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Nubra Valley

(10000 Ft Above Sea Level)

Ladakh | India
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Sand Dunes in Hunder (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 8 August 2022)
Enroute Siachen Glacier (Nivalink Trip Dated - 8 August 2022)
Panamik Hot Springs (Nivalink Trip Dated - 8 August 2022)
Yarab Tso Lake (Nivalink Trip Dated - 8 August 2022)
Citrine Wagtail in Nubra Valley (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Eurasian Hobby in Nubra Valley (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Oriental Turtle Dove in Nubra Valley (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Diskit Monastery from a distance (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Diskit Monastery (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Views from diskit (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Views from diskit (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Views from diskit (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Views from diskit (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Double Humped Camel Ride (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Turtuk village (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 July 2014)
Enroute - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
View from Diskit - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Double Humped Camel - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Panamik Hotsprings (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Hunder Sand Dunes - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)
Enroute - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 August 2013)

Reasons to Visit

  • Nubra Valley (120 kms from Leh) is known for being the high altitude desert area and home to double humped camels. Nubra Valley is a curious mix of high altitude desert area / sand dunes and greenery / flowers Nubra Valley drive leads through Khardung La Pass (the highest Motorable road in the world) at 18,390 ft. Nubra Valley is also popularly known as Ldorma or the valley of flowers. Nubra Valley is also home to Diskit Monastery

Know It

  • Inner Line permit is not required for Indian Nationals to Nubra valley area from 1st May 2014 Nubra valley is accessible and visited by tourists in June - Sept Period.

Recommendations
  • Destinations to visit for Holiday Travellers to Ladakh"Nubra Valley (120 kms from Leh) referred to as "Valley of Flowers" offers guests a a mix of green resort like character with spectacular views. Nubra Valley has high altitude desert with sand dunes), Diskit monastery, hot springs, bacterian camels and nomadic villages to explore. The arrival from Leh passes through Khardung La Pass (18360 ft asl), one of the highest in the world. Typical Stay - 2 nights "
  • Destinations to visit for Experiential Travellers to Ladakh"Nubra Valley is renowned for its high altitude desert, its village character and spectacular views. Experiential travellers visit Turtuk village at about 100 kms from here which is the last village before India - PoK border checkpost. Turtuk village drive and the village itself presents an interesting insight for the travellers. Experiential travellers even have option to stay over at a Guest house in Turtuk."
  • Remote Himalayan Destinations for Experiential Travellers"Nubra Valley (120 kms from Leh) is known for high altitude desert, nomadic villages, Valley of Flowers and is home to double humped camels. From Nubra Valley one is able to visit Turtok village around Pramanik ranges and get a glimpse of the villages around. The area is excellent for photography being a mix of green areas and desert. "
Access Information
  • Nearest Airport -Leh (125 kms)

Nubra Valley has 9 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

CategoryCount
Mid-segment2
Premium5
Luxury1
Experiential1
Type of HotelsCount
Adventure / Camp4
Resort5

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8 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Nubra Valley

CategoryCount
Short Break (4-6 nights)3
Holiday (7 or more)5

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List of Holidays for Nubra Valley

Short Break

  • Best of Ladakh via Kargil (8 Nights)
  • Ladakh Break (5 Nights)
  • Popular Ladakh Break (5 Nights)

Holiday

  • A Week in Ladakh (6 Nights)
  • Best of Ladakh (7 Nights)
  • Best of Ladakh with Tsomoriri (8 Nights)
  • Best of Ladakh with Zanskar Valley (13 Nights)
  • Experiential Ladakh (8 Nights)

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Nubra Valley has 6 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.

Car On Disposal

ServicesRates Starting From
Nubra Valley Excursion from Leh to Visit Diskit -Hunder-Sumur-Panamik (2 days)Rs. 11155
Nubra Valley Excursion from Leh to visit Diskit -Hunder-Sumur-Panamik via Warila in 2 daysRs. 13762
Nubra Valley Excursion from Leh to Visit Diskit-Hunder-Sumur (2 days)Rs. 9986
Nubra Valley Excursion from Leh to visit Diskit-Hunder-Sumur-Panamik-Intsa in 2 daysRs. 11798
Nubra Valley Excursion from Leh to visit Diskit-Hunder-Turtuk in 2 daysRs. 13848

Day Sightseeing

ServicesRates Starting From
Day visit from Leh to Nubra ValleyRs. 9365

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Nubra Valley has Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.

