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Padam
City in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Overview
Padam, the remote capital of Zanskar Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, India, is famed for its untouched Himalayan scenery and centuries-old Buddhist culture. Flanked by mountains and cut off from the mainstream for much of the year, Padam offers travelers solitude, authenticity, and spiritual heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
Union Territory
Jammu and Kashmir
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
33.47°, 76.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$423
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
-5.5°C
Summer Avg
5.5°C
Winter Avg
-16.7°C
Record High
19.4°C
Record Low
-38.5°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
470 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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