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Tour To Nubra Valley

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Nubra Valley still remains one of the most underexplored areas of Ladakh. Though tourism developed recently there with the shifting of the line of control beyond Turtuk village, tourists are yet to explore the beauty . .
Country: India
City: Ladakh
Duration: 12 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s)
Tour Category: Full Day Tours
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Nubra Valley still remains one of the most underexplored areas of Ladakh. Though tourism developed recently there with the shifting of the line of control beyond Turtuk village, tourists are yet to explore the beauty of Nubra.

Unfortunately, Nubra Valley is often just a stopover for people visiting Khardung La (one of the highest motorable roads passes) and some get highly disappointed that they can’t do it as a day trip from Leh. As a result, some people stop in Hunder, the Desert of Ladakh, for the night and head back to Leh next day. But there are many more interesting things to do in Nubra Valley.

In this post, I’d like to give you a general overview of Nubra Valley as a destination, suggested itinerary, internet availability, connectivity and other useful details to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit Nubra Valley

Nubra Valley altitude and acclimatization

Permit for Nubra Valley

Places to visit in Nubra valley and itinerary

How to reach Nubra Valley from Leh?

Accommodation in Nubra Valley

ATM in Nubra Valley

Phone calls and Internet in Nubra Valley

Best time to visit Nubra Valley is from mid-May to mid-September. During these months the weather is pleasant (in the context of high-altitude mountains).

The valley blossoms in spring with numerous apricot orchards. If you come during the summer months, there will be fresh fruits and vegetables almost in every garden.

I don’t recommend comparing the temperature in Nubra Valley you see online to other places in India. On a cloudy day with a strong wind (even if it’s +15 outside), you will be waiting to reach your guesthouse and hide under the pile of blankets.

There are some pictures of people in T-shirts or light shirts in Khardung La on the snowy background. Personally, I do not know the time when you can feel comfortable wearing light clothes in the area (beyond Insta, YOLO and other similar scopes. I promise, you will not regret down the line if you prioritize HEALTH first). I strongly recommend packing warm clothes and some wind protection even if you plan a trip to Nubra Valley in Summer.

If you are looking for better deals, you can visit Nubra in a low season – mid-April to the end of May, September to mid-October. Despite less touristy feel, the weather during these months will be quite chilling.

Outside of summer months, the weather in Nubra Valley is uncomfortable to extreme cold. When it snows, Khardung La Pass is closed – as a rule, from November to April, making it impossible to reach Nubra Valley by land.

Nubra Valley altitude and acclimatization

Many people underestimate the importance of acclimatization in the mountains and it ends up spoiling their vacation. Everyone is limited in time, but don’t let it impact your health. On my way to Nubra Valley, I saw three people vomiting at the highway. It was not because of bad food, but the AMS symptom.

This info doesn’t have the goal to scare you. Most probably you will not feel any mountains effect if you do proper acclimatization.

In a nutshell, it doesn’t matter whether you come to Leh by flight or by road. If you come by flight, you’ll need to spend 3-4 days with a light head to adapt to the altitude. You can spend the same time, by gradually gaining altitude on the road.

The average altitude of Nubra Valley is 3050m or 10000 ft. It’s much lower than the city of Leh. But: to reach Nubra Valley, you need to pass the almighty Khardung La which is one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The journey is quite tiring, thus I recommend starting it in good health.

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