4 Travel Ideas listed for Nubra Valley. Click here for reviewing them.

Destination Ideas

  • Bird Watching in Ladakh
  • Ladakh Experience
  • Nubra Valley Experience
  • Photography in Ladakh

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Diskit Monastery is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley region of Ladakh. Lachung Temple and Hundur Monastery are also located nearby.
    Monastery
    Buddhist Monastery, High Altitude Monastery, Tibetan Buddhism
    14
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Sumur Sand Dunes is situated right in heart of Sumur town in Nubra Valley. As compared to touristy Hunder, Sumur Sand Dunes are smaller, less tourist and quieter. There is a wetland area next to the Sand Dunes alongwith a stream where boating is done. Bushes around Sumur Sand dunes is good for Bird watching as well.
    Natural Wonders
    High Altitude Desert
    41
    Yarab Tso is a quiet high altitude lake 17 kms ahead of Sumur enroute Siachen base. Yarab Tso requires 1 km of river bed walk and its one of the quietest lakes with pin drop silence and no tourists at most times. The lake is where bird watchers arrive for bird photography of waterbirds like Redshank, Sandpipers etc during summer.
    Lake or Riverside
    High Altitude Lake
    60
    Panamik Hot Springs are a set of Sulphur springs at 21 kms from Sumur, 53 kms from Diskit and 63 kms from Hunder. Panamik Hot Springs is popularly visited by travellers staying in Sumur side of Nubra Valley and looking to explore around.
    Natural Wonders
    Sulphur Springs
    63
    Turtuk Village is a popular excursion for travellers to Nubra Valley. Set at 80 kms from Hunder, The village was part of Pakistan until 1971, when the Indian army occupied the village during a border war along the Line of Control and is the only village in Indian control that has Gilgit - Baltistan ethnicity population.
    Activity
    Village Visit
    80
    Siachen Base Camp is situated at about 120 kms from Hunder and 80 kms from Sumur in Nubra Valley. Siachen base serves as base for the Siachen Glacier. Tourists are permitted till Siachen Base.
    Historic Site
    Military Base
    120
  • Activity
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Nubra Valley (120 kms from Leh) is known for being the high altitude desert area and home to double humped camels. A camel ride here is popular with tourists.
    Activity
    Camel Ride
    5

Destinations within reach from Nubra Valley

  • Leh ( 125 Km )

    Leh lies at altitude of 10500 ft and the region basically is a high altitude desert and home to more

  • Nimu ( 150 Km )

    Nimu lies mid-way between Leh and Alchi and is renowned for being one of the end point of the more

  • Alchi ( 175 Km )

    At 70 kms from Leh, Alchi Choskor (10000 - 11000 ft) is situated on the banks of Indus River and more

  • Uley ( 178 Km )

    Uley (or Uleytopko) lies on the Leh - Srinagar highway at about 70 kms from Leh near Alchi more

Average Day / Night Temperature of Leh,Jammu and Kashmir,India

January
-14°C / -32°C
February
-12°C / -27°C
March
-7°C / -23°C
April
-5°C / -20°C
May
-2°C / -14°C
June
5°C / -4°C
July
8°C / 2°C
August
9°C / 4°C
September
4°C / -4°C
October
-5°C / -20°C
November
-10°C / -25°C
December
-12°C / -29°C

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Getting There

Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
Sumur VillageSumur Village is set in heart of Nubra Valley (Ladakh) set around Samstemling Gompa (Monastery)Holiday/Experiential3
Hunder VillageHunder Village is set around High altitude desert of Nubra valley (Ladakh) featuring a stretch of sand dunes surrounded by greenery.Holiday/Experiential4
Diskit VillageDiskit Village (Ladakh) is set around Diskit Monastery and some of the most amazing long range mountain views. The area is green and good for bird watching. The area is set between Sumur and Hunder and therefore convenient for guests for sightseeing.Holiday/Getaway2
TegarTegar village lies between Sumur and Panamik at about 110 kms from Leh in Nubra Valley. Tegar offers experiential / offbeat travellers a stay experience in remote villages of LadakhExperiential-
Nearest Airport in Nubra Valley
  • Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport ( IXL ) , Leh-125 Kms
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