Himalayan Atlas & Expedition Guide
Diskit Monastery & 32m Buddha
Cold white sand dunes, double-humped camels, and northern frontier apricot orchards
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Diskit Monastery & 32m Buddha
Overview
The oldest and largest monastery in the Nubra Valley, crowned by a majestic 32-meter statue of Jampa (Maitreya) Buddha facing down the Shyok River toward Pakistan.
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Destination
Hunder Sand Dunes & Bactrian Camels
A surreal high-altitude cold desert where rolling white sand dunes sit between snowy mountain ranges, home to rare double-humped Bactrian camels from the Silk Road.
Destination
Turtuk Balti Village
The northernmost frontier settlement in India, opened to travelers in 2010. Renowned for its unique Balti culture, wooden irrigation canals, and lush apricot orchards.