Pensi La or Pansi La Pass or Pensi Pass or Pensila Pass or Penzila pass is a 4,400 meters (14,430 ft) high mountain pass which serves as a gateway to Zanskar valley in Kargil district of Ladakh union territory. Pensi La pass connects Suru valley of Kargil with Buddhist dominated Zanskar valley. A road connecting Zanskar valley with district headquarters Kargil passes through Pensila pass. At Pensi la top, travellers are greeted with two small but beautiful lakes -- Sta To and Lang Tso. The main highlight of Pensi la pass is mind boggling view of massive Drang Drung glacier. Before the construction of Manali-Darcha-Padum, Lamayuru-Lingshed-Padum and Nimmu-Padum roads, the Kargil-Pensi La-Padum was the only option to travel to Zanskar valley. Geographic Location Location: Pensi La is located in the union territory of Ladakh, India. It is situated on the main road that connects Kargil to the Zanskar Valley. Altitude: The pass stands at an elevation of approximately 4,400 meters (14,430 feet) above sea level. Coordinates: Approximately 33.835° N latitude and 76.574° E longitude. Importance Connectivity: Pensi La pass serves as a crucial link between the Suru Valley and the Zanskar Valley. It is one of the main routes used to access the remote and isolated regions of Zanskar. Tourism: The pass is a popular destination for trekkers, adventure enthusiasts, and tourists due to its breathtaking views and challenging terrain. It offers stunning vistas of the surrounding snow-capped mountains and glaciers. Majority of tourists visit Pensila pass to see the massive Drang Drung glacier. Climate and Conditions Weather: The climate at Pensi La is typically cold and harsh, with temperatures often dropping well below freezing. The pass experiences heavy snowfall during the winter months, making it impassable from November/December to April. Best Time to Visit: The ideal time to visit
Pensi La or Pansi La Pass or Pensi Pass or Pensila Pass or Penzila pass is a 4,400 meters (14,430 ft) high mountain pass which serves as a gateway to Zanskar valley in Kargil district of Ladakh union territory. Pensi La pass connects Suru valley of Kargil with Buddhist dominated Zanskar valley. A road connecting
Discover Leh Ladakh has achieved another feat by becoming first to reach Zanskar valley of Ladakh using the newly built Manali Shinkula Zanskar road that has decreased the distance between Manali and Zanskar by over 630 KM. The road between Darcha in Lahaul valley of Himachal and Padum in Zanskar is being built above 16,600ft high Shinkula (Shingo-la) pass for nearly 10 years now. Although the road is not safe for general traffic movement and is still under construction, team Discover Leh Ladakh successfully reached Padum, headquarters of Zanskar, in their SUV in just one day. Otherwise, Manali to Zanskar is a four-day-long drive and it is two days drive from Leh. Zanskar is a Buddhist dominated valley in Kargil district of Ladakh. The beautiful valley which is home to a large number of huge glaciers, rivers, towering peaks and vast plateaus, is divided from Suru valley (Kargil) via Pensi-la pass. Kargil to Padum (Zanskar) is about 9 to 10 hours hectic but beautiful journey. Drang-Drung glacier and Nun Kun glaciers that almost touch the road are main attractions of this road trip. Zanskar is home to about 15,000 residents. As their culture, trade relations and religion is similar to residents of Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal, they always wanted to get connected with Himachal. Despite old Kargil-Zanskar road, the residents used to come to Manali and Lahaul after covering large distance on foot via Shinkula pass. The residents of Zanskar valley celebrated coming close to Himachal by over 630km as they welcomed the first vehicle in the valley that arrived via new road after crossing the Shinkula pass on September 3, 2019. Watching a vehicle coming into the valley from Shinkula pass, the three from Discover Leh Ladakh were given warm welcome by happy residents in many villages. The Border Roads Organization (BRO) officials,
Discover Leh Ladakh has achieved another feat by becoming first to reach Zanskar valley of Ladakh using the newly built Manali Shinkula Zanskar road that has decreased the distance between Manali and Zanskar by over 630 KM. The road between Darcha in Lahaul valley of Himachal and Padum in Zanskar is being built above 16,600ft
