Nubra Valley

A high-altitude desert valley in Ladakh, known for dunes, monasteries, villages, apricot orchards and dramatic Himalayan scenery.

Visit for Hunder sand dunes, Bactrian camel rides, Diskit Monastery, Turtuk, Shyok Valley and a striking contrast between desert and snow-covered mountains.

Hunder Sand Dunes - Walk across the cold-desert landscape and enjoy Bactrian camel rides.

Diskit Monastery - See the giant Maitreya Buddha and sweeping Nubra Valley views.

Turtuk Excursion - Explore a culturally distinct Balti village near the border.

Panamik - Visit the hot-spring area and surrounding mountain villages.

Shyok Valley Drive - Enjoy dramatic river landscapes on the route toward Pangong.

By Road: 

Leh → Khardung La → Khalsar → Diskit/Hunder. From Pangong: Pangong → Shyok → Agham/Khardung side, subject to road and permit conditions. 

By Air: Fly to Leh first, then continue by road.

Turtuk - A distinctive Balti village surrounded by apricot orchards.

Diskit - Administrative and cultural centre of Nubra with its monastery.

Panamik - Known for hot springs and mountain scenery.

Pangong Lake - Can be connected by the Shyok route when open.