Ladakh Officially Maps 28 New Geographical Features
The Government of India, in collaboration with the Union Territory of Ladakh, has officially designated twenty-eight geographical features on the map of Ladakh. This initiative aims to enhance public awareness and promote accurate recognition of these locations within the Union Territory.
These identified places, which encompass a range of landforms including peaks, mountains, and lakes, are now formally marked on the official Survey of India map. This mapping effort is expected to facilitate better navigation and geographical understanding for both residents and visitors to the region.
Highlighting the Identified Features
The twenty-eight identified features include notable landmarks such as Atisha Giri, a prominent peak, and Guru Rinpoche, a significant lake. The full list of newly recognized features includes a mix of natural wonders, from glaciers to mountains, thereby showcasing the diverse geography of Ladakh.
List of New Features
The following is the complete list of the twenty-eight places and their respective types:
- Atisha Giri: Peak
- Brangsa: Land area
- Chapchingal Pass: Pass
- Kanishka Peak: Peak
- Karun Pir: Mountain
- Kuksel: Land area
- Martand Giri: Peak
- Parpik: Glacier
- Skamri Glacier: Glacier
- Shachmirk Pass: Pass
- Shkorga Valley: Valley
- Zorawar Peak: Peak
- Dehra Compass: Land area
- Drak Karpo: Mountain
- Gogra: Land area
- Jolmori: Mountain
- Kumarayana Point: Land area
- Panglung: Land area
- Rinchen Zangpo: Peak
- Sakyasri Giri: Peak
- Guru Rinpoche: Lake
- Shamal Lungpa: Land area
- Yangpa River: River
- Hot Spring: Water body
- Marpa Lotsava Ri: Peak
- Milarepa Kangri: Peak
- Shiva Ri: Peak
- Maheshvara Ri: Peak
For further details on the map of Ladakh and to explore these newly added features, interested individuals can visit the Survey of India’s official website.
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