Punguk is a small settlement in Nyoma tehsil, Leh district. It is located in the west of Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle.

Punguk
Village
Punguk is located in Ladakh
Punguk
Punguk
Location in Ladakh, India
Punguk is located in India
Punguk
Punguk
Punguk (India)
Coordinates: 32°45′35″N 78°53′28″E / 32.7597237°N 78.8911056°E / 32.7597237; 78.8911056
Country India
Union TerritoryLadakh
DistrictLeh
TehsilNyoma
Languages
 • OfficialHindi and English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Location

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The settlement is located near to India China border. It is accessible from east via Hanle and from the south via Ukdungle, an Indian Army base.[1]

According to a report published by Geological Survey of India in 1980, the area around Punguk is known for geothermal springs.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Punguk in India". www.india9.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  2. ^ Special Publication Series. New Delhi: Geological Survey of India. 1980. p. 206.