River confluence
Two rivers come down from separate valleys and meet near the town to form the Zanskar River, the most striking feature on the map.
Minimalist map poster · India
Padam Map Poster & Print
33.4666° N / 76.8849° E
Zanskar's main town on a high, wide valley floor where two mountain rivers meet to form the Zanskar River
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One city, five moods
Padam in every style
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Every street in Padam, razor sharp
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On the wall
Padam at home
The map
About this Padam map poster
Padam, often written Padum, is the main settlement of Zanskar, a remote high-altitude region of Ladakh in the Indian Himalaya. The town lies on a broad valley floor ringed by mountains, close to where the Stod and Lungnak rivers join to form the Zanskar River. The settlement is small on a map, but its setting is huge: braided river channels, flat fields and steep ridges on every side.
Snow cuts the valley off for much of the winter. The frozen Zanskar River has traditionally served as a route out through the gorges, a journey known as the Chadar. Buddhist monasteries sit on slopes around the valley. One of them is Karsha, among the largest in Zanskar, which can be seen from Padam across the plain.
A Padam map poster is mostly landscape. The few streets of the town sit among long, braided river channels and the edges of fields, with tracks leading off toward villages and passes. In black and white the water becomes the main subject, splitting and rejoining across the valley floor in lines too intricate to invent.
- Population
- 25,000
- Coordinates
- 33.4666° N / 76.8849° E
- Elevation
- 3560 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Padam, India
Braided channels
The rivers spread across the flat valley in many interlacing channels. This delicate braided pattern turns the plain into a fine, flowing drawing.
Valley fields
Irrigated fields cluster close to the town and nearby villages. On the ground they are small green patches, and on the map they show as neat outlines on the open valley floor.
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Frame your part of Padam
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Padam
A map that means something
Travellers who have made the long journey to Zanskar, by road or on foot, often want a lasting reminder of how remote and open it felt. A map shows the scale of the valley without needing a single photograph.
Add the trip dates or the name of your route to the title lines, adjust the coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The Blueprint style suits a layout with this much water particularly well. Printed posters on matte paper are also available.
Order the Padam posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Padam map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Padam poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Padam poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Padam poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Padam poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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