| IBM Corporate Services Corps Nubra Valley School Visit India September 2009. Nubra Valley is situated about 150 km north of Leh, the capital town of Ladakh, India. Its name is derived from Ldumra (the valley of flowers). The average altitude of the valley is about 10000 ft. above the sea level. The common way to access this valley is to travel over the Khardung La from Leh where one will first encounter the Shyok Valley. To enter the Nubra valley, one must cross over the Shyok River via a small bridge and pass through a military checkpoint. Non-locals require an "Inner Line" permit (easily obtained in Leh town) to pass. The Sasser Pass and the famous Karakoram Pass lie to the northwest of the valley which connect Nubra with Xinjiang. Previously there was much trade passing through the area with East Turkestan and Central Asia. Along the Nubra River lies the quaint villages of Sumur, Tigher, Tirith and Panamik. Samstanling monestery is located at the hills side between tigher and sumoor village, between them a seasonal springs flow and divide the two village. the samstanling monestery is built by lama Nima in 3 to 4 century back, while Panamik is noted for its hot springs. Across the Nubra at Panamik, is an isolated Ansa Gompa located on a hill. Most of the people are of mixed Tibetan and Central Asian origin and speak varieties of the Balti language. The Nubra valley is a fertile tract of land producing a variety of fruits and nuts. The beautiful village of Baigdandu is ... |
