Places to Visit in Nubra Valley

Top attractions and must-see spots in Nubra Valley

Bactrian Camel Safari Hunder
Short rides on rare double humped Bactrian camels across the Hunder dunes, a Silk Route legacy.
Diskit Monastery
The oldest and largest monastery in Nubra Valley, perched on a hilltop with sweeping valley views.
Ensa Monastery
A small 250 year old monastery near Panamik, reached by a short trek and tended by a single monk.
Hunder Sand Dunes
Cold desert sand dunes along the Shyok river, home to rare Bactrian camels and sunset photography.
Maitreya Buddha Statue Diskit
A 106 foot Maitreya Buddha statue below Diskit Monastery, facing the Shyok river and unveiled by the Dalai Lama.
Panamik and Ensa Handicraft Stalls
Small roadside stalls near Panamik and Ensa selling pashmina shawls, dry fruits, and woollen socks.
Panamik Hot Springs
Natural sulfur hot springs near Panamik village, believed to have medicinal properties for centuries.
Samstanling Monastery Sumur
A quieter 19th century monastery near Sumur village, known for its murals and peaceful setting.
Turtuk Village
A Balti Muslim village near the Line of Control, opened to tourists only in 2010, with apricot orchards.
Yarab Tso Lake
A small hidden lake near Sumur, considered sacred by both Buddhists and Muslims in the valley.
Zamskhang Palace Kyagar
The ruined former residence of Nubra's kings near Sumur, now under slow restoration.