Tourist Attractions in Nubra Valley

Nubra Valley: Orchard of Ladakh
“There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, there is rapture on the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar: I love not man less, but Nature more.” - Lord Byron

Nubra Valley in Ladakh beautifully validates the depth of Byron’s words. This hill-station is located 150 km from Leh. This famous adventure destination is fondly called as the ‘Orchard of Ladakh.’ It has also evolved as a pilgrim destination for Buddhists. It is a paradise for nature-lovers, especially with its exotic lavender and wild roses.

Travel to Nubra Valley for exploring ‘sand dunes’, ‘cold-desert,’ ‘camel rides’ and ‘two-humped Bactrian camels.’ Nubra Valley Tourism is all about walking along the pebbled riverside, enjoying the cool misty breeze across your face, camping amidst the soaring peaks and yes to explore the long forgotten cultures and traditions.

History of Nubra Valley reveals that it was originally called as 'Ldumra' meaning 'the valley of flowers'. In olden days this valley formed a crucial part of the historic silk route.

Following are the main travel attractions of Nubra Valley:

Hunder Village
Stark but spectacular, Hunder or Hundur village is like a painting of vivid and varied colours on the canvas of stunning white Nubra Valley. Sitting elegantly amidst the soaring valley cliffs, Hunder's major tourist draw is the joyride on the Bactrian camel. These camels are unique as they have two humps and are found only in Central Asia.
The village is also famous for its one of the oldest monasteries in the region named, Hundur Gompa. Forests of sea-buckthorn popularly called as 'Leh-Berry' can also be seen here. These berries posses’ medicinal properties and are rich in vitamin and other nutritive properties.

Sumur Village
About 110km away from Leh, this village is a more preferred stop by the hikers and trekkers to reach the villages and temples set-up on great heights.
Travellers are required to carry woollens even during the summers as the weather is misty and cool even in summers.

Khardung La
Regarded as one of the world's highest motorable passes, Khardung La or Khardung Pass is a mountain pass with simply stunning views of snow-covered peaks all around it. Spreading from Ladakh range in south to the Karakoram Range in North, Tour to Nubra Valley is incomplete without a bike ride to the frosty landscapes of Khardung La.

Diskit Monastery
Also known as Diskit Gompa, this is a 350 years old monastery belonging to the Yellow hat sect of Buddhism. A statue of Lord Buddha in his 'Maitreya' incarnation sits here in this monastery. A splendid example of Tibetan architecture, the monastery also lures its travellers by some awe-inspiring paintings and frescoes put up on its wall.
The Gompa is a home to nearly 100 monks, who belong to different parts of the world. Dosmoche festival is celebrated with full fervour and enthusiasm in this monastery.

Samstanling Monastery
It is almost unbelievable to see the small little lamas living here to learn about the positivity of life and debating on the universal truth of Buddhism. Located 124km north of Leh, this monastery was founded by Lama Tsultrim Nima around 140 years back. Not more than 7years old, these little lamas greet and bless the devotees with great sedateness, tying sacred threads around their wrists.

Excursions from Nubra Valley
Tirith(16km) and the stunning hot springs of Panamik(20km) are some of the must-see getaways from here.

Shopping in Nubra Valley
Aside from the beautiful Pashmina shawls, carpets and hand-weaved socks, the yummy apples and apricots are also worth-buying from here. And while you are in Nubra, the delicacy which you must try is the delicious thukpa- spicy noodles served in soup and seasoned with lots of green veggies!

 

When to Reach
April to June and September to October are the two best times of the year to take the trip as the valley experiences a pleasant climate and the landscape is pressed in wild white and pink roses and violet lavenders. Dosmoche Festival (February) is also a sought-after time to indulge in Nubra Valley Tourism.
You can plan your stay in some of the finest resorts of Ladakh situated here in the valley.

How to Reach
Air: Leh Airport is the nearest airport to the destination, situated about 120km away.

Rail: If possible, go for the railways as your last option because the nearest rail-head is in Jammu Tawi which is nearly 620km away and there are no direct rail-routes to the destination.

Road: This is the best way to explore this dreamy destination. Buses and hired taxis are available from Leh.
It is the most beautiful and untouched plains of Ladakh. This coveted gem comes as a surprise to those visiting the Ladakh for the first time. So, Travel to Nubra Valley and make your Ladakh trip a memorable one.