About Turtuk
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 of Ladakh, the ethnic Muslim population and their appearance as well as their culture is unlike anything you've encountered in Ladakh. Turtuk is in Shyok valley, a part of the Nubra valley region and you'll need permit to visit Turtuk. The town is picturesque, people and warm and friendly and the experience is remarkable. Definitely enjoy the locally grown apricots in Turtuk, sweeter than anywhere else.
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Places to Visit near Turtuk
Hemis National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*69 km from Turtuk - 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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Markha Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
*74.4 km from Turtuk - 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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Drang Drung Glacier, Jammu and Kashmir
*81.3 km from Turtuk - 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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Hunder, Jammu and Kashmir
82.8 km from Turtuk - See map
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...
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Lachung Temple, Jammu and Kashmir
91.3 km from Turtuk - 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
91.3 km from Turtuk - 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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Warwan Valley, Jammu And Kashmir
*94 km from Turtuk - See map
Warwan Valley is a little known valley in Kistwar, Jammu & Kashmir, mostly untouched by outside world. Warwan Valley is laden with lush green...
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Kishtwar National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*98.5 km from Turtuk - See map
Located about 250 KMs from Jammu, spread over an area of 400 sq. kms and perched at an altitude ranging from 1700 m to 4800 mts, Kishtwar National...
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