Basgo

Basgo
Village
Basgo village
Basgo village
Basgo is located in Ladakh
Basgo
Basgo
Location in Ladakh, India
Basgo is located in India
Basgo
Basgo
Basgo (India)
Coordinates: 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°E / 34.22; 77.28
Country India
Union territoryLadakh
DistrictLeh
Elevation
3,292 m (10,801 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Basgo or Bazgoo, is a village 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.[1] It is known for its gompas such as Basgo Monastery and historical ruins.[2] As of the 2011 Census of India, Basgo had a population of 950 spread over 172 households.[3][needs update]

  • Basgo Gompa
    Basgo Gompa
  • BRO road sign "Drive with care makes accident rare" near Basgo
    BRO road sign "Drive with care makes accident rare" near Basgo

References

  1. ^ Georgios T. Halkias (2017). "A History Worth Remembering: An Expedition to the Fortress of Basgo". Orientations. 48 (2). Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Basgo". 19 April 2006. Archived from the original on 4 January 2007. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Census of India: Search Details - Bazgoo". Retrieved 20 February 2022.
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