A 3,000m valley north of Leh, accessed via the world's second-highest motorable pass (Khardung La). Famous for double-humped Bactrian camels in the cold-desert dunes at Hunder.
Know before you go
Worth knowing
Inner Line Permit Required
Nubra Valley requires an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for all Indian citizens — apply online via the Leh DC office or arrange via your hotel in Leh (same day possible). Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit.
Inner Line Permit (protected areas)
Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri & Hanle need an ILP for Indian visitors — get it online or at the Leh DC office (₹400-ish + daily eco fee).
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Nubra Valley, by time of day.
Morning
- Diskit Monastery & 32m Maitreya Buddha statue2h 30m · moderate
- Khardung La Pass (5359m) — world's highest motorable road3h · moderate
- Sumur village Samstanling Monastery1h 30m · easy
Afternoon
- Double-hump Bactrian camel safari on sand dunes1h 30m · moderate
- Panamik hot springs soak (66km north)2h · easy
Evening
- Hunder sand dunes sunset walk1h 30m · easy
- Nubra River valley stargazing at night2h · easy
About 14h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌅 Slow Day5h out
- Double-hump Bactrian camel safari on sand dunes · afternoon, 1.5h
- Panamik hot springs soak (66km north) · afternoon, 2h
- Hunder sand dunes sunset walk · evening, 1.5h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day7.5h out
- Khardung La Pass (5359m) — world's highest motorable road · morning, 3h
- Diskit Monastery & 32m Maitreya Buddha statue · morning, 2.5h
- Nubra River valley stargazing at night · evening, 2h
Final day in Nubra Valley — adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Nubra Valley tripMust-see highlights
Hunder Bactrian camel ride on dunes
Diskit Monastery 32m Maitreya Buddha
Khardung La (5359m) crossing
Panamik hot springs soak
Sumur Yarab Tso lake walk
Deskit village morning walk
Siachen Base Camp viewpoint permit
Nubra Valley cold desert camping
Turtuk village (Balti culture, 80km)
Samstanling Monastery Sumur
Shyok River sand dunes photography
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jammu Tawi 800 km · Leh (IXL) 120 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
Best time to visit
May – September
How to get here
Leh → Hunder
cab · 5h
₹7,500
approx.
Leh → Diskit
shared_jeep · 6h
₹1,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Nubra Valley questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Nubra Valley?
The best months are September, June, July. May – September December scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Nubra Valley?
Most people spend 2 days in Nubra Valley. There are around 7 main things to do, totalling roughly 14 hours of activity.
How do you get to Nubra Valley?
The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi (800 km) and the nearest airport is Leh (IXL) (120 km). The cheapest common route is Leh → Diskit by shared jeep, about ₹1,500 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Nubra Valley cost?
Stays start around ₹2,200 per night, with food about ₹600 per person per day and entry at ₹100.
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