Overview
Cross Khardung La, one of the highest roads in the world, and drop into Nubra, a valley of sand dunes, apricot orchards and double-humped Bactrian camels, framed by the Karakoram range.
Duration
2 nights · 3 days
Best Time to Visit
May to September.
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Ladakh: The Himalayan Bike Trip →What You'll See
Khardung La
A high mountain pass at around 5,359 metres.
Hunder sand dunes
Cold-desert dunes where Bactrian camels roam.
Diskit Monastery
The valley's oldest monastery, with a 32-metre Maitreya Buddha.
Turtuk
A Balti village near the Pakistan border, opened to visitors in 2010.
What You'll Do
- Ride a Bactrian camel on the Hunder dunes
- Stay in a desert camp beneath the stars
- Visit Diskit Monastery
- Take a day trip to Turtuk village
Sample Itinerary
Day by Day
- 1
Day 1
Over Khardung La
Cross the pass and descend into Nubra. Camel ride at Hunder at sunset.
- 2
Day 2
Diskit & Turtuk
Diskit Monastery, then a day trip to Turtuk village.
- 3
Day 3
Onward
Ride along the Shyok river to Pangong or return to Leh.
Every itinerary is fully tailor-made. We'll adjust the pace, hotels and experiences to suit you.
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