Leh–Nubra road

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The Leh–Nubra road is a high-altitude route in Ladakh, India, that connects Leh to the Nubra Valley through rugged Himalayan terrain and dramatic river gorges.

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Leh–Nubra road canonical 1
Leh–Nubra road via Khardung La 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf high-altitude road
mountain road
accessRestriction inner line permit often required for non-locals
altitudeCategory above 3000 meters
climateAlongRoute cold desert climate
connects Leh
Nubra Valley
country India
emergencyConcern limited fuel stations along the route
limited medical facilities along the route
hazard altitude sickness risk
landslides
snow and ice
highestPoint Khardung La
knownFor dramatic river gorges
hairpin bends
rugged terrain
steep gradients
locatedIn Ladakh
maintainedBy Border Roads Organisation
notableFeature remote settlements along the route
views of snow-clad peaks
partOf road network of Ladakh
passesNear Indus River
Shyok River
passesThrough Diskit area
Khalsar area
Khardung La
regionServed Leh
surface form: Leh district

Nubra Valley
roadCondition can be rough and narrow in sections
roadType mountain pass approach road
seasonalAccessibility often affected by winter snow
startingPoint Leh
strategicImportance provides access to border areas in northern Ladakh
surfaceType paved and unpaved sections
touristAttractionType scenic drive
traverses Himalayas
typicalUsers Indian Army
local residents
tourists
usedFor civilian transport
military logistics
tourism

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Shyok River roadAlong Leh–Nubra road
Ladakh Range notableRoad Leh–Nubra road
this entity surface form: Leh–Nubra road via Khardung La