NUBRA VALLEY

Places To Visit In Nubra Valley

Bactarian camel safari. 3.5. 0 kms. from city center. …

Panamik village. 3.2. 2 kms. from city center. …

Yarab Tso, Sumur. 3.1. 20 kms. from city center. …

Diskit monastery, Lachung temple and Hundur monastery. 3.1. 28 kms. from city center. …

Maitreya Buddha. 3.1. 27 kms. …

Samstanling Monastery. 3.1. 19 kms.

Turtuk Village, one of the best place to visit in Nubra valley

Attractions : Hill Station and Natural Beauty

Altitude : 3048 m

Best Season : Summer; May to September

NUBRA VALLEY

Nubra Valley is a remote yet never segregated place which catches enthusiasm of tourists and also a trekking goal. Like other places of Ladakh, Nubra is a high height desert land with a lack of vegetation except for river banks. The old Silk Route goes through this valley. Dry land and high mountains through the sparkling river are difficult to discover somewhere else. Nobody would have speculated that sand dunes could exist at such a stature height. While you are visiting Nubra valley, marvellous Hunder sand dunes must not miss visiting. It is the northern most part of Jammu and Kashmir which is situated 150 km from Leh. Nubra Valley is known as the Orchard of Ladakh and was initially called Ldumra which implied the valley of flowers. Encompassed by snow-capped Himalayan extents, Nubra valley lies amongst Tibet and Kashmir. Pleasant and amazing scenic makes it heaven for the nature lover. Amid winter, the entire valley looks like the scene of the moon and in summer loaded with greenery. Not just known for its orchards, scenic vistas, Bactrian camels which attract the visitors. The valley is transcendentally Buddhist and brags of a peaceful Buddhist learning. Ensa, Samstemling, Diskit and Hunder are well known Buddhist cloisters or monasteries.

Overview

The route from Leh-Khardungla-Deskit-Hemis-Leh is known as valley of flowers. We spend an entire day in Leh, acclimatize and then move forward. In Leh every place is at walking distance. We visit the leh market, Shanti Stupa, Palace and hall of fame. From here we move to Nubra valley that is 120 kms from Leh. From here we will proceed to Khardungla, the highest motorable pass in the world. There is a time to cross khardungla. Anytime between 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. is alright to cross this pass. It falls in the essential route that was used to transfer goods to Siachen. Diskit is the on the way and is popular for Diskit monastery. Diskit gompa is the oldest in the world. It lies in the Nubra valley of Ladakh. In February, the monastery hosts Dosmoche, or the festival of scapegoat. Another beautiful monastery called the Hemis monastery is Tibetan in origin and belongs to drukpa lineage. It is situated 45 kms of Leh. It hosts the colorful hemis festival each year. Journey back to Leh is filled with glimpses of colorful valleys and endless skies. The route is gorgeous and is open mainly during summers.

Brief Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Leh

Arrive Leh - 3500m above sea level. Transfer to hotel. Half Day at rest for acclimatization. Visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace, Later in the evening walk around local market. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 - Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, Sightseeing of massive, Indus & Zanskar river Sangam, drive along the Indus river visiting, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill(where the cars defy gravity), Basgo Palace Hiking only and further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia) Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 - Leh to Nubra Valley (120 Kms)

After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstaling Gompa. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit / Hundar for dinner and overnight in a fixed camp or hotel.

Day 4 - Nubra Valley to Leh (120 Kms)

In the morning visit / explore Deskit , Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon / evening. Arrive hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight .

Day 5 - Departure leh

In the morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for your onward destination.

You shall be advised of the current situation, weather and other conditions of the tour before departure. *In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled or change of dates might happen, and in such cases the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.

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    Ladakh experiences considerable fluctuations in the day and night temperatures, even during the summer. While the days are pretty warm, sometimes even hot due to the effect of the rugged topography, the evenings can become chilly, requiring additional clothing. It is, therefore, advisable to keep a pullover and / or an anorak or jacket handy. Sturdy walking shoes with strong rubber / synthetic soles for grip, cotton socks (woolen for late autumn tours besides and trekking trips are some of the other items required for the trip.

    Following is a list of some recommendations for your Ladakh visit (you can download here the Ladakh Trip Advisory for your ready reference):

    Dress / Equipment

    Comfortable trousers, preferably of warm material (cotton or wool mix) and / or Jeans.

    Thermal undergarments & sweat shirts / warm shirts for trips during April - May & from Mid September onwards).

    A full-sleeved pullover as well as a half sleeved sweeter (for use during warm days).

