Punguk

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

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

According to a report published by Geological Survey of India in 1980, the area around Punguk is known for geothermal springs..Moreover,It is known for its dark sky(Bortle 1) as it is a remote village.