Nubra Valley Attractions

Khardung La Pass is one of the highest mountain bypass to be found in Ladakh region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The word is mainly pronounced as Khardong La or Khardzong La.The bypass on the Ladakh Range lies to the north of Leh city and it is the opening to the Shyok and Nubra valley ladakh. One of the Siachen Glacier lies partway up the latter valley. Khardung La Pass were made in the year of 1976 and it was opened to motor vehicles during the year 1988. It has been well-known for mountain biking expeditions and it is maintain by the Border Roads Organisation.Khardung La Pass has an elevation of 5,602 metres and it is the world's highest motorable. Khardung La Pass is one of the famous as well as nubra valley attractions in state of J&K.

Diskit Gompa is one of the most important as wellas the oldest buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh. It follows and belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong Khapa in the 14th century.The monastery has picture(statue) of Maitreya Buddha in their prayer hall and a huge drum and several images of fierce guardian deities. Diskit Gompa,also runs a school who are supported by NGO. Dosmoche festival is celebrated and held in the grounds of the monastery during the month of February in winter season. A large number of people from villages of the Nubra Valley come to attend the festivals.

Hemis gompa is one of the major and wealthiest monatries in ladakh. Hemis gompa is run by Drukpa sect of Buddhism, which once flourished during the Namgyal dynasty. Guru Rimpoche were born on 5th month, 10th day which were predicted by Buddha Shakyamuni. It is supposed that he born on the earth in order to progress the religious condition of all living beings. Lord Buddha statue, Sacred thankas and stupas were kept inside the monastery. In hemis gompa, they also take pleasure in Annual Hemis festival, Sacred Dance Festival which takes on 9th & 10th day of the fifth month of the Tibetan calendar.Hemis gompa festival is celebrated in the rectangular quad in front of the major entrance gate of the monastery.

Matho Monastery is to be found 26km from south east of Leh. It mainly belongs to Saskya order. During the year 1410 century, It was founded in by Lama Dugpa Dorje. It is famous for its 600 years old thangkas and Matho Nagrang Festival. It has been noticed that numbers of monks are increasing in these years. Matho Monastery is known to outsiders for its annual Oracle Matho Nagrang Festival that is celebrated on 14th and 15th day of first month of the Tibetan calendar. When these monks are given decision they perform their task without any hesitation and these monks perform their work by cutting their body by knives and walking on to the top storey without no fear and by closing their eyes. So they don't think about of falling from the top storey. Matho Monastery is recognized as one of the famous nubra valley attractions.

Stok Palace is a Buddhist monastery in Leh district,Ladakh, northern India, which is situated at a distance of 15 kilometres to the south of Leh. Stok Palace was founded by LamaLhawang Lotus in the 14th Century and has a notable library including all 108 volumes of the Kangjur and wanted places near nubra valley. A ritual dance-mask festival is held annually. It was used for some time as a residence by the Ladakhi royalty.

Panamik which is called as the Pinchimik which is situated 22 km on the top of the valley of Sumur. A grubby rural place unseen by the pin-point peak of Charouk Dongchen, marks the northern part in India which is reachable to tourists. Just one kilometer beyond the hot springs ahead of the stone walls that comes from the potholed road is the village of Proper. Splitting apart into wide streams the sapphire Nubra valley seems to be superficial and broken. The important thing that shouls be keep indise everyone mind's to be conscious and careful nearby the riverPay as many travelers have caught up into accidents that have taken place while fording the shallow river.