Altitude
3,048 m
Best Time
June - September
Recommended Stay
2-3 Days
About
Hidden beyond the mighty Khardung La pass, Nubra Valley is a surreal world of sand dunes, high-altitude oases, and ancient trade routes. Once a stop on the Silk Road, it now offers one of India's most unique and otherworldly travel experiences.
Nubra Valley, once part of the ancient Silk Road, lies at the confluence of the Shyok and Nubra rivers. To reach it, you must cross Khardung La, one of the world's highest motorable passes at 5,359 meters. The reward is a landscape that feels like another planet.
The valley is famous for its cold desert sand dunes at Hunder, where you can ride rare double-humped Bactrian camels - descendants of pack animals from the Silk Road era. The 14th-century Diskit Monastery overlooks the valley with a towering 32-meter Maitreya Buddha statue.
Highlights
- Bactrian double-humped camel rides at Hunder
- Khardung La Pass crossing (5,359 m)
- Diskit Monastery and giant Maitreya Buddha
- Sand dunes of Hunder
- Hot springs at Panamik
Experiences
Things to Do in Nubra Valley
Bactrian Camel Safari
Ride the rare double-humped Bactrian camels across the Hunder sand dunes - a surreal experience unique to this corner of India.
Khardung La Drive
Cross one of the world's highest motorable passes at 5,359 meters for exhilarating views and a real sense of high-altitude adventure.
Diskit Monastery Visit
Explore the 14th-century Diskit Gompa and stand before the 32-meter Maitreya Buddha statue overlooking the entire valley.
Panamik Hot Springs
Soak in the natural hot springs at Panamik village, believed to have medicinal properties, surrounded by towering mountain walls.
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