A must-see in Ladakh, Nubra is like a treasure chest of incredibly stunning landscape, some ancient monasteries & villages, and a cold desert. This gorgeous, undisturbed region of Ladakh has a number of points of interest and some thrilling adventure activities to relish for tourists.
About Best Tourist Attractions & Top Things to Do in Nubra Valley
The breathtaking Nubra Valley’s major attraction is its large cold desert near Hunder Village. Encircled by the lofty jagged barren mountains, the cold desert is where one can enjoy the most popular activities in Nubra, Bactrian Camel (Double-Humped) Ride. Camping in Hunder is also one of the must-do activities in Nubra.
For those who love adventure, a bit too much, can ride across Nubra on motorbike or mountain bikes for that adrenaline rush. On the journey, enjoy the view of some of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh like Diskit and Samstanling. The 32m Jampa (Maitreya) Buddha statue is also one of the top attractions in Nubra that sits facing Pakistan and overlooking the meandering Shyok River.
The remote villages of Sumur, Panamik, and Turtuk have also become quite popular amongst travellers who wish to learn about the culture and diversity of Ladakh. Panamik is popular for its hot water spring and a sacred Yarab Tso (lake) is also a must-see here. Turtuk, on the other hand peeks the interest of those who want a closer look at the tribes of Ladakh and enjoy a different landscape in the region. Eco-camping is one of the major attractions in Turtuk, the last inhabited village on Indo-Pak Border.
If you love exploring hot water springs, you will like Panamik. Located about 150 kilometers from Leh, in close proximity to Nubra Valley, it is a small sleepy village situated at an altitude of 10,442 feet above sea level.
Diskit Monastery is a major tourist attraction in the Nubra Valley, not just for its incredible location, but for the 106 feet Maitreya Buddha statue which is located just below the monastery.
The Samstanling Monastery is located in Sumur Village in Nubra Valley, en route to Panamik. Samstanling Monastery is a famous tourist attraction in Nubra Valley.
Nubra Valley in Ladakh holds so many surprises for the visitors. One such surprise awaits you at the Hunder Sand Dunes, located about 10 kilometers from Diskit village.
At 5,359 meters, Khardung La is the highest motorable road in the world. A sign which greets visitors upon arriving there proclaims it with a hint of pride.