Leh Ladakh to Nubra Valley: is it worth the trip?
Distance, travel time, day trip or overnight — and how to fit Nubra Valley into a Leh Ladakh holiday.
Distance120 km
By road~5 hrs
Best asOvernight
Why go to Nubra Valley
Khardung La, sand dunes at Hunder and double-humped camels. A high valley reached over one of the world's highest motorable passes, with cold-desert dunes and the Diskit monastery.
Is it worth it?
Nubra Valley deserves a night — the 5-hour drive makes a same-day return tiring. It's the natural extension if you have four or five days.
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Questions travellers ask
How far is Nubra Valley from Leh Ladakh?
About 120 km — roughly 5 hours by road.
Can I do Nubra Valley as a day trip from Leh Ladakh?
You can, but it's a long day. We recommend staying overnight so you see Nubra Valley without rushing.
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