Karzok

Karzok
Korzok
Village
Interactive map of Karzok
Karzok
Location in Ladakh, India
Karzok
Karzok (India)
Coordinates: 32°58′05″N 78°15′50″E / 32.968125°N 78.2639885°E / 32.968125; 78.2639885
CountryIndia
Union TerritoryLadakh
DistrictLeh
TehsilNyoma
Elevation
4,595 m (15,075 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,291
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
2011 census code899

Karzok or Korzok (at an altitude of 14,995 ft or 4,570 m to 15,075 ft or 4,595 m above sea level), on the northwestern shores of the Tso Moriri lake, is a village in the Rupshu region and a block of the Leh district in Ladakh, India.

Karzok is among the highest permanent settlements in the world. It is located 60 km southwest of Nyoma, 40 km south of Puga separated by Salt Valley, and 80-100 km northwest of Chumur. The Korzok Monastery, of Drukpa Tibetan Buddhist lineage, is located here.