KhardongLa Pass: Nubra Valley Known as Ldumra (the valley of flowers) is situated in the north of Leh. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft. above the sea level. The main attraction in this area is the Bactarian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand dunes, Deskit and Samstanling monasteries. This Tour can be organized for 3 days 2 nights stay. Deskit Administrative headquarters of Nubra valley offers variety of accommodation to travelers. It has a dramatically positioned monastery atop a hillock and a 32 meter high statue of Maitreya Buddha. The Monastery overlooks the fantastic landscape of the Nubra Valley. Deskit sand dunes and double-humped camel ride reminds of silk route tradition. Hunder This erstwhile capital of Nubra Kingdom in the 17th century is located on the ancient Silk Route and is a pretty village amidst poplar and willow trees. Between Hundar and Deskit lie several kilometers of sand dunes, and the famous double humped Bactrian camels. Non-locals are not allowed below Hundar village into the Balti area, as it is a border area. Sumur is the largest village in the Nubra Valley across the Shayok River along lush green meadow. Samstanling Monastery founded by Lama Tsultim Nima more than 150 years ago, is the biggest attraction of Sumur. The monastery comprises of seven different temples and has a huge collection of Thankas and arduously restored frescoes. Around 50 monks reside in this monastery whose daily needs are taken care by the monastery's governing body. Panamik is the last village accessible to travelers and is located just 40kms from the Siachen base camp. It is renowned for its hot sulphur springs which are claimed to have curative powers. And was a major stopover for the caravans of silk route before continuing their journey.
Nubra is famous for Culture Tour and Motorbike Tour: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through the world highest motor able road, KhardongLa Pass which is at a height of 5600 meters above sea level and around 50 km from Leh. After crossing the pass, you can have a view of Khardong village, Khalser and Deskit (the main villages of Nubra valley). The Deskit village offers Guest Houses and lower budget hotels. The Camel safari can be organized from Deskit to Hunder village for 2 hours. Hundar village has a small monastery and is located on the ancient Silk Route- an experience to share. Ladakh Motorbike Tour Nubra valley by KhardongLa pass is really very beautiful, interesting and challenging if you are a bikers, crossing the world’s highest motor vehicle roads at 5600 meters, enter the Nubra valley visit Disket the headquarter of Nubra, Hundar sand dune and Panamik hot Spring, overnight at Hotel/ Guest House at Disket/ Hunder/ Sumur village. From to Nubra valley you can come back to Leh via Wari-La: Very nice drive by the right side of Shayok River until the Wari-La and from their come down to Taktak Monastery, visit there and drive to Leh.