Scenic Viewpoint
Drang-Drung Glacial Ice River (23 km)
Largest accessible glacier in Ladakh winding like a frozen white river beneath towering 6,000-meter peaks
Scenic Viewpoint
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open daylight hours
- Entry
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 2 Hours
- Best time
- 11:00 AM for clear bright lighting on ice crevasses
Local tip
The glacier is the primary water source for the Stod (Doda) River that flows through Padum.
About
Drang-Drung Glacial Ice River (23 km) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Zanskar Valley, Ladakh. Largest accessible glacier in Ladakh winding like a frozen white river beneath towering 6,000-meter peaks.
Location
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