Luxury Resort · Nubra Valley
Lchang Nang Retreat, Nubra
A cottage retreat in the poplar and willow groves of Tegar village, near Sumur on the Nubra arm of the valley. Open from about May to mid-October, it is the most polished place to stay in Nubra and a calm base for Diskit, Hunder and Panamik.
Photo: Addy6697 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsLchang Nang sits in Tegar village on the quieter Nubra river side of the valley, away from the camps at Hunder. Cottages are spread through a garden of poplar and willow, with views to the mountains, and meals use vegetables and fruit from the valley wherever possible.
At about 3,100 m, Nubra is lower than Leh, so a night or two here helps after the Khardung La crossing. From Tegar, Samstanling gompa at Sumur is a short drive, and Diskit, Hunder and the Panamik hot springs are within easy reach. Turtuk is a long day trip. The retreat is seasonal; check current status and dates before you travel.
Why we use it
- Quietest arm of Nubra
- Cottages in a garden of trees
- Good base after Khardung La
Best for
The photo shows Nubra Valley, not the property itself.
Trips that stay here
Sleep here on a trip
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Signature
Nubra, Pangong and Tso Moriri with a guide
Private SUV with driver and a private naturalist guide
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Thiksey camp, Nimmu House and Nubra in style
Private SUV with driver and a private guide throughout
Around the stay
Nubra Valley
Nubra is the green valley of the Shyok and Nubra rivers, about 120 km north of Leh over Khardung La (5,359 m). Stay two nights around Diskit or Hunder at roughly 3,100 m. See Diskit Monastery, the dunes and Bactrian camels, and orchard villages. Indians need the online environment fee receipt.
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Diskit Monastery and its giant Maitreya
The oldest and largest monastery in Nubra, founded in the 14th century on a ridge above the Shyok, and the 32 m Maitrey…
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Hunder dunes and Bactrian camels at dawn
Walk the cold-desert dunes between Hunder and Diskit and take a short ride on a two-humped Bactrian camel, descendants …
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Crossing Khardung La from Leh to Nubra
The road from Leh climbs to 5,359 m at Khardung La before dropping 2,200 m into Nubra. Done after two nights in Leh, it…
Questions
About Lchang Nang Retreat, Nubra
Where is Lchang Nang Retreat?
It is in Tegar village near Sumur, on the Nubra river side of the valley, about 125 km from Leh via Khardung La. Diskit and Hunder are about an hour away. Drive from Leh takes 4.5–5.5 hours including stops.
When is Lchang Nang Retreat open?
It generally opens from about May to mid-October, depending on the season and road conditions over Khardung La. Check current status before you travel.
Is Lchang Nang suitable for children and older travellers?
Yes. The cottages are on level garden paths, the valley is lower than Leh, and meals are on site. The main challenge is the drive over Khardung La at 5,359 m; spend two or three nights in Leh first and keep the stop at the pass short.
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