Climbing in India

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Nubra valley

Ladakh · Ice Climbing

Leh170km by road

What we know

Long water-ice routes in winter.

This is a smaller area. It has few climbs or little written down. Do not expect a guide, pad rental or a place to stay for climbers. Go with someone who knows the place, and check access before you travel.

Topos and links

Weather

Average weather at Nubra valley by month. Season months are marked.
MeasureJJanFFebMMarAAprMMayJJunJJulAAugSSepOOctNNovDDec
High °C by day-3-2261116222319103-2
Low °C by night-11-9-6-226131390-5-11
Rain mm262230412941423627112412

Averages for 2015 to 2024 from the Open-Meteo archive (ERA5), at about 3,103 m. The rock in the sun can feel much warmer, and in the shade much colder.

Nearest developed area

Suru valley is about 150 km away in a straight line. It has a page with the road there, places to stay and people to ask.

Suru valleyLeh250 kmJul–SepBouldering