    Wind proof outer wear / jacket / parka, sun hat and a pair of good quality sunglasses with sufficient filter-factor to check the sun's ultraviolet rays.

    A cap or balaclava (for use when the weather turns bad especially for trips to the higher places such as Pangong Lake, Tsomo-riri, Khadongla and the Manali-Leh road journeys.

    Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers with thick cotton socks (avoid fancy shoes/sandals).

    For ladies : Trousers or Shalwar suite (worn over thermal inner or tights during April through May & from September onwards only), woolen sweaters / cardigans, a windproof jacket or a shawl, walking shoes with comfortable soles / sneakers. (Avoid Saris & Sandals).

    It is also suggested to carry a flashlight on the tour, especially for those spending nights outside Leh town such as Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri Lake, Nubra Valley and on trekking trips.

    Miscellaneous

    All essential medicines, including those prescribed by personal physician (if any)

    Sun screen, lip- salve, moisturizers, antiseptic creams, etc.

    Medicines for altitude sickness, if required.

    Acclimatization

    If you are traveling to Leh by air, you must take complete rest for a day for adjustment to the high altitude and low oxygen level of Ladakh. High altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risky condition faced by tourists who do not allow sufficient time for acclimatization upon reaching Leh.

    The most common symptoms of altitude sickness are breathlessness, coughing, disturbed sleep, headache, inability to concentrate; lassitude, loss of appetite, nausea etc. Following precautions are recommended to avoid being affected by high altitude problems:

    Take complete rest at least for a day after arrival;

    Move about slowly and breathe deeply till your body becomes used to the high altitude and low level of oxygen.

    Take plenty of fluid.

    Important – It's generally suggested that one Diamox tablet per day should be taken for 2- 3 days prior to your departure for Leh by air, and continue it within Ladakh for a day or two, if required, to overcome the effect of high altitude.

    However, you MUST consult your doctor and confirm if you can take diuretic medicines like Diamox.

    Remember : You might feel ‘ normal ' upon landing at Leh, but that's an illusion which needs to be ignored because the effect of the altitude and low oxygen level hits you slowly. It is important that you do not exert yourself on the first couple of days after reaching Leh, as your body needs time to acclimatize. Visa and Permit : Foreign Tourists can visit Ladakh on a normal Indian tourist visa and no special visa or permit is required to visit Ladakh. However, all tourists to Ladakh, whether domestic or foreigner, are required to obtain Protected Area Permit / Inner-line Permit from the Deputy Commissioner Leh's office for visiting the restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Pangong Lakes, Dah-Hanou and the Nubra Valley. The services of a registered travel agency should be taken to get these permits.

    Credit Card / Cash : For purchase of commodities or services or souvenirs cash is generally sought as Credit Card charging is not common and is uncertain due to frequent connectivity problems.

    ATM : State Bank of India & J&K Bank has ATM points in Leh & Kargil town. Punjab National Bank operates an ATM point in Leh. These remain mostly crowded with long queues. Sometimes they even run out of cash.

    Mobile Phone Service : Mobile phones with post-paid connection of BSNL are operational in most parts of Ladakh. In Leh Town area postpaid connections of Airtel & Vodafone Networks also work fairly well.

    ID Card / ID Proof : Remember to carry a valid photo ID Card with you. This will be useful for a variety of purposes – identification at checkpoint, getting Restricted/ Protected Area Permits, Check-in at airports / hotels etc.

    Useful Tips : In Ladakh, you will find a culture in rapid transition, yet one in which the traditional values are still largely intact. In order to make your visit to Ladakh more pleasant, both for yourself and for the host community, following steps / precautions may be helpful.

    Dress Code : Please avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts, blouses, tops, undershirts etc. in public and especially in monasteries, mosques, temples, gurudhwaras, and churches. The same holds true on the trekking routes. While short clothing is acceptable in camp-sites away from human habitation, they should be changed for trousers, slacks and blouses in villages where you might stop. Under no event should swimwear (and for women bikini tops) be worn in public as these may be taken as sexually provocative and be a cause of possible harassment.

    Behaviour Code : Please keep your affection for your partner as a private matter and confined to your own rooms or tents, but not for public display, on the street, in religious buildings, in restaurants or at public events.

    Photography : Please do not take photographs of local people without seeking permission, nor of, or within, any religious building and of any religious ceremony, without permission of the official in-charge of the concerned religious place. Remember that the intense light of flash photography is damaging to ancient wall paintings and tapestries placed in the monasteries.

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