Nubra Valley

Photos
On the Map

The striking Nubra Valley is situated at the convergence of Shyok and Nubr Rivers in Ladakh. The Valley of Nubra is adorned with the rugged mountain ranges and massive sand dunes that looks supernatural and is loved by adventure seekers and onlookers.

Nubra Valley is a home to highest mountain pass Khardung La Pass in the world. The pass is the highest motor able road in the world at an elevation of 18,400 feet thereby offering a gateway to bewitching valley and provides an exhilarating experience for travelers.

For onlookers and explorers, Nubra Valley has a lot of spots to embark upon. Simply soul-rejuvenating; a bewitching scenery sprinkled with gorgeous fruit orchards and flower-carpeted meadows of hamlets around Nubra instantly captivates visitors’ hearts.

You can’t go untouched by the awe-inspiring beauty of this Valley which reflects the unparalleled artistry of nature. The land of Buddha is naturally blessed to provide spiritual insights for those who seek it and even for those who don’t.

Places To Visit Nubra Valley

Maitreya Buddha

A gigantic Buddha statue amidst the supernatural landscape and mountains looks spell binding and powerful. Yellow, red, white and other colors of the statues reflect buoyant vibes making the visitors calm and happy. The impressive 32 meter tall statue of Maitreya Buddha is visible from a distance as soon as one enters the Diskit region.

Khardung La Pass

The highest pass and highest motorable road in the world-Khardung La is pass which mesmerizes you with its untouched beauty and majesty. Acting as a gateway to Nubra Valley, the pass is evident since world war II when it served as a route to send raw material to China from India on Camel hunks. And also, this pass is used for transferring supplies to Siachen Glacier to the Indian army.

Samstanling Monastery

Samstalling Monastery is a gem in the village Summur in Nubra Valley. The monastery has a tinge of yellow to it and looks all splendid in the vibrant yellow, red and white colours. Colourful prayer flags flare across the monastery keeping all evils away from the beautiful monastery.

Diskit Monastery

At an altitude of 3,142 meters, Dikshit Monastery is a beautiful whitewashed monastery situated amidst the stark and barren Nubra Valley. An iconic feature of the monastery is the statue of Cho Rinpoche (Crowned Buddha), which is a part of the prayer hall. Within the prayer hall, there are big drums and various images of the guardian deities.

Yarab Tso Lake

Region’s best kept secret location is Yarab Tso Lake that is a small pristine Lake surrounded by arid mountains making it appear like an oasis in the desert. The Lake is located at a high altitude hidden in the Sumur Village and can only be reached by trekking.

Though it is possible to reach this holy lake by foot from Panamik Village, tourists are asked not to wash or swim in the water of this Lake. Yarab Tso is highly revered by the locals and one can also see the colourful flags fluttering around its crystal clear water.