering: An Expedition to the Fortress of Basgo
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