Nubra Valley: Offering Solitude in Jammu And Kashmir

Nature has endless aspects of beauty. It'splace to spend a few days in solitude with your
spotless, it's divine, it's inspiring, it's mesmerizing.family, friends or partner. You can also enjoy a
And when it comes to India, it seems as if naturewonderful ride on the double-humped camels here.
has blessed the land with incomparable factors.Samtanling Gompa
Jammu Kashmir tourism offers many suchLocated at Sumur Village, this monastery houses
attractions that will surely make your holidaysa fine collection of idols, frescoes and tangkhas
memorable for a lifetime. Nubra Valley, about 150(painted and embroidered scrolls). People also love
km north of Leh, is one such destination that isto go for camping along side the river.
synonymous with peaks and landscapes wrappedHot Water Sulphur Springs
with thick layers of snow.These springs can be spotted at the village of
The place was earlier known as Ldumra, literallyPanamik. It is basically the last destination to which
meaning 'the valley of flowers'. This is the placetravellers are permitted to travel. The springs
where Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachanhere are believed to have certain medicinal
River.qualities that can cure a number of ailments.
Main AttractionsThis large valley, having an average altitude of
Diskit Villageabout 10,000 ft., separates Ladakh and the
This village is frequented for the Diskit GompaKarakoram Ranges. The splendid view of the
– the oldest, and the largest monastery in theSiachen Glacier can be enjoyed to the north of
Nubra Valley. This 350 year old monastery isthe valley.
located amidst apricot plantations. This is a nice