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Nubra Valley Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

tehsil of Leh district, Ladakh, India

About Nubra Valley

Nubra Valley lies in the oldSilk Routefrom South to Central Asia. Traders and their caravans used to traverse this route from areas in Ladakh and Kashmir to Central Asian places likeYarkandandBaltistan. Now it is a military area because this region is bordered by Pakistan and China, with whom India does not have very cordial relationship. The valley is relatively warm during summers but temperature goes down to -40 °C during winters. This region is fed by two rivers, one isShyokand other one isNubra. When descending from Khardung La pass, one encountersShyokriver and continues on its left bank. The river's entire basin is visible from road. The river is not full of water so, it has many channels. The basin is filled with sand, stones and occasional green patches of trees, shrubs and someti

Top Attractions in Nubra Valley

Explore the best things to see and do in Nubra Valley:

  • Diskit Monastery
  • Eco Buddha Park
  • Hike up Sumur Lungpa
  • Hunder Sand Dunes
  • Mani-walls
  • Panamik Hot Springs
  • Samtanling Gompa
  • Shyok Valley

Where to Eat in Nubra Valley

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Cham Restaurant

Where to Stay in Nubra Valley

  • 🏨Ama Guesthouse Nubra
  • 🏨Himalayan Bunker
  • 🏨Skayil Guesthouse
  • 🏨The Nunchi - Huts & Hostel

Nubra Valley Travel Guide Sections

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