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                        On the other side of the town, up a winding road, lies the Ladakh Shanti Stupa.This is a                               modern structure, built in 1985 by a Japanese Buddhist. Leh is surrounded by picturesque locales, easily accessible and adding to the whole experience of a holiday in Ladakh.

The Nubra is a tributary of the Shyok River which flows parallel to the Indus on the northern side of the Ladakh range. The Nubra valley is accessible from Leh via a number of high passes. One of them is the Khardong-la, the highest motorable pass at 5600 m. Because of its lower altitude the valley has a mild climate and is therefore richer in vegetation. It is often referred to as the "Orchard of Ladakh". In ancient times, the valley was part of the Caravan Route, today it offers unparalleled trekking opportunities and scenic landscapes. It is also the natural habitat of the double backed Bactrian Camel.

Buddhist monasteries flourished in the valley among which the famous Diskit Gompa. This monastery, over 350 years old, is the oldest in the Nubra region. It is also one of the largest.The monastery belongs to the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) Sect.

An excellent trek offering opportunities to visit some of Ladakh's ancient gompas. Starting at Phyang gompa, beautifully situated on a hilltop above the small village of Chhiwang, the trek goes over the Taru la, from where one gets a spectacular view of Stok Kangri towards the south,village of Nimo, Bagso gompa, Likir gompa. Over the Hemis La (3650 m) is Hemis Shukpachen, a beautiful village famous for its juniper trees. On the far east one can see the unclimbed Hemis peak.