There is only one road access to Nubra valley is through Khardung la, which is highest motorable road in the world. Nubra is approx 150 Kms from the Leh town and takes approx 5 hours (Including small halt at Khardung la and couple of other places).
Which Pass connects Leh and Nubra Valley?
Khardung La which means the “Pass of Lower Castle“ is the world’s highest motorable pass and is the gateway to the Shyok Valley and Nubra Valley. Khardung La connects Leh and Nubra Valley and also serves as a gateway to the famous Siachen Glacier.
How do I get from Leh to Nubra?
HOW TO REACH NUBRA VALLEY
- By Air. Leh is the nearest airport. From Leh, one can hire a taxi or board a bus to reach Nubra Valley.
- By Train. Jammu is the nearest railway station.
- By Road. Nubra can be reached by by bus or jeep from Leh, about 150 km away.
How many days are enough for Nubra Valley?
If you want to cover all of these places, then you will need at least 3 days in Nubra Valley. If you just have one, you can cover Diskit Monastery, Maitreya Buddha, Hunder sand dunes, Bactrian camels, and Panamik hot water springs.
Which is better Nubra Valley or Pangong Lake?
The drive to nubra is prettier- the landscapes are more varied. Nubra itself doesnt have much to offer, the sand dunes are not out of the world. Pangong Lake is the most beautiful lake in the world, I’ve never seen that color of blue outside of picture books before.
Which is highest pass in India?
Dungri La
Dungri La or Mana Pass, Uttarakhand – 18,406 ft At the height of 5610 metres, Mana Pass stands as the highest motorable road in India, and the highest vehicle-accessible pass in the world, contrary to the popular belief about Khardung La.
How many days do you need in Nubra?
If you want to cover all of these places, then you will need at least 3 days in Nubra Valley. If you just have one, you can cover Diskit Monastery, Maitreya Buddha, Hunder sand dunes, Bactrian camels, and Panamik hot water springs. You will see the rivers of Shyok and Siachen on the valley in and out of the valley.
Which is better nubra or pangong?
I would do Nubra ( which is lower than Leh ) first , more basic acclimatisation , more chances of enjoying both Nubra and trek. Pangong Tso as a day trip is safe , but gives you very little time outside the car.
How to reach Nubra Valley from Leh?
There are three routes that you can take to reach Nubra Valley from Leh. The most common route is over Khardung La Pass that can see you completing the journey in 5-6 hours. The second road is over Wari La Pass which is the longest and the third connects Pangong Lake to Nubra Valley.
How do I reach Nubra Valley in Uttarakhand?
Near Khalsar Village, Nubra Valley starts and the road will bifurcate. The one on your right goes to Sumur, Panamik, and Warshi while the one on the left leads to Diskit and Turtuk. Both these roads run right through Nubra Valley and a drive on both is highly recommended.
What are the best places to visit in Nubra Valley?
There are a few places to visit in and around Nubra Valley including the Diskit Monastery , Maitreya Buddha, Panamik Village, Hunder Sand Dunes and a few more. Reaching Nubra Valley from Leh by road can take you around 5 to 6 hours depending upon the route you follow.
Do I need a permit to visit Nubra Valley?
Nubra Valley Permit Nubra Valley is considered a part of inner line, areas closer to border; hence an Inner line permit is required in order to visit here. For foreign nationals, a Protected Area permit has to be procured before they can travel from Leh to Nubra Valley.
