Nubra Valley, is a tri-armed valley located to the north east of Ladakh valley. It is known for its orchards, scenic vistas, Bactrian camels and monasteries. Surrounded by snowcapped Himalayan ranges, Nubra valley lies sandwiched between Tibet and Kashmir. The view of the valley is picturesque and breathtaking.
It is not just scenic natural beauty of Nubra which attracts tourists. The valley is predominantly Buddhist and boasts of several centres of Buddhist learning. Ensa, Samstemling, Diskit and Hunder monastery are famous Buddhist monasteries.
The cold desert between Diskit and Hundur are another attraction for tourists. Tourists throng the cold desert to watch the sand dunes and for joyrides on the Bactrian camels. Native to the steppes of central Asia, the Bactrian camel has two humps, in contrast to the single-humped camels found in Rajasthan and other parts of India. The Bactrian camels, found only in Hunder, were the main mode of transport when Ladakh was an important stopover on the ancient trade routes with Central Asia.
Enroute from Ladakh to Nubra valley, you will pass through the highest motor-able road in the world, known as Khardung La Pass.
Diskit Monastery:
Nubra Valley and the Sand Dunes:
Visitors Tips:
Day trips from Ladakh to Nubra Valley also feasible but night stay near the valley, at Hunder or Diskit villages is better to enjoy the dawn and the dusk of the valley.
It is not just scenic natural beauty of Nubra which attracts tourists. The valley is predominantly Buddhist and boasts of several centres of Buddhist learning. Ensa, Samstemling, Diskit and Hunder monastery are famous Buddhist monasteries.
The cold desert between Diskit and Hundur are another attraction for tourists. Tourists throng the cold desert to watch the sand dunes and for joyrides on the Bactrian camels. Native to the steppes of central Asia, the Bactrian camel has two humps, in contrast to the single-humped camels found in Rajasthan and other parts of India. The Bactrian camels, found only in Hunder, were the main mode of transport when Ladakh was an important stopover on the ancient trade routes with Central Asia.
Enroute from Ladakh to Nubra valley, you will pass through the highest motor-able road in the world, known as Khardung La Pass.
Diskit Monastery:
Nubra Valley and the Sand Dunes:
Visitors Tips:
Day trips from Ladakh to Nubra Valley also feasible but night stay near the valley, at Hunder or Diskit villages is better to enjoy the dawn and the dusk of the valley.
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