Airtel now offers 5G services in Kargil's Zanskar Valley

Bharti Airtel has connected the Zanskar Valley in the Kargil district of the Union Territory of Ladakh with its ultrafast Airtel 5G Plus, becoming the only operator to offer 5G services in the valley.

With this expansion, all 25 villages in the Zanskar Valley can now enjoy the power of 5G as enjoyed by millions of Indians. The expansion is part of Airtel's efforts to connect the remotest locations of the country including high-altitude valleys through its ultrafast 5G Plus services.

Airtel's 5G services are live across all districts of Ladakh. In Zanskar, Airtel 5G Plus services are available in Rangdrum, Phey Thang Zanskar, Sani Monastery, Kisherak Rd Padum, Techa Khasar, and Karsha, among others, can enjoy the benefits of superfast 5G service.

"Zanskar located in the Ladakh region faces extreme weather conditions in winter making it almost inhabitable for 6 months of the year. The place however becomes a popular tourist destination owing to the famous 'Chadar Trek', a trek along the frozen Zanskar river attracting tourists from India and abroad. The launch will not only enhance the quality of life for locals but also readies the tourist destination ahead of its peak travel season. All the 25 villages of this region will benefit from the launch of superfast 5G service," Airtel said in a statement on Monday.