DAYS : 9

The Nubra is a tributary of the Shyok River which flows parallel to the Indus on the northern side of the Ladakh range. Because of its lower altitude the valley has a mild climate and is therefore richer in vegetation. It is often referred to as the "Orchard of Ladakh".

In ancient times, the valley was part of the Caravan Route, today it offers unparalleled trekking opportunities and scenic landscapes. It is also the natural habitat of the double backed Bactrian Camel.

Buddhist monasteries flourished in the valley among which the famous Diskit Gompa. This monastery, over 350 years old, is the oldest in the Nubra region. It is also one of the largest.The monastery belongs to the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) Sect.

The Nubra valley is accessible from Leh via a number of high passes. One of them is the Khardong-la, the highest motorable pass at 5600 m.

Itinerary
Day 01
LEH - SABU: Drive to Sabu village. Overnight at village

Day 02
DIGAR - LA PASS: Early morning trek across Digar-la (6000 m) Overnight stay at Digar village

Day 03
DIGAR - AGYAM: Trek along the river Shyok. Camp at Agyam village

Day 04
AGYAM - KHALSAR: Trek to and camp at Khalsar village

Day 05
KHALSAR - DISKIT: Trek to Sumur. Visit to Samtenling Gompa (:Monastery) Trek to Diskit. Visit to 350 year old Diskit Gompa Overnight at Diskit.

Day 06
DISKIT - HUNDER: Trek to Hunder via the historic "Mane wall" Camp at the largest village in the valley, Thang Lasgo.

Day 07
LALUNG - LA PASS: Trek across Lalung-la, also known as Dok Pass (5300 m) Overnight camp on the other side of the pass.

Day 08
PHYANG: Visit Phyang Gompa built in the 15th Century by King Tashi Namgyal. It was an act of atonement for the sins he had committed to get the throne. The monks in the monastery belong to the Kargyud Sect. Overnight in the village.

Day 09
PHYANG - LEH: Drive to Leh (24 kms). Overnight at hotel.