Chalten

Chalten is a scenic village located in Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 2,840 m above sea level and is 8 km from Talma. Srinagar is about 192 km from Chalten.

Chalten is surrounded by Shore in the west, Dah in the north, Sunnit in the east and Sanjak in the south. It is an ideal place for the trekking enthusiast. Wakha Rgyal, Sankoo, Mulbekh are some of the attractions outside the town.

Chalten can be approached from Kargil as well as from Leh, by road. The nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi Railway Station, which is on the Jammu – Pathankot line.