Basgo or Bazgoo, is a village situated on the bank of the Indus River in Leh district, Ladakh, India. It was once an important cultural and political centre and is frequently mentioned in the Ladakhi Chronicles.[1] It is known for its gompas such as Basgo Monastery and historical ruins.[2] As of the 2011 Census of India, Basgo had a population of 950 spread over 172 households.[3][needs update]
Basgo | |
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Village | |
.jpg) Basgo village | |
  Basgo Location in Ladakh, India  Basgo Basgo (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34°13′N 77°17′E / 34.22°N 77.28°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union territory | Ladakh |
| District | Leh |
| Elevation | 3,292 m (10,801 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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Basgo Gompa
BRO road sign "Drive with care makes accident rare" near Basgo
