Nubra is a cold desert at 10000 ft above sea level and the color of the sand is unlike anywhere in India. These dunes lie close to the Hunder village that sits like an oasis in the middle of the cold desert. The weather is not friendly here and it gets pretty cold once the Sun hides behind the clouds. The strong breeze keeps blowing the fine sands, reshaping them into new shapes.
Nubra Valley
On the way we passed Diskit Monastery
Diskit Monastery
The Maitreyi Buddha near Diskit Monastery
Apart from the silver sands, Nubra is also known for Diskit Monastery. Perched high up in the Himalayas at an altitude of 10000+ ft, it was founded in the 14th century by Changzem Tsera Zangpo. The star attraction this monastery is a recently built 106 foot high Maitreya Buddha statue which was commissioned in 2010.
A new day at Hunder Sarai Resort
Tents at Hunder Sarai Resort in Nubra
A beautiful morning in Nubra
The cold desert of Nubra Valley
Sand Dunes near Hunder
White Sands of Nubra Valley
Rare to see green grass in these areas.
Being a desert, it is rare to see patches of grass around these parts
As the day passes, the winds pick up and create a kind of sand storm. You have to keep your mouth shut otherwise..
The cold desert of Nubra Valley
Mani was kind to pose for some photos.
Ranita on the sand dunes of Nubra
More photos of Mani
Ranita on the sand dunes of Nubra
Even though the sand was harsh, we did get some wonderful photos.
Time passed quickly and soon the Sun was setting behind the mountains.
Ranita on the sand dunes of Nubra
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