Basgo

Basgo
Village
Basgo Show map of Jammu and Kashmir Basgo Show map of India Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Coordinates: 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°E / 34.22; 77.28Coordinates: 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°E / 34.22; 77.28
Country	India
State	Jammu and Kashmir
District	Leh
Elevation	3,292 m (10,801 ft)
Languages
• Official	Urdu
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)

Basgo is a historical town situated on the bank of the Indus river in Ladakh. 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.

Basgo is located at 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°E / 34.22; 77.28. It has an average elevation of 3292 metres (10,821 feet). It is part of Leh district.

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