The Nubra Valley-- meaning green, also known as the' valley of flowers', has always been well cultivated and fertile. It is favoured by the best climate in Ladakh, so grains and fruits, such as apples and apricots, are always in plenty. Nubra has 90% Buddhist population. There are small villages, dense forests, and some wild-life.

The road to Nubra valley goes through the highest motorable pass in the world at Khardung La, at 5602 mt. The pass is bitterly cold at the top, permamentaly covered with fog and snow, throughout the year.