10 Amazing Things to know about Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India

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Nubra Valley is characterized by its stark desert landscape surrounded by towering mountains.

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Despite its desert-like appearance, the valley is watered by the Nubra River.

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Nubra Valley is famous for its Bactrian camels, known for their double humps.

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The Hunder village in Nubra Valley features a unique sand dune landscape, often referred to as the "Desert in the Sky."

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Nubra Valley is often referred to as the "Cold Desert of India".

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To reach Nubra Valley from Leh, travelers must cross the Khardung La Pass, which is one of the world's highest motorable mountain passes.

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The valley is inhabited by various communities, including Ladakhis, Tibetans, and Muslims.

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Diskit Monastery, perched on a hill above the village of Diskit, is the largest and oldest Buddhist monastery in Nubra Valley.

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Panamik is known for its natural hot springs that are believed to have medicinal properties.

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Nubra Valley is home to a variety of plant and animal species adapted to the high-altitude desert environment

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