All the main places associated with Ladakh's dynastic history – Shey, Leh, Basgo and Tingmosgang – together with all the important gompas, outside Zanskar, are situated along this stretch of the Indus River.
The locations that played a crucial role in Ladakh's dynastic history – including Shey, Leh, Basgo, and Tingmosgang – along with other important monasteries beyond Zanskar – are located along the Indus River.