In remote Zanskar, of Ladakh division in
India, the runners are still carrying on diligent duty , risking their lives to
deliver post in the farthest and most inhospitable corner of the world.
In Padam ( Zanskar) of Ladakh division , from October toMay, the runners deliver the post from the Parkachik branch post office and reach Padam in three days. Interestingly, Padam is a sub post office which with 464 kms from its attached main post office, Leh!! Padam (Zanskar) Sub Post Office was opened in the year 1981.
The unique method of mail conveyance adopted by runners is via Chader, the Zanskar River. This river remains totally frozen during January to March with temperature known to drop to minus 30 Celsius. During this time it is possible to walk on the frozen river all the way to Padam in Zanaskar. This walk on frozen river is not as simple as it sounds. At many places the river does not freeze completely and the runners at times have to have for days together for ice to form.
In Padam ( Zanskar) of Ladakh division , from October toMay, the runners deliver the post from the Parkachik branch post office and reach Padam in three days. Interestingly, Padam is a sub post office which with 464 kms from its attached main post office, Leh!! Padam (Zanskar) Sub Post Office was opened in the year 1981.
The unique method of mail conveyance adopted by runners is via Chader, the Zanskar River. This river remains totally frozen during January to March with temperature known to drop to minus 30 Celsius. During this time it is possible to walk on the frozen river all the way to Padam in Zanaskar. This walk on frozen river is not as simple as it sounds. At many places the river does not freeze completely and the runners at times have to have for days together for ice to form.
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