Purne, on the confluence of Kargiakh Chu and Niri Tsarap Chu which form the Tsarap River (also called the Lungnak river or Tsarap Lingti Chu), is a village on Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road (NPDR) in Ladakh in India.

Tourism

Purne is the main base, with homestay and other tourist facilities, for treks to Phugtal Monastery along Niri Tsarap River valley,Phugtal monastery- a rmeote himalayan gem, whistlinghound.com, 20 Jan 2016. and beyond to remote Tantak Monastery (also spelled "Tan-tak" or "Tang-tak") also in the Niri Tsarap River valley, Shade (also spelled "Shadey" or "Shadi") village in the "Shade Nala" ("Shade Tokpo"),Chatang-Shade village via Phuktal-trek, All treks, accessed 26 Apr 2026. Shade-Zangla trek,Zanskar Traverse TrekSarchu to Yulchung Trekking Tour via Surichun La, Shade, Takti La, potala-himalaya.com, accessed 26 Apr 2026. Shade-Sarchu trek,Zanskar valley by Gotunda La, ladakhcolors.com, accessed 26 Apr 2026. Chadar trek, and Hemis National Park.

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See also

Geography of Ladakh Tourism in Ladakh

References

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