Upshi
Village in Ladakh, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Upshi is a village and road junction on the Leh-Manali Highway in the union territory of Ladakh in India. It is located 47 km (29 mi) to the southeast of Leh along the Indus river valley and Tanglang La on the Leh-Manali highway. Gya is also to the south.[2]
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Upshi | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 33.8°N 77.8°E / 33.8; 77.8 | |
Country | India |
Union Territory | Ladakh |
District | Leh |
Tehsil | Kharu[1] |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 128 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Census code | 890 |
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An ancient trading road (right turn while coming from Manali) heads to the east from Upshi towards Tibet. There is a helipad on this road. There is a Customs and Excise department's check post on Leh-Manali highway towards Manali after crossing the river. Goat farming is important to the local economy.[3]