About Hunder
A beautiful but remote village, Hunder is the oasis to the cold desert that Nubra valley is. Though the area surrounding Hunder is arid and desolate, the village, however, is a vast expanse of green and abounds with cultivable land. Forests of sea-buckthorn - popularly known as ‘Leh Berry’, a medicinal plant rich in bio-molecules, vitamins and nutritive properties are found here.
Hunder Gompa, the Buddhist monastery of the Hunder village is one of the oldest in the Nubra valley. It has some old frescos and a statue of Buddha. The monastery is also the best place in the village for a view of the dipping sun.
One can witness the ancient cultures of the valley during the celebration of the Festival of Hundur, jointly celebrated by monasteries of Diskit and Hunder. Performance of the Cham dance, display of traditional arts and sports is the highlight of the festival.
Due to its remoteness and the lack of proper accompanied, Hunder is not very popular with tourists. But campers and trekkers stay in tents or in the homes of the locals, who include food in the nominal rent they charge. Nubra Organic Farm is also a preferred source of food. Guest houses and private hotels with basic facilities are available in Hunder village. Villagers also provide homestay for nominal rent which includes food. Nubra Organic Farm is popular with those planning to go camping.
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Places to Visit near Hunder
Lachung Temple, Jammu and Kashmir
13.5 km from Hunder - See map
Lachung Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in the Nubra valley. Though a very small temple, it has a lot of historical and religious...
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Diskit Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
13.5 km from Hunder - See map
The 14th century, Diskit Monastery located on a hillock above the flood plains of Shyok River in village of Diskit in Nubra valley. Apart from...
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Hemis National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*41.1 km from Hunder - See map
Located on the west bank of the Indus, in beautiful eastern Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State, Hemis National Park is the largest national...
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Zamskhang Palace, Jammu And Kashmir
45 km from Hunder - See map
The Zamskhang Palace was the former residence of the king of Nubra. Now only the burnt remains can be seen. Interestingly, the place is surrounded...
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Samstanling Gompa, Jammu and Kashmir
45.1 km from Hunder - See map
The Samstanling Gompa or Samtem Ling Gompa was built in the early 19th century by Lama Tsultims Nima. The monastery is located in the remote...
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Markha Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
*47.5 km from Hunder - See map
Markha valley is a hugely popular trekking destination. It is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The terrain is treacherous, but the brave will...
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Yarab Tso Lake, Jammu And Kashmir
59 km from Hunder - See map
Far from mainstream tourism, the Yarab Tso Lake is close to Panamik. The Yarab Tso, considered sacred, holds crystal clear water and is situated...
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Panamik, Jammu and Kashmir
65.5 km from Hunder - See map
Near the Siachen glacier about 150 km north of Leh, Panamik in the Nubra valley is the last civilian settlement before the Siachen base camp and...
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Ensa Gompa, Nubra Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
72.9 km from Hunder - See map
Perched high above the valley is a small but equally beautiful monastery of Ensa Gompa. This ancient monastery is being expanded. Whole the...
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Turtuk, Jammu and Kashmir
82.8 km from Hunder - See map
Turtuk, in Ladakh, is the town closest to Pakistan and used to be part of the Baltistan province until 1971. Even though it is considered a part...
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Khardung La Pass, Jammu And Kashmir
88 km from Hunder - See map
Khardung La Pass or Khardungla Top enjoys the coveted distinction of being the World's Highest Motorable Pass, but that title may be disputed....
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Drang Drung Glacier, Jammu and Kashmir
*88.9 km from Hunder - See map
In the heights of Zansker lies the largest Drang Drung Glacier accessible to tourist in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for...
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