Nubra Valley is a tri armed Valley. It is located to the north east of Ladakh Valley, Jammu and Kashmir. Nubra is the capital of Diskit. Earlier name of this valley is Ldumra. Ldumra means valley of flowers. This valley is famous for monasteries, Bactrian camels, Scenic Vistas and Orchards. Another attraction of this place is cold desert which lies between Hunder and Diskit. Tourists come to this place to enjoy the joy rides of Bactrian camels and sand dunes. It is surrounded by snow covered Himalayan ranges. This is the best place to purchase Socks, Pashmina Shawls and Kashmiri Carpets.
What to see in Nubra Valley:
Diskit Monastery: It is the oldest and largest Buddhist Monastery in the Nubra Valley. Monastery is the house for more than 100 monks. Monastery consists of Prayer hall. This hall is having several images of fierce guardian deities and a statue of Maitreya Buddha. Other attractions of this place are Lachung Temple and double humped Bactrian camel. It is 350 years old monastery.
Ensa Gompa: From this Gompa visitors can have the spectacular view of Nubra Valley. This gompa is 250 years old gompa. From Panamik Village it will take 6 hours to reach this gompa through trekking. This gompa is famous for scriptures and Buddhist Murals.
Samstemling Gompa: In 1962, this was inaugurated by Dalai Lama. It is located in Sumur village. Major attractions of this gompa are collection of seven shrines, thangkas, murals and Buddhist idols.
Hunder: This is one of the popular Buddhist Monasteries. Major attractions of this place are camel rides, sand dunes, water streams.
Panamik: This is one of the popular picnic spots of the place. It is India’s final frontier towards Tibet. This place is famous for hot water springs.
What to see around Nubra Monastery:
Likir Gompa: It is one of the old monasteries in Ladakh district. Major attractions of this gompa are Stupas, thangkas, murals, architecture of 75 feet Buddha statue.
Leh Palace: It is Potala Palace in Lhasa. This is 17th century royal residence. Near to this palace, victory tower was built on Namgyal hill. This was built to symbolise the victory over Balti Kashmir armies in 16th century.
Matho Monastery: Major attractions of this monastery are art works, stupas, murals and festivals. It is located at the mouth of gorge in Zanskar range. This was constructed in 16th century.
Hemis Gompa: In 1672AD this was constructed. Every year colourful festival celebrates here in the month of July.
Khardung La: This is the only way to enter into Nubra Valley. Other name of this place is K-Top. In the world, this is one of the highest motorable roads. During the winter season this way will be closed due to heavy snow fall.
Getting to Nubra Valley: It is well connected with road. Visitors can be reached to this place from Leh by jeep or by bus. Visitors require inner line permit to enter into the Nubra Valley. After Khalsar, one road leads to Diskit and other road leads to Sumur till Panamik. Nearest railway station is located in Jammu. Taxis are available to reach Leh. Nearest airport is located at Leh. Taxis are available to from the airport to reach Diskit monastery.
Getting around Nubra Valley: Best way to visit the places in and around Nubra Valley is by own vehicle or by Jeep.
Best time to visit Nubra Valley: As snowfall is heavy in this place, best time to visit this place is between June to August.
Where to stay in Nubra Valley: Midrange guest houses are available at Diskit. Good hotels are available at Hunder. Sumur has deluxe camps to stay in Nubra Valley.
Where to eat in Nubra Valley: Both guest houses and hotels situated in this valley provides European, Continental, Chinese and Indian meals.