Day two is a point where you need to make decision that what is you actually want to visit. The route from Khalsar takes two turns: one towards the Warshi and other towards the Turtuk. On day 2 you can explore only one side of the journey i.e. either Warshi or Turtuk.
The Diskit Gompa, which is the most popular tourist attraction of the valley lies on the Turtuk road.
Once you complete the visit of Diskit Gompa, one can head directly back to Leh by completing a short trip of Nubra Valley.
Well the other option lies as having a overall Trip of the Road to Turtuk and then back to Khalsar.
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Can you spot the monastery in the 1st pic of Day 2? Well if yes! That is the Diskit Monastery.
Standing tall in the heart of Nubra Valley, this monastery is the oldest monastery in the Nubra. At an altitude of 10300 ft this was founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong Khapa in the 14th Century.
The monastery is a prime tourist attraction because of the 106ft tall standing Buddha Statue, facing the Shyok River towards Pakistan. This monastery was given in terms by Dalai Lama in 2010 to signify peace. It was believed that the mark behind establishment of the Statue is: Prevention from War against Pakistan, Protection of Diskit Village and Establishment of world Peace.
Inside the monastery their are a lot of intricate design and paintings. The storehouse of the monastery is said to be filled with immense Mongolian and Tibetan Religious testimonials.
This monastery also have a impact by Mongolians. The story behind is kind of creepy and here it goes like this: A demon once lived in the vicinity of the monastery, a cruel and anti-Buddhist, it is said that he was killed at the monastery but has been reported to rise several time since it's disappearance. Now it is said that his wrinkled head and face lies in one of the temples of the Monastery.
Visit the other half towards Warshi which also stands as the last village prior the start of Siachen Glacier, where the tourists are allowed. The words would faint if I try describing the beauty of such majestic view. After the visit you have the option to stay over there or can get back to Khalsar and stay.
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Being back to Khalsar by evening you can enjoy the ride of a really exclusive species of Camels, the double-humped Bactrian Camels.
On the final day the journey back to the Leh starts along the Khardung La Pass after the breakfast session is over.
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Nubra is a real nirvana one can only feel if they stay, If I speak it will Always stand as a less Worthy appreciation for it.
Apart from the trip through Khardung La Pass Nubra can also be reached by the Wari La Pass as well. This is an offbeat road which is usually preferred by bikers which takes them from Leh to Nubra via Pangong Tso.
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Leh to Phyang to Khardung La. Overall stands an approximate distance of 40 Kilometers. Reaching Khardung La is one best experience to be on the highest motorable road in the world. Continuing with permits, now head towards Khardung Village (32kms) to Khalsar (30 kms). Mostly people prefer to end their journey of Day 1 over here and enjoy the evening with the locals by having local liquor and glimpse of their traditional dance culture.
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