Who doesn’t want to see the world’s highest motorable pass. While this is one of the most popular things to do in Ladakh, once you cross the pass, you’ll reach Chadar. It is one of the offbeat places to explore in Ladakh, with many of the places still unexplored by tourists. With an average altitude of 3048 meters, these villages have a very low population density. Most people halt at Diskit, the commercial capital of Nubra for a night after crossing the pass.
Formed by the Nubra river and Shyok river joining – Chadar is wide, open expanses of desert. It is the beautiful coloured vistas on the drive which makes for so many Ladakh road trip photos. It is untouched villages, tremendous stretches of sand and lakes. With no signal connection and a ticket away from all the modern ways of life, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a new age. The very famous Pangong lake is situated in vicinity to the valley. There are various other water bodies to see and admire in Ladakh, which remain unknown.
Remote Villages
Chadar is home to some of the most isolated, and offbeat villages in the Ladakh region. Lying on the scalp of India, the villages in these parts have largely been cut off from civilization. Being inaccessible and secluded from rest of the region, these villages have some of the purest untouched versions of beauty.
The remote villages around Chadar are like a dream come true for every photographer. The landscape is so vivid and outstanding that every shot you capture would end up on your photography profile. The locals are so amicable and welcoming that they would not hesitate to get their photographs clicked. In fact, they’d pose for you and be delighted to see their awesome photographs.
Dazzling Diskit
Diskit, the commercial capital of Nubra, is about a 120 kms from Ladakh. You will be staying the night here if you plan to cross the Khardung La pass. But don’t just leave the next day. A comprehensive list of attractions in Diskit makes for a stay.
Diskit is the home to the Diskit monastery, the largest and oldest in the region. It is culturally one of the richest monasteries in Ladakh, with many murals, inscription and textures. It also has the tallest Buddha statue at a 106 ft! There’s also a Lachung temple close to the monastery. The serene surrounding and the peace this place offers in unparalleled, hence it’s a must visit.
