Nearest airport
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport | 40 km | 1 hour by road
Jammu & Kashmir, India
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From Leh, drive north towards Nubra Valley on the Leh-Khardung La-Nubra road. The journey takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the pass from Leh town. The road is well-maintained during summer months but becomes treacherous in winter and is often closed due to heavy snowfall.
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Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport | 40 km | 1 hour by road
Leh has no railway station; nearest is Jammu Tawi Railway Station | 674 km | 18 hours by road
Leh Bus Stand | 38 km | 1.5 hours by road
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From Leh, drive north towards Nubra Valley on the Leh-Khardung La-Nubra road. The journey takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the pass from Leh town. The road is well-maintained during summer months but becomes treacherous in winter and is often closed due to heavy snowfall.
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