The Nubra is a tributary of the Shyok River which flows parallel to the Indus on the northern side of the Ladakh range. Because of its lower altitude the valley has a mild climate and is therefore richer in vegetation. It is often referred to as the "Orchard of Ladakh".
In ancient times, the valley was part of the Caravan Route, today it offers unparalleled trekking opportunities and scenic landscapes. It is also the natural habitat of the double backed Bactrian camel.
Duration: 14 nights/15 days
Destination: Delhi-Leh-Sabu-Digar La-Tangyar-Dhungle-Wuri La-Tangste-Leh-Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Arrival in Delhi and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Delhi-Leh
Catch your morning flight to Leh. Day free for rest.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 3: Leh
Take on a city tour of Leh, viewing the 17th century palace and gompa. Also tour the monasteries and palaces of the Indus valley.
Day 4: Leh-Sabu
Take a morning stroll to Sankar Gompa, then to the nearby village of Sabu.
Overnight in Sabu.
Day 5: Sabu
Today start your trek from here, through lovely grazing areas to the campsite at Polu Digar. From this very point, the Stok mountains appear to float majestically above the Indus valley.
Overnight in camp.
Day 6: Sabu-Digar La
Continue your trek upwards to the Digar La base camp.
Day 7: Digar La
Early morning cross the 17,230 ft. Digar La. From the top, views stretch south to the Zanskar range and north to the Saser range, Ladakh's highest peaks. The descent is steady and we camp by a lovely meandering stream at Chumik Yogma.
Overnight in camp.
Day 8: Digar La
Today continue down through the village of Digar to the tiny settlement of Aghyam.
 Day 9: Tangyar
Trek to Tangyar, a prosperous village in a remarkable location.
Overnight in tents.
Day 10: Dhungle
Continue your trek upwards to Dhungle, our base camp for the pass.
Overnight in camp.
Day 11: Wuri La
Ascend your trek to 17,061 foot Wuri La viewing the Karakoram in Pakistan. Later descend to the camp at Zule Tokpo.
Day 12: Tangtse
Finish the trek with a short walk out to the village of Sabu, and the TakTok gompa, an ancient shrine built within an impressive cave. Travel by car over 18,000 foot plus Chang La to the village of Tangtse, where we camp amongst idyllic meadows.
Day 13: Leh
Return back to Leh exploring the Pangong lake, Ladakh's largest and one of the great salt lakes of Central Asia.
Overnight in Leh.
Day 14: Leh-Delhi
Catch your morning flight to Delhi. Day free for rest.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 15: Delhi
Catch your flight towards your onward destination.
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