Lasermo La located in Nubra valley. Nubra means Ldumra – the valley of flowers, situated 150 km North of Leh city and just south of Karakoram Range. It is only accessible by Khardung La 18380 ft. the world’s highest motorable pass. This pass is 50km north of Leh. Located at the edge of the Tibetan plateau and is culturally very similar to Tibet. Foreigners required an inner line permit which is easily obtained at Leh the capital town of Ladakh district of India. Panamik and Sumur are the small towns of Nubra valley. Panamik has hot sulfur spring water while Sumur has a Buddhist monastery known as Samstaling. This area has only been open to trekkers for 15 years and there are few villages open for foreigners in Shyok valley which are Diskit and Hunder. Two humped Bactrian camel can be found in Hunder village which is connected to the Ancient Silk route has a small monastery. Camel ride can be done from Diskit to Hunder for 2 hrs.
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Car
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5,400 m
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Tent/Camp
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Leh
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Leh
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July, Aug, Sept
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Trekking/Hiking
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All meals during the trek
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Difficult
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4,800 m
Overview
One of India’s most breathtaking areas, Ladakh is home to towering mountains and deep valleys. The Shyok River cuts through Nubra Valley, which lies in the northernmost part of Ladakh.
After few days of well acclimatizing in Leh and during these acclimatizing days, we visit a number of interesting places around Indus valley. Finally drive over Khardung La pass to Hunder, from where our actual trek start. Trekking through some impressive gorge, barley fields, dry desert ridge, and flowering meadows. We will exit the Nubra valley trekking out from Lasermo La (5400m) and descend to Phyang where we end the trek. Our jeep will await us to drive to Leh. Possibilities to encounter wild animals i.e. Marmots, Bharal, and Himalayan Blue Sheep.
Trip Highlights
- High passes of Nubra and Shyok valley
- An adventurous trek in Ladakh
- Nubra to Indus valley across Lasermo La
