Camel Safari in Nubra Valley

Package Overview

Popularly known as the Valley of Flowers (The name Nubra is applied to the district comprising the valley of the Nubra river, and that of the Shayok both above and below their confluence, where they meander in many shifting channels over a broad sandy plain before flowing off to the northwest to join the Indus in Baltistan. This lovely and fertile valley was originally part of the trade route between Tibet and Turkstan. It was the envy of the rulers of Turkistan who tried to capture it several times. The upper Shayok and Nubra rivers drain the east and west sides of the Saser Spur, the eastern most outcrop of the Karakoram. The main village in Nunbra Valley is Deskit, which has a regular bazaar consisting of a single line of shops, and a beautiful Gompa found in the 15th Century. This is situated on a rocky spur above the village with commanding views up and down the valley. From Deskit, the tour circuit proceeds down the Shayok to Hundar, past an area of rolling sand dunes, their contours apparently solid, yet liable to shift with every gale. Here there is a small population of Bactrian camels, shaggy double-humped animals, which in the old days, were used as pack animals on the Central Asian trade routes. During the past 50 years, they have been bred for transport purposes in Nubra; today visitors can take a camel safari out into the dunes from Hundar.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Leh - Hunder

  Early morning drive in jeeps to Hunder. After 39 kms from Leh cross over the highest motorable road in the world KHARDUNG-LA (5,578 MT). The view from the top is simply amazing. Enter Nubra Valley situated along river Shayok. The valley is covered with dense thickets of seabuckthorn - a thorny schurb which the villagers use for fuel and fencing their fields. Enroute drive past the capital Diskit. Drive another 9 kms further and arrive at the small village of Hunder (3,048 mt). Overnight stay in tents.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 2 : Hunder - Diskit

  Morning visit Chamba monastery of Hunder and then start the Camel Safari on the shabby double-humped Bactrian camels, which in olden days were the main mode of transport on the Ladakh-Yarkhand (Turkmanistan) trade. The Safari goes along the soft white sandy deserts with rolling sand dunes. Arrival at the capital of Nubra i.e. Diskit. Afternoon proceed to explore the DISKIT VILLAGE. Being the main town of Nubra, it has a small market bustling with activity. Also visit the Gompa, situated on a rocky spur above the village providing a commanding view of the valley. Overnight stay in camps.
  

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 3 : Diskit - Tegger - Pinchmic

  Morning drive to Tegger village (3,146 mt). Upon arrival visit Samstanling village off the main road and is one of the most charming villages of Nubra. Visit Samstanling Gompa. Afternoon start Camel Safari to reach Pinchimic. The Safari is comparatively short and goes along the river where the valley is well spread. Arrive Pinchimic and overnight stay in tents.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 4 : Pinchmic - Panamic

  Morning start the last leg of Camel Safari to Panamic. Enroute visit a beautiful lake chucked between two small hills. Checkin at the camps upon arrival. Afternoon explore PANAMIC VILLAGE: During the trade between Central Asia and Ladakh, Panamic was the last major settlement before the caravans cross the Karakoram range. Today, Panamic is a sleepy village, with its people quietly working in their fields. Visit the village thermal HOT SPRINGS locally reputed to have therapeutic qualities. Overnight in tents.
• Day 5 : Panamic - Leh

  Morning after breakfast drive back to Leh. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure.
• Day 6 : Leh - Delhi

  Morning after an early breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport to board flight to Delhi. Shikhar Travels’ Representative will receive you at Delhi Airport and transfer to your hotel (Day Use Room till 2000 Hrs.). You can spend the rest of the day at leisure or take an optional tour of New Delhi covering Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate and Qutub Minar. You will check-out in the evening and proceed for your farewell dinner in one of the Indian Speciality Local Restaurants. “Momentos” will be given to you as a token of love before our representative escorts you to the International Airport to board flight for onward destination.

Inclusions

• Transfers

Package Start From

• Leh Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India, Asia

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