28 places and features in Ladakh given standard names on Survey of India map
The Government of India, in consultation with the UT of Ladakh, identified 28 places/features in Ladakh by standard names on the official Survey of India map (announced 2 October 2026).
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the Government of India, in consultation with the Union Territory of Ladakh, has identified 28 places and features in Ladakh by standard place and feature names on the official Survey of India map, to help their accurate recognition and public awareness. The list includes peaks such as Zorawar Peak, Kanishka Peak, Atisha Giri, Martand Giri, Rinchen Zangpo, Milarepa Kangri, Shiva Ri and Maheshvara Ri, passes such as Chapchingal Pass and Shachmirk Pass, the Skamri and Parpik glaciers, Shkorga Valley, Guru Rinpoche lake, Yangpa River and land areas such as Gogra and Dehra Compass.
Key facts
- Number
- 28 places/features
- Where
- Union Territory of Ladakh
- Map
- Official map of Survey of India (SoI)
- Announced by
- Ministry of Home Affairs, 2 October 2026
- Some peaks
- Zorawar Peak, Kanishka Peak, Atisha Giri, Martand Giri, Milarepa Kangri, Shiva Ri
- Passes
- Chapchingal Pass, Shachmirk Pass
- Others
- Skamri Glacier, Shkorga Valley, Guru Rinpoche (lake), Yangpa River, Gogra
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many places/features in Ladakh were given standard names on the Survey of India map in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 28
The Government identified 28 places/features in the UT of Ladakh by standard names on the official SoI map.
Which of the following is a peak among the 28 Ladakh features named on the Survey of India map in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Zorawar Peak
Zorawar Peak is in the list, along with Kanishka Peak, Atisha Giri, Martand Giri and others.