Map showing the area in which modern purik is spoken.
Purik also known as purki/purikpe-skat is a phonologically archaic variety of Tibetan spoken in Kargil district of India. The Kargil town is located between several important locations, such as Leh, Padum, Srinagar, & Skardu
Purik also known as purki/purikpe-skat is a phonologically archaic variety of Tibetan spoken in Kargil district of India. The Kargil town is located between several important locations, such as Leh, Padum, Srinagar, & Skardu
and is a crucial stop for travelers moving between these places.
Traveling west from Dras takes you to the city of Srinagar. Heading east from Kangral takes you to the destination of Leh. The village of Rangdum Gompa is located southeast
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Traveling west from Dras takes you to the city of Srinagar. Heading east from Kangral takes you to the destination of Leh. The village of Rangdum Gompa is located southeast
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and is the final stop before reaching the Pensi-la pass and entering Zangskar. To the northeast, the road alongside the Indus river will lead you to Baltistan in the north.
"Wanna know how Purik sounds? Read the below story about 3 brothers (Phono sum) from Marius Zemp."
"Wanna know how Purik sounds? Read the below story about 3 brothers (Phono sum) from Marius Zemp."
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