Nubra Valley & Turtuk vs Pangong Tso
Pick Nubra Valley & Turtuk for
culture and heritage, fewer people
Pick Pangong Tso for
camping, couples
| Nubra Valley & Turtuk | Pangong Tso | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Ladakh, Nubra, Leh | Ladakh, Changthang, Leh |
| Highest point | 5,359 m | 5,360 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹4,000 |
| Gateway | Leh | Leh |
| With kids | Possible | Possible |
| With seniors | Possible | Not advised |
| Permits | Ladakh protected-area permit required — apply online before you go. | Ladakh protected-area permit required. |
Nubra Valley & Turtuk: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- ❄︎Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Pangong Tso: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- ❄︎Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely