Exploring the Beauty of Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake

The Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake tour in Ladakh promises to be an adventure-packed cultural extravaganza. Your first stop on tour will be Nubra Valley via the famous Khardung La Pass. Here, you can visit the Diskit Monastery, Hunder Sand Dunes, where you can have a delightful camel ride, and visit the Samstanling Monastery in Sumoor. 

You may add Turtuk Village, Panamik Hot Springs and Yarab Tso Lake to your itinerary if you have an extra day or two to spare.

Next, you embark on a scenic drive to Pangong Lake along a small, remote road by the Shayok River. Next, the journey will take you through Tangtse and the stunning Chang La Pass. Finally, on your return to Leh, you can visit the renowned attractions of the Indus Valley, including the Chemrey Monastery, Hemis Monastery, Stakna Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, and Shey Palace.

Places to Visit During the Nubra valley and Pangong Lake Tour

This tour showcases the best of Ladakh by bringing together Nubra valley and Pangong lake into one itinerary. This approach eliminates the need for two separate tours and the hassle of spending a night in Leh. The route from Nubra to Pangong via the remote Shayok road brings you face to face with the breathtaking beauty of the majestic mountains and the barren of Ladakh.

Some important places that you'll encounter on your Nubra and Pangong trip are:

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• Khardung La Pass (5,602m)

• Diskit Monastery

• Hunder Sand Dunes

• Samstanling Monastery

• Turtuk

• Panamik Hot Spring

• Shayok Valley

• Tangtse

• Pangong Lake

• Spangmik

• Chang La Pass (5,360m)

• Chemrey Monastery

• Hemis Monastery

• Stakna Monastery

• Thiksey Monastery

• Shey Palace

Best time to Visit Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake

This tour can be embarked upon all year round, but the ideal time to visit is from May to October when temperatures in Ladakh are more moderate, the scenery is lush, and days are longer. 

However, summertime may bring the occasional flood on the Shayok road caused by melting snow, which could last a few days. If the road is closed, a backup plan is to take the route from Nubra to Pangong via Leh.

Both Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake remain accessible even during winter months, as the army maintains the mountain passes of Khardung La and Chang La, clearing them of snow. However, if there is heavy snowfall, the passes might be temporarily closed for a few days, so it's recommended to keep some buffer time if you're planning to travel in winter.